Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke Engine Swap
 

Been considering this. I have a 1996 Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke quad that runs really good, but has a trans issue. I rebuilt the trans once, but the issue is returning, sounds like it's skipping a gear. So, rather than put more money into the quad, I'm thinking that engine would do nicely in a cart. It's not very large, and has the factory clutch, if I ran the same belt it should work with a stock Yamaha G16 secondary clutch. The engine has 38 hp and revs to 6500 rpm or more. Thinking it would really rip in a cart. What do you guys think?

Here's a pic of a similar quad, mine looks nearly identical.

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Cooling system would be an easy fix, just run some plumbing up to the front. It has an electric cooling fan that mounts to the backside of the radiator. I think the biggest challenge would be the big 2 stroke pipe.

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These 400s run pretty damm good. I say give it a go. Make sure you use the original exhaust . Don't try no funny business with it. You know how these 2 strokes are extremely picky. Oh...and figure out a way to add the 4 wheel drive to the cart. You already have all the parts from the 4 wheeler.

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The other 4 in the 4X is the only thing I'm missing on mine.

Street or offroad?

Id say full steam ahead slonomo, love these builds

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Yeah the cart it's going in was basically free, and the quad I bought for $400 and rebuilt the trans. I don't use the quad very much, since it's a one seater. I think I'd really like to have a beast of a cart again :lhmo: But something different.

So..... golf cart frame and rear end, quad front suspension, brakes, and 4x4....That sounds EASY!! :shock:

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I guess I'm lucky with the 4x4. I think a 4x4 G16 sounds pretty cool, plus add the 38hp 2 stroke to the mix.....:thumbup:

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Do it !!! :mrgreen: :thumbup:

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Hey how've you been Ron? Hope all is well!!

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Doing well...lots of yard/house work, slow but sure.

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Well, my 15 yr old son and his buddy started taking apart the Scrambler last night. Going to venture down to the workshop to see what kind of mess they made :lhmo: They think they are going to make a dune buggy :shock: I'm thinking G16 400cc buggy :lol: