Predator Truck Driving

[@marzsit9833]

22mph is a typical speed for a stock lightweight go-kart, it's amazing speed for a heavy truck powered by a stock go-kart engine.

[@Robertas_Grigas]

On a gokart it's rpm limited as these things are designed to run at 2.5k rpm for 24/7

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Not too bad at all, my mud mower only does 29 with a 20hp. Gearing limited , 6" front and 4" rear and a little overrev to about 4000 rpm.

[@willsmith4411]

i got a go kart with a bone stock 212 that will do 43mph

[@akimbofurry2179]

@Quirin beat me to it.

[@Amicodablack]

marzsit that’s what I thought...I guess his gearbox mayb perfect for it

[@patrickwayne3701]

Hey young man. Cummins Research Tech here. You are rocking the self taught mechanic contingent! It's really cool to see a young person who possesses your skills. That is a really neat little truck.

[@jake-qn6zy]

Send him a cummins for another project

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@jake-qn6zy if I were in the position within the company to do so, I certainly would. But as it works out, Cummins will donate former test engines to tech school programs. If the boy gets into a tech school program, he could get valuable experience working on our products. But as for little Indians in the operation, like me, we have to scrimp and save and buy an older Dodge truck or ex-ups van, to get the Cummins and related parts of the drivetrain to repower our own projects with.

[@RedfishInc]

I will second those sentiments.

[@kevinbrewer6985]

THAT IS NEAT! Thanks for posting, I'm 55 and appreciate your willingness to experiment!

[@froggersgarage5127]

Check out a couple of my builds

[@Camronnbrown]

That sounded mad creepy😂

[@motlencore89]

😂

[@chandlercustoms8242]

Awesome dude! People say "LS swap the world" so me and my buddy always joke "Predator swap the world" cause we're into minibikes and such. You have taken that to a whole new level.

[@johns3655]

😂🤣

[@ghettmods9859]

Same thing! Am into cars and minibikes always followed cars and cameras but this young man did it!predator swap everything!

[@kingdededelicious]

Changing the world, one predator at a time

[@MechanicParker]

No, do a Wisconsin.

[@MechanicParker]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6OQf42ihauAbqs

[@countryguywithcamera]

This thing is sick, a 670 swap would be amazing

[@c.j.rogers2422]

3x displacement + = 3x speed +? Almost 70mph? Woo hoo!

[@countryguywithcamera]

C.J. Rogers Idk about 3x the speed but the extra power would be awesome

[@idontknowanythingaboutcars896]

@@countryguywithcamera that would be around a model t so it could be driven with farm plates on the road. (around my area)

[@countryguywithcamera]

I don't Know anything about cars there was was one video he was talking about 40 mph and that would be plenty for cruising in town

[@MechanicParker]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6OQf42ihauAbqs

[@SouthWestIron]

That's what I'm talking about! A side by side for under 500 bucks! I'd seriously like the drawings of how you put it all togetther. Very well done. Keep on building!

[@anthonysegovia8364]

SouthWestIron Or you can just buy an old v8 Jeep cherokeee , Rip the panels and doors off and have a decently fast side by side that’s fun!

[@lossantoscity3249]

Eyy kid you should make a Patreon page so that people can support you on your projects.

[@TACOMASRT5]

How is that done?

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

2nd.

[@scootergeorge7089]

How do you pronounce "Eyy?"

[@lossantoscity3249]

@@scootergeorge7089 like "eyyyyy"

[@scootergeorge7089]

@@lossantoscity3249 - I was thinking a Fonzie aaayyy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIDCpINsntSEj7c

[@aaroncameron1494]

If we could put one of those Duromax 16HP engines in there and get it up to 55 MPH this would be able to do non interstate driving

[@scottinWV]

I had a 83 or 84 Ford Ranger 2WD that had a factory diesel engine. I had been a delivery truck at one of the military bases. It did not have turbo or overdrive. It maxed out at 65mph on the highway. LOL! But it got incredible mileage no matter what I pulled or hauled with it.

[@simoncorriere8209]

Scottie Johnson did you have that in America!!? Because those are extremely rare here.

[@scottinWV]

@@simoncorriere8209 Yes.They are really rare here too.

