Advice for 18' EFI BigBlock

Sly Customs · 06-15-2018, 05:57 AM

Hey ya'll, I own Sly Customs and we normally specialize in appearance modification to golf carts, but recently had customer want a brand new 2018 club car but with twice the HP. 2018's are EFI, so I looked up other Subaru EFI engines and found the subaru EH72 UTV.

Question:
Anyone put this in an aluminum frame cart before?
What clutch did you/would you use?

Money is not the issue here. People around here throw money at their golf carts. So what is the best EFI engine to get 23-30hp and what additional parts may be needed. Think of this as paid R&D for the forum!!!

In return, i will catalogue the project with pictures, pro's, con's, and learning points to share with the forum and be available for all future questions.

Thanks everyone!

Dave in VA · 06-15-2018, 08:09 AM

For an engine upgrade, all of the wiring/computer, if it has one, will be removed. Therefore, you can install whatever will fit under the seat. The cart will most likely have to be lifted.

What is the rotation of the '18 Club Car? If it's still CW, then forward will be reverse and vice versa because the new engine will be CCW rotation. Reverse>lower gear>more torque, less speed>installing high speed gears if speed is what you want.

http://www.cartpartsplus.com/perform...-cart-clutches

Briggs Vanguard's are popular, and many upgrades are available...

Clones, too...

raydhd · 06-15-2018, 09:04 AM

Another option would be the new vegascarts 625 but you would need to check with them if one of their installation kits would fit that cart.

Sly Customs · 06-15-2018, 10:02 AM

We put 6" lifts on our carts. I suppose going carb isnt all that bad. But it may lead to more mechanical maintenance in the future. I was trying to stick to EFI. High speed gears will be a definite.

Any other thoughts or suggestions are highly appreciated.

Sly Customs · 06-15-2018, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raydhd

Another option would be the new vegascarts 625 but you would need to check with them if one of their installation kits would fit that cart.

Yeah, I found a bolt in kit from cartspartsplus for a quick carb option if I run out of time for ideas. 23hp, high perf cam and rev kit installed. Anyone bought this before?

TheNewGuy · 06-15-2018, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly Customs

Yeah, I found a bolt in kit from cartspartsplus for a quick carb option if I run out of time for ideas. 23hp, high perf cam and rev kit installed. Anyone bought this before?

I love my 23 hp vanguard from CPP, rev kit and cam....it's a blast!!

Shepard · 06-15-2018, 01:14 PM

http://www.subarupower.com/products/...v-twin-engine/

http://www.subarupower.com/products/...v-twin-engine/

Sly Customs · 06-15-2018, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy

I love my 23 hp vanguard from CPP, rev kit and cam....it's a blast!!

Thats great news! Noticeable difference in top speed or just off the line? We are installing it on a stretched 6 seater. We are adding high speed gearing as well.

Anything else you like that you added?

Kelby

Dave in VA · 06-16-2018, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy

I love my 23 hp vanguard from CPP, rev kit and cam....it's a blast!!

X2

Top speed 5000+rpm with stock gearing and 23's is probably north of 40. Way too fast for me. Plenty of torque for climbing.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/big-b...amaha-g16.html

TheNewGuy · 06-17-2018, 11:34 AM

Yes, I have high speed gears as well. Got close to 50 mph and shut it down...stock brakes! Like Dave said, plenty of torque....LOTS!!

06-15-2018, 05:57 AM	#1
Sly Customs Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Aransas, Texas Posts: 5	Advice for 18' EFI BigBlock Hey ya'll, I own Sly Customs and we normally specialize in appearance modification to golf carts, but recently had customer want a brand new 2018 club car but with twice the HP. 2018's are EFI, so I looked up other Subaru EFI engines and found the subaru EH72 UTV. Question: Anyone put this in an aluminum frame cart before? What clutch did you/would you use? Money is not the issue here. People around here throw money at their golf carts. So what is the best EFI engine to get 23-30hp and what additional parts may be needed. Think of this as paid R&D for the forum!!! In return, i will catalogue the project with pictures, pro's, con's, and learning points to share with the forum and be available for all future questions. Thanks everyone!

06-15-2018, 08:09 AM	#2
Dave in VA maintaining a low profile Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Virginia USA Posts: 6,316	Re: Advice for 18' EFI BigBlock For an engine upgrade, all of the wiring/computer, if it has one, will be removed. Therefore, you can install whatever will fit under the seat. The cart will most likely have to be lifted. What is the rotation of the '18 Club Car? If it's still CW, then forward will be reverse and vice versa because the new engine will be CCW rotation. Reverse>lower gear>more torque, less speed>installing high speed gears if speed is what you want. http://www.cartpartsplus.com/perform...-cart-clutches Briggs Vanguard's are popular, and many upgrades are available... Clones, too...

06-15-2018, 09:04 AM	#3
raydhd VC 460 CLONE GONE WILD Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ray BY The Bay NJ Posts: 10,646	Re: Advice for 18' EFI BigBlock Another option would be the new vegascarts 625 but you would need to check with them if one of their installation kits would fit that cart.

06-15-2018, 10:02 AM	#4
Sly Customs Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Aransas, Texas Posts: 5	Re: Advice for 18' EFI BigBlock We put 6" lifts on our carts. I suppose going carb isnt all that bad. But it may lead to more mechanical maintenance in the future. I was trying to stick to EFI. High speed gears will be a definite. Any other thoughts or suggestions are highly appreciated.

06-15-2018, 01:14 PM	#7
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TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,055	Re: Advice for 18' EFI BigBlock Yes, I have high speed gears as well. Got close to 50 mph and shut it down...stock brakes! Like Dave said, plenty of torque....LOTS!!
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