The front diff on those bikes are controlled by a magnet, power needs to be applied to the magnet for it to lock into 4x4, so send power to it and back to ground, just a helpful tip if you have and trubbel
I seem to recall you can use some kind of ATF in them, I cant recall which but I googled it on the polaris forums when I had one way back. I'm talking about the locks in the hubs btw, not the central differential.
Why, this channel isn't about restoring factory bikes, it's a gopowersports endorsed channel on how to make stuff work using a wide variety of parts. I personally am in love with Predator engines.
Yeah, you were able to hear the engine slowly revving down. Ike only killed the ignition. An engine lock up sounds completely different: 1 big bang and its stuck.
Can't wait to see if it's at mini mayhem. I thinks it's a sweet build putting a different engine on it . You get atv frames with blown motors for pretty cheap.
@McGill's Garage the Ducati has it's own internal clutch and gearbox, so the axle would be the only thing that would be a concern. Even so, it'll be fine. Do it! :D
Some people are just OBSESSED with that Ducati engine!! Let it go!! Maybe they will build a new rail and have it rear engine Ducati power. Or even a sand rail!! Just have the votech machine shop build a 2" axle with Miata hubs all machined from a solid piece of forged steel. Then they just have to figure out the bearing installation and sprocket installation.
Everyone complaining about the 420 , re-watch the first part of the video. He explains everything. 420 motor just worked best for this project. It's a hunk of junk ATV that was used and abused, taken apart and most parts missing. To restore the quad would cost way more than it's worth. What they do is find cheap not running recreational vehicles and get them running anyway possible for the cheapest possible and have a blast with them. Just enjoy the awesome content they make. There are plenty of restoration channels out there for that kind of content. They always make a point to comment in the beginning of their videos if what their doing isnt majority wanted, about why they aren't doing it that way.
@@TUGG75 that's the point. Its ment to be a yard kart of sorts. They probably paid no more than $200 for it. The 420 on the murrey is still goin and its stock. And that motor is still under warranty so they will get a new one free. Most likely itll sit in the shed after a bit then get stripped for parts to build something else. And the circle of ratty shit busted up Polaris ATV life moves on. Half the fun of it is building it
BEFORE YOU COMMENT: consider the costs and labor going into rebuilding the 300cc engine. Around $800 (or more) JUST for a 300cc four stroke engine. We have non-Predator builds in the works. This one turns out awesome! Have a great day!
@SirBongsAlot they have never done a stock rebuild on anything. Why would they start now? Go watch mustie1 if that's what you're into. This obviously isn't the channel for you.
John/Issac keep doing what you do. You guys make great content and you have a blast doing it. That's all that matters. Can't please everyone and you listen to what subscribers want but sometimes it's just not feasible. You always comment on that when your not able to and explain why. Keep up the great work.
*CarsandCameras* Keep the cut off piece of the engine plate/belt cover, if you ever decide to go back to original you could use those Harbor Freight Alumiweld rods, I have had great success with those. Great videos guys, I've watched and thumbs up them all (and commented 😂)
I have a YSF200 (Blaster) as well and it's well a blast to ride. Definitely recommend Yamalube oil for it and also recommend deleting the oil injection and run Yamalube low ash mix oil in it instead. If the oil injection were to go out, you could seize the engine. Upside is, 2 strokes are dirt cheap to rebuild.
I can't make it all the way out to the meeting, but if you built a trophy/display out of parts to hang on the wall I'd buy it. Wall art for a shop with parts from projects to rep you all would be kickass. I'd even take old project stuff, been watching you all since around 2k subs.
AS soon as I saw that loose axle boot,I started looking in my history of sights I buy from.It's there,if you need parts for Most atv,lawn tractors,etc..Great vid again guys.!
i've seized up a few small engines over the years and have found that putting a high torque load on a new engine scuffs up the crank bearings and the cylinder walls... what has worked for me is to test-run any new or newly overhauled engine by running a full tank of gas through it running at 3000-4000rpm with no load or anything connected to the crankshaft, then change the oil. after an initial run you can then load it as much as you want. even when i buy something new like a lawnmower or pressure washer, i unbolt the pump or the blade and run the engine in.
