9000 RPM Predator 212 cc non-hemi engine performance mods

Time to LEVEL UP your predator 212 cc non-hemi engine from harbor freight with performance mods using budget parts and the right tools for the job!

This video details some less expensive parts, why I chose those parts over alternatives, a few tips and tricks on a performance build for a 212cc non-hemi harbor freight engine, and the tools you would need to do a performance build go kart or mini bike riding engine kit.

The engine used here is a predator 212 which is a 212cc performance engine. This engine build is one of the least expensive builds you can do with your harbor freight engine whether it's for your race kart or a mini bike. I'm using one of these in my race mini bike, one of these predator 212 performance engines will be used in my racing go kart, and one in my race wheelbarrow. This can be considered a stage 3 engine by many and has no part work done to it. You can pick up this harbor freight engine for pretty cheap and I've blown up a couple in testing so it's nice to grab a new one quickly and near me. This is a 6.5 predator engine and the 212cc to hp rank is 6.5hp out of box. When you upgrade your predator motors to a 212 stage 1 you are opening flow. When you add further 212cc predator engine mods with performance parts, you are opening up to a much more powerful engine!

This performance engine build will go on a race kart for oval track dirt track once ready. With the performance carb, most signs I see call this stage 3 build. However, some people call it stage 2, and I even saw one person call this a stage 4 build of which there was only that 1. When you're ready to take your game above the stage 1 mini bike or off road kart engine kits then you can expect to spend at least close to $400 on parts to up your game.

Parts used:
Predator non-hemi honda clone Flywheel

Mikuni carb:

Catch can:

Carb air filter:

Predator 3.308 billet rod:

22 lb valve springs:

Mikuni carburetor manifold:

RLV kart muffler:

Pipe Coupling:

Jet kit

Champion 1:1 rockers
Chromoly pushrods
Exhaust: will need to chose yours for your application

[samsgarage]

I still need a few more racing parts like the cam .This is a great video I have to watch it twice.

[TacoStand]

Parts and tools for a quick predator mods and a performance build, nice 👍

[rene_from_so_cal]

We call 'em "cheater pipe", or "breaker pipe". If you have a heavy duty floor jack, you can use the handle to function as one. Thanks for the vid. Modifying my 100cc now, so much fun.

[StreetSweeperTv]

Childish Concepts!!! Dan is a Beast! He is the truth. 100% good guy!

[scmafia]

Love childesh concepts, great help from very knowledgeable guy.

[nameyourchannel]

The Make It Loose Now Darn It Bar... is called a Snipe.

[XGODWORX]

Thank you for this video... we appreciate you putting everything together and sharing.

[ericeazy]

Love watching these videos man and helping me know a bit more about my 212 build!

[anthonyreddy]

Cresent Wrench is an adjustable Wrench, you have open end or box Wrenches.

[Rossman]

Venting the engine can be done without a catch can. You just drill out some hole in your lower valve floor area.
Then vent with a one way valve out of your valve cover.
Venting the engine prolongs the life of the engine
Remember to make them fast and make them last...

[boonedockjourneyman]

That tube extension is called a “snipe” around here. You can get fancy and add a length to the name. People here use electrical conduit. EMT 1/2” x 1’, 3/4” x 2’ and rigid 1” x 3’ are in most guy’s mechanics tool set.

Be sure to de-burr the ends. Slipping off is not unheard of when those things come out. I add hockey stick tape to both ends. I sure you can buy it in a minimart where you are.

[boatymcboatface]

Good parts list for a predator 212cc build!

[stevensonracing]

I'll also recommend Dan and Childish Concepts, go kart motors and parts, also 1200 open motors for Legend Cars as well!

[BunkerBlog]

I want to see this engine on an off road kart with a Juggernaut torque converter. Would probably be crazy!

[carvis]

Dans the man! Childish Concepts is one of my favorite places to order from.

[FireballPSNMods]

Genuinely enjoyed this video you got my sub

[Greybuiltracing]

Hey I bought the predator ghost 212 and the ultra light flywheel didn’t fit . A builder installed a billet non hemi flywheel on it . He said that the engine is a non hemi . Does this make any difference or will it cause problems?

[trevinskiking]

A BREAKER Bar ! That long tool.Trev New Zealand 😇

[frictionhitch]

Box wrench is that side of the wrench. Crescent wrench is the box wrench that is adjustable with the wheel. You could break that with a cheater bar but you are unlikely to break a standard box wrench.

[JimCooper-fg]

Those catch cans on a mini bike are bs to me. Run all vent hoses together into a large id hose and up to a high spot on frame with a filter. Ive never had oil come out. I'd add a flat top piston to that build. Lighter too!