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

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]

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

[@janicefullerton6201]

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]

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]

And all stock motor

[@tommycantaline4565]

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[@stefanikillam4718]

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]

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]

Now that would be fast.

[@solomaster8702]

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

[@txman951]

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

[@everlastmanshit]

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

[@janicefullerton6201]

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]

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

[@karlg1535]

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]

@@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]

​@@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.

[@chasecanter6472]

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

[@mr.tinker8641]

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

[@ImportRacer4Life]

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

[@TheGarageVlog]

Hahaha it’s bonkers!!!

[@jakechunasamy9642]

@@TheGarageVlog what’s the total build cost?

[@ohitslit]

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

[@igotauzi]

have u bought it?

[@roberta.6399]

That looks like so much fun! Very cool..

[@what2watchyt]

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

[@BustedKnucklesBuildsTexas]

Looks like a blast to drive !!

[@johnwick-ii6il]

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.

[@williamstamper442]

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!

[@jameskelly9858]

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

[@Mrmatt-pt3xm]

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

[@michaellaughlin8457]

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

[@lonelyplanet1080]

Definitely need a top speed run 👍😁

[@luvtoyscollector3373]

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

[@firsttitlegaming3156]

Now that looks like fun

[@jonbetty7184]

So freakin' cool,I want one!

[@crippleguy415]

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

[@srgmj30]

Excited for this!

[@TheGarageVlog]

Thanks man!!!

[@solomaster8702]

​@@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

[@mackmack4499]

Great video and i love that kart

[@joski9030]

That’s cool now we all want 1

[@l-train2098]

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

[@Mr.G626]

that thing is sick lol. subbed

[@cynthiahoyland1716]

Dude….. insane!! Right bro? Insane!!!

[@robertfisher1427]

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.

[@rhargarther1]

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

[@philiplibby6360]

That is awsome!!!!

[@aronbennett4760]

That's dope

[@COMMON_KING]

I need a frame kit for this too! 🤘🏽

[@bigluke4737]

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 !!

[@AveiroDan]

Just like Crazy Eddy’s….it’s INSANE!

[@jesseg8920]

“dude fire me up” classic!

[@tucker21ful]

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👍

[@twitchsoft9281]

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

[@TheGarageVlog]

Second that haha

[@scottdemoor49]

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

[@BJ-wo4mi]

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.

[@ruipires7954]

Sick !!!

[@levigreen5509]

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

[@TCat-ve9qi]

You know what, it’s insane

[@TeddyWestside412]

That thing looks so fast

[@TheGarageVlog]

You gotta rip it!!

[@HobbesPLMB]

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

[@skyeloera8420]

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

[@itsnotaneon8344]

What is your carburetor and throttle set up?

[@jonathanclouthier7949]

What's the name of the belt pulley on that

[@bear5506]

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

[@tonycoffee7335]

It has a CVT trans?

[@bobzendejas7413]

What did ypu all use for a throttle cable

[@jasonjones759]

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

[@user-ox5ym5zt6p]

Dope🥶

[@jeremyrobert5748]

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

[@armenvegas]

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

[@robertgembala8532]

Awesome

[@coreycrosswhite8890]

Did you put these motors on the trikes

[@cjj4591]

Is it stock? Did ya remove the govenor at least

[@joemosselli65]

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

[@sevenmilewhite1407]

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]

@@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]

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

[@cameronlafond820]

You guys gonna do a build video on it?

[@81shovelhead]

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

[@bear5506]

upgrades on this is thing!!

[@NoobaudioTx]

Yall should add a big ebay turbo 😂

[@killamonjarudragonborn8722]

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

[@energygaming5478]

I want one. I seriously want one 😂

[@TheGarageVlog]

😂😂😂

[@Mrmatt-pt3xm]

You guys should sell a frame for this as well

[@brianbofenkamp]

Where did you get your hand controls?

[@shivermetimber872]

I remember my first time on a go cart

[@MrGoobum]

20 mph never looked so fast

[@jj.cv3103]

its crazy how 20mph in a little kart feels so fast

[@CarbonatedBeing]

It’s not 20

[@sandybennett_itsme]

@@CarbonatedBeing 15?