[@MechanicParker]

I've built one of these trucks but I'm not so sure it would be able to get up to 40 mph due to the fact that it's rpms are limited to 3600, also it doesn't have enough gumption to get up a hill at any decent speed. Not good for the mountains, but probably great for Florida!

[@MechanicParker]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6OQf42ihauAbqs

[@felixcat9318]

Professional mechanics will really respect how the builder sorted out the engine installation. Neat, practical solutions, simple and reliable, what's not to like! Your creativity is great to see, especially in a young guy, there won't be anything that you can't achieve with your application to finding good solutions. You'll inspire others to do stuff for themselves, as you have done. Much respect from.a former motorcycle mechanic and workshop owner in London.

[@snesguy9176]

I hate all the predator performance builds that are all the same on youtube. This Right here is what I like. I love seeing people do stupid/crazy/awesome shit with them. THIS is the kind of build where performance parts would shine. Keep being you man

[@JohnDoe-jj6wf]

Wow who could dislike this? Prob someone who has never turned a wrench before. Keep up the good work man, cant wait to see your progress!

[@MechanicParker]

Take a look if ya don't mind: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6OQf42ihauAbqs

[@kratoseus309]

The front of this truck looks like an old charger. Badass

[@ebeneezerslpooge9864]

Speed-o-meter. God damn this is wholesum

[@tombob671]

I tell you son, I have got a real kick out of this. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MechanicParker]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6OQf42ihauAbqs

[@timothyroskie5742]

You are spot on awesome young man God bless you and your family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dieselbossbrandon]

THIS GUY IS A GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!! WE NEED TO BE FRIENDS!!!!!! SUPER AWESOME BUILD!

[@Buell1906]

I never would have believed that a little 212cc 5 hp motor would move mini truck that well. Thanks for showing it. I really enjoyed watching.

[@datboibottemtext]

7hp

[@Buell1906]

6.5 hp

[@datboibottemtext]

@@Buell1906 @3500rpm than can rev to around 5500rpm

[@citroenzx1968]

Congrats you made trabant truck ;)

[@karoliskazlauskas1213]

This is a 4 Stoke 1 cylinder, the trabant had a 2 stroke 2 cylinder, but this is cool ether way

[@citroenzx1968]

@@karoliskazlauskas1213 hehhe yeah. Good luck in future builds!

[@enumrob]

That same thought came to my mind, mostly because of the sound the engine made even though it's a 4 stroke

[@MechanicParker]

@@karoliskazlauskas1213 Mine has a 4 stroke 2 cylinder.

[@bullmoose8029]

Cool part ll. Thanks for sharing the drive ! Really impressed.

[@arandomredarmykomrade9529]

i like seeing someone around my age not just wasting their time just playing video games and actually doing something with like a vehicle or something i love this channel and i can't wait to see where it goes from here :)

[@MechanicParker]

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[@TokyoChopSquad]

Pull start in the wheel well is actually sick.

[@slantedperspective]

Definitely the best PREDITOR swap on Google

[@chrisd8837]

This is the best 212 swaps I've seen, great skills for a young man. Keep up the great work. How good does it pull in low range?

[@everythingwithwheels4614]

It will go up some pretty good hills

[@swenner64]

This is what is going to happen in the SHTF. Good Job man!!!

[@xpndblhero5170]

I love this thing.... I wouldn't hesitate to build one.

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

This is why Mini trucks rule...enough said..good job kid👍

[@samityyy]

literally something i'd do in an apocalypse

[@DarkLinkAD]

Id bet you could swap the sprocket out, get 35mph in 4th and use 5th to save fuel.

[@kevintomb]

Doubt it could do any upgrade or start off from rest though. As it is, it is straining it a lot.

[@svendolufsen849]

That motor doesn’t have enough power yet. He’s have to double the power which isn’t that hard in those motors

[@jacobyoung4657]

Simple add 16lb valve springs, billet flywheel, billet piston, billet cam, mikuni carburetor, jetting the carb, removing the govenor (it can safely go 5000 rpm they are limmited to 2700 rmp stock if I remember correctly) and that would definitely make the truck better

[@DarkLinkAD]

@@jacobyoung4657 Not a bad direction, cheaper to run 2 engines though :)

[@idontknowanythingaboutcars896]

@@jacobyoung4657 3.5k later.....

