NEW Predator 212 Ghost Racing Engine Is Insane!! Test Footage!

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2022
  • Hey guys in this video we put the all new harbor freight ghost 212cc kart racing engine to the test on our custom built go kart!
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  • @TheGarageVlog
    @TheGarageVlog  Před 2 lety +22

    Check out or video where we test the ghost vs a modified predator 212!!

    • @janicefullerton6201
      @janicefullerton6201 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m going to check it out right! I like how quickly you responded to my post! You guys just gained another sub!! Keep up the great content on these motors I own the Predator 224It’s still in the box because I want to get a good flywheel for it before I put it on a mini bike!

    • @shanesmallblock1866
      @shanesmallblock1866 Před rokem

      Looks slow I got Honda mini bike those predator 212cc got non for Honda motors are faster my mini bike I ride wheelie on it

    • @shanesmallblock1866
      @shanesmallblock1866 Před rokem

      And all stock motor

    • @tommycantaline4565
      @tommycantaline4565 Před rokem

      @@janicefullerton6201 by

  • @stefanikillam4718
    @stefanikillam4718 Před 2 lety +8

    I love this so much... I grew up racing lil karts. damn near lost my right leg/life due to a kart at 9 yrs old. 😂😊I'm gonna have to build this lil monster now that I'm turning 40 next week.😂going out with a whole dumpster 🔥

  • @BeaterJeep
    @BeaterJeep Před 2 lety +15

    I married a YZ250 engine to my kart in HS and it would smoke my 1986 GSXR750 to 95 MPH. That was a wicked fast kart…… thank goodness for slicks on the three piece wheels and disc brakes. It would frame twist a tire off the ground turning road to road. Finally spun it off the road and clipped a tree - bending the axle and damn near killing me from a crazy ejection. But I walked away.

    • @shaunmcinnis1960
      @shaunmcinnis1960 Před 2 lety +2

      Now that would be fast.

    • @solomaster8702
      @solomaster8702 Před 11 měsíci

      bro bro i need support building my kart, can anyone show support i have questions to ask a lot, please, i need to install my bike 100cc 2 stroke engine to my go kart how do i do it ???? please 😢😢😢 reply

  • @chasecanter6472
    @chasecanter6472 Před 2 lety +5

    Dude. This is more powerful than some quads people put their kids one! “Man that’s a rocket! Wooooooo!”

  • @everlastmanshit
    @everlastmanshit Před 2 lety +2

    It looks soo awesome you’ve definitely inspired me to peruse this project

  • @txman951
    @txman951 Před 2 lety +26

    First time viewer, would love to get more details how to build an identical kart! Please make a video!!

  • @janicefullerton6201
    @janicefullerton6201 Před 2 lety +27

    My first time as a viewer of your channel and I thank you so much because everyone is downing this engine because of the price and it’s from Harbor freight! You guys are the first video I have seen of anyone test driving it under power like literally on a vehicle of some sort and your reaction is awesome thanks again for the great video

    • @TheGarageVlog
      @TheGarageVlog  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for that! Happy to hear you liked it! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

    • @karlg1535
      @karlg1535 Před 2 lety

      Ain't nothing wrong with HF motors. The predator series have been great for all my mini bikes go karts throughout the years. Properly break them in and they last a good while. For an extra 150 not having to buy any aftermarket mods or do any of the work myself / waiting for parts is definitely worth the price to me.

    • @qswaggysauce092
      @qswaggysauce092 Před 2 lety

      @@karlg1535 question so I have a 212 phatmoto bike in the works and I have a lot of things being modded. So tge ghost I wont need to mod a thing internally now if I understand that right?

    • @Zomby_Woof
      @Zomby_Woof Před rokem

      ​@@qswaggysauce092 depends on what you want to do.
      The ghost is a very mild build, and a waste of money if you are planning like a stage 3 or 4 build.

