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03-30-2014, 08:31 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Kinsman ohio
Posts: 24
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What to buy
Hey guys I am newer here. But not new to engine swaps both my fords have cummins. Now the bob swap has bitten me. I can't leave anything alone. Anyways my question is what engine would you guys recommend 18 hp or the 23 hp? I use the cart for everything I drive it around town, cut firewood with it, take it hunting, and just tool around on it.
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03-30-2014, 08:36 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Palatka, Fl
Posts: 799
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Re: What to buy
Even though I bought the 18hp, I think the 23 is a better option for what you use the cart for.
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03-30-2014, 08:52 AM | #3 |
48/400/Alltrax HS motor
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC
Posts: 6,190
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Re: What to buy
Well I traded my 72 volt electric cart for this 20HP V-Twin cart. As in the electric area. There is no substute for voltage as in a gas engine there is no sustitute for displacement! Bigger is better when it comes to engine size.
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03-30-2014, 11:39 AM | #4 |
Vegas modded 420
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West MI
Posts: 15,445
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Re: What to buy
Depends on what you do with it, what your budget is. 23 has more torque better for towing and big loads, better for modding later for more power. 18 will get the job done can get great speeds with only a rev kit, its a little cheaper. Both can be modded with larger cams and all that, both have *way* more power than stock. How much do you care about power?
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03-30-2014, 12:01 PM | #5 |
Younger Than Dirt
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: North Myrtle Beach SC
Posts: 2,047
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Re: What to buy
You can't get 5 more HP for any less moneyhookm
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03-30-2014, 12:18 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Aylett, Va. on the Mattaponi.
Posts: 1,530
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Re: What to buy
23 hp.
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03-30-2014, 12:29 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pickens/Dacusville s.c.
Posts: 1,386
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Re: What to buy
if did it again i would get a 23 the 16 is a bad a$$ now But andy's right there is no substitute for displacement!
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03-30-2014, 12:35 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 6,730
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Re: What to buy
For low end torque, I'd get the 23hp with the 16hp heads.
For high end, I'd get the 23hp. |
03-30-2014, 01:41 PM | #9 |
Vegas modded 420
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West MI
Posts: 15,445
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Re: What to buy
Sure I agree, I'd get the 23 if your budget is not tight.
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03-30-2014, 02:07 PM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Kinsman ohio
Posts: 24
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Re: What to buy
I am lucky enough to not have a tight budget. If my wife only knew lol. I was thinking the 23 but needed reassurance that my hp addiction wasn't blurring my thinking.
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