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05-24-2022, 08:48 PM | #1 |
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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?
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05-24-2022, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke Engine Swap
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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05-24-2022, 09:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke Engine Swap
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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05-25-2022, 12:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke Engine Swap
The other 4 in the 4X is the only thing I'm missing on mine.
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05-25-2022, 03:21 PM | #5 |
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06-04-2022, 08:51 AM | #6 |
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Re: Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke Engine Swap
Do it !!!
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05-25-2022, 03:20 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke Engine Swap
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So..... golf cart frame and rear end, quad front suspension, brakes, and 4x4....That sounds EASY!! |
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12-24-2022, 07:53 AM | #8 |
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Re: Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke Engine Swap
I love those motors. I built one 20 years ago and pushed 80hp out of it. The exhaust would be tricky though unless you can tig weld. 2 strokes are very picky with pipe tuning. I wan tto buid a cart with a polaris (fugi) 500cc 4 stroke that came in the scramblers.
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01-07-2023, 07:49 PM | #9 |
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Re: Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke Engine Swap
I did it a couple of years ago. I had the 2004 trailblazer 400 2 stroke. It’s only 2 wheel drive and they only made it one year. It’s basically a 2 wheel drive scrambler though. My trans was good so I used it in an electric conversion to have reverse. The exhaust was a problem but not bad.I didn’t mess with it being 2 stroke. I just let it come through built a little box so passengers wouldn’t burn their leg. I hate myself to this day for selling it. I relocated shifter extended water hoses nothing too bad. I have faith in your skills. I 100% say do it. It’s was badass. Plenty of power. I took it to the beach where everyone had a cart but no one had a panty dropping 2 stroke smoking cart. I had a few mods to motor. Boysen reeds different clutch springs. I wanted to get the Rick Ritter mods for it but alas finances and lust for building carts Had me sell it. Do it. It’s great
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