![]() All agreed that #219 should outperform the #35 chain in many areas. I also polled the major karting clutch manufacturers about #219 chain vs. The #219 chain gives the racer more freedom to choose gears and not worry about the ground clearance. You could go all the way to a #219-99 tooth sprocket before you reach the same outside diameter of the 81 tooth #35 sprocket. ![]() So, you have more ground clearance with #219 chain and you can add teeth if needed and not be worried about the rear sprocket hitting the ground. If using a 9-81 in #35 chain, your ratio is 9 to 1 the same in #219 chain would be a 10-90, which is 9 to 1 also.ĭifference is the: 81 tooth #35 sprocket is 9.880" OD, while the 90 tooth #219 sprocket is 9.025" OD In two cycle racing at indoor events, you can achieve 9 more teeth in the rear by using #219 chain and still have the same outside diameter rear sprocket for ground clearance. The Europeans use either #219 chain or 8mm chain. #219 chain primarily started in the European countries. Two cycle racers are probably the greater users of #219 chain. 99.9% of four cycle racers generally use #35 chain. #35 chain has been used since karting began, and is still used today. #219Ĭhain, as we all know, is the primary link on our karts between the engine to the rear axle sprocket in sprint racing. Tips on gear selection: Understanding chain: #35 vs.
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