https://www.gnarpowpow.com/tags/dirt-oval/ Fri 08 May 2026 17:01:11 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/17252/how-to-build-a-competitive-kart-racing-engine-stock-appearing/
How to build a stock appearing racing engine from Harbor Freight. All the tools and parts you'll need to take a non-hemi 212 Predator engine from 6.5 HP up to 18 HP. This is my 2nd channel. For all the good content go here: https://www.youtube.com/makesomething **Engine Parts (Total $1184.16 before taxes and shipping)**(Affiliate Links) Non-Hemi 212 Predator: http://bit.ly/38wk5sl 28.5 Intake Valve: https://www.arcracing.com/dj-1122-stainless-steel-oversize-valve-28-5mm/ 25 Exhaust Valve: https://www.arcracing.com/dj-1121-stainless-steel-valve-25mm/ 1:3 Rockers: https://www.arcracing.com/97-113bv-1-3-gx200-clone-black-venom-roller-rocker-set/ Retainers: https://www.arcracing.com/dj-1046t-titanium-retainer-kit-36lb/ Lash Caps: https://www.arcracing.com/dj-1051-high-performance-lash-cap/ 36# Springs: http://bit.ly/39cslww Cam: https://www.arcracing.com/dj-1104p-predator-f-275-cam/ Flat Top Piston: https://www.arcracing.com/dj-1285ph-std-bore-hemi-predator-flat-top-piston-kit/ Connecting Rod: https://www.arcracing.com/6252-arc-billet-rod-040-hf-predator-3-348-x-1-191-x-709/ Long Carburetor Stud: https://www.arcracing.com/dj-1345-bsp-carb-stud/ Billet Flywheel: https://bit.ly/3GCpprK Gasket Set: http://bit.ly/3ovVdGA Push Rods 5.340: https://www.nrracing.com/product-p/cmpr-55.htm Top Plate: http://bit.ly/3q7Tqbf Fuel Pump: https://www.arcracing.com/fpc1-1-fuel-pump-walbro-new-style/ Air Filter: http://bit.ly/3nAnk6a Air Filter Adapter: https://www.bmikarts.com/Airspeed-II-Clone-Air-Filter-Adapter-Bracket--2nd-Generation_p_4934.html Spark Plug: https://amzn.to/3gPgLvw Chain Guard: http://bit.ly/2K1rRkq Pre-filter: http://bit.ly/2XvFBXI Header: http://bit.ly/38udRcs Fuel Line: https://amzn.to/34TICYS Carb: https://www.doverpoweronlinestore.com/catalog/item/8223863/8971820.htm Valve Spacer: https://bit.ly/3hZk9Uo 2° advance key: https://www.arcracing.com/dj-2172-x-offset-key-for-clone-gx200-390/ **Tools Used**(Affiliate Links) Plastigauge: https://amzn.to/3KQHBjP Flex-Hone: https://amzn.to/3s8Ihdw Piston Ring Installer: https://amzn.to/3Fb641P Assembly Lube: https://amzn.to/3kABlBL Ice Pick: https://imakeny.com/products/diresta-ice-pick Piston Ring Compressor 70 mm: https://bit.ly/3s708Sk Torque Wrench: https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-digital-torque-wrench-64915.html Cut-up Side Cover: https://www.ebay.com/itm/324345592716?hash=item4b8480fb8c:g:tdkAAOSwIgNiZE16 Dye Grinder: https://amzn.to/3LDPGJP Crankshaft Stop: https://www.ombwarehouse.com/3-4-crankshaft-holder-tool.html Valve Grinding Compound: https://amzn.to/3y7SXNk 5.5 mm Reamer: http://www.nrracing.com/product-p/8803a416.htm Valve Guide Hone: http://www.nrracing.com/product-p/bc64m240.htm Valve Guide Remover: http://www.nrracing.com/product-p/07942-8920000.htm Valve Seat Pocket Cutter: Adjustable Range: 1 1/8"- 1 1/4" for 3/8" pilot. (Ebay) 3-angle Valve Job Tool: http://www.nrracing.com/product-p/neway2003a.htm Spring Pocket Cutting Tool: http://www.nrracing.com/product-p/springseatcutter.htm Valve Lapper: http://www.nrracing.com/product-p/pt-w80570.htm Valve Spring Tool (newer version): http://www.nrracing.com/product-p/vspgcompress.htm Kart Oil: https://www.arcracing.com/9806-lucas-4cycle-karting-oil-gal/ Zink Additive for Break In: https://amzn.to/3F96lCi **Stock Appearing Rules** • Stock appearing Clone/Predator that must be pull started with a standard rope. No external compression release. • No strokers. Must be stock stroke. • No external billet parts. No billet side covers. • No external mods. • Must be a Clone or 212 Predator block. No Honda, Tillotson or other blocks. • No head studs, no side cover studs. Must use bolts. • Maximum 2.815 bore. • Carb must be Predator/small block/Clone carb. • Carb cannot have external mods including welding or epoxy on the outside to allow bigger bore. • Choke can be removed and sealed • No fuel additives. (methanol and gasoline allowed) • No block bracing or head girdles. • No aftermarket carb spacer between carb and head and cannot be vented or pulsed into carb or intake anywhere (valve cover spacer allowed). This is the league I race in: https://www.idiotsracing.com/ Here is where I learned how to build racing engines HP Academy: https://www.hpacademy.com/courses/learn-how-to-build-engines/ Book: https://www.ebay.com/itm/262152692345 ARC: https://bit.ly/3F7cIWS 0:00 Intro 0:32 Predator 212 Motor 1:03 