Episode 19. We bench test the cheapest EFI kit on Ebay. Will it work for our street legal go kart?

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3 жыл бұрын

In Episode 19, Jimbo gives us a lesson in fuel injection as he bench tests the cheapest EFI kit on ebay.
Robot Cantina is not affiliated with the EFI kit seller, however if your are interested in this kit, here are the links.
EBAY www.ebay.com/itm/motorcycle-A...
Aliexpress www.aliexpress.com/item/32786...
Want to see more of our lawnmower powered car?
Check out our other Honda insight videos....
Episode 1. • Episode 1. We put a $...
Episode 2. • Episode 2. $99 Pred...
Episode 3 • Episode 3. We build a...
Episode 4 • Episode 4. We put a s...
Episode 5 • Episode 5. $99 lawnmo...
Episode 6 • Episode 6. MPG on our...
Episode 7 • Episode 7. We get th...
Episode 8 • Episode 8. We take a c...
Episode 9. • Episode 9. Honda insig...
Episode 10. • Episode 10. We do so...
Episode 11. • Episode 11. We begin t...
Episode 12. • Episode 12. We put a ...
Episode 14. • Episode 14. 420 Hemi ...
Episode 15. • Episode 15. We finish ...
Episode 16. • Episode 16. We road te...
Episode 17. • Episode 17. We find t...
Episode 18. • Episode 18. We unbox...

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@kirstenspencer3630 3 жыл бұрын

Very clearly presented information. Moves along quickly but not too fast. Even this 79 year old Granny ( retired millwright and sanitary process welder ) can follow along nicely. I am still learning and share tech info with my son and grandson. Want to give my grandchildren every advantage of technology along with practical skills to assist with their success in the world and lives. Thanks

@mommapanda5736 Жыл бұрын

"I believe in having fun first, and along the way, if you teach people, if you influence people, well and good."

@18wheeler77 3 жыл бұрын

Now I know how Marty McFly felt when Doc Brown tried to explain time travel theory to him. English, Doc! English!

@NORMANEBOMER 3 жыл бұрын

2:14 DONE ON A TEN YEAR OLD ACER ASPIRE ONE, NOW THAT'S PODRACING

@colinjohnson5515 3 жыл бұрын

You gotta turn off all the Windows 7 ui chrome to keep it running as snappy as possible!

@Ariccio123 3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me how much I miss my Asus N10j 😭

@peep39 3 жыл бұрын

I have just a few channels that I "thumbs up" before I even start watching the video. This is one

@bwgti 3 жыл бұрын

These are perfectly edited. And while many viewers would be just as happy with 45-60 minutes videos. I really appreciate the bit size length of these. Now if I could just get my wife or son interested in this channel.

@JHBVDS 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain! I'm trying to get my sister to introduce my nephews to electronics and stuff... ...they're stuck on Lego, i'm trying to get them on Arduino

@colinjohnson5515 3 жыл бұрын

@@JHBVDS keep at it. They might eventually come around if you can interest them in something that moves or flashes like the AdaFruit circuit playground. It also can run micro Python which might be more approachable. My 12 had been making stuff and simple games on Scratch for years and when I showed him Python he made the leap from visual programming to Python immediately. He wants to make games and I found Pico-8 is amazing. Pico-8 is a “fantasy platform” it’s an all in one 2d game player, code editor, sprite and sound editor to make NES like games. It has a built in search capability so you can find play and inspect/remix games other people have posted. The programming language is lua which is very simple to learn like javascript used to he(back in the old IE5 days)

@bigbeanbush6168 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly feel like this is the only KZfaq channel I learn anything on. I love it.

@Goatee_yay 3 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. Try "Stuff Made Here" too.

@sinformant 3 жыл бұрын

Its a good channel I enjoy, but if this is the only channel you learn anything from you must not do much searching.

@ProlificInvention 3 жыл бұрын

I predict and fully expect you to achieve 1 million subscribers easily. Your content is that interesting and well presented, thank you.

@robotcantina8957 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

@tchiwam 3 жыл бұрын

Got (at least) a +1 today ... probably more ;)

@jeremydewolfe8026 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. I predict November 2021

@Tommysmess 3 жыл бұрын

@@robotcantina8957 nah man its defnitly one day

@ArcticSquash 3 жыл бұрын

I will say he got alot of attention with the first video he made with the Honda and predator engine

@Gcrilla 3 жыл бұрын

You're vids are easily some of the most interesting and best on youtube right now. All mainstream creators do is the same old thing over and over. This is awesome!