They are best buddy’s I don’t imagine they probably ever have anger towards each other when you have a real best friend like that it’s very very rare for the two to have anger towards each other just speaking from life experience lol.
Ive had a few good ideas for you guys for quite some time. Not that you guys have any shortage of new content. But what if you came up with a contest of some sort to get fans more involved. Like maybe have people come up with totally original ideas, and whoever has the best idea maybe gets to go to NC to help you guys with the build? Or maybe just win the build itself, or possibly both! There's alot of us out here that dont have a garage to build anything, but next to yourselves have great minds and know how to build things! Keep up the good work dudes!!
I hope you boys remember to put oil in that before you blew it up but congratulations I like your enthusiasm and perseverance on getting things done give you five stars as always, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎👍
Not sure why so many people comment on what you should have done. I love your channel. I personally do a lot of what you guys do, that is, make stuff work with what you have. My favorite little project is a early 70's mini bike that is full suspension stock, with a 212cc crammed in it with the pulley system. Oh man it's a torquey fun blast. I also welded and customized to accept atc tires. It's cool to see diff way's of doing things and how they work out. I live too far away to make your meets. I really wish I could make the Gambler. I wonder if there is something in AZ?
For testing purposes only a small block Chevy will fit on the frame with minor modifications,with a short shaft power glide, I did this already & for testing purposes I ran ,open headers at the mudbog ,283,300 hp. ,hell of a ride !!!!!!! It's like a v-8 pulling tractor!!!!! Nice rooster tail !!!!! Try it Ikey you'll like it !!!! Don't do this at home ,the yard is all messed up !!!!! Whoops !!!!!!
I have one of these quads and absolutely love it. Parts are non-existent though. My dash has went out and now it will not spin up. Havent had time to look at it/bypass it.
Polaris frame (stretched in the rear) + Ducati engine = Monster quad Yes I know it would probably be a problem fitting it, but it would be awesome nonetheless. Haha
I don't understand all the fuss about the Preditor. It is an excellent, affordable powerplant. Go look at the prices on a Briggs...they are f in crazy. And to buy a Kohler, it requires a loan from God. I expect GoPowerSports uses lots of Preditors because of the cost. As for the new engine going boom...shit happens! A Predator is a direct fit for a 1950s David Bradley garden tractors...everybody is using them. Ours had a Continental...can't afford to rebuild those, either. Polaris is stupid expensive. Great job, guys, in all you do. You guys love this stuff...it shows. 👍
That kinda stuff happens all the time. QC is sorely lacking everywhere. I've seen new Cadillacs blow an engine in 500 miles. I was a parts manager for 2 Mercedes dealerships....a $120k S class...trans failure at 10k. Nothing suprises me.
@@michaelcook768 I myself I do small engine repair daily I've seen lawn mower engines run completely out of oil not lock up but not run pour oil back in them start right up and run just fine so I get your point about nothing surprises me but what I don't get is how you take a brand new engine and blow it up and less than 45 minutes unless you don't properly break it in see that I own the exact same engine it's just on a snowblower instead I remember specifically reading in the owner's manual about the Predator 420 you're supposed to let it idle for up to three hours according to the book to properly break in the engine as with most new engines out the box and yes quality control kind of sucks nowadays just my two cents
@@wheelman5600 True. But, it is possible they broke it in before the filming started. I remember in the 90s rebuilding the 455 in my 73 Olds 88 Royale....drove it 50 miles, then the beer started talking. I had changed the cam, and put flat tops in it. It had a Posi rear...so...power brake, sets of black marks, burn outs all the way in 2nd gear...and beyond. That car had a special engine code...apparently, it had the HO engine from the 442. I wish I had kept that car.
I usually don't comment, but you should take the drive, and suspension from the atv, and put it on the golf cart. A 4 wheel drive golf cart would be dope!
Use a Polaris rzr belt. They are tough and would give you reliability. That clutch isn’t going to like water either so you guys might want to mock up a cover for it too. Awesome videos
*CarsandCameras* Keep your eye out for an old late 80's/early 90's Polaris Trail Boss 250cc 2 smoker, I have one and they make almost 30hp!!! Already saw 4 of them on Craigslist since I got mine. Excellent videos!
