Predator 212cc Governor Removal Dyno Results ~ The Road To Horsepower Ep2

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On todays episode of The Road To Horsepower we find out if removing the governor makes more power!!! We install a billet flywheel, throttle top plate, and 18lbs valve springs. Check out the links below and let us know what you think!!!
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00:00 Intro
00:22 Stage 1 Recap
00:41 Stage 2 Plans
02:50 Removing the stock carb
03:43 How to remove the push rods
03:59 How to remove the cam
04:03 How to remove the oil sensor
04:18 How to remove the governor
04:33 How to remove the flywheel
05:00 How to remove the governor gear
05:30 Governor plug bolt size
05:41 Oil sensor plug bolt size
06:11 How to put a cam in
06:23 Stock Side cover torque specs
06:35 How to install 18lb Valve Springs
08:04 How to install a billet flywheel
09:25 How to hook up the throttle
09:53 Top speed test
11:51 Top speed test results/ comparison
12:09 Dyno Test - Stock
12:53 Dyno Stage 1
13:31 Dyno Governor Deleted
14:19 Dyno results breakdown

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@danielmott8830 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Vids. Love the walk through of the upgrades and setting expectations. This info will be super helpful if you're building on a budget; knowing when to buy what parts in what order. Keep up the great work!

@weebinniec 10 ай бұрын

This is 100% the way to make a mini petrol head. Once you understand the basics on a small engine the sky’s the limit. Your way of making videos and teaching are second to none.

@markyoung9964 Жыл бұрын

Every dyno test creates half a dozen more testing combinations!- to infinity and beyond! You’re doing great,exciting videos

@CastleBravo187 Жыл бұрын

Some of the best how to camera work I've seen. The editing and narration is also top notch. This is like the gold standard guys I hope you're very proud of your work! I'm loving this series!!!

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you man. It really means a lot to her positive thoughts.

@regularpit1508 Ай бұрын

@@RedBeardsGarage I wish for oil temp to know if it actually stays cooler in a certain RPM range

@CraftComputing Жыл бұрын

This is such a great series so far. It's awesome seeing you dive into, step by step, what can be done with engines like this.

@Bdmrr Ай бұрын

Did not expect to see you here lol .

@kwatt-engineer796 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the work you are doing for all of us. You have just kicked the tech content of your channel up to the next level. Your dyno results with the cam have convinced me to stick with the stock cam on my off-road build where low speed torque will be more useful than max HP at high RPM. I can hardly wait for the 440 series of tests.

@tommybally03 Жыл бұрын

absolutely fantastic videos, it’s really nice to see the parts proven. This will help so many people plan their projects and budget appropriately.

@westie4ageturbo.749 Жыл бұрын

Greg dont forget that its not just peak hp and torque. Area under the curve makes a huge difference The amount of the rev range that is increased makes a bigger gain than a peak hp that is felt at the top of the rev range I could not see ( not sure that the scale is the same between the two results or im just blind) that there was more power under the curve in the later pull. Great series !!

@FZ1RIDER Жыл бұрын

About a year ago I bought my first used monster Moto (just a roller) put a brand new 224 predator, with the help of your videos I did away with governor completely, put real mikuni carb and performance exhaust, I stretched the bike 6 in and others things like steering damper and a nice chain tensioner. Now I'm ready to go billet rod, flywheel and some headwork and let's not forget a cam. I'm not exactly sure how far I want to go with valves and cam size but with your videos I've got all the info I need. You've been a big help and thanks for your outstanding work and videos.

@denniswenn8429 Жыл бұрын

you guy deserve more attention to this channel, so underrated

@markyoung9964 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Red Beard is the hardest working man on you tube. His behind the scenes efforts are enormous!

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bryduhbikeguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for another great year of videos.Your builds and play always entertain and teach us.I hope the New Year sees your family safe and happy still,and that we may continue to enjoy watching your videos.Happy Trails to all who view.

@kraftzion Жыл бұрын

You could try an offset key to set the advance back before adding the cam and carb. I think you are right and the advance doesn't play well with the current configuration. Also can check non advanced and advanced after carb/cam upgrade.

@tgeesliniii2747 Жыл бұрын

The progression already this early in the series is awesome. Keep up the great work.

@a1racer441 Жыл бұрын

im enjoying the real-world test and tune series with dyno results, I was not expecting the dyno results because it seemed to be a ton quicker, I was assuming it made a bit more power not just moved the power around in the rpm range.

@MrWarwick15 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your great content in 2022 Guys! Happy New Year and all the best from me, an English Guy living in France. Rich. Take good care of yourselves X

@SurlyMike Жыл бұрын

The timing advance makes more sense along with the performance cam. I wonder what would happen if you pulled some timing out with this exact setup, I'd bet you get some torque back down low.

