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11-27-2007, 11:31 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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considering an engine swap
I can get a Vanguard 16 hp V-twin off a generator for $50 from a guy I work with (yes, it runs!) and I'm thinking about putting it in my 93' Club Car. The engine has a 1" keyed shaft so I'm thinking it should work with the right clutches and etc. Would a 16 hp engine we worth the effort? What all is involved with the swap other than new clutches? I'm looking to see what I would be getting into if I decide to do this.
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11-27-2007, 11:34 AM | #2 |
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Re: considering an engine swap
I have a 16 hp V-twin Kawasaki in my Club Car and I'm very happy with it. It pushes 40 mph on the pavement and gets around the sand dunes very well too. The cart is lifted with offroad tires. I'm using the stock CC clutch at the moment.
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11-27-2007, 02:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: considering an engine swap
I have an 11hp horsepower gx340 and its a big power difference over a stock engine. Im sure that a 16hp will really give a big boost. You will have to fab alot to get it to work right, but it will be worth it!
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11-27-2007, 02:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: considering an engine swap
V-Twins are awesome!!!!
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11-27-2007, 03:46 PM | #5 | |
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Re: considering an engine swap
ViperTom, sounds like a great deal to me!! Only thing you need to watch out for is the shaft, most generators are tapered and it is difficult to find a clutch that fits. But that engine having the 1" straight shaft will work.
You should also notice a BIG improvement in performance with that engine. Nothing beats the power, sound and durability of a V-twin. Quote:
Does that engine happen to look like this? If so how do you like it? I have been wanting to try this engine in a cart ever since I saw it. |
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11-27-2007, 06:26 PM | #6 | |
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11-27-2007, 10:44 PM | #7 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: considering an engine swap
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11-27-2007, 11:02 PM | #8 |
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Re: considering an engine swap
You'll need a wider mounting plate for a Honda engine in the Club Cars. If you get a Big Block kit from Cart Parts Plus, you can use the factory one.
I had a 13hp "Honda" in my cart. It sucked horribly. Go for the Briggs & Stratton. |
11-28-2007, 07:30 PM | #9 | |
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Re: considering an engine swap
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11-29-2007, 03:49 PM | #10 | |
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Re: considering an engine swap
Thanks,
So other than fabing some mounts, figuring out a throttle cable and a little electrical it looks to be fairly straight forward. Tom Quote:
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