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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, 03:46 PM | #4 | |
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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 | #5 | |
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11-27-2007, 10:44 PM | #6 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Thanks, Tom |
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11-28-2007, 07:30 PM | #7 | |
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Re: considering an engine swap
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Here are some more pictures of my set up... |
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11-29-2007, 03:49 PM | #8 | |
Not Yet Wild
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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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11-30-2007, 12:40 PM | #9 |
Born Wild
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Re: considering an engine swap
I'll take it if you don't want it. As long as its a straight shaft.
That's the engine I have in my avatar cart, open up the exhaust and you can get a couple more hp's out of it. You can also get the rev and cam kits for it. You can have it pushing over 20hp with little effort. It'll be so much fun you'll need plastic surgery to get the smile off your face. |
11-30-2007, 06:32 PM | #10 |
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Re: considering an engine swap
Yeah I fabbed a throttle hook up. I took the old mount that held the cable to the old engine, and bent it so I would fit. I was really suprised that it only took about 5 minutes to make! Once you get the mounts made the rest is pretty easy. One other thing I would consider is an exhaust. Since my rear body on mine was already beat up and I have a dump bed I fabbed up on the back, I didnt have to reroute mine. The engines like the Gx340 and the 390 both have a short exhaust pipe that will melt the body if you dont mod it. Luckily I didnt have to worry about that since I dont have a rear body, but if you mount yours on there, tat may be an issue.
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