@hollygish Жыл бұрын

Love the series! Very informative and the format is great.

@reviewaccount469 Жыл бұрын

I don't remember any challenging builds in 2022, but I hope '23 will be an outstanding year for content.

@WorldofTon Жыл бұрын

another bangin' video RB. Can't hardly wait for the next one.

@1979augistine Жыл бұрын

Hope you and you family had a wonderful Christmas and hopefully the new years brings you all that you wish . Thanks for all the great videos and hard work you have provided so many with awesome entertainment huge , huge thank you

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@GrantOakes Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I think you're absolutely right about the carb restricting the torque and hp at the higher revs.

@modelnutty6503 Жыл бұрын

true, but these type engines do have a lower rpm speed limit too if you want them to last a little while. maximizing torque+horses under 5K may be the better goal, along with starting its power band at lower rpm's too. no intent to troll with that, these splash oil types are what they are.

@lautarocasas6 Жыл бұрын

@@modelnutty6503once u want anything over 10hp u need to juice all the rpms over 7k+ to build it at the engine displacement

@brianbugher5156 Жыл бұрын

I’m loving this this is cool to see the type of stuff a small engines. Get to see it with a 4 6 8 cylinder car motors but never with lawnmowers. I like this a lot.

@albinklein7680 Жыл бұрын

You can adjust the timing about 3-4 degrees with offset flywheel keys. If one is available in that size.I was lucky one time because my crank had the same key as the camshaft from a Mercedes diesel. Mercedes sells those offset keys for high mileage engines with worn timing chains.

@cotycaudle427 Жыл бұрын

Wow... This was an incredibly thorough video!

@wesleyrutter1940 Жыл бұрын

Would be nice to see the stock timing using an 8 degree key with the billet flywheel.

@philip4x4guy Жыл бұрын

I had a magnet come off a stage 1 motor but heavy cart and steep hill got the rpm to who knows? Broke the magneto off the block and went through the sheet metal cover, convinced me I'd want a flywheel if I was going to turn it up!

@PaulThomas-qo9vy Жыл бұрын

Great data & video Greg! Yes, a UEGO (Universal Exhaust Gas Oxygen) wideband from now on. This will answer questions I've had for years about whether air-cooled gasoline engines should be run richer than water-cooled (to keep it from overheating the air-cooled eng.), OR just the same AFR as water-cooled. Greg, please include a CHT (cylinder head temp) thermocouple (spark plug ring type is fine) also.Get spares, they are delicate. This will help see effects of AFR changes on CHT & detonation threshold. 👍😎

@nadesbro6872 Жыл бұрын

Me and my brother are rebuilding one and have a billet rod and flywheel and putting a Mikuni carb on it.

@curtbelshe Жыл бұрын

This is the best small engine/go kart mini bike site on the web. This series passes on REAL knowledge that can be acted upon. Thanks for the great videos and great camera work/editing. It give me confidence (maybe false confidence) to act upon the information I see here. Thanks so much. Now what I really need is a way to upgrade my engine AND have electric starter….. I don’t think there is a billet flywheel with the starter teeth is there?

@adambailey9828 Жыл бұрын

Bro. I can’t say thank you enough. I have been waiting. To get the juggernaut for about five months now in this video made me go and look to see if they were in stock. I have never ordered something faster.

@johnp6046 Жыл бұрын

Great video series! I needed a 7/16 x 3/4” bolt for oil sensor hole on mine to keep it clear of the rod.

@bryanboyer5415 Жыл бұрын

How about adding a supplement video for each episode. Details about tools needed, products installed and fuel/lubricants used. I know a lot of people are new to small engines. Details mentioned previously in an episode supplemental video would be appreciated by many. Thanks for taking the time produce these videos. You are providing a service needed by DIY people. 😃

@jameshleba8463 Жыл бұрын

hot dang bubba, you arent making us wait for those dyno builds! I cant wait to see what the end of this series shows for an ultralight build.

@mikemuzzell5167 Жыл бұрын

Great segment. Engine masters small engine edition. 😊. I haven’t watched your videos in a couple years. I’m sorry. But now that I’m back you’ve done a fantastic job with this KZfaq channel. I remember you leaving your job for this. Good job Greg.

@rocknrye9273 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see a 22mm Carb, 22lb Springs & a Hot265 in it! That's what I have. I'm hoping 15hp 🙏 lol plus got the billet side cover.

@DarkLinkAD Жыл бұрын

This might be your greatest series ever, its gonna be hard to step up from this presentation and info quality.

