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06-14-2020, 12:50 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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OK I can't decide..
I have a yamaha g16 with a stock engine it has a Jake's lift on it and the engine is getting a bit tired. I can't decide what to put in it. A Briggs or VC V twin or a single cylindar. I probably want to run a bit higher RPM say 4500. I am somewhat handy but probably want a kit. What do yall suggest.
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06-14-2020, 02:01 PM | #2 |
Crazy Ole Man
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Re: OK I can't decide..
How much money are you willing to throw at it? The Briggs will cost you 3-4 times what a clone conversion runs. 375 for a 25hp VC VRX460 --- or --- 1400 for a 23hp Briggs. This is just speaking of the engine let alone clutches, mounts, belts and other assorted required parts.
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06-14-2020, 02:30 PM | #3 | |
Searching for The Way
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Re: OK I can't decide..
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Cart Parts Plus Vanguard kits are very nice. The good thing about the Vanguard is they are proven to be reliable and tough engines, tested for decades in small equipment. These kits are pricey though, but you get high quality stuff. If you are on a budget, I did a Briggs Vanguard conversion for less than $700 including the engine. It was a used engine, but in good condition. You can buy just the parts you need from CPP and/or Vegas Carts, or you can use their entire kit with your own engine. Lots have done this. Vegas Carts kits are top quality and I've used lots of their parts. Good people too. I wasn't as fond of the 440/460 as some, but it worked well. They obviously have moved on to the better 625 engine. I would like to try one of Vegas Carts 625 engines for comparisons. Usually large displacement single cylinder engines have tons of low rpm torque. It's been reported that some carts will do wheelies with that engine? I'd like to see it in person though lol. Like Shepard said, really depends on your budget and mechanical ability. |
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06-14-2020, 03:01 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: OK I can't decide..
Well as far as budget goes it looks like if I go with a kit it's around $2500. I know it won't be cheap. Vegas does not have a single cynder kit for a lifted g16. They are have a kit minus the engine for a HF Vtwin. I would love to keep the stock starter/generator.
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06-14-2020, 03:38 PM | #5 |
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Re: OK I can't decide..
An option not mention is a Yamaha engine....talk to Don at Plowman's.
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06-14-2020, 04:03 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: OK I can't decide..
I have bought from plowmans before. Always satisfied. Anybody have info on the 402 motor? It says 3 levels of performance but no details....
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06-14-2020, 04:09 PM | #7 | |
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06-14-2020, 06:54 PM | #8 | |
Gone Wild
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06-14-2020, 07:24 PM | #9 |
VC 460 CLONE GONE WILD
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Re: OK I can't decide..
They say they don't guarantee fitment with a lift kit. Nor do they guarantee fitment with any other clone other than the VC 460. Too many variables with either. BUT we mostly are talking about some areas like air cleaners,cables of one sort or another, and most certainly whatever muffler gets put on the header and a lift beyond 4"s or so some sort of shimming tom get the engine level. If you are mechanical at all these are small issues. If you are not mechanical at all probably any engine swap is going to require some help. P.S. Look at the VC installation guide for the yamaha G16 VC 460. You can see how very simple the clone swap is for this cart.
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06-15-2020, 07:55 AM | #10 | |
Searching for The Way
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