https://www.gnarpowpow.com/tags/red-beards-garage/ Tue 05 May 2026 03:40:54 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/17603/459cc-max-performance-vs-predator-420cc-harbor-freight-engines/
In today's video we test the stock 420cc Predator and the stock 459cc Max Performance Predator Engines from Harbor Freight. I show how to properly install a 40 series cvt / torque converter rated for 8hp-18hp engines on a go-kart. Then we put the two engines onto the blueberry go kart and take them for top speeds, 0-30 mph, and timed track laps. Parts For The 420cc Engine 420cc Hemi Engine - https://bit.ly/3qHtMdR 420cc Stage 2 Kit - http://bit.ly/34iuHpg 34mm Mikuni Kit - https://bit.ly/2V4WmZa Performance Kit - http://bit.ly/2CA7raI Billet Rod - http://bit.ly/2IOKQue Billet Flywheel - https://bit.ly/2VR3lEw Header Kit - http://bit.ly/2NDPdM9 40 Series CVT Kit - http://bit.ly/2Q6mjG7 Chromoly Pushrods - http://bit.ly/36tsskn .308 Cam - https://bit.ly/2Y7SDfP .275 Cam - https://bit.ly/2x7EN1O 50lbs Valve Springs - http://bit.ly/3cYYj0x 65lbs Dual Valve Springs - https://bit.ly/3HU7GxC Parts For The 459cc Engine 34mm Mikuni Kit - https://bit.ly/2V4WmZa Performance Kit - http://bit.ly/2CA7raI Header Kit - To Be Announced 40 Series CVT Kit - http://bit.ly/2Q6mjG7 Chromoly Pushrods - http://bit.ly/36tsskn .308 Cam - https://bit.ly/2Y7SDfP .275 Cam - https://bit.ly/2x7EN1O Billet Rod - To Be Announced Billet Flywheel - To Be Announced 50lbs Valve Springs - http://bit.ly/3cYYj0x 65lbs Dual Valve Springs - https://bit.ly/3HU7GxC Blueberry Parts Engine Plate - http://bit.ly/2rxt1KX Rear Shocks - http://bit.ly/2HEsqfl Front Shocks - http://bit.ly/32f7sgu Steering Wheel - http://bit.ly/31IRn0z Rear Wheel Hubs - http://bit.ly/2K3O7qT 14" Chrome Wheels & Tires - https://bit.ly/3qL9suu 54" Axle - https://bit.ly/3ikqvQa 1" Axle Coller - http://bit.ly/2RFcca8 Axle Bearing Kit - https://bit.ly/3xnCPTZ Brake Kit - https://bit.ly/3by3xB4 Sprocket - http://bit.ly/31LdL9w Sprocket Hub - http://bit.ly/340rc7m Brake Rotor - https://bit.ly/2Yg4ib2 Merch & Events - http://bit.ly/33YbmtO Check Out Go Power Sports for all your Go kart needs! http://bit.ly/2viX9vP Parts & Tools used on the channel - amazon.com/shop/redbeardsgarage Quantum Machinery- Siegmund Welding Table - https://bit.ly/36PHm6G - Nargesa CC60 Bender - https://bit.ly/2xWDVxj Prime Weld Tig 225x - https://bit.ly/2EbSIqK Prime Weld MIG180- https://bit.ly/2Q44l5V Benchmark Abrasives (cut-off wheels, flap discs..) https://bit.ly/2SENg4f save 10% REDBEARD10 Tube Buddy Affiliate- https://www.Tubebuddy.com/RBG Help support us on Patreon - patreon.com/redbeardsgarage Want to donate without the commitment? - paypal.me/redbeardsgarage Want to send us something? Red Beard's Garage P.O. Box 572 Sweetwater, TN 37874 Facebook - facebook.com/redbeardsgarage Instagram - redbeardsgarage TikTok - redbeardsgarage0 Pinterest - redbeardsgarage Twitter - redbeardsgarage Instrumentals by Chuki Beats - youtube.com/chukibeats ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **********Disclaimer********** Please do not try to re-enact or recreate anything you see in these videos. We are trained professionals. Red Beards Garage does not take any responsibility for injury's created by doing so. #RBGKarts #RedBeardsGarage 00:00 Intro 00:23 Hemi or Non Hemi Head 01:39 40 Series cvt hp ratings 02:37 Getting the engines ready for application 05:00 How to install a cvt / How to install a torque converter 09:10 Pulling the go kart in the garage 09:49 Installing the 420cc 10:35 420cc Top Speed 11:39 420cc Hill Climb 12:09 420 Woods Lap Time 14:39 Garage Talk 16:00 Changing Engines on Go-Kart 17:02 459cc First drive 18:25 Removing throttle stop from 459cc 20:11 459cc Woods Lap Time 22:36 459cc Top Speed 23:54 459cc Hill Climb 25:00 420cc VS 459cc Final Results 26:35 Outro ]]> Mon 28 Mar 2022 00:30:55 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/17603/459cc-max-performance-vs-predator-420cc-harbor-freight-engines/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5408/leaving-it-all-on-the-track-going-for-our-first-kart-win-championship-weekend-night-1/
Back racing the go kart after taking some time off and we look to seal our first win. With the championship in sight, we give it all we’ve got to get it done. Like/comment/subscribe. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midpackmania/?hl=en For all inquires email: MidpackMania@gmail.com Need an amazing kart body? Check out: https://www.mandmperformance.com/ Link to our last episode: https://youtu.be/_OsY7POZcp0 ]]> Tue 05 Oct 2021 10:12:53 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5408/leaving-it-all-on-the-track-going-for-our-first-kart-win-championship-weekend-night-1/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5396/battling-at-the-front-of-the-pack-hanford-go-kart-racing/
We made our return to kart racing for the first time in a couple months at the hanford race track. A solid day turn into quick disappointment as we look to bounce back from last races mistakes. Like/Comment/subscribe Follow us on instagram @MidpackMania ]]> Fri 30 Jul 2021 10:12:15 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5396/battling-at-the-front-of-the-pack-hanford-go-kart-racing/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5392/fighting-for-a-podium-at-hanford-go-kart-race-3/
We strung together a solid day of racing in the go kart in hanford ca for the summer season race 3. Got a little overeager in the main and paid the price. Overall a solid day. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midpackmania/?hl=en ]]> Mon 17 May 2021 10:11:22 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5392/fighting-for-a-podium-at-hanford-go-kart-race-3/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5386/return-to-form-in-the-nemesis-91-go-kart-avoiding-another-caution-fest/
We finally string together a solid race day in the go kart. We'll look to keep the momentum going as we move forward in the season. Finally having a full race day without conflict was encouraging tho based on how the season has started so far. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midpackmania/?hl=en ]]> Wed 05 May 2021 10:10:39 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/5386/return-to-form-in-the-nemesis-91-go-kart-avoiding-another-caution-fest/