NEW, need some advice on predator build.

[theneckasaurus]

Good Morning,
I recently happened on a sweet deal involving a motovox mini bike, picked it up running and driving for $40. Now, I wasn't expecting to have as much fun as I've had on this thing as a 27 year old man. The only thing is I'm 250lbs and the little 80cc engine isn't as lively as I'd like. I'd like to do a mild build on a predator 212cc and try to get in the range of 10-15hp out of it. My questions are, tillotson has a 10hp 212cc that I can get for roughly $180, would I be getting more bang for my buck going that route? Especially if I can run these "Stage 1" kits that include a rejet (depending on carb), header, and intake? Or should I just get a predator (non-hemi or hemi?) do a stage 1 kit, torque converter, rod, and valve springs? I apologize if these are newb questions, but unfortunately that is exactly what I am. To make clear, I am an Ag Mechanic, I plan to do all this myself. Thanks guys.

 

[Kentucky Boy]

It would be cheaper to get the TIllotson that is already putting out 10 than it would be to do a Predator. If you choose a Predator you would need a billet rod, flywheel, valve springs and a cam, header and a carb re-jet. Basically about $380 without tax for the Predator to get what you’re looking for out of it including cost of the motor. Research and read old threads here. All of your answers are already discussed at length in old threads.

 

[J.S.@SMS]

I agree, the Tillotson would be a better deal. I have been thinking of getting one for my kart for a while. Also the Tillotson's have a 90 day warranty, whereas the predators have a 30 day warranty.