Hey guys. How about a Mud-Skipper Longtail Mud Motor build for Tank Boat? Mud-Skipper is a bolt-on kit for Predator engines. They start at $295. There are multiple props available to tune for speeds. You can get up to 22mph on water from a stock 212cc. I wonder what a stage 2, 420 would do? You could drag race minibikes at Busco Beach in a boat.
I feel like you guys should be doing a top gear style intro on some of these. "Today we hack up a polaris, turn old parts into treasures and Ike makes a predator go boom."
They are the perfect sport quad if you want to do trail riding. They are fast enough to keep a veteran rider satisfied, but not so insane to the that a beginner can't get on and gain some skills.
MESSAGE TO THOSE THAT HATE : I first subscribed to this channel over a year ago. I unsubscribed because I was slightly annoyed with the mini monster truck build and some of the comments that were shared. I thought these guys were being narrow minded and cheap. I just re-subbed because I realized it was me who was wrong. These guys work hard to put these builds together, they are making things you could do in your own garage. Rebuilding ATV motors and transmissions is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot more mechanical ability, time and money. You ever try and part out a carburetor on a 2001 Arctic Cat 250 that you already jetted? Maybe you had to rebuild the live transfer in a Polaris Scrambler 500 or had to replace the jack shaft on a Yamaha Big Wheel? Hydro locked Warrior 350? Honda Odyssey built by a tech school with 4 wheel drive, true independent suspension, the electrical system off a lawnmower and a Hayabusa/ Ski-Doo drive train? Point is, those are serious issues that take a lot of experience to fix. It is frustrating, expensive and haphazard at best if you don't end up replacing a weird gasket, seal, grommet, bearing or bushing that has to be special ordered and flown in from China, Japan, Korea or India. These boys are doing "just fine" at creating honest content, they can do anything that has to do with motors, it just wouldn't provide the same value as what they intend to.
Another good video, good lulz on the engine breaking....i hope you intend to install a cover for your whole drive belt area, don't need to be whipped or your leg chewed up (PTO's can do some damage even from a small engine)
Sounded noisy on first start up. Do you have the fenders for it? Please put a regular flywheel back on so u can have lights and charge a battery for a winch.
It just figures, I’ll be traveling from CT to FL two days before and back three days after the meet up. I would’ve really liked to swing by and take a look at the swap because I’m doing something similar with a V twin Briggs.
Fuck yes a blaster!!! I own a 200 yfs ported and polished and rechambered heads, got a little more goodies and yesterday just took down my first stock raptor 660r 😂
Ike should’ve said, “you know the sweet thang about this engine swap? It’s easier than rebuilding the original.” I personally like seeing retrofit engine swaps, hell throw an LS in there!
I'm not sure I'd run the engine with the cylinder head facing rearward.. not just the cooling issue because you could install an electric fan , but I'm thinking the crack case oil could flood the cylinder on especially on launch ..I've has this problem with old Honda three wheelers when braking on going down a steep decline .. I found it can damage the engine rings as well as the valves and oil foul the spark plug ..it's not hard to tell if this is a problem .. from blue smoke rolling on rapid take offs maybe I'm over thinking it ? Harley and the The Brits like bsa triumph and Norton used oil reserve or oil bag tanks to try and solve the problem back in the day
Just out of curiosity what are you going to do that Blaster video I'm a huge fan of them I have a 2005 blaster they are the funnest thing on four wheels in the relatively cheap to work on
Hey Jon and Ike- I just picked up a old Polaris 250 with a seized engine. My Son has a 212 (stage 1 or 2) from a minibike (keeps blowing up torque converters) so we just figured we'd stuff that 212 in the Polaris for him to crawl thru the woods with until he gets a nice 420. Do you have any words of wisdom for us before we get started on this? The 420 should use the same mounting plate and such, I assume. We know the 212 will be real slow, but at least he can ride around. I have the same quad, but with the original 2 stroke engine, and it ain't that impressive anyways... It would be great if GoPowerSports made a conversion kit- Gonna call 'em up to see if they'll warranty the converter. Any help/suggestions are appreciated! Be safe and have fun! DB, Prescott, AZ
The front diff on those bikes are controlled by a magnet, power needs to be applied to the magnet for it to lock into 4x4, so send power to it and back to ground, just a helpful tip if you have and trubbel
they usually need their fluid changed too. no one ever does it and the clutches stick.