  • @Mrmatt-pt3xm
    @Mrmatt-pt3xm Před 2 lety

    The light chassis,engine,plus that torque converter is a good combo for gettin down

  • @williamstamper442
    @williamstamper442 Před 2 lety +6

    I bet that thing does scoot!
    Once I got back into minibikes and such around early 2019 my first new build was a like new doodlebug I picked up off marketplace. Threw a predator hemi and a china torq-a-verter and couldn't even hold on! Of course within a week it had an ARC rod and flywheel, bad ass secret cam grind from NR, shaved head and lots of hand porting from my automotive drag race experience. Put a sprocket adapter on and bought about 15 different red split sprockets and went to the track. Oh yeah fabbed a set of wheelie bars too. The first gen wheelie bar was a single wheel and did work but I needed a more stable launch so ended up with another set using dual wheels for wheelie bar. The bike runs 9.50s@67 in the 1/8 which is flying that close to the ground!
    I imagine this cart feels like a total monster when riding!
    We don't quite get the feel on video but that is not y'alls fault. That is something that is hard to capture on vid.
    This new ghost motor is just right for a certain market and definitely fits this wagon build!
    Next step is to do some port work on the head and throw in a much more hairy camshaft.
    Please do a vid on my suggestions!
    I subscribed and I'm waiting to see you take it to next level!
    If you need and wanna experience wheelie bars contact me and I can show you some tricks to use cheap materials to prototype a decent set, then you can make them out of mild steel and a welder and fancy wheels etc.
    Let's Gooooo!

  • @roberta.6399
    @roberta.6399 Před 2 lety

    That looks like so much fun! Very cool..

  • @what2watchyt
    @what2watchyt Před 2 lety

    Ooooh this the Radio Flyer we needed in the movie. 🙌

  • @mr.tinker8641
    @mr.tinker8641 Před 2 lety +1

    Woah 😳. That's righteous dude. I'm totally going to get one for my manco Thunderbird mine bike.

  • @michaellaughlin8457
    @michaellaughlin8457 Před 2 lety +2

    not a bad rig Yaa made from a old wagon pure genius 🤔👍

  • @ImportRacer4Life
    @ImportRacer4Life Před 2 lety +43

    Just rest your feet on the foot pegs there….some might call that the front axle 🤣🤣🤣 that thing looks freaking wicked guys!!

  • @BustedKnucklesBuildsTexas
    @BustedKnucklesBuildsTexas Před 8 měsíci

    Looks like a blast to drive !!

  • @lonelyplanet1080
    @lonelyplanet1080 Před 2 lety +4

    Definitely need a top speed run 👍😁

  • @jameskelly9858
    @jameskelly9858 Před 2 lety

    That’s pretty sweet! Now I’m ready to see the video when you put PVC pipe on the rear tires!! Please make that video

  • @crippleguy415
    @crippleguy415 Před 2 lety +3

    Ya just gotta love Harbor Freight engines 👍🏻😃🤷🏼‍♂️👍🏻

  • @firsttitlegaming3156
    @firsttitlegaming3156 Před 2 lety

    Now that looks like fun

  • @joski9030
    @joski9030 Před 2 lety

    That’s cool now we all want 1

  • @johnwick-ii6il
    @johnwick-ii6il Před 2 lety +1

    I built an almost identical fuel tank riser for my 212. The OEM unit was too close to the cylinder to install filter and shutoff valve. Also the outlet appeared to low for the Mikuni to get a decent flow.

  • @srgmj30
    @srgmj30 Před 2 lety +4

    Excited for this!

    • @TheGarageVlog
      @TheGarageVlog  Před 2 lety

      Thanks man!!!

    • @solomaster8702
      @solomaster8702 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@TheGarageVlogbro bro i need support building my kart, can anyone show support i have questions to ask a lot, please, i need to install my bike 100cc 2 stroke engine to my go kart how do i do it ???? please 😢😢😢 reply

  • @ohitslit
    @ohitslit Před 2 lety

    That’s amazing! I’m gonna go buy that engine now for my go cart! That’s for the video. Was awesome🤘🏽

  • @jonbetty7184
    @jonbetty7184 Před 2 lety

    So freakin' cool,I want one!

