Hello, I was just wondering if there were any aftermarket exhausts, cold intakes, or other engine upgrades available for this engine. I would also like to know if anybody else has upgraded one, and what they thought and what to expect of it. General thoughts on the engine appreciated as well. Thanks!
Harbor Freight 212cc Predator Engine upgrades?
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souperman000
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These engines are "clones" and there are many different brands of the same thing. All knock-offs of Hondas. Many, many people have modified these engines.
Have a look around the forum and the 'net; plenty of examples out there. Usually people get about 8-9hp or more out of one.
r_chez? This is where you come in
Have a look around the forum and the 'net; plenty of examples out there. Usually people get about 8-9hp or more out of one.
r_chez? This is where you come in
cumminsbayou4x4
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they are good motors and they have so many after market parts billet rods billet fly wheels makuni carbs you can make one like 13hp
Soapbox kid
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HF Predator motor is the best bang for ur buck!!!! In my opinion.
supermanotorious
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I've ran header, intake, jet, springs and noticed impressive gain, I went with the $75 kit, of course this was on a Greyhound engine but they're all the same, I would put the kit on a Predator, you might want to buy a valve spring compression tool to make the task easier, especially if you ever plan on doing more than one
I've ran header, intake, jet, springs and noticed impressive gain, I went with the $75 kit, of course this was on a Greyhound engine but they're all the same, I would put the kit on a Predator, you might want to buy a valve spring compression tool to make the task easier, especially if you ever plan on doing more than one
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souperman000
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When installing upgraded valve springs, it is recommended to upgrade you internals as well. This is with the governor removed of course.
Have a read - http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16518
Have a read - http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16518
Doc Sprocket
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First- "OHV line-" is actually the crankcase breather. Stick a cheapo automotive fuel filter on the end of the hose, and you're golden. Second- "OHV cover"- that IS the valve cover- so, yes.
Doc Sprocket
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Describe it. Gas return, goes from where to where?
Gas tank to the carb cover. Here's the closest i can get to a picture . Its slightly different.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&h...w=136&start=0&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:94
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Doc Sprocket
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Oh. Very likely the tank vent. Stick another filter on it.
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Cheapo automotive fuel filter. Any auto parts store, maybe $3.
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GoodWComputers
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realfast89gt
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Personally i would go with a different filter. That one has a rubber end with a small hole in it(i have one). To use it you would have to slide a tube into the hole, clamp it off, and then run a hose from the valve cover to the tube. It would work, but a small fuel filter would be a better option IMO.
GoodWComputers
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The internal crankcase breather filter (looks like a very rough sponge) in my engine is pretty dirty/oily. Should I worry about replacing it or just clean it up very well. Note: this is an old engine.
realfast89gt
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As long as it still allows the air to exit it wont matter. Just clean it.
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