@leonsus9317 3 жыл бұрын

You're going to get a 420cc engine to go 100 mph before it's over with! LETS GOOOOOOO!

@smokenchoken1736 3 жыл бұрын

Should require about 65hp to hit 100 mph 😁 Goalz

@rre9121 3 жыл бұрын

@@smokenchoken1736 that's a big ask for 420cc.

@5.43v 3 жыл бұрын

@@rre9121 Motorcycles and ATVs can do it, what he needs is an oil cooler

@lillexus5589 3 жыл бұрын

@@5.43v and a centrifugal supercharger

@YeeticusMaximus22 3 жыл бұрын

Nitrous?

@1alien2 3 жыл бұрын

This is like a TV series, each episode gets more interesting. Can't wait for the next one.

@procrastinator1842 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for that season finale 😍

@ocdman202 Жыл бұрын

@@procrastinator1842 HEY JIMBO..... congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers.. ROBOT CANTINA is providing the entertainment and fun that viewers enjoy..

@rre9121 3 жыл бұрын

This seems like a great project to learn about engine tuning one I get a house with a garage.

@jasonchamness789 3 жыл бұрын

It's a lawnmower engine, you really only need a shed.

@the_kombinator 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you don't live in Ontario - house prices jumped 20-60% in Barrie alone over the last three quarters.

@rre9121 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonchamness789 I live in an apartment

@dalyo96 3 жыл бұрын

Better than any high budget build on KZfaq

@heathbecker420 3 жыл бұрын

I have no use for this info but you earned my subscription with the professional, detailed, and yet simple to follow video.

@RolandoMarreroPR 3 жыл бұрын

Learn a little about tuning? I learned a lot! Feel like a master mechanic now!

@philliptoone 3 жыл бұрын

This video showed up in my recommended section. I watched, liked, subscribed, and hit the bell. Now I'm going to binge watch your old videos while I wait for the next video on this EFI system. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time now.

@CriticoolHit 3 жыл бұрын

That's CRAZY! What are the chances TWO completely separate and unique households use the "Jimbo" color code. Honestly I don't understand why everyone doesn't just use it.

@ProlificInvention 3 жыл бұрын

Nailed it 💥

@Grims_underworld 2 жыл бұрын

One of the last few amazing channels out there. Great content!

@posi_de 3 жыл бұрын

Just binge watched the last 18 episodes and I do not regret it! Thanks for this great entertainment!

@timothylumbrix5881 3 жыл бұрын

In case any google algorithms are listening. Boy I sure do like this content. I better comment about how much I like this. I can't get over how much I like this.

@bitemyshinnymetalass1569 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know about the technical lectures but I was impressed that you got an actual vehicle to run on a lawnmower motor. To reach more fan base with families i would continue to introduce your robot pals now and then

@j.m.5995 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the crash course in EFI tuning.. I can say I understand it better than most laymen bc of my background but some concepts still manage to evade my understanding.

@cdjhyoung 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! This is a piece of knowledge I've looked high and low for and never found anywhere else. Thank you for this explanation for a coil and points thinking old guy.

@tryhardfinessedyou 3 жыл бұрын

Last time I was this early you were still saying no turbo.

@SargeWedge 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching since video 1 can't remember why I ever found this channel I think it was because I wanted to find something completely different. Well I did 100% and I love that I did. Honestly great explaining editing, production and execution. Actually done well love all of it. Really helps my tinkering desire with my own vehicle by keeping it staying put together watching your videos. Thank you sir

@Miata822 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool kit! Might be time for my long delayed turbo lawnmower project.

@mig25foxbat 3 жыл бұрын

This is a genuinely useful demonstration of how all the different sensors affect injector timing etc. I'd never really understood it before. I actually learned something. Thanks!

@handyhippie6548 3 жыл бұрын

my teacher in auto tech school didn't explain fuel injection systems in a way that is as easily understood as you do. big thumbs up!

@christophertolfree1647 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously great content. I feel like I'm a part of a private club with first class seating to witness the best of new KZfaqrs. Really impressed with what I've seen throughout these videos. Much love from Michigan, and please keep posting!

@johnbelwell2461 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to mess with Tuning in general and all the videos around wont help... Suddenly i watched your somewhat irrelevant video to the topic with those details i wasn't expecting, and you helped me learn a lot! One of my favorite channels so far, DEFINITELY!

