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  1. Kartin’ kid

    Most power for the money?

    Hey y’all, it’s been a while. I’ve been busy with school and such and haven’t had time to work on much of anything. Anyways, I’m looking to finally build my first engine. I’m opting for Preddy 212. Yes, I know that I could spend my money other places to get more power for the same price instead...
  2. Kartin’ kid

    What’s y’all’s favorite “garage music“?

    The title mostly says it all but just in case, what’s on your “garage/workshop playlist“ or just music that you enjoy while wrenching on stuff!
  3. Kartin’ kid

    Gear ratio question

    Hey y’all, I have a predator 212 making approximately 9 to 10 hp, a 1” axle, 12” tall tires and a torque converter. What size sprocket would you guys recommend?
  4. Kartin’ kid

    Tire inflation help

    I have a set of Unilli 12x9 slicks mounted on 10x6 wheels and I was wondering what the correct psi is for a setup like that. I’ll be driving exclusively on asphalt and concrete if it matters
  5. Kartin’ kid

    Souped up yard kart build

    Hello! I wish I had started this thread much earlier but better late than never. Quick backstory: A few months ago I purchased a home made (seemingly) yard kart frame off of FB marketplace. Unfortunately I don’t have any good pictures of before I started working on it but here are the two best...
  6. Kartin’ kid

    MECHANIC MEMES

    Any funny images, videos or remarks related to go karts, we want them all!
  7. Kartin’ kid

    Has anyone put 12x9” slicks on their kart?

    I recently ordered some 12x9x6 slicks and it looks like they just arrived at my house. I’m currently on a trip to Cambodia and won’t be returning for two weeks so I just wanted to see what I should expect looks wise, as well as some of y’all’s cool builds that use this tire size. Remember to...
  8. Kartin’ kid

    Where to buy: stock carb for predator 212 with adjustable AFR

    Hey y’all! I’m looking to buy a stock carb for a (non hemi) predator 212 with an adjustable air fuel ratio screw. Does anyone know where I could find these online? I believe these came on most predators but I live in California so emissions regulations 🤷‍♂️
  9. Kartin’ kid

    HELP – engine oil is watery and dark

    Hi y’all. I bought an brand new built engine (predator 212) from a guy off of craigslist a few months back and proceeded to bolt it onto the frame I’m working on. The guy said that he had run it for about an hour breaking it in and testing it out before selling it to me and I probably ran it for...
  10. Kartin’ kid

    Super yard kart anyone?

    Hi y’all! First post here, was recommended to me by the guy I bought an engine from and so far I’m loving it! Anyways, here’s the deal: I’m currently working on building what I have dubbed a “super yard kart“. Basically everything you would find on a nice track kart minus, well… A nice track...
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