18 hp Vanny upgrade

walkintall · 09-01-2013, 03:05 PM

I have an older 18 hp Vanguard model # 350447-0118-01 can someone tell me the correct intake # and manifold # to bolt on the 2 barrel from a 20 hp. I have already purchased the rev kit with heavy rods and when all parts are gathered will install all mentioned and remove gov. of course if there are any other mods to consider at this time please pass them on thanks!!

Dave in VA · 09-02-2013, 06:56 AM

Check with CCP--there's this http://www.cartpartsplus.com/index.p...earch=camshaft or a stock 23hp take-out cam if they have any.

http://www.cartpartsplus.com/index.p...earch=camshaft

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/big-b...rrel-carb.html

walkintall · 09-02-2013, 05:36 PM

thanks for the info, I checked it out. are there any compression mods that need to be done for that cam?

1989Marathon · 09-03-2013, 04:54 PM

Some people have an issue with the stock starter when they install the performance cam. A heavy duty starter is about $200. You can also use a stock 23hp cam from CPP. This cam will give you slightly better performance for 1/4 the price, and you won't have a starter issue.

vanguard-mild-performance-cam

BTW... the 16hp build thread is my motor.

walkintall · 09-03-2013, 06:10 PM

Thanks 1989Marathon
I looked your thread over it has inspired me to do the upgrades, that is one bad motor you have there!!

walkintall · 09-03-2013, 06:22 PM

here are some pics of my cart

1989Marathon · 09-03-2013, 06:22 PM

Here's a bit more info for you.

New heads for the 16hp Briggs

1989Marathon · 09-03-2013, 06:23 PM

I can't click on the last three attachments.

walkintall · 09-03-2013, 06:56 PM

just bought the cam, where and what do I need to ask for when buying a rev kit for that motor

1989Marathon · 09-03-2013, 07:00 PM

Rev-Kit...

Briggs Rev Kit

It's not a real good depiction of what you get. The spring retainers are billet aluminum. You will get 12 copper washers.
Toss the pushrods and get these.

Billet pushrods

09-01-2013, 03:05 PM	#1
walkintall Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 30	18 hp Vanny upgrade I have an older 18 hp Vanguard model # 350447-0118-01 can someone tell me the correct intake # and manifold # to bolt on the 2 barrel from a 20 hp. I have already purchased the rev kit with heavy rods and when all parts are gathered will install all mentioned and remove gov. of course if there are any other mods to consider at this time please pass them on thanks!!

09-02-2013, 06:56 AM	#2
Dave in VA maintaining a low profile Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Virginia USA Posts: 6,316	Re: 18 hp Vanny upgrade Check with CCP--there's this http://www.cartpartsplus.com/index.p...earch=camshaft or a stock 23hp take-out cam if they have any. http://www.cartpartsplus.com/index.p...earch=camshaft http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/big-b...rrel-carb.html

09-02-2013, 05:36 PM	#3
walkintall Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 30	Re: 18 hp Vanny upgrade thanks for the info, I checked it out. are there any compression mods that need to be done for that cam?

09-03-2013, 04:54 PM	#4
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730	Re: 18 hp Vanny upgrade Some people have an issue with the stock starter when they install the performance cam. A heavy duty starter is about $200. You can also use a stock 23hp cam from CPP. This cam will give you slightly better performance for 1/4 the price, and you won't have a starter issue. vanguard-mild-performance-cam BTW... the 16hp build thread is my motor.
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730

09-03-2013, 06:10 PM	#5
walkintall Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 30	Re: 18 hp Vanny upgrade Thanks 1989Marathon I looked your thread over it has inspired me to do the upgrades, that is one bad motor you have there!!

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09-03-2013, 06:22 PM	#7
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730	Re: 18 hp Vanny upgrade Here's a bit more info for you. New heads for the 16hp Briggs
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730

09-03-2013, 06:23 PM	#8
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730	Re: 18 hp Vanny upgrade I can't click on the last three attachments.
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730

09-03-2013, 06:56 PM	#9
walkintall Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 30	Re: 18 hp Vanny upgrade just bought the cam, where and what do I need to ask for when buying a rev kit for that motor

09-03-2013, 07:00 PM	#10
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730	Re: 18 hp Vanny upgrade Rev-Kit... Briggs Rev Kit It's not a real good depiction of what you get. The spring retainers are billet aluminum. You will get 12 copper washers. Toss the pushrods and get these. Billet pushrods
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