HP estimate??

[fireman388]

ordered some engine parts and need to order a TC but need a guesstimate on the HP gain so i know what TC to buy.
Stock predator 212 motor
Box Stock Kit
including
intake adaptor,air filter
exhaust
choke hold
fuel pump
Top plate

and also am i going to need to pick up a set of jets? i figure this is a common kit so im going to assume a lot of people have a similar set up and could shine some light on it for me. thanks

 

[itsid]

you'll be good with a series 30 TC...

the box stock kit doesn't acually add any horse, it just allows the ones you have to run free
But you wanted an estimate... 7hp.. maybe 7.2 if you're lucky ?!
the next size jet might be a good idea;
but frankly, chances are your engine is running a hair rich anyways, so bench test what you got with what you get first
A plug reading will tell you what to do.

(a cheap set of precision drills will allow you to adjust the jet at home, one size at a time...
without ordering a set you might not need at all)
But having one backup jet in case you overshoot isn't a bad idea... so ..uhm.. it's up to you

'sid

 

[fireman388]

so did i screw up when i ordered the TAV2?

 

[itsid]

Nope!

the TaV2 IS in fact a series 30 with a nice comfortable backplate...
so, everything's going to be fine

'sid

 

[fireman388]

nice. thanks! so that back plate just makes it so i can toss the belt on and go right? no adjusting?

 

[itsid]

minimal adjustments;
alignment is still up to you and necessary

(basically how far "in" or "out" the driver pulley has to sit on the crankshaft)

'sid

 

[landuse]

nice. thanks! so that back plate just makes it so i can toss the belt on and go right? no adjusting?

You just have to have the correct belt