Recent content by scottygrape

I am thinking that it will be a good upgrade. If I use this piston, Hemi head and a black Mamba Jr cam I should have a pretty stout running motor.

Has anyone ever used one of these high compression pistons from bullfrog motorsports in a Hemi predator? According to their website with no other mods it gets you to 11:1 compression. I was thinking it'd be a lot wiser to do this than mill my head to get 11:1...

I am thinking of putting a 14cc GX160 head on my Hemi Predator. I read somewhere that it will give an increase of 1HP. By doing this swap should I use the valves and rockers from my hemi head in the gx160 head? Or do I just keep the GX160 head together. And do I need to worry about valve to...

Do #35 chain sprockets have to be oriented a certain way?

I just finished building my go kart and for some reason the chain keeps coming off. I am using a TAV2 Torque Converter with a 12t clutch to a 60t axle split sprocket and a Koch chain. When you free spin the drivetrain the chain will wobble one way or the other and bind on both sides of the...

Have you replaced the Flywheel yet on the predator?

I am getting ready to place an order for a ARC Billet Rod and Flywheel. How do I know what length connecting rod to get so that it is flat with the cylinder at TDC? Do I just order a .20 rod or do you have to measure it? And if so, how?

Okay thanks for the advice Hellion! I wonder how much power a 3D clutch would hold. I'm having a hard time deciding on a cam. I want to make the most power everywhere I can in the power and. I don't know if I should go with a Black Mamba, Black Mamba Jr or a Mod 1. I would like to be able...

What kind of cam do you have for sale?

What about a 40 series torque converter? Will that do the trick? I do not plan to race this kart. I just want to mess around the house. 2 more questions I have, how do I adjust the timing to 32 degrees for the black Mamba Jr cam? And also I plan to go to fastenal after work to get a 3/8...

Yes I know that Joe. The reason I am building it is because that it is simply a blast! I love building things. And this way I also have a much better understanding of how my motor operates.

Thank you for all the input! And Sid, I do also have a 72 tooth clutch on the way to make it a 6:1 drive ratio. Also, does anyone know the best way to plug the holes left from removing the governor and oil pressure sensor?

Hello! I am going to order a bunch of parts and could use some advice. Here is the build list. 212 Hemi Predator Governor Removed Billet Flywheel +.02 ARC Connecting Rod Performance Intake and Exhaust Kit with upgraded e-tube and jet Wiseco Piston Black Mamba Jr Cam 22Lb Valve Springs...

Hello! My name is Scott. I love engines and all things that make power and go fast. I am building my first go kart and a hemi predator 212. I am sure i will have many questions and have already used alot of the info on this site. Thank you for all of your guys knowledge!