Is taping on a Chonda blower housing legal?

[Damon Laser]

Hi guys,
I was speaking with Dover power today discussing strategies on how to maximize our clone's performance and he recommended that I tape off the holes on the starter assembly housing holes to help my motor hit the optimal temps for power. Is this legal? I read the rules several times and didn't see anything against it. Just thought I would check before he gets a dnf in qualifying. My boy is 30lbs heavier than every other kart in his class and needs all the help he can get. Lol
Thanks
Damon

[Robert Schneider]

Taping the blower housing is not legal. Change your main jet to the next smaller size to achieve a higher head temperature. The engine is running colder than it should because the air/fuel mixture is too rich. A smaller main jet will lean out the mixture and bring the head temperatures up.

[Damon Laser]

Ty Robert, I do have some new jets on the way. Can't wait to play with them and see if I can get this carb/ motor running optimally.