clone vs predator casting

[AndrewS]

Hey guys im about to start a new build project and was wondering if the casting quality was better on the predator than the 196 clone. Im having a hard time finding a actual gx200, so was thinking of picking up a predator if they are better than the last clones. This is going to be a big bore/ high rpm build, so case strength is very important

 

[93notch408]

the predator castings are better and look better built then the clones so ill go predator if i were u i have 2 of em and love em!

 

[Newoldstock]

The Preditor is likely a Loncin 212.
I have looked at this engine closely and the castings apear to use the same kind of permanent mold casting method that Honda uses.

Apears....
Been wrong before though.

 

[AndrewS]

Anybody have pics of a bored predator block, or ported and milled head?

 

[rmm727]

I have a junk Predator block that I'm gonna section on a bandsaw if I have time next week. This should tell me how far one could safely be bored.

 

[AndrewS]

Please report back with your findings, some pics would be nice too!