@@TuttleScott they also take diamond drive fluid too not 80w/90
I seem to recall you can use some kind of ATF in them, I cant recall which but I googled it on the polaris forums when I had one way back. I'm talking about the locks in the hubs btw, not the central differential.
So they need to put a battery in it. That way they would have good lights too.
Scott Tuttle atf works just as well as demand drive.
You tube:" please rebuild the original engine 😥"
Cars and Cameras: *chops the original torque converter in half
*jazz music stops*
Yeah, I was like: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I was hoping its an 1st april joke until they actually started cutting.
I think it’s awesome
Why, this channel isn't about restoring factory bikes, it's a gopowersports endorsed channel on how to make stuff work using a wide variety of parts. I personally am in love with Predator engines.
@@adew4u2enjoy lol it was a joke
@@BK-it6wg All good.
Send that old engine to mustie1 he will get it running
Athul Dev what a guy
Shit, ill get it running!!!
For under 100$
@@tbah9402 for free
@@austindavis3158 points
Umm... Did you forget something? Maybe a little lubrication?
Well it is the first of april.
@@Torchedini this
Yeah, you were able to hear the engine slowly revving down. Ike only killed the ignition. An engine lock up sounds completely different: 1 big bang and its stuck.
Chris not always it can slowly start locking up(losing rpm) then quit suddenly.
Chris have you never seen a 2 stroke seize?
Engine blows an you only get up to 2 mph. *Impressive*
Oil is important in a gas engine
@@benjaminfranklinhawkeyepie9721 that's true
@@benjaminfranklinhawkeyepie9721 yep. Also it's april fools day
@@akuvillejaakkola9491 that would be good
Did the engine factory forget to put oil in the engine? Did they check the oil before running the thing? Both unanswered questions.
Can't wait to see if it's at mini mayhem. I thinks it's a sweet build putting a different engine on it . You get atv frames with blown motors for pretty cheap.
Why not put the Ducati engine in it
Even if the frame couldn't handle it they have welders and can weld so they could stiffen the frame up so yea
True completely over looked that stuff lol but hey it would be spectacular to see how long it would last though.
@McGill's Garage the Ducati has it's own internal clutch and gearbox, so the axle would be the only thing that would be a concern. Even so, it'll be fine. Do it! :D
Some people are just OBSESSED with that Ducati engine!! Let it go!! Maybe they will build a new rail and have it rear engine Ducati power. Or even a sand rail!! Just have the votech machine shop build a 2" axle with Miata hubs all machined from a solid piece of forged steel. Then they just have to figure out the bearing installation and sprocket installation.
@McGill's Garage oh, I see now. That makes sense.
I like the builds using the predators engines ,it shows how to revive a fun toy in a affordable way
Mustie1=Original engine rebuild/refurb.
Let's make it happen.
I want to see them rebuild the engine
@@supplykayo3049 why?! They were junk when they were new. Just another reason polaris would change atv designs every 2 years
@@Hammerjockeyrepair maybe he meant rebuild the 420.. at least it would be good to see what failed in it.
@@alasdair4161 possibly. Id rather rebuild that 420 than a polaris boat anchor!! But with the warranty, id just bring er back and go for another round
Everyone complaining about the 420 , re-watch the first part of the video. He explains everything. 420 motor just worked best for this project. It's a hunk of junk ATV that was used and abused, taken apart and most parts missing. To restore the quad would cost way more than it's worth. What they do is find cheap not running recreational vehicles and get them running anyway possible for the cheapest possible and have a blast with them. Just enjoy the awesome content they make. There are plenty of restoration channels out there for that kind of content. They always make a point to comment in the beginning of their videos if what their doing isnt majority wanted, about why they aren't doing it that way.
