The 40 series torque converters are the go-to for 8-18hp Engines such as the predator 301, predator 420, or the honda GX 270 or GX390 and their other clones. Unfortunately, many people end up installing the 40 series the wrong way, mainly because all the tutorial videos and articles are about the 30 series and people…
If you’ve decided to get a new torque converter for your go-kart or mini bike, you’re likely trying to decide between the 30 and 40 series. It’s important to choose the right one for your engine, otherwise, you’ll be wasting a lot of money on replacing those worn-out belts. The 30 series is rated for…
So you got a torque converter for your predator 212 and are now looking to install it? Don’t let all those pieces scare you. In this article, we will go through the step-by-step process of installing the 30 series torque converter in the predator 212 or other honda clones similar to the predator 212 with…
30 or 40 series Torque converter/CVTs are often used in Go-Kart and Minibikes for power transmission from the engine to the wheels, if you have one of these in your setup it’s very likely that you would have run across some problem. Most of the problems are usually due to the wrong selection of belts…
Who doesn’t likes a good take-off? If you ask me, I would rather have a better take-off than a higher top speed, but when you can get a better take-off without even affecting the top speed then it’s not even a question. Let’s have a look into the adjustments you can make to the driven…
Trying to understand how these things work? That’s a good starting point to make any modification, if you’re looking to get the maximum performance out of your Torque converter then you’ll need to know how it works. The torque converter uses a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) system, similar to the ones in scooters. But not…
It’s not very uncommon that you buy a centrifugal clutch and 2-3 days of use later, you’re scratching your head thinking what’s gone wrong with this thing. If you’re not taking good care of your clutch, you will ruin it, I’m assuming that most people who are reading this article have already got a problem…
While installing or removing your go-kart clutch, you might have thought,” How does this thing works” or “why do I need this” or maybe you are looking to modify the clutch for better performance, and learning how they work is a good place to start. Centrifugal clutch is one of the 2 popular transmissions used…
Installing a new clutch on your Go Kart project might seem complicated, but in reality, the process is really simple. In this article, we will go through the installation process of clutches that use bolts to be installed, there are a few clutches that uses set-screws but the best clutches these days come with just…
The Predator Engine’s crankshaft thread is a bit different from the normal 18 threads per inch bolts. When you’re installing a torque converter or centrifugal clutch, the 18 threads per inch bolts will not work for these Engines. The bolts you need are: Engine Crankshaft Bolt size Amazon Price (link) Predator 212 5/16″-24 Clutch bolt…
