Planning Engine Swap

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Yes for sure

Also found a BNIB Vangaurd 20hp for 1k

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This 18hp was nice

Looks really tall though, I need to do some measurements

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Vangaurd 20hp

BNIB from 1997

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The B&S 16, 18 and 20 hp engine are essentially the same engine. Carbs are different, and there is a restrictor plate for the exhaust in the 16 and 18hp engines, but otherwise all are identical.

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Vanguard 20 HP 570cc

2.83-inch bore
2.76-inch stroke

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Originally Posted by KOZ45

From the top of the axle tube to the top of the frame (where the bed would sit flush) is right at 17 1/2

The Vanguard 16hp and 18hp are both the same height, being 17.24"

With any suspension travel and movement the top of the engine would hit the bottom on the bed

Even the Predator 459cc 15.8hp engine is listed as veing 18" tall

The big Predator 22hp is only 16.9" tall

From the bottom of the axle tube to the top of the frame is 22"

The stock 11hp 350cc motor appears to be right around 16" tall

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VC sells a kit for 1k and then also just the cradle for $300

Should both stock clutches be replaced or can one or both be reused?

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Ordered

https://vegascarts.com/collections/e...12399533293612

I will plan on getting the Predator 670cc 22HP:

https://www.harborfreight.com/22-hp-...epa-61614.html


Its only 16.90" tall, so its the shortest of the v-twin motors

110 pounds is pretty heavy

There's a ton of aftermarket performance support for the 670cc

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Originally Posted by slonomo

The 670 was my favorite in stock form, but the carb really sucks, price was good at the time, came with a muffler and it was decently quiet, I actually liked the sound

Do you recommend an aftermarket carb or what's the issue with the stock carb?

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Vanguard engines usually have a 20 amp charging system, does the Predator 670 have internal charging????

I have heard its only 7 amp...........maybe I need to rethink the 670cc

Can anyone verify?