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@montanasoftware5954 Жыл бұрын

This is the way it should be done. I wish I had a small engine dyno. Please do this with a Briggs Vanguard 23HP 627cc engine. Thanks!

@MichaelMartin-bl9qj Жыл бұрын

First off love the channel, keep up the great work. I do a lot of garden tractor pulling. I see your getting a good bit of after market parts which is great news. I'd be really cautious with turning those kind of rpms with a stock cast crankshaft. that's the heart beat of the motor. and when it goes, it takes out everything inside your motor. You may want to get your rotating assy balanced. That will definitely help with harmonic vibration in which is a crank shaft killer from high rpms.

@Kingjulian- Жыл бұрын

Love these dyno tests.keep up the great work

@sasquatch_886 Ай бұрын

I highly recommend when doing this to get a vm22 carburetor at the minimum. Ditch having an annoying spring throttle cable setup and attaches directly into the carburetor. More performance, easier, cheaper.

@lawrencecoleman7850 Жыл бұрын

Loving this series keep up the great work

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@lawrencecoleman7850 Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardsGarage I feel like this series show us how much gain we are getting from what parts we are getting I can't wait until you put the non hemi Head on the hemi block I want to do that to my engine but I don't know about the roller rockers and push rod length cause of the head being milled I may have to go with the non hemi Head and not have it milled do you build engines for people if they were to pay for it upfront

@burtmoore2101 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video everyone! We just removed the governor on our new 224 engine and are waiting to upgrade the rod and flywheel before we fire it up too! We also swapped the cam and valve springs for maximum effort 👌

@chuckb9867 Жыл бұрын

Red beard is the best I love a lot of focus on safety helmets when riding like you were and scared of flywheel exploding don't blame you thanks for telling youngsters awesome series

@ScarletKnightmare Жыл бұрын

I learned on Chevy smallblocks, but this community of Predator engine enthusiasts is somehow much cooler. I dig it man. It's grassroots 👍🏼

@codykinney7590 Жыл бұрын

An interesting series, that I'm gonna follow all the way through! Thank you for putting in the work and being so informative. If your near western North Carolina I'd love to meet you and work with you, see I'm also a red beard and love working in the garage

@donaldyurko1284 Жыл бұрын

I love this!! Thank you for posting!

@greatbull67 Жыл бұрын

Im really enjoying these. Thank you

@nathanhiemstra8228 Жыл бұрын

I CANNOT wait until the next one! I love small engine upgrades!

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@kylereese4822 Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardsGarage An idea... a 3 cylinder radial engine using 3 250cc cylinders, bores/heads/rods... and for cooling use a beetle fan/shroud oh and fit to a shortened beetle and g/box.... ? Home made Radial engine video.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gN5kZLCCl67PZZ8.html&ab_channel=LetsLearnSomething The Shorty Beetle.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJ2caLF-r92rj4U.html

@bud009m Жыл бұрын

should also test differences in 22mm, 24mm and 28mm carbs

@Minibike817 Жыл бұрын

Love this series 👏👏

@brandoncoffyn8024 Жыл бұрын

Been a week I really can't wait for the next video

@benjaminevans1171 Жыл бұрын

Best small engine series ever 👍👍👍

@nathanielbarbeau4821 3 ай бұрын

I’m going to pick up a 224 for my first go-kart build. Can’t wait to modify it like this!

@tjslifeispie Жыл бұрын

Love this series man!!!

@Bitathisandthat Жыл бұрын

Hey Red Beard...i dont have anything to do with these motors anymore but am injoying this series so far.

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@smsservicesall Жыл бұрын

I'm excited to see that stage too but it seem like that chain on the dyno needs tensioner

@jakedrew7365 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks for doing all this.

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

You bet

@Wilson_Racing Жыл бұрын

Have you thought about a chain tensioner for the dyno? That chain was dangerously floppy on the last pull

@modelnutty6503 Жыл бұрын

the flailing/noise can throw readings down some too.

@tinygaragepowersports0122 Жыл бұрын

Spot on about the ignition timing moving your powerband. Can we all take a moment to give the stock connecting rod a round of applause?? It was revving into the 6K territory and held! Very impressive. I'd also love to see a spark plug shootout. I am NOT a fan of the Torch Chinesium plugs....I put an NGK BPR6ES-11 in my Hemi and I swear to the Almighty it started and idled easier, ran crisper, and felt overall better. NGK goes in every engine I own :D Curious to see if minor gains can be found in plug type/gap.

@johnsheetz6639 Жыл бұрын

This is a cool series!

@darwindodge6260 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see a test with different timing changes to see if you can get anymore out of that set up

@bertusbredenhann7215 Жыл бұрын

Lol just love dyno vids... Even if it's a mini bike motor. Very cool

@lonniemiller4078 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and very much love the content u put there but was wondering if you have or could do a video on how to set up a rpm gauge???

