PRD Fireball
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The PRD Fireball is a two-stroke go-kart racing engine manufactured by Pro Racing Design Co, Ltd. Pro Racing Design is a Taipei, Taiwan based company, manufacturing an array of racing engines for use in professional go-kart racing worldwide.Pro Racing Design was founded by Chris Dell from Australia and it is now an Australian based manufacturer.[1] [2] The Fireball represents an engine targeted for multiple racing classes: International Kart Federation (IKF), World Karting Association (WKA) and Touch and Go (TAG) USA[3] The PRD Fireball is the cheapest TAG motor available to purchase new in the USA.[citation needed]
Mission statement
The PRD-Fireball will be deemed a successful program only when entry level and club racers use it as a gateway to our sport.
— RLV, Inc., [3]
Specifications
- Carburetor: Tillotson HL-360A
- Cooling system: Water
- Cylinder Volume: 122.25 cc
- Bore / Stroke: 53.60 mm / 54 mm
- Horsepower / RPM: 28.5 HP / 15,580 RPM
- Oil to Fuel Ratio: 1:16 (8 oz to the gallon)
External links
- Manufacturer's Website[2]
- USA Importer's Website[3]
- PRD Fireball Shop Manual (Wikibook)
- PRD Fireball Engine Manual[4]
- Wikimedia Commons PRD Fireball Category (image library)
References
- ^ manufacturers website www.prdengines.com
- ^ a b http://www.prd.com.tw/index.html
- ^ a b c "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2012-03-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2012-03-17.
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