@@TUGG75 that's the point. Its ment to be a yard kart of sorts. They probably paid no more than $200 for it. The 420 on the murrey is still goin and its stock. And that motor is still under warranty so they will get a new one free. Most likely itll sit in the shed after a bit then get stripped for parts to build something else. And the circle of ratty shit busted up Polaris ATV life moves on. Half the fun of it is building it
It blew up or whatever this is nonsemse
BEFORE YOU COMMENT: consider the costs and labor going into rebuilding the 300cc engine. Around $800 (or more) JUST for a 300cc four stroke engine. We have non-Predator builds in the works. This one turns out awesome! Have a great day!
itll be fine
A stock rebuild atv doesn't fit what you guys do on your channel. What would be the point of that? A bunch of wasted money and boring content.
I’m glad you didn’t try and rebuild the stock motor, what fun would that be. I like seeing predator motors stuffed into all kinds of different things.
@SirBongsAlot they have never done a stock rebuild on anything. Why would they start now? Go watch mustie1 if that's what you're into. This obviously isn't the channel for you.
John/Issac keep doing what you do. You guys make great content and you have a blast doing it. That's all that matters. Can't please everyone and you listen to what subscribers want but sometimes it's just not feasible. You always comment on that when your not able to and explain why. Keep up the great work.
IKE DID IT AGAIN LOL . LIKe to see the dirt bike and chopper come back cant wait to see how this project and the blaster turns out
Id like to see a 212cc chopper built for mpg.
*CarsandCameras* Keep the cut off piece of the engine plate/belt cover, if you ever decide to go back to original you could use those Harbor Freight Alumiweld rods, I have had great success with those. Great videos guys, I've watched and thumbs up them all (and commented 😂)
Perfect video! Cool and cheap engine swap. Why anyone want to see the old engine in again I don’t know...
You're the only ones who say 'Clear' before you start to weld. Appreciate it. Gives me time to turn my head away from the screen!
I also have a 200cc Yamaha Blaster. The engine was blown when I got it, so I got an $80 rebuilt kit and now it runs great
Love when you all do this kind of stuff
I have a YSF200 (Blaster) as well and it's well a blast to ride. Definitely recommend Yamalube oil for it and also recommend deleting the oil injection and run Yamalube low ash mix oil in it instead. If the oil injection were to go out, you could seize the engine. Upside is, 2 strokes are dirt cheap to rebuild.
im thinking your forgot the oil lol
1.4
1st of April I wonder what day that is
Yes they I did forget the oil I was thinking the same thing.. lol not to smart on there part.
@@robertwright1818 Except they didn't. Nice false accusation though.
I’m actually excited to see this thing work. Very interested
Ike’s Engine Destructions 😂
1. Predator 212 on the go kart
2. The 670 V-twin on the drag rail
3. The Predator 420 on the Polaris ATV
I can't make it all the way out to the meeting, but if you built a trophy/display out of parts to hang on the wall I'd buy it. Wall art for a shop with parts from projects to rep you all would be kickass. I'd even take old project stuff, been watching you all since around 2k subs.
AS soon as I saw that loose axle boot,I started looking in my history of sights I buy from.It's there,if you need parts for Most atv,lawn tractors,etc..Great vid again guys.!
OK.So I don't look like a complete ass,to some,the part is the CV-Boot.I knew this,I was just caught by the drive axle talk.OK?LOL.Thnx.
i've seized up a few small engines over the years and have found that putting a high torque load on a new engine scuffs up the crank bearings and the cylinder walls... what has worked for me is to test-run any new or newly overhauled engine by running a full tank of gas through it running at 3000-4000rpm with no load or anything connected to the crankshaft, then change the oil. after an initial run you can then load it as much as you want. even when i buy something new like a lawnmower or pressure washer, i unbolt the pump or the blade and run the engine in.
4x4 four-wheeler + golf kart = 4x4 mini truck. I think this would be a sweet build
Ike, it's always you because you can always fix it man👍
Yo blasters rip.... honestly sick quads.. good score mates
Do you two ever get mad at each other on projects
No, but sometimes we get frustrated when we have hard deadlines to meet, but it's never anger at each other
@@CarsandCameras you guys should put stage 4 parts in that 420cc
@@CarsandCameras it's amazing how well you guys get along with each other.