  • @luvtoyscollector3373
    @luvtoyscollector3373 Před 2 lety

    Hah that’s crazy cool 😝 have fun & stay safe 👍

  • @mackmack4499
    @mackmack4499 Před 2 lety

    Great video and i love that kart

  • @jesseg8920
    @jesseg8920 Před 2 lety

    “dude fire me up” classic!

  • @cynthiahoyland1716
    @cynthiahoyland1716 Před 2 lety

    Dude….. insane!! Right bro? Insane!!!

  • @Mr.G626
    @Mr.G626 Před 2 lety

    that thing is sick lol. subbed

  • @philiplibby6360
    @philiplibby6360 Před 2 lety

    That is awsome!!!!

  • @COMMON_KING
    @COMMON_KING Před 2 lety

    I need a frame kit for this too! 🤘🏽

  • @AveiroDan
    @AveiroDan Před 2 lety

    Just like Crazy Eddy’s….it’s INSANE!

  • @l-train2098
    @l-train2098 Před 2 lety +1

    New subscriber, where do you get good parts for your cart builds? Awesome radio flyer cart by the way

  • @tucker21ful
    @tucker21ful Před 2 lety

    You guy’s need to go check out a junior dragster event with these motors they are fast and built to the gills they run on alcohol and are bad ass motors with bad ass clutch set ups, they can run low 7s in 1/8 mile which is equivalent to low 11 second 1/4 mile but yes like anything else in racing not a cheap sport at all! Have fun and stay safe guys👍

  • @TCat-ve9qi
    @TCat-ve9qi Před 2 lety

    You know what, it’s insane

  • @bigluke4737
    @bigluke4737 Před rokem +1

    I just bought the ghost engine and accessory kit and also a common 212 predator, I have two kits , a go cart and a mini bike to build, my son is turning 10 in November, has no experience with any of this , so I bought the stock motor for the go cart that I'm building for him to learn with, I like that it has a governor rated at like 6 hp, my dumb ass on the other hand am building a mini bike (like an old school Taco mini bike at 42 years old with a body that doesn't heal like a 10 year old lol) and am putting the Ghost motor in it, what I've researched is the Ghost makes 12 hp, should be fun on that little guy, had I read all this first I may not have bought the ghost and just bought a regular one and upgraded it for the money, anyways what's done is done, hold my beer !!

  • @aronbennett4760
    @aronbennett4760 Před rokem

    That's dope

  • @robertfisher1427
    @robertfisher1427 Před 2 lety

    How did you set up the frame for the wagon? I wasn't too bold one but can not find good plans. I like the stance of yours.

  • @ruipires7954
    @ruipires7954 Před 2 lety

    Sick !!!

  • @twitchsoft9281
    @twitchsoft9281 Před 2 lety +2

    Give that camera man a beer to ease out them there shakes. Nice little wagon guys!

  • @shivermetimber872
    @shivermetimber872 Před 2 lety +1

    I remember my first time on a go cart

  • @jaredturkovich9269
    @jaredturkovich9269 Před 2 lety +1

    Sick👌🏻👌🏻

  • @bear5506
    @bear5506 Před 2 lety

    upgrades on this is thing!!

  • @robertgembala8532
    @robertgembala8532 Před 2 lety

    Awesome

  • @TeddyWestside412
    @TeddyWestside412 Před 2 lety +1

    That thing looks so fast

  • @levigreen5509
    @levigreen5509 Před rokem

    this thing looks crazy on a go kart, wonder how it will perform on my baja doodlebug dirt racer 😏

  • @rhargarther1
    @rhargarther1 Před 2 lety +18

    It looks sick, how much horsepower and torque does it have?

