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20 Series vs 30 Series Torque converter

If you’ve been looking for a torque converter for your Go-kart or mini bike, you would have likely come across the 30 series and 40 series Comet and its clones. But there is another lesser-known/used 20 series Torque converter. The major difference between the 20 series and 30 series is that the 30 series is…

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Predator 420/GX390 Mods – A Beginner’s Guide

Looking for ways to get more power out of the big block go-kart engine? If so, you’re at the right spot! I’ll be listing out the parts you can upgrade, how they will improve the performance and how much they cost. Bear in mind, big-block engines are expensive to modify, unlike small engines. Top Speed…

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What Chain to Use on Go-Karts & Mini-Bikes?

Running your Go-Kart or Mini Bike with a wrong-sized chain can result in Sprocket wear, chain stretching, and eventually chain breakage. Therefore, it’s wise to save yourself the troubles by getting a chain that can handle your engine’s power. Go-karts & Mini Bikes with an Engine that produces less than 20 hp power should use…

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Top 5 Best Clutches for 1-inch Shaft

Engines such as Predator 420cc, GX 390, and other bigger block engines with 1″ diameter shaft require a clutch with a 1″ bore. In this buying guide, we will go through the best clutches for Predator 420 and other GX390 clones. Note: If you’re unsure about the shaft diameter of your engine, make sure to…

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Difference between 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Engines

Internal combustion Engines have changed our world in the past few centuries. Today we are able to travel so far and so fast only due to these small mechanical devices and how it works is beautiful! Internal Combustion Engines can be divided into 2-strokes and 4-stroke. The major difference between the 2-stroke and the 4-stroke…

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The 10 Best Go-Kart Racing Engines in 2022

Go-Kart racing is a hobby like none other! For some it is the first step towards competitive racing, others just want to have some fun that they will remember for the rest of their life. Whatever goal you have with karting, you need the best engine. Let’s get one thing out of the way, the…

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Top 5 Free Mods for Predator 212 (More Power)

Performance parts for Predator engines can get expensive very quickly and we all know that the reason that Predator engines are so popular is that it is super cheap and easily available. Therefore it is understandable that not everyone is ready to spend $100+ on stage 1, stage 2 kits, etc on top of the…

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Predator 212 Stage 1 – Parts & Gains Explained

As you may already know, Predator engines are hugely popular. They are super cheap and reliable engines. That popularity also means that there are loads of performance parts available for modifying the Predator 212. These performance parts are sold in “kits”, namely stage 1 kit, stage 2 kit, stage 3 kit, and so on. The…

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How to remove Predator 212 governor (Step by Step)

Did you know, Predator 212 and other small engines that go on a Go-kart aren’t actually made for Go-Karts? They are made for usage on pressure washers, generators, water pumps, etc. All these devices work best if the engine is maintained at a constant rpm near 3600 rpm and that is why these Go-kart engines…

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How to break in a Predator 212 (Step By Step)

Whenever Engine break-ins are brought into discussions, there is a lot of controversies. Everyone seems to have a different suggestion about how exactly should it be done. Some don’t even bother about it and run it full throttle right out of the box. Whatever be the case, the discussions are always spicy when it comes…

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