[@bracketracer2000]

That little truck is awesome!

[@k.k.hickey4624]

This is cool as hell! You should put a predator in something little, light and cheap like a Miata or Fiat or something next time. I love this!

[@SouthWestIron]

It is cool

[@mikecorleone6797]

Me thinks a 2 cylinder diesel with electric start would make this thing very useful around the farm

[@modelnutty6503]

420cc and slightly smaller receiving sprocket on the transmission it'd do near everything. this video doesn't show it running in low gear 4WD.

[@tristan6509]

Isn't that basically what a tractor is? Most tractors where I live has a single cylinder 22hp but they can pull 3-4 tonnes of harvest no prob.

[@TS-jj1wi]

Looks like you had fun doing what you do and that's the key right there having fun and enjoying it, one of the reasons I enjoy watching your videos

[@everythingwithwheels4614]

Thanks so much!

[@ukmarkebo4018]

This reminds me a lot of a local thing here in sweden. Now granted these have the roginal engines but it is a car modified to only go about 20mph with double gearboxes so it can be registered as farming equipment and driveable at fifteen.

[@tomrobards7753]

I'm a retired mechanic, good job young man keep it up , you have a bright future, I made a good living working in the automotive industry, but I worked on anything that had an engine . But anymore you almost need a college degree to work in that industry, you will see a lot of changes , good luck !!

[@Anactualrealperson]

Dude that's one of the coolest things I've ever seen!

[@worlukk]

when i saw the upgraded white interior panels i knew i had to have one

[@barkerbiz]

Brilliant. Goes better than my Ford did.

[@nelsonreau3842]

Really nice to see someone from your generation doing things like this. I hope you start a trend among younger people. Keep it up kid your going places!!

[@liveintehpast]

a man can pullstart a pickup. my life is finally complete

[@liveintehpast]

thank you

[@whatup654]

22mph! You could drive that in town!! Keep up the good work fellow builder. New subscriber 😁

[@GerraldFarms]

Awesome setup. Thanks for sharing. Have a good one

[@sham_wow_guy]

You need to do a stage 4 22HP build. Will really get that truck moving.

[@MechanicParker]

18hp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6OQf42ihauAbqs

[@MFProd.Official]

Thank you for this learning experience 😂 I’m building a ruckus so I was doing research and stumbled upon this gold

[@CARLSFAB2016]

I’m trying to do this with as S10 or Ranger or I guess any manual truck. That thing is so cool. We need more young people like you and me to build things like this while others our age are wasting their lives on video games and such.

[@theantichrist6524]

That isn't good that was genius that was brilliant drop a 22hp vanguard in it

[@scottinWV]

DUDE! Awesome project! I'm impressed with the speed you get out of your truck. That's really good for 212cc.

[@kash1085]

You basically turned your truck into a oversized go cart, AMAZING! :)

[@sandstoneridge6041]

Dude this is amazing! You should do a new exhaust and some other mods to squeeze out more power! I honestly expected it to be way underpowered but it’s not bad! Good job 👍🏼

[@Bumpyfn250]

I never thought i was gonna like the truck but nice

[@leonsus9317]

Wow, what a great truck for teaching a youngster how to drive a stick.

[@16driver16]

The clutch pedal doesnt do anything anymore

[@zragevii4705]

@@16driver16 good way to ease them into it, then teach them to use the clutch appropriately.

[@16driver16]

@@zragevii4705 honda has been making semi automatic dirt bikes/atvs for learning like that since the 60s so i guess yea.

[@zragevii4705]

@@16driver16 I learned the fun way, old ford 4 speed with an un synchronized granny low 1st.

[@16driver16]

@@zragevii4705 in probably younger, but i learned on a 70s squarebody Chevy with a 3spd and granny low, our farm truck, my stepdad later traded it for a 4x4 version with a 400 smallblock but it was an auto sadly.

[@ericlakota6512]

Great job man simple and works great you have a subscriber

[@This-ol-Redneck]

DUDE ! I dig that little pu. Good job. Now I want one to use on my little place. 👍

[@dustys5512]

That’s pretty awesome. We use that same engine on a couple of our wheel lines for irrigation.

