AliExpress Engine Deals

[Hellion]

6.5 HP Honda clone.
Haven't shopped for any engines since the HF $99.99 glory era but I bet prices would be even better on Black Friday.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807544430065.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.9.1e7fTiigTiigW2&algo_pvid=706a0f11-f132-4340-adb8-3238a4605399&algo_exp_id=706a0f11-f132-4340-adb8-3238a4605399-4&pdp_ext_f={"order":"15","eval":"1"}&pdp_npi=4@dis!USD!298.55!84.27!!!2164.97!611.10!@2103244417390715306142115eb87d!12000042016031246!sea!US!2943037696!ACX&curPageLogUid=t18LyJnF9mit&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:




$84.27 + Free shipping
$07.80 Tax
$92.07

So refreshing to see pricing devoid of the customary "and 99 cents"

 

[Darren]

Great value for money, but you never know what you're getting. There are a few Chinese designed engines floating around that the performance industry just can't support, only have to look at the HF fiasco.

 

[panchothedog]

Darren, I don't get what you're saying about a " HF fiasco". The Predator line of engines is one of, if not the most modified small engine in the United States.
Hop up parts and easily found and extremely plentiful.

 

[Hellion]

I won't even assume he means Harbor Freight when he says HF. They don't have them over in the UK.

Great value for money, but you never know what you're getting.

That's why I need you to 'take one for the team' and order one. Or order the cheapest one you can find. I'm just showing what's out there.

 

[Darren]

I'm referring to the Harbor Freight 224 engine, they changed the Supplier of the Hemi design engine, this is not supported by any of the aftermarket performance engine shops, the new hemi has a short stroke and a bigger piston to get 224, ARC have stated that it will not support the engine. I think it's made by LIFAN?
In the UK, we still have the JCB DUCAR engine, everything fits this one

 

[Hellion]

And another. "Ships from the United Snakes" didn't escape my attention... $62.89



Not everyone cares about "hopping up" nor are they loyal to ROTADERP so gentlemen please move your purse swinging to another thread.
In fact I'd love to see a thread about engine changes and resulting non-support from performance parts makers and/or compatibility non-compatibility issues.

 

[Denny]

United Snakes

Their not totally wrong.

 

[karl]

Recoil says 160cc, add says 200cc

Wonder if it is really a gx160 , 5.5hp clone?

Bit smoother running with the shorter stroke, nice sometimes.
Less vibration at the handlebars.

 

[Hellion]

Their not totally wrong.

*They're or they are. But glad you caught my intentional typo.

 

[Denny]

They are. Just checking if your still paying attention.

 

[Hellion]

They are. Just checking if your still paying attention.

*You are or you're. Honestly, maybe if we stopped using contractions and started talking like Worf and Data everything would be copacetic.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic
And you learn to accept it, you know you're so pathetic
And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic
And you learn to accept it, you know you're so pathetic

 

[Hellion]

Same engines are for sale on Scamazon but with a hefty markup (shipping price). $77.00 + $68.99 shipping.
At least you can read the reviews and see the product in a more legitimate light...........

https://www.amazon.com/YIPONYT-4-St...e+horizontal+shaft,lawngarden,145&sr=1-4&th=1

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Thats almost to the HF price. And what shape will it be by the time it's kicked around a few freight docks?

 

[bob58o]

And what shape will it be by the time it's kicked around a few freight docks?

These engines are born to be down.
They’ve learned all their lessons before now.
They’re born to be down.
I think they’ll get used to it.

 

[Hellion]

Great value for money, but you never know what you're getting.

I have since seen a few reviews. They are slightly below Predator quality but acceptable. I think you have to watch out for the specifications as the PTO shaft is usually 20mm which is a hair over 3/4" or 19.05mm. There are 20mm-bore centrifugal clutches available. . . . .

 

[Hellion]

I bought one this evening. A fake Chonda like in the first post and just for the purty colors. I will let you all know how it is, what it's like and do a mini review when it arrives.

I know it has a 20mm crankshaft-PTO so will stick a measuring caliper on it to confirm and find a 20mm bore clutch. It's for a kart refurb and to get it out the door finally. Rotaderps are too valuable...

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Cars and cameras just did a video with one of these. 713 CC for $699. That's less than a dollar per CC.

https://a.co/d/0a1uq3l

 

[Denny]

Just fire up a grinder and carefully take off 1m&m.

 

[Hellion]

take off 1m&m.

But I’m keeping all my m&ms and saving my raisins for Sunday.

Cars and cameras just did a video with one of these. 713 CC for $699. That's less than a dollar per CC.

https://a.co/d/0a1uq3l

Don’t count unless it was from Aliexpress, like real bottom basement stuff. But I bet they they have done something similar along with the "build a kart from HF stuff" just like everyone else has.