EC Carburetors imported the WildCat as a cost-saving alternative to many 212cc engines that crowd the market. The 223 displacement, due to its 58mm stroke crankshaft, gave the engine more torque and power potential than comparable small block engines. This platform created new opportunities for developing the engine further to make it a competitive 4-cycle karting racing engine. The Wildcat is currently built around EPA regulations, but new engines and components are in the works to create an R-style racing engine.
