3X Horsepower & Massive Burnouts!! | Indy 500 Go Kart Engine Swap

[@CarsandCameras]

This thing would be on FIRE if it had: - tubular chassis - hydraulic brakes - 20HP 212 - racing wheels and tires - springer front end - live axle - and overnight parts from Japan

[@mikelfunderburk5912]

CarsandCameras Overnight parts from Japan!

[@lucasberggren676]

Yep

[@pbr1rbp]

Don’t forget the MoTec system exhaust...

[@kamsop2251]

I want centrifugal clutch how to buy ???

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Do it mate

[@bobrider7198]

I like know the history. Glad you showed the paper work.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

That was a really awesome highlight. So cool seeing vintage stuff like that.

[@UndeadSo1dier01]

I did to. I honestly feel like if you have old things like this or even old cars. Hell even old bicycles. You should look up the history because it makes you appreciate it more

[@jefferyrightmire9520]

now try English and writing

[@tommypayn3]

agree - nice touch

[@joesmith1291]

I agree it makes the go karts all that more interesting

[@froggersgarage5127]

It was cool looking at the pamplet and look at the breaks in the pamplet

[@itsjustcam247]

Agreed, a little history on the thing was very welcome.

[@aspendronenburg3139]

Yeah it shows the flaps are supposed to go upwards I'm guessing they got the entire bar flipped around

[@metalmyke1]

I still say a race between the NASCARt and Indy!

[@michaelcook768]

Ike and John...you guys, besides being real friends, are the perfect duo...you compliment each other so well....a match made in Heaven! And John...you are such a natural public speaker....the next News Anchor.

[@Alfred..E..Neuman]

Yes, and it appears Hank really knows his mini bikes and karts!!

[@discgolfmark6444]

Hell NO stay away from the news Jhon!!! keep doing what your doing man............. But yes they are Good together for this that's for sure tho.

[@michaelcook768]

@@discgolfmark6444 So much can be accomplished when friends can create a team....perfect bussiness model.

[@Orygunner67]

The sales brochure thing was not boring whatsoever! It was actually an extra thrill to go with the whole Nostalgia of it all. I came across and now own a 1946 H Whizzer Motor and bought via online early sales brochures and manuals. They definitely a treat to add extra icing on the cake!

[@obbezwiers]

Please put a vintage 2 stroke engine on

[@backyardmotorcross4092]

Nah

[@deuc3030]

Obbe Zwiers hellyaaaaaa

[@gamerkid2004]

that would be so sick

[@Cheapdrift]

Yes

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

It needs a 4 stroke

[@davidjessee7701]

Cool cart!! Im 53 years old.. In the 70s when I was a little boy I had mini bikes and go carts.. All my go carts had scrubber breaks.. I truly understand your love for go carts and mini bikes..

[@deangelolawson6184]

Awesome burnout on dry rotted tires. Thought it would have popped sooner then that lol Also would like to see the Indy kart go against the Nascar kart... in the CCGP

[@ClaytonHartin]

We have a 1973 Chevy Corvette Go-Kart built by GM in Janesville Wisconsin where my grandpa use to work before he retired in 2000. Everyone at GM was put in a raffle to win the Corvette, it’s a fiberglass body, solid tube frame, and the color is Orange. Looks exactly like a real Corvette. I believe only one was built to my knowledge. I can’t forget it has a Briggs motor, are tires have the same exact tread pattern as yours and our rear tires are worn down so bad that the center of the tires has no tread. They are worn down like drag radial tires which is a good thing in the early morning when there’s a dew on the ground you can drift around our pine trees lol.

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

Great series of videos on this Indy 500 Fellas! When I first saw the rear brake set up on this go cart, I said to myself "It looks funny, it should be on the other way" I'm glad Ike saw that too. Nice history lesson on it too! Thumbs up! 👍🏻

[@ahrenneff651]

PiratePete66 me too

[@MagicMANX]

totally agree, but if you see in the documentation of the cart, John had it in his hand, in the picture the brakes are installed "as designed" crazy, I would have put them the other way aswell.

