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Vangaurd 18hp or kohler 20hp
I have a quick question for everyone, I currently have a 18hp Vanguard with 16hp heads and a Rev kit and cam advanced 1 tooth and governor removed, it's in a workhorse and moves out pretty good, I have a opportunity to buy a 20hp kohler for a pretty decent deal, do you guys think it would be worth the swap I know the kohler has more ccs, but I am kinda partial to vanguard, the kohler has about 500 hours on it and runs good also, I know I will need a different clutch because of the crank diameter but I have another guy who wants to buy my Vanguard and clutch and I will be able to buy the kohler and 94c and basically have no money into, what do you guys think
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06-14-2016, 05:10 AM
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Re: Vangaurd 18hp or kohler 20hp
Not enough increase for the work involved IMO.
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06-14-2016, 07:13 AM
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Gone Wild
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Re: Vangaurd 18hp or kohler 20hp
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Since u got the vanguard built it will out perform the Kohler because of the higher rpms |
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06-14-2016, 08:22 AM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Indiana
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Re: Vangaurd 18hp or kohler 20hp
I think I am going to pass on the kohler, I would have to redo alot of stuff to put it in, I would have to Re drill my mounting plate for the kohler bolt pattern, redo my exhaust, redo my throttle linkage, get a new belts because I am pretty sure the kohler oil filter will be too close to my shift arm on my rear end, I had to remove the oil filter from my Vanguard and buy the block off plate because of that, and I like that vanguard parts are more plentiful, thanks for some help on my decision making guys
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06-14-2016, 10:43 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Missouri
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Re: Vangaurd 18hp or kohler 20hp
Yep, have to agree, not worth all the work. Now if you didn't already have the briggs and found a good deal on the Kohler, then I'd say go for it.
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06-14-2016, 02:57 PM
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Gone Wild
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Re: Vangaurd 18hp or kohler 20hp
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06-18-2016, 09:29 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Central Florida
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Re: Vangaurd 18hp or kohler 20hp
I prefer kohler to vanguard but as everyone else said, not worth it. If it was a 30hp or so it would be worth it.
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