@CharlesVanNoland 3 жыл бұрын

@4:15 It's spelled "tem-per-a-ture" (without the hyphens that are intended to highlight the syllables) not "tempature"! You've come this far, I believe in you.

@colinjohnson5515 3 жыл бұрын

I consider myself a maker and I do most of my own wrenching on my car so I expected to understand you but man! I’m really enjoying your explanation. Anyone who thinks adding EFI to a small engine or who wants to understand more how EFI works in general will benefit from your clear explanation. I’ve heard of you really understand something you should be able to explain it in simple terms and I think that fits you to a T.

@ssplintergirl 3 жыл бұрын

This video series is bringing real engineering and wrenching to the small engine scene. Awesome videos and work.

@anidiotinaracingcar4874 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it, like all other episodes. But I was not expecting a Chinese EFI system from eBay to be that expensive

@tobiwonkanogy2975 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimbo , never thought we would be converting the "small " engine into basically a car engine again. About to be a luxury Insight. :) Oh and Thanks Robot Cantina ;)

@dogge929 3 жыл бұрын

I hope KZfaq is paying for this because it's awesome.

@evergreatest7644 3 жыл бұрын

Hold up! About a month ago, you are at 3-4K subs. And now you are 58K. Damn, you deserved all that and many more.

@fertblusbenis5128 3 жыл бұрын

The unit system used in america is really confusing, your explaination however is really easy to understand. Your Videos are as always a joy to watch!

@amnril 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve learnt so much just from watching this video. Thank you 😊

@growlith6969 3 жыл бұрын

I came for small engine goodness......left realizing you had just given the fastest easiest tutorial on how modern engines work that I've ever seen.

@anasevi9456 3 жыл бұрын

though i have no doubt anyone would still be in for many months of hard learning, your guide to efi basics is invaluable!

@mommapanda5736 Жыл бұрын

I don't have scientific data, but I think plenty of perfectly nice weekends are being given over to the binge craze. We are binge - watching videos from ROBOT CANTINA😛😛😋😋

@twothreebravo 3 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. These are all systems in an engine I have a theoretical understanding of and have always been too intimidated to think about working with. However I have a basic practical understanding of circuits and such and never realized how easy it actually was to put that practical knowledge against the theory and see the results. You have just expanded my knowledge and abilities in a whole new direction with this straightforward explanation.

@mommapanda5736 Жыл бұрын

"I believe in having fun first, and along the way, if you teach people, if you influence people, well and good."

@johnvender 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. I've always considered computer controlled EFI in the black magic and rocket surgery basket but your demonstration and explanation of the basics is surprisingly easy to understand, although I would have to watch this video several times with all that stuff in front of me to actually try it.

@charlie_nolan 3 жыл бұрын

That seemed way more simple than I expected, maybe I’ll buy this EFI kit for my go-kart.

@olp852 2 жыл бұрын

great stuff. I love how detailed these videos are.

@bikergobrrr 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at these kits the last week perfect timing for the video. These kits are almost cheaper than a new CDI for my old dirtbike so might be time for an update

@philgrimsey3637 3 жыл бұрын

New sub here. I'm really impressed with your channel so far as I'm understanding quite complex theory easily and that is full credit to you and you depth of knowledge. Thank you :)

@pritambissonauth2181 2 жыл бұрын

It appears to be one of the best Tutorials on Electronic Control Units. I have gone through so many videos on this subject, well this one is the best. I am subscribing to your channel right now.

@robotcantina8957 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kansasrose2909 Жыл бұрын

@@robotcantina8957 ROBOT CANTINA... looking forward to more great videos 👍👍👍

@ocdman202 Жыл бұрын

@@kansasrose2909 I don't have scientific data, but I think plenty of perfectly nice weekends are being given over to the binge craze. We are binge - watching videos from ROBOT CANTINA😛😛😋😋

@mommapanda5736 Жыл бұрын

@@ocdman202 "I believe in having fun first, and along the way, if you teach people, if you influence people, well and good."

@ripemelon393 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this series in reverse, awesome stuff

@KUDA_SPEED 3 жыл бұрын

This is sooo amazing, I wish I had met someone like you when I started working with engines

@syedabdurrehman7127 3 жыл бұрын

i have very difficulty to understand efi system but after your video its fit in my mind. THANKS SIR FROM PAKISTAN.

@mommapanda5736 Жыл бұрын

"I believe in having fun first, and along the way, if you teach people, if you influence people, well and good."

@JessopRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Took me back to my motorsport degree days

@spookystudios5772 3 жыл бұрын

I’m really loving these videos. Love the audience interaction with the direction of the builds and influence of ideas. Can’t wait to see this channel blow up and the EFI system fully working! Stay humble and don’t stop trying to go faster!

@85bbenjaminfan 3 жыл бұрын

I am loving this. As a fellow gearhead, this is right up my alley. I appreciate how you're going through all of this in such good detail, and doing this to a Honda doesn't hurt either. So a big thank you, I'm definitely looking forward to the next video

@Zenas521 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Robot Cantina. That was another grate video.

@connarcomstock161 3 жыл бұрын

YES! This is The Cutting Edge of Cocking About!

@jean-lucaudoin8538 3 жыл бұрын

I have considered adding EFI to my old 2-stroke 125cc motorcycle but gave up considering the cost and complexity. This is the first KZfaq video I find that explains clearly how an EFI kit works (the vendors explanations are at best unclear), thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing the installation and tuning.

@ggariepy 3 жыл бұрын

This is cool. Finding myself a bit short on Honda Insights, I may just *have* to do this to my lawn tractor.

@ryanmalin 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Idea and execution. Very impressive. Subscribed

@SurlyMike 3 жыл бұрын

This getting a lot more interesting than even it was before.

@MickeyKamer 3 жыл бұрын

Love the reference to 42!!!

@lustfulvengance 3 жыл бұрын

I had noticed that our little utility golf cart at work has a single cylinder engine with fuel injection, I am pretty sure I am the ONLY one that found that fascinating and wanted to know more about it lol

@DaivG 3 жыл бұрын

I've had error codes related to many of the parts you've talked about in this video, but I had no idea what they really did when I replaced them. Now I think I actually know what they do, thanks for the lesson and the entertainment!

@burtmcgurt3584 3 жыл бұрын

If KZfaq channels were in the stock market, I would buy and hold as much of this channel as I could afford. TO THE MOOOONNNN!!!!!

@Fekillix 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the next video!

@guillaumegaudin694 3 жыл бұрын

With this EFI i'd absolutely LOVE to see you toying with E85, timing and lean burn to see how efficient you can get this go kart to be !

@the_kombinator 3 жыл бұрын

I had a netbook (Toshiba NB200) for almost a decade. I got Win 10 on it as soon as Starter came out. Good little rig, I left it in Cuba for a local to use.

@heydonray 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation !

@alexanderk6888 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to learn about tuning!!

@CaptainSeamus 3 жыл бұрын

That "Jimbo" Color code - heheh totally appropriate, and if you are dealing with people used to working around electrical systems, the green replacing the black is the perfect choice. Another instructor and me go round and round and friggin ROUND over using green wires on control circuitry - he is from an HVAC background and I am from (originally) an automotive background - most industrial control circuits use black as a 120V HOT (L1) connection and green is Ground - instead of 12V Negative ( - ) for black and Green as a signal wire. Since we teach introductory electricity for both automotive and industrial classes - trying to keep each side happy is a thing!

@robotcantina8957 3 жыл бұрын

Green seemed to be the most logical choice for the ground wire, because as you say, it is ground for some folks. Of course professionally, I would never use green for ground on a DC circuit. ... but for youtube, anything goes.

@ocdman202 Жыл бұрын

@@robotcantina8957 I don't have scientific data, but I think plenty of perfectly nice weekends are being given over to the binge craze. We are binge - watching videos from ROBOT CANTINA😛😛😋😋

@Rockport1911 3 жыл бұрын

Nice DIY kit, and it even comes with an O2- sensor so you dont blow up your engine that fast :)

@davidbeer 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Cantina don't take this the wrong way but.....😘😍great stuff man

@chriso1373 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video yet again. Super helpful. Im really excited for the in depth tuning video.

@BenModified 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on all the new subscribers and the Jalopnik write up, well deserved!

@robotcantina8957 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ocdman202 Жыл бұрын

HEY JIMBO..... congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers.. ROBOT CANTINA is providing the entertainment and fun that viewers enjoy..

@ocdman202 Жыл бұрын

I don't have scientific data, but I think plenty of perfectly nice weekends are being given over to the binge craze. We are binge - watching videos from ROBOT CANTINA😛😛😋😋

@mommapanda5736 Жыл бұрын

@@ocdman202 "I believe in having fun first, and along the way, if you teach people, if you influence people, well and good."