[@MagicMANX]

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[@CrookCountySoftwear]

If you look at the pad it has slight angle at tip so it don't dig into the tire. They called "power brakes". I only seen them pointing down on mini bike's.

[@TheBarnacleBlimp]

Getting history on a project is a must, the smell and feel of the brochures and paperwork are worth the cost. Tuesday looks squirrely on take off? Much much fun I would imagine.

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

whoever doesnt like that mini history lesson can go shove it

[@ghomerhust]

i think its cool as hell that they found the pamphlet in the first place, that kinda stuff often doesnt survive the ages

[@CarsandCameras]

Hahahah

[@wheeliegamingod2080]

Right

[@cpschranck74]

Love the History lesson!

[@jefferyrightmire9520]

Those were the times I grew up in - I had a "CAT" minibike. 5HP Brigs, w/ front, and rear suspension.

[@kipgriffin8779]

Nice ride and video guys .need a chain saw motor on it badly

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Burnout and paperwork was best part.

[@uniqueone2731]

Hey guys. I wanted to take a minute to say thank you for your channel. I have learned a ton from you guys. I am getting back into dirt kart racing and I am going to be running a 212 built of course. I am definitely learning a ton as I go but I have definitely picked up a ton of great information from you guys. Thank you again and I have to say your channel is a lot of fun to watch

[@montanawildcat5198]

I really appreciate the time warp. How fascinating it is, to relive a time period from way back. Such an innocent time for USA!

[@mikegoulette6243]

I understand wanting to go nostalgic with it but that motor does look good in there too. Keep up the good work guys

[@amygross5396]

Thank you ! I found it more interesting with the paper work !

[@mdoyle1981]

I grew up in Kansas City and had both the "Stomper" and "Weekender", by the time I bought them used in the early 80's, they were pretty beat up, but we had a blast on them! I'm pretty sure another kid had the Indy kart without the body, because that frame is pretty memorable and different from a typical kart.

[@rhargarther1]

Loved the video. Nice one wheel peel. The sales book was very interesting.

[@bunnett1259]

The brochure is very cool. The brakes are actually functional, surprised. It would be perfect to see that flying V header out the back of that badass lil kart. That burn out, too funny. Good on you guys!!!

[@rcfundyer5739]

Love that you guys went over the sales info found it very interesting another great build guys keep up the good work love you videos

[@cannonlopez9753]

Pamphlet was cool, thank u guys for making such awesome videos!!

[@ryan0929931]

Maybe the tires are too small giving less ground clearance.

[@ghomerhust]

i thought about that too, slightly taller and wider tires would make a big difference, especially with that bad understeer

[@discgolfmark6444]

Id say they need a good touch with more of wheel there too

[@dustinscott8526]

I agree taller tires.

[@thejwards10]

I think that the tires are the reason the brake lever drags on the ground

[@jefferyrightmire9520]

style and avail of those times--

[@redneckery5428]

The sales pamphlets were awesome and I personally would love to see more of the vintage go karts in yalls feed I know this is much harder to get your hands on but to me it is so much more gratifying

[@frankbradleyjr]

Awsome Burn out. Great project you all are working on...greetings from Bristol Connecticut

[@billydakid812]

The history part is important when you have a vintage item like that kart. I love that stuff it's always so interesting.

[@rustyprojects1545]

The burnout reminded me about the 50 dollar go cart!

[@TheRandomCody]

History is always good to know when owning something, and it’s like story time, probably one of my favorite subjects when I was in school. Was it me or did it seem like the front end needed some weight on the front for better steering? I’m glad you guys are deciding to keep it vintage 👍🏻

[@DashnCars]

Siiick burn out! Love the brochure read, that was really cool.

