My son’s Suburban

[WHX?? 46,675]

Dan @Achto did some mods to his 6.5 Predator in the Rat Rod and thinks he gets about 8.5 out of it.

[Achto 26,492]

22 minutes ago, WHX22 said:

Dan @Achto did some mods to his 6.5 Predator in the Rat Rod and thinks he gets about 8.5 out of it.

 

If you want a little more out of that Predator, check out the Go Cart sights. They have a ton of mods for those engines. Some mod kits are claiming 11hp + at 7000RPMs. Important note: the stock flywheel will come apart at 5000RPMs, so if you wish to reach beyond that you will need a billet fly wheel.

 

I planned on keeping my governor so I did not replace the fly wheel. I did file half of the key on the crank down so that I could advance the timing a little. Installed a billet rod & piston, larger cam, and heavier valve springs.

 

A few picks of my install. The belt guard I made new & the rusted it to match the rest of the tractor.

Edited May 24, 2019 by Achto

[BHunter 1,651]

2 hours ago, 71_Bronco said:

 

I have an old Kohler K91 fuel tank you're more than welcome to have if you'd like it. It looks like a mini-suburban tank (same shame and fill port) but I think it's slightly smaller. May be able to make it work for the short term.

 

PM me if you're interested

 

Looks kinda like this one but dark blue:

 

Thank you for the offer. I will figure a way to make the predator one work for now until I get the right one. 

[BHunter 1,651]

45 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

If you want a little more out of that Predator, check out the Go Cart sights. They have a ton of mods for those engines. Some mod kits are claiming 11hp + at 7000RPMs. Important note: the stock flywheel will come apart at 5000RPMs, so if you wish to reach beyond that you will need a billet fly wheel.

 

I planned on keeping my governor so I did not replace the fly wheel. I did file half of the key on the crank down so that I could advance the timing a little. Installed a billet rod & piston, larger cam, and heavier valve springs.

 

A few picks of my install. The belt guard I made new & the rusted it to match the rest of the tractor.

That is really cool. Looks great. I like the way you made the cover match. That is a lot of work to shape the metal. Nice job. 

I like all the mods you did too! 

I saw all the mods on OMB when I bought the exhaust header. There is so much you can do to these motors. 

[BHunter 1,651]

On 5/24/2019 at 9:52 AM, Achto said:

 

If you want a little more out of that Predator, check out the Go Cart sights. They have a ton of mods for those engines. Some mod kits are claiming 11hp + at 7000RPMs. Important note: the stock flywheel will come apart at 5000RPMs, so if you wish to reach beyond that you will need a billet fly wheel.

 

I planned on keeping my governor so I did not replace the fly wheel. I did file half of the key on the crank down so that I could advance the timing a little. Installed a billet rod & piston, larger cam, and heavier valve springs.

 

A few picks of my install. The belt guard I made new & the rusted it to match the rest of the tractor.

I showed my son your suburban and he had 7 pics of it on his phone from last year. He really liked it. 

[Achto 26,492]

2 hours ago, BHunter said:

I showed my son your suburban and he had 7 pics of it on his phone from last year.

 

That's kind of funny. Tell him that I'm flattered. Also let him know that I think his is turning out very cool.

[SylvanLakeWH 24,078]

Very impressive job so far!

 

[BHunter 1,651]

1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Very impressive job so far!

 

Thanks 

[BHunter 1,651]

It’s almost done. Cutting it close but it will be ready for the Big Show

[BHunter 1,651]

Why did they make the seat raised up in the middle? Do they make a seat that is recessed in the front for guys? 🤣

[WHNJ701 4,164]

Looks sharp, gotta add some old school headlights

[BHunter 1,651]

2 minutes ago, jabelman said:

Looks sharp, gotta add some old school headlights

Thanks. I was thinking some old school hot rod pin stripes too. 

[Achto 26,492]

19 hours ago, jabelman said:

Looks sharp, gotta add some old school headlights

 

19 hours ago, BHunter said:

Thanks. I was thinking some old school hot rod pin stripes too. 

 

That little tractor looks so cool!! Great job!

 

These light are cool looking & very bright.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-2-Fog-Lamp-Driving-Lights-Custom-Truck-Hot-Rat-Street-Rod-Chevy-Ford-New-/162222135157?vxp=mtr&hash=item25c5315775

 

Might want to check out the rest of their lighting choices also.

http://www.ebaystores.com/Muds-Classic-Parts-and-Restoration/_i.html?_nkw=light&submit=Search&_sid=121970204

 

 

Edited June 18, 2019 by Achto

[BHunter 1,651]

4 hours ago, Achto said:

 

 

That little tractor looks so cool!! Great job!

 

These light are cool looking & very bright.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-2-Fog-Lamp-Driving-Lights-Custom-Truck-Hot-Rat-Street-Rod-Chevy-Ford-New-/162222135157?vxp=mtr&hash=item25c5315775

 

Might want to check out the rest of their lighting choices also.

http://www.ebaystores.com/Muds-Classic-Parts-and-Restoration/_i.html?_nkw=light&submit=Search&_sid=121970204

 

 

Thanks and Thanks for the link to the lights. They look good. Could use those for the cruise night at the show. 

[Achto 26,492]

11 hours ago, BHunter said:

Could use those for the cruise night at the show.

 

I have similar lights on my Suburban that use the same 50w halogen bulb. To run them I use a battery like this one. I mounted it in the tool box under the seat.

 

My battery is for an ice fishing flasher but they are also used in emergency lighting fixtures, break away back up for trailer brakes, + a few other things. I get about 5 to 6 hours run time on a charge.

Edited June 19, 2019 by Achto

[BHunter 1,651]

1 hour ago, Achto said:

 

I have similar lights on my Suburban that use the same 50w halogen bulb. To run them I use a battery like this one. I mounted it in the tool box under the seat.

 

My battery is for an ice fishing flasher but they are also used in emergency lighting fixtures, break away back up for trailer brakes, + a few other things. I get about 5 to 6 hours run time on a charge.

Thank you. I’ll get one. 

[BHunter 1,651]

Dillon is doing some last minute modifications. Trying to make the fat tires not rub. We need to find rims with less back space. 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034]

Get it done. Looking forward to seeing it tomorrow 

[BHunter 1,651]

We decided to load it up and finish hooking up the fuel line when we get there. See you tomorrow. 

[BHunter 1,651]

Thanks @stevebo for the tie rod. It looks good. 

[BHunter 1,651]

[BHunter 1,651]

Enjoying the Big Show

[19richie66 16,876]

That turned out great! 

[BHunter 1,651]

1 hour ago, 19richie66 said:

That turned out great! 

Thank you

[Pullstart 59,529]

Bob, I assume this is your dad?  Playing like a little kid on the teeter totter with us!  It was great being camp neighbors, nice to meet you this year