05-26-2020, 05:42 PM
Brad, as far as handling or any other considerations, engine directly above axle doesn't hurt. The Photon mount centers the engine above the axle, but I now use the side plate mount with the long slots. I got tired of having to add or subtract a link when I changed axle gears. Sure 'nuff makes life easier! Handling-wise, the Photon handles as well as any rear engine kart I've ever driven, so the centered engine isn't any big deal. Centering the engine left-to-right helps make the kart balanced, but sure can make reaching the carb needles a PITA! Ted