[@sweeneysweeney1901]

The pamphlet was sweet. Honestly i digged the silver. It was bigger than I thought too. Cool

[@jhendren0001]

Hell yeah more burnouts please that was awesome,,,it doesnt have to be this one but burnouts in general.

[@Dinger182]

I love the brochure! I’m always buying up vintage Hot Rod Magazines and dealership brochures for all my vintage cars. I really dig that stuff

[@norcalcam02]

Your channel is amazing! Keep up the insane videos!

[@xnorcal831x]

I love the colors it changed on the exhaust. Got to love how heat does that to metal. It would be nice to see a build that looks old but drives with a more modern parts from frame to engine. It would be like the dragrail but a vintage race kart. It needs to be done in the glory of the individuals that made it

[@alistairmacpherson4253]

Enjoyed the pamphlet with all the extra information. If you look at the picture on the pamphlet the brakes are the same as you have them installed so must be a poor design. A solid Axle would help... 2 wheel drive better than 1. Keep up the great videos guys!

[@jamesdeen8158]

Loved the documentation / history lesson! Always nice to know about the background of what you're building.

[@jobvdboom5000]

these predator engines are reliable. *throws a rod* oh god dammit!

[@ghomerhust]

theyre like an LS. cram power into em, and when you blow it up, just go get another one from the scrappers and do it all over again. cheap fun

[@muddy_armadillo]

They didn't torque the rod down, and they were turning it at 9000 rpm. I own a predator, it's very reliable.

[@unique11124]

That would be a C and C moment for sure.😂

[@SadPuppySoup]

@@ghomerhust Just what I was going to say, the LS of the karting world lol

[@Acekart]

I thought the history was something you should do for every go kart. You go guys!

[@dream2sea]

Acekart Yes!! Preach!!!

[@WilliesPerformance]

You should really work on a stand or saw horses or something :) Makes my back hurt just watching.

[@SKC640]

Kevin Williamson atv lift table is what they need.

[@CrookCountySoftwear]

I do my best work on the ground. I really don't like the table.

[@codys9606]

Like the one Mustie1 has

[@imxploring]

Always love seeing a rare classic back in running shape. The paperwork was very interesting and worth the time.

[@Devdidthat]

Been a fan since 10 reasons to get a go cart, keep up the great job💯

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

I sure do love the old sales ads , Show them anytime .. ENJOYED !!

[@williamkonz410]

Hell yeah badass burnout

[@SadPuppySoup]

Great job guys. I love the history and think our towns gas station had one when I was a kid, during the 1976 bicentennial celebration. I'll look though the photo albums and see if I can find some pictures to send you. I hope this new year brings you both success and happiness in every way.

[@nitronut4206]

the wheel spun inside the tire at the end of the burnout right as the tire popped

[@brockbain8656]

Nitro Nut420 it slipped off the bead, didn’t pop

[@CrazyIvan1337]

It looks like it has/had a leather (vinyl) seat, too. Might be cool to try to replicate that with some old, slightly worn vinyl. Super cool to see the old sales brochure, too. I would LOVE to see a complete, modern interpretation of this kart. As you mentioned in a previous video, it might be worthwhile to see about licensing for that thing, and look into building and selling modern reproductions of it! It could be an AWESOME business venture that could earn you guys a lot of money.

[@dream2sea]

CrazyIvan1337 Excellent point!

[@MrHarold40]

I think the bar for the brakes was put in backwards. ( the bar with the brake pads on it).

[@retrox684]

Then the bar would be on the side of the gas pedal and still wouldn’t match it

[@polaris6644]

Very glad this kart is getting a vintage engine. Maybe do a 2 speed clutch setup like you found at the build off challenge. Build a Briggs for it and get the Briggs to rev if you can!

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

This was the prize you got if you sold 10,000 candy bars for your fund-raiser.

[@robertbelote5273]

Hey guys cool stuff , you inspired my broke ass to start on building some carts for my niece and nephews , honestly i appreciate the idea and motivation.