  • @joemosselli65
    @joemosselli65 Před 2 lety +2

    After I found out about the ghost I want to swap my 212 on my mini bike for that looks insane

    • @sevenmilewhite1407
      @sevenmilewhite1407 Před 2 lety +1

      You do realize it's just a 212 with a few parts on it right? You can buy STAGE 1,2,3, n 4 kits all over the net dar cheaper than this engine. Much love hope that helps !! GeT your 212 going 70+ lol for about 150$

    • @joemosselli65
      @joemosselli65 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sevenmilewhite1407 oh definitely would be the cheaper route if my 212 was a lot newer then 6 years old and the casting it’s self wasn’t cracked

    • @sevenmilewhite1407
      @sevenmilewhite1407 Před 2 lety

      @@joemosselli65 See....there I went thinking I was smart again. I apologize.

  • @bear5506
    @bear5506 Před 2 lety

    🚀thats a mini rocket dud need full face helmet with that and gear on.

  • @NoobaudioTx
    @NoobaudioTx Před 2 lety +3

    Yall should add a big ebay turbo 😂

  • @edwardcampbell3420
    @edwardcampbell3420 Před 2 lety

    You need a "hold my beer and watch this"guy.

  • @HobbesPLMB
    @HobbesPLMB Před 2 lety +2

    Where does a guy get the plans for the radio flyer go-kart frame!? I dig the handlebar setup!

    • @skyeloera8420
      @skyeloera8420 Před 2 lety

      Can they be shared to me to plz or can you make a video

  • @user-ox5ym5zt6p
    @user-ox5ym5zt6p Před 2 lety

    Dope🥶

  • @larrygaking2731
    @larrygaking2731 Před 2 lety

    Great no weight limit

  • @mountain-roots
    @mountain-roots Před 2 lety

    I chased this hot wheel as a kid... fuck yes!!!

  • @joshandthejam7806
    @joshandthejam7806 Před 2 lety +3

    "We need a kill switch on this or someone WILL GET HURT!"......Proceeds to shred ass all over the place like a true boss.

  • @BJ-wo4mi
    @BJ-wo4mi Před rokem

    Do you have any of those radio flyer frames? I’d like to have one of those you can put the motor and everything else on it too if you want.

  • @timhuskisson396
    @timhuskisson396 Před 2 lety

    Dirt bike handle bars and a thumb throttle 🤙🏼

  • @energygaming5478
    @energygaming5478 Před 2 lety +3

    I want one. I seriously want one 😂

  • @scottdemoor49
    @scottdemoor49 Před 2 lety

    What kind of clutch did you use to put it to the ground?

  • @TroIIingThemSoftly
    @TroIIingThemSoftly Před 2 lety +2

    Pretty sure this sets a record for the most times "insane!" was said in a 6-minute video.

  • @Flyforawhiteguy1982
    @Flyforawhiteguy1982 Před 2 lety

    I think its insane

  • @cameronlafond820
    @cameronlafond820 Před 2 lety

    You guys gonna do a build video on it?

  • @michaelcarmean4906
    @michaelcarmean4906 Před 2 lety

    💥 Very Nice ✅ Needs Seat💥

  • @Nathan-wn5mc
    @Nathan-wn5mc Před 2 lety

    I need one for my john deere.

  • @jeremyrobert5748
    @jeremyrobert5748 Před 2 lety

    I wonder if I could convert an old cub cadet rider to a drag mower with the motor🤔

  • @rustyshackleford9362
    @rustyshackleford9362 Před 2 lety

    U need a juggernaut drive pulley. Then it'll really have some torque

  • @micbavo
    @micbavo Před 2 lety

    "Is this Safe???" "Oh yeah" 😄

  • @MrGoobum
    @MrGoobum Před 2 lety +27

    20 mph never looked so fast

  • @davidhillstead8531
    @davidhillstead8531 Před 2 lety +1

    I want to come hang out with you guys looks like a lot of fun

  • @jonathanclouthier7949
    @jonathanclouthier7949 Před 2 lety +1

    What's the name of the belt pulley on that

  • @ahmondeboxley2950
    @ahmondeboxley2950 Před 2 lety

    Nice video How much to build one if so I'm all in get at me

  • @itsnotaneon8344
    @itsnotaneon8344 Před 4 měsíci

    What is your carburetor and throttle set up?

