16 hp clonda

KENNETHC

Ok guys that have done the 16 hp from harbor freight or where else you get them. I am looking to do this to my g14. Final word is it worth the 400 for motor and 325 for clutch and what else i would need to get going with it. Will i gain alot, alittle torque. A couple mph's. The 9 hp stock runs fine but just like everybody else more torque is really wanted. Speed not necesary but more torque yes. Opinons please. I want to make sure before money is spent. Better hill climbing? I have already done the torque spring in driven clutch.

BGW

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smallblock450sl

Can't help with the clone engines, but Vangaurds have so much torque, you'd probably want to remove the Torque spring. I think Ron (TNG) would be the expert here. RON?

TheNewGuy

I think the clone is worth it so far. Lots more torque and climbing power. Top speed not great but good for my application 28-30 mph. I wouldn't use this for a racing engine! The CVTech clutch from CPP is great I really like it. Keep in mind though, I would rather have another B/S Vanguard just low on cash and wanted to try the clone to see for myself if they are any good. I will know for sure in a few more months at the campground.

Ron


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kevinandrew

i bought my honda clone from carol stream online through ebay. 369.00 delivered. ordered one day it was in my driveway the next day. no hassle, no fuss. if i had a counter clockwise starter/generator, i would have gotten the pullstart 16hp clone, and used my starter off of the cart and saved a few bucks. it fits pretty well in the same place as the original motor. all i had to do was slide it forward, and to the drivers side. haven't finished yet but it looks pretty decent. sure beats the heck out of paying over 2 grand for a club car motor..........and it has 2x the hp and torque.

Jblack

I'm instaling my carroll Stream motor as we speak. Anything is better than the tired flathead :( . It still a $$$$ upgrade if you include the clutch. $800 total for a golf cart?? But I use mine off road so I need it to be able to climb hills with adults on board.
My cart build will be just over $3K when done. Not going to put any more money into it than that. Tough to sell a cart for over $3k around here.

KENNETHC

If i do the clone conversion i will have less than 4000 in mine and i will be done. Like others here i need to save some money and dont have the xtra money for the briggs like i would like to have also. I will also post pics when it is complete.

bordin34

I bought mine off ebay. Just type in 16hp engine and look for one with electric start. With the engine in my cart I can wheelie about two inches and tow my waverunner, its slow up hills with the waverunner but it works. The engine has a lot more power and torque than stock.

KENNETHC

A 16 hp clone will fit a g14 right. Not many people talk about g14's very often here. Did i do wrong by building it. Im almost done with it beside the motor upgrade.

shawn.m

any cart build is worthwhile on this website!

KENNETHC

Just waiting for my 4wheeler to sell to get motor and then sell stock motor. All i have left is the motor upgrade and some type of top. Fighting with wife on flip flop seat. She loves it and i want just a dump bed. My oldest son agrees with me.