BLOG 1 - FZ SHIFTER REAL DEETS
BLog 1 - FZ Shifter real deets
Hey There!
A lot has been happening here at the FZ Shifter headquarters! We launched our brand officially at the Superkarts USA! Summer Nationals in New Castle, IN. The entire line of FZ Shifter engines were on display from FZ 65 to FZ 125 with a huge amount of interest. W
Moving forward we wanted to start off our first official BLOG with a basic outline of the premise and key details of the FZ Shifter program. We get it, people talk and mainly those who are not educated on the FZ Shifter program talk the most and loudest. Reality becomes quickly skewed and well, we are not going to let that happen.
WHY FZ Shifter?: High-Performance Shifter Kart experience with un-matched cost of ownership.
WHY Shifter Karts?: Because some people like grabbing gears, 4-wheel brakes and 0-60 mph in 3 seconds. Its also cool, and what is more fun to drive on a track day than the fast ride you can get your hands on...?
Cost-Effective? Let's be clear, everything in motorsports has a cost associated to it. With the FZ platform you are looking at 25-35 hours on a top-end rebuild and 50-100 hours on a bottom end rebuild. With a Nikasil cylinder a top-end rebuild should not require any labor just replacement parts. Now, that's what we call COST-EFFECTIVE!
Are you trying to replace KZ engines?: NO! KZ engines are cool, but let's be clear its designed for 100% professional racer. FZ Shifter is designed for everyone and allows competitors to taste and experience shifter racing prior to jumping to the tip of spear in KZ racing.
What's this 'Lease' Deal: Simple, ever lease a car? Ok, well maybe not. It's simple, sign up and get approved. End up with a brand new FZ Shifter package with a monthly payment plan under $300 and at the end of your term, buyout the engine and own it! Don't wait and save, Lease NOW and start driving!!
Where do I race these things?: Firstly, how about SKUSA........? Yeah that iconic program, race it there. Welcomed currently at nearly any club program in their open shifter program FZ Shifter is the answer and hang tight for our 2026 calendar, its going to get good:)
Thanks for Stopping by,
