04-09-2018, 05:33 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Predator 420cc $209 !!
Stopped in to Harbor Freight today and happened to walk down the engine aisle. Noticed a $209 tag on the 420cc. Thought at first it had to be a mistake but it was not. There are certain p/n's for the engine (apparently there are multiple 420 p/n's) that are on Clearance. Apparently they are changing p/n's (although the engines are all the same) and clearing out the old P/n's.
All they had left was the display which they said they could not sell. They gave me a rain check to pick one up Friday after the truck brings another shipment.. Thought anyone looking to pull the trigger might want to know.. As you know they are normally $359 and occasionally go on sale for $299 so $209 is a DEAL. |
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04-09-2018, 05:51 PM | #2 |
VC 460 CLONE GONE WILD
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
As long as it is not the ill fated hemi version. It is easily identified by it's rectangular valve cover as opposed to the polygon one of the wedge with all the spare parts and speed equipment.
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04-09-2018, 07:07 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
So the hemi version has the rectangular v/c?
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04-09-2018, 07:27 PM | #4 |
VC 460 CLONE GONE WILD
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
Yes
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04-09-2018, 08:25 PM | #5 |
Vegas modded 420
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
Normal clone is a hex shape.
This is sitting on my airbox, showing the pcv fitting and the fuel pulse fitting. |
04-10-2018, 03:17 PM | #6 | |
Crazy Ole Man
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
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PS Yes it needs an adjustable carb. The factory carb is junk. |
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04-10-2018, 04:43 PM | #7 |
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
There are issues with higher cam lifts with piston clearance , some have found carb clearnace issues, and no high quality or higher lift rocker arms seem to be available. For a mere $57 more you can get the proven lifan delivered to your local home cheapo with its great return policy if anything isn't just right. IMHO for the mere $57 difference make this easy choice if I were buying one.
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04-10-2018, 04:49 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
For 209$ it is a great deal. Especially if you would like to leave it stock.
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04-10-2018, 05:58 PM | #9 | |
Crazy Ole Man
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
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Have you looked at the top of the 420cc Hemi -- it has shaft mount rocker arms? It has adjusters that are perfect as is the valve springs and keepers are all automotive grade. Yes if your going for a High Lift Cam you'll need to have the ability to machine the reliefs in the piston top. The pistons I looked at for the Hemi were forged and beautifully cut and relieved. |
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04-10-2018, 07:15 PM | #10 |
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Re: Predator 420cc $209 !!
My main issue is that it is a dead end engine.I swapped out both of my carts engines that were no longer supported. I just cannot see the logic to buying an engine that HF is discounting to get them out of their supply chain. I don't see even the much heralded 212 hemis being promoted much by the racing suppliers. But that is why they make vanilla and chocolate. To each his own.
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