They are best buddy’s I don’t imagine they probably ever have anger towards each other when you have a real best friend like that it’s very very rare for the two to have anger towards each other just speaking from life experience lol.
@@CarsandCameras thats good to hear I've had the same question for a couple years
I love the content boys but I would love to see something with a gear box or multiple gears but keep up what you doing
oil is not for testing purposes only. So glad to see helmets at .2 miles per hour
lol the first half of your comment should be on a t-shirt. Thats funny!
Ive had a few good ideas for you guys for quite some time. Not that you guys have any shortage of new content. But what if you came up with a contest of some sort to get fans more involved. Like maybe have people come up with totally original ideas, and whoever has the best idea maybe gets to go to NC to help you guys with the build? Or maybe just win the build itself, or possibly both! There's alot of us out here that dont have a garage to build anything, but next to yourselves have great minds and know how to build things! Keep up the good work dudes!!
I hope you boys remember to put oil in that before you blew it up but congratulations I like your enthusiasm and perseverance on getting things done give you five stars as always, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎👍
It did come from the golf cart didnt it so it should have
@@jacksonmcghghy4773 no it didnt.....came out of the box new
The best part is these guys are great friends...that makes it so real...cause it is.
they probably did, just didnt film it because we've seen it so many times
Wonder if it was from harbor freight
I've done this swap, but I built a buggy out of the quad first. Works great stage 3!
is there oil in it? i know its a dumb question but its easy to forget the simple things sometimes when your deep in building stuff
Can’t wait to see the blaster , I have 3 of them
Not sure why so many people comment on what you should have done. I love your channel. I personally do a lot of what you guys do, that is, make stuff work with what you have. My favorite little project is a early 70's mini bike that is full suspension stock, with a 212cc crammed in it with the pulley system. Oh man it's a torquey fun blast. I also welded and customized to accept atc tires.
It's cool to see diff way's of doing things and how they work out. I live too far away to make your meets. I really wish I could make the Gambler. I wonder if there is something in AZ?
Awesome work boys! Chop and fit it will be more than fine.
For testing purposes only a small block Chevy will fit on the frame with minor modifications,with a short shaft power glide, I did this already & for testing purposes I ran ,open headers at the mudbog ,283,300 hp. ,hell of a ride !!!!!!! It's like a v-8 pulling tractor!!!!! Nice rooster tail !!!!! Try it Ikey you'll like it !!!! Don't do this at home ,the yard is all messed up !!!!! Whoops !!!!!!
These guys sure love their lawn mower engines
I absolutely love the Yamaha Blasters can't wait for those videos
I have one of these quads and absolutely love it. Parts are non-existent though. My dash has went out and now it will not spin up. Havent had time to look at it/bypass it.
Can't wait to see the blaster Videos as i have one that needs work to so cant wait to watch and work on it
Yoooo i want to thank issac for likeing and highlighting my comment on his camaro vid love both channels and would love to see more of rat kart
Awesome video guys. Waiting for the 2nd part
You got that right used Polaris are a dime a dozen have fun👍🎥😎
Rasta B TV did one very similar and His turned out great. I love how quiet the muffler made that 420.
Hey guys! Cant wait to see the finish of this build!
Polaris frame (stretched in the rear) + Ducati engine = Monster quad
Yes I know it would probably be a problem fitting it, but it would be awesome nonetheless. Haha
I don't understand all the fuss about the Preditor. It is an excellent, affordable powerplant. Go look at the prices on a Briggs...they are f in crazy. And to buy a Kohler, it requires a loan from God. I expect GoPowerSports uses lots of Preditors because of the cost. As for the new engine going boom...shit happens!
A Predator is a direct fit for a 1950s David Bradley garden tractors...everybody is using them. Ours had a Continental...can't afford to rebuild those, either.
Polaris is stupid expensive.
Great job, guys, in all you do. You guys love this stuff...it shows. 👍
cant wait for the blaster bcs I've been trying to fix mine forever
So excited for the Blaster video!!!!!!!!!!!
A blaster rebuild will be very cool guys, i would like to see what you choose to put in it and how you like it,
Cant wait for the blaster content!! Ive had mine for 21 years!!
Understandable, good work guys.
Yay blaster! They have a great power band.
