Mild hop-ups

[bocephus1991]

Put a 16hp in it you want more power

[HoundDog]

I'll leave it alone

[Bob95065]

David Kirk wrote a 3-part series on how he built his "Killer Kohler". There are some bolt-on parts but it mostly describes internal engine work.

http://www.kirkengines.com/ The article links are in the right column toward the bottom. Scroll down. He sells most of the performance parts you would need.

[cubs-n-bxrs]

Originally Posted by Bob95065

David Kirk wrote a 3-part series on how he built his "Killer Kohler". There are some bolt-on parts but it mostly describes internal engine work.

http://www.kirkengines.com/ The article links are in the right column toward the bottom. Scroll down. He sells most of the performance parts you would need.

I think he was referring to bolt on mods and they are pretty much non existant.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by HoundDog

None of that would hurt it? I read not to go over 3600 rpm. Just asking because I don't know and I want it to last a long time.

For the record.... no, it won't hurt it at all. I will say, if you still have the balance gears in it, you might want to take them out just so they don't grenade and cause problems.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by HoundDog

The AG's I picked are 23/10.5/12. I do still want the new tires/wheels to fit with the mower deck.

I doubt that you will be able to get the mower deck on with 10.50 rears. I'd stick with the 8.50's. They make the same tires in both sizes.

[HoundDog]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

For the record.... no, it won't hurt it at all. I will say, if you still have the balance gears in it, you might want to take them out just so they don't grenade and cause problems.

Looks like it has plenty of power the way it sits! I'm not messing with it!

[HoundDog]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I doubt that you will be able to get the mower deck on with 10.50 rears. I'd stick with the 8.50's. They make the same tires in both sizes.

I've been looking at aluminum wheels. All I can find are 12" wide wheels so far, and I know that's too wide. I'm guessing the stock rears are 7"-8" wide. If I can find an 8" wheel, I might be able to use the 10.50 AG tires, but only if I move the rear casters outward. On the other hand, I'm not sure if I want to still holes in my deck, either.....
Maybe I should just stop thinking about customizing it and leave it alone.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by HoundDog

Maybe I should just stop thinking about customizing it and leave it alone.

It's a tractor, not a sports car. Leave it alone. Custom rims and tires are for pulling tractors and show cars, not for "worker" garden tractors.

[782CC]

+ on the leave it alone concept. But if you do want more, the easiest way is chemicals. Toluene can perk it up a little. No more than a 10% mix. Or if more serious, try some Klotz Nitro additive.
https://www.klotzlube.com/techsheet.asp?ID=85
Tuning is needed for both with higher mixes. Both will clean valves/carbon and carbs. Nitro more so. The nitro can range from adding enough to bring a tired engine back to original HP. To LETS BLOW THE HEADS OFF. I personally kinda like that mode. lol Is important to stir the tanks if you let a mix set.

A little writeup on Nitro power adders.
http://www.racing-fuels.eu/nitro%20power.html