[@shawnritchie6666]

everytime they start welding i close my eyes... its an instinct that i can not overcome. X_X

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

I do that to

[@cassiusdante2216]

I want the fire truck Go-Kart . Once again you guys knocked it of the park . Great job!

[@GoKartsorGoneFishin]

WOO HOO!

[@mingusbreeze]

Thanks guys that was fun. Can't wait to see the race.

[@Punkhonda1]

Bet your parents hate all the noise. Lol

[@tylergarza8695]

it makes him money so i feel like they live with it

[@discgolfmark6444]

that big house they just sit in the center room and may hear a bee of a buzz the most of the time

[@StephenButlerOne]

I'd say the neighbours may get pissed. But his parents I doubt it, given its a growing business.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

The sales documentation was really cool. It gives some history to the beast!

[@billbarut7666]

The brakes on the picture looks like the brakes is correct

[@ericwilliams8038]

Really liked the history of the go cart company and the brochure.

[@dockmasterted]

You have to realize what the cars were made for......SHRINER PARADE CARS. they where made to run on the streets during a parade..... not off road my friends.

[@MiniMoto0098]

Even still, having a solid brake linkage literally bend around the frame is a bad design regardless

[@dockmasterted]

@@MiniMoto0098 OH I AGREE my friend. .... but as you can see by the construction it was made to sell for a fast buck. not for it's quality eh.

[@billcohnen6326]

I actually like how they due legitimate research on the older Promo Carts, good job John

[@kadencook7207]

its my birthday

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Happy b day

[@dr.jex___]

the wheel spin'n out in the rim was great! this is a cool cart.

[@FoxPerformance326]

It's like LS-swapping it... That's a bit of a shame

[@jcsanti222]

I was going to say the same thing the predator engine has become the "LS" swap for go karts

[@Ratkill9000]

First it was the Chevy 350 in everything, now yeah, LS1, LS2 swap.

[@Sithhy]

Well, they did it temporarily... No need to be upset

[@Spirit_Lanayru]

Pitiful. Check your comment before posting.

[@FoxPerformance326]

@@Spirit_Lanayru I'm not english, I might have used a wrong word, sorry. I meant that it is a shame.

[@johnnyrotten6967]

That was a really good kart burnout, even popped a tire! Right on!!!

[@snook1249]

Use a cable for the goddam brake. Read your comments. Jeez.

[@Xx_nobody_xX]

It will be fine

[@roberthickoxjr]

Im guessing you missed that they are trying to keep it original. That's why the engine wasn't permanently mounted. They are looking for an older engine from the era of this cart to pt in it.

[@snook1249]

@@roberthickoxjr easy to fab up bolt on cable stops, would solve problems and be totally removable. The provenance would be left intact.

[@alangee79010]

Awesome stage burny! Need wider tires and a posi rearend for those drifting donuts in the future! Great video guys and keep'm coming.

[@MrHotshot417]

Definitely good idea to gi over the vintage advertising for the go kart and yes awsome burnout

[@robertevilsizer2755]

Glad you showed the paperwork. Knowing the history is cool.

[@olekaarvaag9405]

9:00 I might be biased because I'm a huge nerd but I absolutely love all information about these old almost forgotten carts. Especially since it was and actual brochure from back when the cart was relatively new. Also powerful twostroke. Alsoalso I have NEVER seen a burnout end like that! I suspect I never will see that again either, that's hilarious.

[@n8nkqrp595]

Keep the history! Most interesting part of the vid. Funnest part was epic burnout. Haven't seen that done since i watched the contests at Sturgis. Foot on front tire was EXCELLENT! Nice work boys! Removing governors only cost you "a few rod filures" huh? It's all good... as long as u have $$$. The engines are not cheap

[@Jchaynes017]

Rat rod race for sure. And the brochure adds a lot of history to the cart which was neat. Love the build as always

[@kenbergren3903]

Thumbs up on the sales brochure and the Burn Out ! Good times

[@brettedmonds6729]

I enjoyed the history of it. Keep up the good work guys!