[@TACOMASRT5]

If that truck has low range You COULD change your sprockets out for a higher top speed. Take off in 1st low, shift to second low, shift to high and back into 1st high, then 2345...

[@marzsit9833]

old trucks like these don't have shift-on-the-fly transfer cases, so you have to come to a complete stop before shifting between high and low.

[@GadeEmbossed]

Beautiful, great to see someone continuing and updating things like this. Love the idea of a small engine in a car. Also I understand how you said a torque converter/cvt wouldn't work, but maybe find something else with less slip than the centrifugal clutch.

[@omegalamda3145]

I like how you worked with what you had and succeeded. You’d essentially problem solved issues with your use of critical thinking. Excellent work buddy.

[@aladdinsubuh8118]

This guy should be the head Cheff of dodge... This is purely Genuin

[@AndrewKarmy]

Bible summer camp or strange midwestern/southwest militia compound? New Trees, bunch o buildings, but also weird workout structures, and barrels?!?! In any case this is a sweet truck!

[@patrickwayne3701]

He's a kid, give him a break Karmy, not everything in this world has to be sinister. Can you not remember what it was like being a ward of someone else's whims? He's practicing his skills of independence and self reliance,,, at least that's a positive in a world full of peeps who expect a trophy just for showing up. He may be in the company of people who actually care to teach him how to think for himself, rather than to let him be parented by programmers of grand theft auto.

[@mikegager]

Jokes aside the place is pretty interesting looking. Thought it was a farm at first but the new trees with barrels seem out of place. Then i saw a volley ball court and what appears to be a soccer goal net. There appears to be an obstacle course and a tower of some sort as well. Maybe its a sports camp??

[@peaceforgaelandscot]

Love your initiative man. Keep it up. You're on a great path. Stay true.

[@stevengarrad4725]

Good job bro that's awesome... U were raised well I can tell

[@andykerr3803]

A practical two person transport with a real grill for a grill 👍

[@mattgulian6009]

You should try to see what type of MPG it gets! Cool build 👍🏻

[@robopam]

What a fun rig! Enjoy then hell out of it!

[@waynelutwiniak797]

Fun project became a useful farm truck. Heck yeah.

[@MudGod1969]

Awesome job buddy!

[@ShakeJuntJr]

Its sounds meaner than a any v8 on this side of the Mason dixon. Cold hearted motor she is. Great swap. Out of the ordinary and interesting.

[@LostBeetle]

Subscribed. This is awesome, good work.

[@محمدالنمرات-ط6ذ]

You have to upgrade the suspension to have more control at corners and don't forget the seatbelt with a helmet 😂😂❤❤ Love it (your dictionary dose not have the word impossible)

[@jac_attack04_59]

What amazes me is how it uses a centrifugal clutch, not even a torque converter! However a torque converter on that thing would be amazing.

[@jasonhalloween]

Imagine the motor built, with a small supercharger, no governor or switch the sprocket to a wider one for a higher top speed. This thing would be crazy lmao

[@coletonellis3496]

That is absolutely genius 😂 I love it!

[@Smurphenstein]

Very cool. It would be an excellent vehicle to teach young people how to drive safely. It actually goes quite well considering what it is running.

[@hardeepgagi5980]

Very nice brother very good job

[@jamesbrett9537]

That's pretty cool! Looks like a great way to get around on a farm. Also that truck looks a lot like the Mitsubishi L200 we get here in NZ.

[@c.j.rogers2422]

It is a Mitsu, was branded as and sold by Dodge in the US.

[@skrimpdick5583]

"Hey bud what's the displacement on your engine?" "No" "Oh? How many cylinders does it have?" "No"

[@MrJoJoH95]

🤣🤣🤣

[@johnhershey4010]

Hay Dipstick. Sound like a crack head bud. Engine size 212 Cylinders Just 1.

[@skrimpdick5583]

@@johnhershey4010 Thank you Mr. Goodbar

[@575drv]

Awesome work👍

[@GoKartsorGoneFishin]

Good show man!

[@woody5563]

Very awesome!