Y’all need to put some of that slippery stuff in the engin to make it run gooder!
So just a suggestion. You guys should do a mini bike engine swap the a two stroke motor. Mixing gas and hauling ass
Those exhaust welds are mint!👌👌
That 420cc mount,well..... "it was like it was ment to be!" Good stuff!!
Buys brand new 420 forgets to properly break it in blows it up two seconds later lmao
That kinda stuff happens all the time. QC is sorely lacking everywhere. I've seen new Cadillacs blow an engine in 500 miles. I was a parts manager for 2 Mercedes dealerships....a $120k S class...trans failure at 10k. Nothing suprises me.
@@michaelcook768 I myself I do small engine repair daily I've seen lawn mower engines run completely out of oil not lock up but not run pour oil back in them start right up and run just fine so I get your point about nothing surprises me but what I don't get is how you take a brand new engine and blow it up and less than 45 minutes unless you don't properly break it in see that I own the exact same engine it's just on a snowblower instead I remember specifically reading in the owner's manual about the Predator 420 you're supposed to let it idle for up to three hours according to the book to properly break in the engine as with most new engines out the box and yes quality control kind of sucks nowadays just my two cents
@@wheelman5600 True. But, it is possible they broke it in before the filming started. I remember in the 90s rebuilding the 455 in my 73 Olds 88 Royale....drove it 50 miles, then the beer started talking. I had changed the cam, and put flat tops in it.
It had a Posi rear...so...power brake, sets of black marks, burn outs all the way in 2nd gear...and beyond. That car had a special engine code...apparently, it had the HO engine from the 442. I wish I had kept that car.
I usually don't comment, but you should take the drive, and suspension from the atv, and put it on the golf cart. A 4 wheel drive golf cart would be dope!
I wish I can receive a custom cars and cameras trophy 🔥🔥
420 on everything ? But of course!
They went from 17hp to 13hp, really wish they done something other than predator engines
SirBongsAlot All they care about is making money. But yet not focusing on their audience that put them where they are now.
A Blaster is a great place to start, you can do so many modifications to one of those.
Looking forward to meeting you at the gambler mini 100!
Use a Polaris rzr belt. They are tough and would give you reliability. That clutch isn’t going to like water either so you guys might want to mock up a cover for it too. Awesome videos
*CarsandCameras* Keep your eye out for an old late 80's/early 90's Polaris Trail Boss 250cc 2 smoker, I have one and they make almost 30hp!!! Already saw 4 of them on Craigslist since I got mine. Excellent videos!
Great Video!! Good to see what works and what doesn’t.👍
My favorite build so far
The best part, putting the engine with electric start and charging in the golf cart!!!
cant wait for the Yamaha Blaster content, it will scare you, beware! i used to hill drag race 350 twin Yamaha Banshee ! hold on tight! cheers
Hey guys. How about a Mud-Skipper Longtail Mud Motor build for Tank Boat? Mud-Skipper is a bolt-on kit for Predator engines. They start at $295. There are multiple props available to tune for speeds. You can get up to 22mph on water from a stock 212cc. I wonder what a stage 2, 420 would do? You could drag race minibikes at Busco Beach in a boat.
Can y’all see if y’all can put the plastics back on it if they’ll fit. It would look so much better. But it turned out a lot better than I thought.
I feel like you guys should be doing a top gear style intro on some of these. "Today we hack up a polaris, turn old parts into treasures and Ike makes a predator go boom."
If you want to do a build. Get 400ex Honda. They are the Toyota trucks of the 4 wheeler world. Torq for days and the earlier ones are cheap
They are the perfect sport quad if you want to do trail riding. They are fast enough to keep a veteran rider satisfied, but not so insane to the that a beginner can't get on and gain some skills.