Engine Teardown 3:38 Connecting Rod 4:10 Piston 4:35 Crankshaft Clearance 5:38 Cylinder Hone 6:08 Piston Rings 8:32 Crankshaft-Piston Assembly 9:17 Camshaft 10:50 Block Clearance 13:15 Flywheel Assembly 15:08 Ignition Timing 16:56 Ignition Coil 17:27 Cylinder Head Disassembly 18:11 Valve Seat Removal 19:05 Valve Guide Honing 20:38 Cutting Valve Seat 21:24 3-angle Valve Job 22:19 Porting and Polishing 24:16 Head Milling 25:00 Valve Grinding 25:35 Spring Pockets 27:04 Valve Train Assembly 30:22 Roller Rockers 32:26 Finding Top Dead Center 34:43 Set Lash 36:26 Carburetor Assembly 38:25 Top Plate ]]> Tue 03 May 2022 12:55:51 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/17252/how-to-build-a-competitive-kart-racing-engine-stock-appearing/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5397/our-first-mini-stock-race-feeling-out-the-car-and-finding-issues/
We finally hit Keller auto speedway for our first mini stock race. Transmission issues kept us from really seeing what it would do but we still got experience and completed our goals for the day. Like/comment/subscribe! Follow on Instagram @midpackmania ]]> Tue 23 Feb 2021 10:12:04 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5397/our-first-mini-stock-race-feeling-out-the-car-and-finding-issues/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/995/2021-rc-chili-bowl-late-model-a-main/
2021 RC Chili Bowl Late Model A Main Need Gear? Check out BeachRc! https://www.beachrc.com?aff=606 #rc #rcdirtoval #rcchilibowl ]]> Mon 18 Jan 2021 23:23:25 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/995/2021-rc-chili-bowl-late-model-a-main/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/1019/is-rc-racing-dying-rc-dirt-oval/
My opinion on the current state of dirt oval. Today we discuss Is Rc Racing dying. Help us get better recording equipment! https://www.gofundme.com/f/bvnge-funds-for-recording-equipment&rcid=r01-15668475721-063ce97c6a0846c8&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_m ]]> Mon 26 Aug 2019 23:25:36 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/1019/is-rc-racing-dying-rc-dirt-oval/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/1030/rc-shock-rebuild-rc-tips-and-maintenance/
Today we discuss how to clean, rebuild and build Rc shocks! Rc Shock setup How to be faster Once again, I apologize for the aspect ratio as I believe it’s the editing software. Also our new external mic is still in the mail. What’s on my MidWest Mod car Chassis: https://www.facebook.com/Factory-41-RC-1352085771542347/ Esc: https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywing-xerun-xr10-pro-g2-160a-sensored-brushless-esc-stealth-hwa30112608/p982997 WiFi module: https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywing-wifi-express-smartphone-esc-module-hwa30503000/p503211 Motor: https://teampowerproducts.com/shop?olsPage=products Servo: https://www.amainhobbies.com/savox-sb2274sgce-ryan-cavalieri-high-speed-brushless-servo-high-voltage-sav-sb-2274sg-ce/p577817 Battery: https://teampowerproducts.com/shop?olsPage=products%2F8000mah-hv-76v-100c-lipo-pack Facebook https://www.facebook.com/teamunknownracing/ Instagram: TeamUnknownRacing ]]> Thu 01 Aug 2019 23:26:30 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/1030/rc-shock-rebuild-rc-tips-and-maintenance/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/1016/reading-rc-track-conditions-rear-steer-rc-tips/
How to be faster Rc I do apologize about the size of the video resolution, did not notice until uploaded. Also. Didn’t realize I cut the video short. All trail and error for me! Sorry guys. Stay classy. Stay fast! In this episode, we discuss how to read track conditions throughout the night, and how to adjust for them with rear steer. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamunknownracing/ Instagram: TeamUnknownRacing My MidWest Mod car shown in video. Chassis: https://m.facebook.com/Factory-41-RC-1352085771542347/ ESC: https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywing-xerun-xr10-pro-g2-160a-sensored-brushless-esc-stealth-hwa30112608/p982997 Motor: https://teampowerproducts.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fr4-dot-0-brushless-sensored-pro-series-spec-motor Battery: https://teampowerproducts.com/shop?olsPage=products%2F8000mah-hv-76v-100c-lipo-pack Steering servo: https://www.amainhobbies.com/reedy-rs1306-low-profile-digital-hispeed-brushless-servo-high-voltage-asc27112/p873613 ]]> Wed 31 Jul 2019 23:25:19 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/1016/reading-rc-track-conditions-rear-steer-rc-tips/