[@guido1534]

The pamphlets were awesome. Strong back in time is always a pleasure. Looks as though the brakes are set up the right way. Maybe someone in the factory grabbed a bracket from a different model? Who knows.

[@NoWr2Run]

That picture you have in that brochure shows the blue & white Indy car on it & it looks like the brake paddles are in the up position not the down position ? That's what it looks like to me, can't really tell ? YES NICE BURN OUT.

[@blinderb1032]

Thanks for saving this piece of history! I love the sales brochures and documentation that goes along with it

[@MaxAC]

Enjoyed the brochure, I love vintage literature. The burnout was great, keep it up. And the Mini Mayhem shirt is sweet, I gotta get me one.

[@MaxAC]

No medium T-shirts but you have a 2XL??? WTH, If you wear a 2XL you cant ride a minibike.

[@dream2sea]

MrTrenbo 😂😂😂 That’s for the Ducati drivers-lots of powah!😂

[@dv7431]

Love the history and the different engine builds

[@rowan2128]

That was funny as heck!! The burn out was awesome and that kart can move!! Great vid guys!!

[@davoupnya3202]

documents on the company was a cool idea ! Thanks guys !

[@AmraphelofShinar]

Totally dig the old sales brochure!

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

That motor fit in there like a glove, first time! Lucky with the existing clearance on that corner. Respect for the fabrication skills there guys. That is one sweet ride. Might not be original / period motor, but looks and performs better than new now. Do believe some positraction is in order for the ol' gal. Insane Ackerman btw. is that as intended?

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Steering seems to be as it was built

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Ready made to be a drift cart. :)

[@robertwhite134]

Love the history of it. Thanks guys!

[@elitecpudoc329]

Love the build, and the historical documents just add that much more to the story

[@Yo1sak1]

For sure the paper was cool. Fun knowing the history of stuff like this

[@arprecisionmodshop-1446]

I really liked the pamphlet part! Keep up the good work guys, you're killin it!

[@zachstevens7549]

Great Video - Love the history on it!

[@Caniboss1]

Awesome vid y'all! I really like the sales pamphlet. That thing has some history to say the least.

[@nickmalone3599]

The history behind it all is super cool.

[@HouseOfThe8Strings]

Glad you were able to find an original sales brochure. Very cool stuff. And not gonna lie, the predator looks sweet on that thing

[@RobotJustice]

That's a beautiful machine. Some kind of rooster-tail exhaust and some double-wide tires in back would set it off just right without wrecking the period aesthetic.

[@richb313]

I like the idea of a scratch build. Go all out though not only wide stance tubular frame but add suspension at least on the front if you still want a live axle. You could still have a modified live axle on the rear with two universals at the center but the sprocket would need to be near the center and that would require a separate shaft to drive the chain at this location. Up to you guys anyway you have to build it but if you do you could make it a longer term project with updates once a week or every two weeks or so that could allow you to continue your normal production schedule. Great Job Guys.

[@sourdonkeyjuice]

Awesome vid as always guys! Are you watching that dude build the 1/4 scale Willys RC with the turbo charged predator engine? its insane..

[@Nathan-gc1zy]

A race with either would be fun or race against both be even better love the videos keep them coming

[@brianfink4068]

The pamphlet was awesome. And I'd say put it up against the rat rod wagon. That would be amazing

[@wilsonkj]

I liked the history, it's nice to know the background information 👍🏻

[@d3115uxor]

Also, you know that the double header and engine shroud DEFINATELY have to make an appearance! Looks cool!

[@MrJcalabrese1969]

Hey the documentation for the cart is a great idea. I love to see just what you got from the manufacturer and all the cool stats of just what you are working with. Please keep making the great videos 👍👍 We here in the state line of Illinois love watching your videos