Grabs the hot metal bare handed right after he cuts it 😂😂😂
I feel that it would be interesting watching a live stream of you guys making a video
MESSAGE TO THOSE THAT HATE : I first subscribed to this channel over a year ago. I unsubscribed because I was slightly annoyed with the mini monster truck build and some of the comments that were shared. I thought these guys were being narrow minded and cheap. I just re-subbed because I realized it was me who was wrong. These guys work hard to put these builds together, they are making things you could do in your own garage. Rebuilding ATV motors and transmissions is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot more mechanical ability, time and money. You ever try and part out a carburetor on a 2001 Arctic Cat 250 that you already jetted? Maybe you had to rebuild the live transfer in a Polaris Scrambler 500 or had to replace the jack shaft on a Yamaha Big Wheel? Hydro locked Warrior 350? Honda Odyssey built by a tech school with 4 wheel drive, true independent suspension, the electrical system off a lawnmower and a Hayabusa/ Ski-Doo drive train? Point is, those are serious issues that take a lot of experience to fix. It is frustrating, expensive and haphazard at best if you don't end up replacing a weird gasket, seal, grommet, bearing or bushing that has to be special ordered and flown in from China, Japan, Korea or India. These boys are doing "just fine" at creating honest content, they can do anything that has to do with motors, it just wouldn't provide the same value as what they intend to.
Great job guys! should work really well with the proper belt. Stage two engine should really make it work well.
Another good video, good lulz on the engine breaking....i hope you intend to install a cover for your whole drive belt area, don't need to be whipped or your leg chewed up (PTO's can do some damage even from a small engine)
Sweet more 4x4 atv video
Sounded noisy on first start up. Do you have the fenders for it? Please put a regular flywheel back on so u can have lights and charge a battery for a winch.
It just figures, I’ll be traveling from CT to FL two days before and back three days after the meet up. I would’ve really liked to swing by and take a look at the swap because I’m doing something similar with a V twin Briggs.
PS I sympathize with all the purists but anyone can agree that this really is a huge improvement over stock for several reasons.
come on guys, I would like to see some variation like a 670
John Paul Jansen seriously! I wonder what happened to the Honda Davidson..
I love that displacement 420 not the strongest engine but it still highhly potent 👌🏿
Hey, I love the predator videos!
Fuck yes a blaster!!! I own a 200 yfs ported and polished and rechambered heads, got a little more goodies and yesterday just took down my first stock raptor 660r 😂
It likely doesn't need a full overhaul though. A starter and a cdi box would likely be all you need.
Ike should’ve said, “you know the sweet thang about this engine swap? It’s easier than rebuilding the original.” I personally like seeing retrofit engine swaps, hell throw an LS in there!
As a Polaris technician, I am both laughing and cr... yeah, mostly just laughing🤣
"If we don't blow it up in the first week, we're good to go!" Prophetic.
What do y’all do with all of the stuff y’all build when they’re done?
oil works wonders
I'm not sure I'd run the engine with the cylinder head facing rearward.. not just the cooling issue because you could install an electric fan , but I'm thinking the crack case oil could flood the cylinder on especially on launch ..I've has this problem with old Honda three wheelers when braking on going down a steep decline .. I found it can damage the engine rings as well as the valves and oil foul the spark plug ..it's not hard to tell if this is a problem .. from blue smoke rolling on rapid take offs maybe I'm over thinking it ? Harley and the The Brits like bsa triumph and Norton used oil reserve or oil bag tanks to try and solve the problem back in the day
Vito’s performance has a lot of blaster parts the super stock pistons work good
That foot vice though !!!!!!!!!!
Just out of curiosity what are you going to do that Blaster video I'm a huge fan of them I have a 2005 blaster they are the funnest thing on four wheels in the relatively cheap to work on
420 Hype.....
Yay 420 again.......
Hey Jon and Ike- I just picked up a old Polaris 250 with a seized engine. My Son has a 212 (stage 1 or 2) from a minibike (keeps blowing up torque converters) so we just figured we'd stuff that 212 in the Polaris for him to crawl thru the woods with until he gets a nice 420. Do you have any words of wisdom for us before we get started on this? The 420 should use the same mounting plate and such, I assume. We know the 212 will be real slow, but at least he can ride around. I have the same quad, but with the original 2 stroke engine, and it ain't that impressive anyways... It would be great if GoPowerSports made a conversion kit- Gonna call 'em up to see if they'll warranty the converter. Any help/suggestions are appreciated! Be safe and have fun! DB, Prescott, AZ
I want to see you guys do stuff with gy6 engines like the one you find in Chinese 2x4's.