@raymonroe1983 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely binging on them as much as possible but please can the playlist be in order. Great videos as always 😊. I'm a former Michigander from Flint now residing in Idaho.

@goatslayerwp 3 жыл бұрын

That netbook though... I didn't even know one would still be working these days.

@1alien2 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same one and it still works, they are perfect for this kind of stuff.

@soknightsam 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a few I keep running for 32 bit only applications

@-mike-8134 3 жыл бұрын

I have an old Windows 98 machine and hp printer that I keep running just to print envelopes once a year, it a fun blast from the past every time I use it...

@CaptainSeamus 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, the ZG5/AOA150... those things are tough as nails! Mine has gone through more different OS's for experimenting on than you can shake a stick at. Great little machines!

@charlesrichards5389 3 жыл бұрын

@@-mike-8134 98SE was more reliable than W10 is.

@rsaba 3 жыл бұрын

hey Jimbo ! you can test O2 sensors with cigarrette lighters that uses gas as a fuel ! or maybe your mini torch Bernzomatic ! Love your channel

@eliteemerz 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you're doing it on a stripped down Windows XP netbook

@ericbuist8218 3 жыл бұрын

This video gives me ideas of fuel injecting everything I have. Thank you!

@mtdualie1039 3 жыл бұрын

That is a super cool kit! Love that you're able to tie it together. This is a superior project

@usercid640 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good series. Can't wait to see this thing running e85 high boost and doing burnouts

@elidalgliesh644 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most enjoyably educational presentations that I've ever watched. Thank you so much.

@Willa_Doo 3 жыл бұрын

New episode! My week is made!

@kelleysimonds5945 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, I'll be buying one if these units.

@JHBVDS 3 жыл бұрын

Jimbo is really getting smarter as this project is making progress!! Keep up the good work!

@mommapanda5736 Жыл бұрын

"I believe in having fun first, and along the way, if you teach people, if you influence people, well and good."

@george8873 3 жыл бұрын

You could do voice over work for tv and movies. Or maybe commercials. Your voice is pleasant, clear and precise.

@bentleyoakguy 3 жыл бұрын

This mechanical engineer loves your content! I’m getting ready to step in to EFI for the first time in this video was spot on what I needed to see. I’m subscribed I hit the bell and the like please keep making content!

@GAFloppa 3 жыл бұрын

If this were a British build, there would be a water boiling vessel on board. That aside, I really like what you're doing here :)

@dfabeagle718 3 жыл бұрын

weld a plate for your kettle on top of the exhaust pipe

@GAFloppa 3 жыл бұрын

@@dfabeagle718 good shout Sir

@rexhollingsworth9715 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gears, I need the next episode like now...

@DoktorJeep Жыл бұрын

Lots of industrial proximity sensors don't need a magnet, but those tend to require 24VDC

@miikapekk5155 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I am enjoying your channel, very interesting! Can't wait for the next one!

@HamiltonSRink 3 жыл бұрын

A very small thing. On the majority of automotive sensors, the three wires, power ground and signal out, are most times arranged so that signal out is in the middle of the three wires. Very cool video!

@markmmm1737 3 жыл бұрын

Are you sure? It makes more sense to put the danger wire (power) in the middle so it isn't accidentally plugged in backwards.

@HamiltonSRink 3 жыл бұрын

@@markmmm1737 I paid off my mortgage working on cars in various dealerships and independent garages. Also in automotive practice, the three wire plugs are made in such a way that they only plug in one way. If it is a quality brand, each plug on the harness is made a little different so that there is less confusion when plugging things in. Such as when doing an engine swap. Remember, there are always exceptions.

@chuckh4553 Ай бұрын

i'm suddenly addicted to these videos

@dlfrestoration 3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see the ancient laptop still working.

@PsRohrbaugh 3 жыл бұрын

NOOOO I'm caught up to your current video! I only found your channel a day or two ago and have been loving going through the videos. Can't wait for more! I know absolutely nothing about small engines but have found all this fascinating. I think it makes sense to move forward with your plans as outlined (I like how you have a rough plan for your overall direction going back to the first video) but once that's all done it might be interesting to see how much power you can get out of the original 212cc engine (efi, Turbo, etc.).

@robotcantina8957 3 жыл бұрын

I would definitely like to EFI the 212cc engine, however I'm nor sure the little engine would respond well to the turbo. You see, the turbo relies on exhaust to power the turbine and such a little engine may only generate sufficient exhaust pressure in the upper RPM range. The 420 is going to be a stretch.

@ocdman202 Жыл бұрын