[@limitnone1174]

My 50cc goes 20 that prolly goes a good 50-60

[@larrygaking2731]

Great no weight limit

[@billfisher8647]

Where did you get throttle cable?

[@michaelcarmean4906]

💥 Very Nice ✅ Needs Seat💥

[@joshandthejam7806]

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

[@ahmondeboxley2950]

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

[@HaveUSeenMyBaseball86]

Does it idle ?

[@kaikenjr]

Where did you got the actual cart?

[@seanbrown3251]

Where did you get those wheels and tires

[@edwardcampbell3420]

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

[@timhuskisson396]

Dirt bike handle bars and a thumb throttle 🤙🏼

[@Flyforawhiteguy1982]

I think its insane

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

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

[@rustyshackleford9362]

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

[@mountain-roots]

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

[@davidhillstead8531]

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

[@TheGarageVlog]

Heck yeah man!! It’s a blast!

[@JustinKruger336]

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

[@ogjmcnutt9756]

Where do you purchase one at

[@jerryrivera7704]

How can u still ride those death traps..???

[@trebranch7133]

I see the gas tank sitting high can u mount a reg 212 hemi tank to it without the top plate?

[@TheGarageVlog]

We took the top plate and heat shield off, but the issue is that the tank hits the center oil fill neck, so it had to be spaced up to clear it. We were hoping it bolt right on, but that wasn't the case. The tank we used came from a non-hemi engine. Thanks for the question!

[@trebranch7133]

Wonder would the hemi tank work?

[@bradleydunford725]

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

[@m3mobilealex341]

Considering on getting and building a 212 predator to stage 2 for a minibike would you think the ghost is better than a stage 2 predator 212 (Came from a harbor freight review from you by the way)

[@TheGarageVlog]

We raced it against a upgraded 212 and have had multiple other 212’s on other builds and the torque is the biggest difference with the ghost…literally head snapping from a dig lol just depends what you want to do and your budget

[@williamstamper442]

Well said response. I'm of the belief if a person starting out has no engine then get the ghost. If one already has a predator 212 then build what you got. Torque can be had with careful planning to the overall combo and mostly the choice of camshaft. I highly recommend NR grinds. Don't go for the big dogs but look into the mid range grinds for torque. They have a "secret" cheater grind that absolutely Kills with just 22pound single valvesprings and don't even have to spin it past 6500

[@dirtracer2365]

First off I want to say great video I’m new to this go kart thing and I already have a 212 on my cart I want to switch over to the ghost is it difficult to mount the gas tank if you could give me any tips I would greatly appreciate it thank you

[@williamstamper442]

If you already have a predator 212 keep what you have and build it instead of investing in the ghost. If you started out now without an engine I'd say get one. However you already have the basic platform. You just need a billet con rod and flywheel, stainless steel valves (stock size is fine) 18 or 22 pound valvesprings, a killer camshaft, and port the head without "hogging it out". Get the mikuni vm22 carb kit (china knockoff) for $100. You then will have a 20ish hp 212 that makes even more than this ghost out of the box! People like to throw around "stage 1, 2, 3, etc. However you wanna look at it or call it just follow my basic recepie and hold on!

[@dirtracer2365]

@@williamstamper442 OK perfect thank you for all the info I will for sure do it that way

[@solomaster8702]

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

[@Jesse-jc4vv]

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.

[@Nathan-wn5mc]

I need one for my john deere.

[@igokarts4510]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheGarageVlog]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@matildafiona8958]

We

[@sunnyray7819]

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!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@LTBurd69]

What how much horsepower?

[@davidjaime2061]

Now for a cam and stroker kit

[@phillipdavis3705]

Want...yes!🙃

[@donbanks4795]

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

[@TheGarageVlog]

The funny thing is we honestly didn’t

[@donbanks4795]

@@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]

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

[@micbavo]

"Is this Safe???" "Oh yeah" 😄

[@butziporsche8646]

What's the HP and are these a legal substitute for the Honda in Cycle Kart racing?

[@rocknrye9273]

About 14hp. But they have some bolt ons as you can see lol

[@butziporsche8646]

@@rocknrye9273 Sweet