[@slipsby2704]

keep up the good work and hopefully you get sponsored to do another build

[@SiR2Dean]

Mate, I hope you have access to some great colleges etc! With your already excellent knowledge and dedication to a task I think it's people like you who'll be seen at the front end of the pit lanes in nascar, F1, IndyCar or basically any upcoming motorsport! Your a top, clever lad!

[@airgunningyup]

get a geo metro... a 670 in there would actually be decent acceleration..especially with a 5 speed

[@wildbill23c]

The Geo Metro's original 1.3L engine was 1300cc's so the 670cc predator would probably not do too bad which would be .67L where as the current setup is about .2L.

[@airgunningyup]

@@wildbill23c yes. and as far as i recall the metro had very very low Hp .. about 50.. the 670s can be worked up to 50 hp..( looked it up it was 55hp in the 1 liter. idk about the 1.3

[@airgunningyup]

@@wildbill23c funny thing is if he did it , a 93 geo metro with a dead motor can be had for cheap.. a lot of people might copy the idea .

[@wildbill23c]

@@airgunningyup The 1.3L 4 cylinder was 70HP. A friend of mine had a 1993 Ford Festiva that got excellent fuel economy but it had some electrical problems and he ended up selling it and the kid that bought it tried installing a stereo system in it and burned up the wiring harness. That car made it through 3 terrible drivers and leave it to a kid trying to install a stereo system to destroy it.

[@barxracerful]

the original geo metro was a 1.0L 3 cylinder that made about 50hp. the later 1.3 8v around 70hp, 16v single cam maybe 80. the holy grail is the 1.3 DOHC 16v Swift GTi motor, over 100 stock hp and easy mods get you over 200

[@mohammedalmajed1218]

Good job dude 👍🏼

[@SkellerART]

I like the IDEA, this was a pretty interesting swap...but I have to have a higher top speed than 22mph

[@MrHeavychevy86]

now that is an awesome go kart

[@Jdogger1979]

Dude.... thats pretty fucking awesome!

[@BoyoOfficial]

You should put a v-twin in it or something.

[@TJ-ux6ng]

It would still be slow but sound pretty good

[@BoyoOfficial]

@@TJ-ux6ng I've seen a video with a supercharged v-twin that a guy made his own efi system for I think that would be cool in the truck.

[@BoyoOfficial]

@@TJ-ux6ng I think it was made with an Arduino board.

[@TJ-ux6ng]

Caelan Wilson yeah that would be nice add on

[@TheLoneRogue]

Interesting build. You should try doing a Vanguard 40bhp Briggs and Stratton engine swap in a truck like that one.

[@38911bytefree]

Amazing job !!!. Looks fun to drive also.

[@azeez8399]

Good stuff bro! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 KZbin was made for this. 😀

[@jessemarchese7245]

Get a 420cc or something with more kick

[@Xixu.co.6]

420

[@ruwithlee1970]

See if Someone Will sponsor you?

[@MechanicParker]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6OQf42ihauAbqs 18hp.

[@kylebarns7129]

Pretty kool to see creativity in young people. Put some mods on your engine n relocate the gas tank to the bed of the truck.

[@jeremysmith1339]

Good job man

[@michaelluciano7774]

Dang, that truck cooks

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

If Ican put a 22 horsepower V twin Briggs and Stratton on a outboard Lower unit you sure can mount one in that little truck good luck brother

[@jeremycorey5573]

Hell yeah kid keep up the good work

[@greasemonkey348]

Nice little truck you got there you should make some more videos on it I also do stuff like that I put a 11 horsepower Honda in a case 700 series tractor 7000 lb tractor it can move in no problem and have power to pull a F250 small motors got some power when it geared down right keep up the good work

[@everythingwithwheels4614]

I watched the video on your tractor! Looks really cool!

[@greasemonkey348]

Ty

[@girlthaslu]

This is probably the coolest shit ive seen all night

[@BazzyWazzyy]

Super cool video bro love these Predator swap into car videos keep it up can't wait to see what you do next

[@modelnutty6503]

420cc and a smaller receiving sprocket, it'd probably do 30-35 mph and be "legal enough" to use as an around town grocery getter, in low gear range enough to haul stuff around for working a farm pulling a utility trailer loaded down too. not good for highways or freeways, but perfect for doing all the local close to home stuff.

[@sillychillie881]

Best vid ever on KZbin