Just wanted to quick chime in and share my build plans.

Donor Vehicle is a 2006 Honda Odyssey - J35A6 (Non-variable cylinder management)

I'll be making a Mid-Engine, RWD, tube-frame kart from scratch. Utilizing as much of the OEM Honda components as possible (control arms, steering rack, hubs)

I'd like to be under 11' total length so it'll fit in a toy hauler.

1.5"x .095" 4130 Chromoly tubing using the Affordable Bender

Honestly, The hardest part I can think of is minimalistic wiring and keeping VTEC, maybe having to get extended manual transmission cables to work. Working on getting a 2003 Acura CL 6-speed.

If anyone can share if they've done anything similar and any issues or shortcuts they found, i'd appreciate it.

Also, I recall seeing a standalone harness that is like a 3-wire hookup, "just make it run" or something along those lines, but my computer updated over the weekend and I lost it. If you know what i'm talking about, I'd love that link.


Donor: 2006 Odyssey - J35A6 (non-VCM)

tube frame buggy I made off a 2010 Crown Vic

End goal would be something similar, maybe more enclosed.

 

Hello Everyone, Finally got some progress to share.

Ended up only keeping some items from the 2006 Odyssey. The hardware was the best benefit and scrapped the rest.

Went with a J35A4 instead for simplicity.

Front:
-C5-C6 Corvette Front Cradle
-Factory Upper & Lower Control arms & Steering components
-Cadillac CTS Brembo 4-Piston Calipers
-14" Z06 Rotors

Rear:
-2006 Honda Odyssey Rear Subframe and Lower Control Arms
-BC Racing "Front" Coilovers
-2006 Acura TL 6-Speed Manual

Tuning:
-Haltech Elite 750
-PJs Customs Wiring Harness
-Haltech IC-7 Dash
-Prank Parts Eaton M90 Supercharger kit (still need to order, Have S/C though)

Seats:
-Corbeau RRB Heated Seats


My next hurdle will be getting the manual transmission linkage figured out, If anyone can chime on I would greatly appreciate it.

Feel free to follow my build: Instagram.com/hinzfab

Until Next Time..

 

BC Racing Coilovers got installed, hoping to be a rolling chassis/suspension 100% installed, in the next 2 weeks.

 

Quick Update, We Got a roller now!!

Snagged this 2004 Donor for $400 - Just 2 miles away, ran and drove, lost over drive.

My currently installed engine was a junkyard find for $50, so I know this new one runs well.

Just ordered P2R Header kit to go with my flowmaster FX bottom-inlet muffler.

Front shocks are QA1 DS501 coilovers.

This weekend I plan to:
-Finish underside welding
-Re-do the UCA mounts on the front and install the front coilovers
-Figure out brake lines
-Figure out radiator options

 

This thing is looking pretty cool so far!