Here are some of our recommendations for builds for the Harbor Freight Ghost 212, Ducar 212, and Tillotson 212 Hemi. From time to time, as new parts are developed, you may find alterations to these lists, but the goal is to have the best available option to build the Ghost/Ducar/Tillotson 212E Hemi to your ideal goal and budget. Reference back to our builder's guide blog for descriptions of each goal. Under Each build goal is the parts list with links to those parts to make it easy to get the parts ordered.
The Ghost 212, Ducar 212, and Tillotson 212E are all the same base 212 engines(Same Rotating Assembly, Block, and Cylinder Head) made by Ducar. The Tillotson 212E is the most standard version with an EPA-regulated carburetor and cast iron flywheel. The Ducar 212 replaces the unreliable cast iron flywheel with a cast aluminum flywheel made by PVL and has a non-Epa carburetor that allows idle mixture adjustments, which allows more tuning opportunities. Both the Tillotson 212E and Ducar 212 retain the stock mechanical governor, but the Ghost 212 doesn't. Instead, it has a 6200rpm limited coil. If you're like us and hate removing and plugging the governor system, then the Ghost 212 is the best choice. Not to mention it uses a PZ22 slide carburetor vs. a stock-style carburetor and comes with much stiffer valve springs. The one immediate part you'll want to change is the cast iron flywheel. Luckily, we have cast aluminum flywheels at $40. In our opinion, Ghost 212 is equal to or greater than Ducar 212 > Tillotson 212E.
Recreational
Camshaft: TTS-647 w/26lbs springsCarburetor: PZ22 w/Curved Intake Connecting Rod: 8288 Billet RodCylinder Head: StockFlywheel: Cast Aluminum FlywheelPush Rods: StockRocker Arms: StockSide Cover: Stock Stroker Kit: OptionalValve Springs: 26lbs Valve Springs comes with TTS-647 CamshaftRetainers: Stock
Optional
Hot Recreational
Camshaft: TTS-265 w/26lbs springsCarburetor: WC22 Carburetor Kit Connecting Rod: 8288 Billet RodCylinder Head: StockPush Rods: StockRocker Arms: StockSide Cover: Stock Stroker Kit: OptionalValve Springs: 26lbs Valve Springs comes with TTS-265 CamshaftRetainers: Stock
Camshaft: TTS-265 w/26lbs springs
Carburetor: WC22 Carburetor Kit
Connecting Rod: 8288 Billet Rod
Cylinder Head: Stock
Push Rods: Stock
Rocker Arms: Stock
Side Cover: Stock
Stroker Kit: Optional
Valve Springs: 26lbs Valve Springs comes with TTS-265 Camshaft
Retainers: Stock
Optional
Street/Strip
Camshaft: TTS-698Carburetor: PWK24 Carburetor Kit Connecting Rod: 8270 comes in the 58mm stroker kitCylinder Head: TIL-1BV18-2 18cc 32/27 Big Valve Non-Hemi HeadFlywheel: SK200 Billet FlywheelPush Rods: ChromolyRocker Arms: ChampionSide Cover: Stock Stroker Kit: 223cc 58mm Stroker Crankshaft KitValve Springs: 32lbs Dual Valve SpringsRetainers: Titanium Retainers
OptionalSK300 PVL Ignition Flywheel (Must use PVL Ignition) Coming SoonEC 12,000rpm PVL Ignition Coming Soon
Camshaft: TTS-698
Carburetor: PWK24 Carburetor Kit
Connecting Rod: 8270 comes in the 58mm stroker kit
Cylinder Head: TIL-1BV18-2 18cc 32/27 Big Valve Non-Hemi Head
Flywheel: SK200 Billet Flywheel
Push Rods: Chromoly
Rocker Arms: Champion
Side Cover: Stock
Stroker Kit: 223cc 58mm Stroker Crankshaft Kit
Valve Springs: 32lbs Dual Valve Springs
Retainers: Titanium Retainers
Optional
SK300 PVL Ignition Flywheel (Must use PVL Ignition) Coming Soon
EC 12,000rpm PVL Ignition Coming Soon
Stock Appearing
Camshaft: CL-335Connecting Rod: 8270 comes in the 58mm stroker kitFlywheel: SK100 Billet FlywheelPush Rods: ChromolyRocker Arms: 1.1 Rev Roller RockersSide Cover: Stock Stroker Kit: 223cc 58mm Stroker Crankshaft KitValve Springs: 38lbs Dual Valve Springs Install on the HeadRetainers: Titanium Retainers Installed on the Head
OptionalSK300 PVL Ignition Flywheel (Must use PVL Ignition) Coming SoonEC 12,000rpm PVL Ignition Coming Soon
Camshaft: CL-335
Connecting Rod: 8270 comes in the 58mm stroker kit
Flywheel: SK100 Billet Flywheel
Push Rods: Chromoly
Rocker Arms: 1.1 Rev Roller Rockers
Side Cover: Stock
Stroker Kit: 223cc 58mm Stroker Crankshaft Kit
Valve Springs: 38lbs Dual Valve Springs Install on the Head
Retainers: Titanium Retainers Installed on the Head
Optional
SK300 PVL Ignition Flywheel (Must use PVL Ignition) Coming Soon
EC 12,000rpm PVL Ignition Coming Soon
Open Modified
Camshaft: TTS-800Carburetor: XR-28 or PWK28 on MethanolConnecting Rod: 8270 comes in the 58mm stroker kitFlywheel: SK200 Billet FlywheelPush Rods: ChromolyRocker Arms: 1.2 Rev Roller RockersSide Cover: EC Billet Side Cover Stroker Kit: 223cc 58mm Stroker Crankshaft KitValve Springs: 38lbs Dual Valve Springs Install on the HeadRetainers: Titanium Retainers Installed on the Head3rd Bearing Support: EC's 3rd Bearings Support and Heavy Duty Blower Housing
OptionalSK300 PVL Ignition Flywheel (Must use PVL Ignition) Coming SoonEC 12,000rpm PVL Ignition Coming Soon
Camshaft: TTS-800
Carburetor: XR-28 or PWK28 on Methanol
Connecting Rod: 8270 comes in the 58mm stroker kit
Flywheel: SK200 Billet Flywheel
Push Rods: Chromoly
Rocker Arms: 1.2 Rev Roller Rockers
Side Cover: EC Billet Side Cover
Stroker Kit: 223cc 58mm Stroker Crankshaft Kit
Valve Springs: 38lbs Dual Valve Springs Install on the Head
Retainers: Titanium Retainers Installed on the Head
Optional
SK300 PVL Ignition Flywheel (Must use PVL Ignition) Coming Soon
EC 12,000rpm PVL Ignition Coming Soon
