GEM car motor in Club Car?

[95stangMX]

Hey guys, I did search and did not find anything related to my question. I have a GEM car that is torn apart and used a lot of the electronics to repair another. I will eventually be putting a gas sport bike motor in it, but was wondering if I could use the electric motor from it in my club car, if so, would it be any faster or not worth the swap? I know the best route would be to order a better motor, but I live in Cancun Mexico, and it is very difficult to mail order stuff here, basically have to order to a friend in the States and have them bring things when they come. Thanks

[Carryone]

hi

i think Gem motor has 18 splines
and clubcar only has 10 splines? so it will not fit

[95stangMX]

I am new to electric motors, total gear head when it comes to gas and diesel cars and trucks, what makes one electric motor stronger and faster than another, I am guessing something to do with the wind of the copper? I have a few extra club cars in great shape, missing batteries and chargers only. Wondering if I could take one of the electric motors out of them to a shop here and have them rebuild it to make it faster/stronger? I am probably going to have to break down and order a lift and wheels and mods and have someone bring them down, just dont want to wait 6 months till my buddy brings his boat.

[sonicj]

you are correct in assuming that the windings affect speed. there are other variables between motors of different design, size, lamination thickness, brush size, timing, etc... but apples to apples, a motor with less turns of copper will spin faster than the same motor with more turns. this increase in speed comes at the cost of a increase in current consumption (Amps) and a apparent decrease in torque.

a easy way to visualize this is to think of it as changing gear ratios. make any sense?
-sj