  • @jasonjones759
    @jasonjones759 Před 2 lety

    Will this fit in a Carter bros. Monster truck? 🤔

  • @bobzendejas7413
    @bobzendejas7413 Před 2 lety

    What did ypu all use for a throttle cable

  • @coreycrosswhite8890
    @coreycrosswhite8890 Před 2 lety

    Did you put these motors on the trikes

  • @brianbofenkamp
    @brianbofenkamp Před 2 lety

    Where did you get your hand controls?

  • @tonycoffee7335
    @tonycoffee7335 Před 2 lety +1

    It has a CVT trans?

  • @betsyfuller6435
    @betsyfuller6435 Před 2 lety

    Frickin' bewst, that things a raaahket

  • @JustinKruger336
    @JustinKruger336 Před 2 lety

    Cool can you put that motor on a mini bike and chopper bicycle?

  • @Jesse-jc4vv
    @Jesse-jc4vv Před 2 lety

    Sick kart, but can we put a clutch cover on that that thing? I cringed at 3:20 watching ole boy dismounting the kart with his baggy shirt.

  • @cjj4591
    @cjj4591 Před 2 lety

    Is it stock? Did ya remove the govenor at least

  • @81shovelhead
    @81shovelhead Před rokem

    Does anyone know if this can be mounted to a mini bike and work without too many mods?

  • @igokarts4510
    @igokarts4510 Před 2 lety +2

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @alexz9998
    @alexz9998 Před 2 lety

    Need a top speed run

  • @wolfcola3401
    @wolfcola3401 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey, I don't know if you know or not. But I hear this is insane lol.

  • @davidjaime2061
    @davidjaime2061 Před 2 lety

    Now for a cam and stroker kit

  • @billfisher8647
    @billfisher8647 Před rokem

    Where did you get throttle cable?

  • @bradleydunford725
    @bradleydunford725 Před rokem

    Got a video of you guys building it would like to build one

  • @killamonjarudragonborn8722

    How can I have the same exact kart? Do they come built like that?

  • @seanbrown3251
    @seanbrown3251 Před 7 měsíci

    Where did you get those wheels and tires

  • @phillipdavis3705
    @phillipdavis3705 Před rokem

    Want...yes!🙃

  • @kaikenjr
    @kaikenjr Před 2 lety

    Where did you got the actual cart?

  • @armenvegas
    @armenvegas Před 2 lety

    How's that compare to a Rotax? Or a 125 honda?

  • @donbanks4795
    @donbanks4795 Před 2 lety

    Good job speeding the video up at certain points....the video is exceptional...the product however comes from harbor freight..😳

    • @TheGarageVlog
      @TheGarageVlog  Před 2 lety

      The funny thing is we honestly didn’t

    • @donbanks4795
      @donbanks4795 Před 2 lety

      @@TheGarageVlog ...u sure? Looks pretty weird in spots🤣🤣..neva-the-less u still got 1 veiw out of me so u still winning

    • @Mrmatt-pt3xm
      @Mrmatt-pt3xm Před 2 lety

      Some 0-30 or maybe 60 foot times would be interesting

  • @suetaylor1127
    @suetaylor1127 Před 2 lety

    i want to build one and use an engine for each tire.

  • @sunnyray7819
    @sunnyray7819 Před 2 lety

    The motor has a little bit bigger cam in it.. Thats all... As far as I know... I wonder what the compression is.. It also has a cast flywheel still... In my opinion, just buy a bigger motor for the money.. Or maybe a Tillotson or something.... Also, Honda still is a way better motor to source used and beef up... Just my thoughts guys, I don't have a lot of experience building or upgrading these small motors... Looks fun as heck either way and that's all that matters!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @ralphgregory7616
    @ralphgregory7616 Před 6 měsíci

    "Is this safe ?"
    😜

  • @ogjmcnutt9756
    @ogjmcnutt9756 Před 2 lety

    Where do you purchase one at

  • @HaveUSeenMyBaseball86
    @HaveUSeenMyBaseball86 Před 2 lety

    Does it idle ?