- What
started initially as a one-off project and an attempt to stick
a jet engine on a go kart, has become, in its few years in existence,
a place to show appreciation and reverence towards these technological
marvels that are called gas turbine engines, and their many conventional
and non-conventional enthusiast-based applications. These include,
but are not limited to: go karts, cars, boats, dune buggies, bikes,
kit aircraft, alternative energy, and even the hobby of trading,
collecting, and running the engines as static displays.
Some
look at it as some kind of slightly insane pastime, but we like
to think of it as something just a little bit more than that.
WELCOME
TO 
- This
website was built by a guy from New York City named Dino and some
of his friends. The site highlights his interests in mechanics,
technology, and of course, the notion of building and driving
turbine powered vehicles as fast as possible. Since the start
of the website, he has become involved in a number of turbine-related
projects, which can be viewed here.
- When
taking time away from his busy professional life, Dino's hobbies
and interests include Formula 1, karting, and other types of racing,
boating, aviation, fast cars, playing guitar and drums, and engineering
and producing music bands in his 24 track digital recording studio.
He developed an interest in gas turbine engines first through
his interest in the highly technical world of Formula 1 racing,
and then through his love for aircraft and aviation. Initial interest
led to a strong desire for in-depth knowledge and understanding,
which ultimately led to the purchase of his first gas turbine
engine, which would make its way into Turbokart.
Turbines
we own:
-Allied
Signal JFS-100 Turbojet.....................100 lbs. thrust
-Allied
Signal JFS-100 Turboshaft.................100 Horsepower
-Allied
SignalJFS-100-13A Jet Fuel Starter. ...90 Horsepower
-Allison
T63-A-700 Turboshaft......................317 Horsepower
-Boeing
502-6 Turboshaft............................160 Horsepower
-Solar
T41-M9A Auxiliary Power Unit.............50 Horsepower
-Solar
T62T-32 Auxiliary Power Unit..............160 Horsepower
-General
Electric T58-GE-8F Turboshaft........1,400 Horsepower
Special
Thanks:
*Please
feel free to email me any
time with questions, comments, ideas, or even just to say hello.
I love getting emails from interested individuals.
It's
not enough...I need more...nothing seems to satisfy...I don't want
it, I just need it...to breathe, to feel, to know I'm Alive.
-Rev. Maynard
*Disclaimer: Gas turbine engines are dangerous,
and feature many elements that can be hazardous or deadly. Turbokart.com
does not, in any way, promote the hobby of collecting and using
gas turbine engines in similar projects, and anyone who does so
must take complete responsibility for developing the necessary knowledge
of the inherent hazards, and assuring the safety of life, limb,
and property. Turbokart.com cannot be held responsible in any way
for any injuries that may occur as a result of the use or misuse
of gas turbine engines or anything else depicted on this site. This
website is purely documentation of a hobby, and not a guide for
others.
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