I'm about to do my first chopper build and I am all over the map as far as which engine to get. Honestly I'd really like electric start but the cost effectiveness of a Harbor Freight predator is tempting..
Maybe some good information will help me make a much more informed decision utilizing the forums experience..
First question the Harbor Freight predator some people say non hemi? I assume that the one for $99 is a non hemi and is there a way to get one in the hemi model or is that just another engine totally?
Second up is going straight to the wallet LOL the go Power sports tillotson hemi electric start? Is this going to get me some serious more bang for my buck over a Harbor Freight predator or just electric start?
Third would be middle of the road I guess the Duramax 212 7 horsepower? This has electric start and is about a medium price and it seems very readily available to be ordered through any home Depot Lowe's or wherever..??
All of this is going in my homemade chopper with 10 inch wheels and a torque converter.
Would pretty much any of these engines send me into the stratosphere? LOL
Is there something out there that I haven't mentioned?
I sure appreciate everybody's time and experience if you have something for me. I'm feeling a bit like a ship without a rudder at this point as far as the engines are concerned..
Again thank you for anybodys help...
Maybe some good information will help me make a much more informed decision utilizing the forums experience..
First question the Harbor Freight predator some people say non hemi? I assume that the one for $99 is a non hemi and is there a way to get one in the hemi model or is that just another engine totally?
Second up is going straight to the wallet LOL the go Power sports tillotson hemi electric start? Is this going to get me some serious more bang for my buck over a Harbor Freight predator or just electric start?
Third would be middle of the road I guess the Duramax 212 7 horsepower? This has electric start and is about a medium price and it seems very readily available to be ordered through any home Depot Lowe's or wherever..??
All of this is going in my homemade chopper with 10 inch wheels and a torque converter.
Would pretty much any of these engines send me into the stratosphere? LOL
Is there something out there that I haven't mentioned?
I sure appreciate everybody's time and experience if you have something for me. I'm feeling a bit like a ship without a rudder at this point as far as the engines are concerned..
Again thank you for anybodys help...