@dillonking2624 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the next one

@brandoncoffyn8024 Жыл бұрын

I'm over here already ready to watch the next episode lol 😆

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying this too! I don't want to leave the garage. lol

@butziporsche8646 Жыл бұрын

That increase in the previous video (state 1) was quite impressive especially considering how minor the mods were.

@christopherbice862 Жыл бұрын

makes me wonder about a valve spring upgrade on the stage 1

@jaredbudzinski8434 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see the supercharged engines on here!

@mikesbarn1858 Жыл бұрын

You might try opening the coil gap to 60 thousand for more performance.

@michaelstriplin6106 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you so much!

@GrimFate1 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see this thing at the full upgrade

@wishbone20t Жыл бұрын

I believe the billet flywheel is also heavier than the original that is going to reduce power. Rotating mass is a big factor in racing engines, You want to build a racing engine as light as possible but strong enough to stay together. 1lb stationery equals 6 lbs spinning- at the scale it might be ounces but it still makes a huge difference.

@theworstgamervr Жыл бұрын

So the next video should be, the mikuni on a gov delete then like a thinner head gasket then port and polish before we ever get into talking a cam. Be interesting to see what head work will really do. Thinner head gasket should make alot of power honestly

@dave7200 Жыл бұрын

It would be so helpful if you did this slower or more of a how to, step by step, type of video so others can perform the upgrade on their own too.

@user-ru7he6qj2w Жыл бұрын

He has some videos

@xXPXSERXx Ай бұрын

ik this has been out for a min but its still helping me to this day

@lloydbaker7099 Жыл бұрын

Great content we learn as you learn

@chriscollison3136 Жыл бұрын

I have basically the exact stage swap less the makuni carb to the Nibbi 28mm racing and wheni ram it with my phone on speedo application I hit 52mph. I have a short header and it sounds like a Harley. Can’t really afford togo any further cause someone stole my bike and soled it for 300$ worth of drugs I’ve been told! Probly won’t be able to get another bike for a while cause of the whole Covid and being the only one whitout kids on my crew so I got laid off! Anywho love the channel! My first and only subscription! Be safe

@turneynicholas Жыл бұрын

Hoping that at the end of the series we'll see a ghost on the Dyno

@RedBeardsGarage Жыл бұрын

We will do a ghost in the next week or so.

@Buses2Bikes Жыл бұрын

Excellent series guys. I'm watching intently to see what I could be doing to my Minibike. One question I had concerning the Dyno readings. Do you think the Clutch might also contribute to the weird readings? I don't recognize the clutch that is on the engine when you show the Dyno runs.

@CODOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Very cool info!

@timothywilliams2021 Жыл бұрын

You should only do one change at a time. That way you can tell what difference each change makes.

@moparbryan Жыл бұрын

Love this series

@RDarrylB Жыл бұрын

Cool series! I noticed that you didn't adjust the valve lash. Is that because you didn't change the cam, so the stock settings "should" be fine, or was that just an oversight? Thanks for what you do!

@GodschildinNC Жыл бұрын

can you do a dyno run with a torque converter in place? It would be interesting to see the curves. I like this series. So cool to see actual numbers.

@tsuinburedo8247 Жыл бұрын

Just got a brand new 212 Hemi for cheap, did some tricks to it, stock rod, stock cam, switched the head over to a non hemi head. Got it spinning to 5700 rpm. Has about a solid 4 hours and it’s great.

@lawrencecoleman7850 Жыл бұрын

What did you do to switch the head to a non hemi I'm thinking about doing the same thing

@tsuinburedo8247 Жыл бұрын

@@lawrencecoleman7850 you need a hon hemi head ofc, and stock length non hemi pushtubes. The ones I have are 5.34”

@chrisssmallengines7163 Жыл бұрын

Good videos , I noticed on the dyno that he drive chain looks very loose because it flying around so much . Could a bigger chain a little tighter help .

@travissiegenthaler9355 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Very informative. I have one extra washer that I'm not sure where it goes. Is there a washer between the cam shaft and flywheel side of the inner housing? It's a bit smaller diameter than the washer on the Governor gear.

@kennethcody6552 Жыл бұрын

Need to see all of this for a duromax 440!

@snitch216 Жыл бұрын

I'm new here. Great content. I'd love to beef up a lawnmower engine. I'd love to watch that series.

@MuckCanada 5 ай бұрын

New to the channel, loving it:) Why the oil sensor delete? I'm sure the answer is well known but I haven't touched a small engine in 20 years outside of maintenance.