1992 marathon swap engine

gfoxy1 · 05-01-2013, 10:08 AM

I have been following many of the treads on swap engines and would to swap out my 295cc.
1. what would be the largest engine to fit my 1992 metal marathon(heavy) I can fab a cradle
2. recoil or electric?
3. what shaft size to use with my existing axle?
4. can I use my current key start and keep f/r?
5. don't have lights but want to put into cowl
Thanks for any input. ps probably missed a whole bunch items

geoffw · 05-01-2013, 01:01 PM

Check out this thread:

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/clone...neak-peak.html

Slamminsam · 05-01-2013, 02:10 PM

Welcome to BGW gfoxy1.
Theres lots of information on BGW. You will need to do alot of reading to make the best informed decision for what you want.
Geoffw has a good setup. but it all depends on what you want to do.
some people are putting snowmobile engines, motorcycle engines, hondas, honda clones, and diesels in their carts. and a few turbos. the sky is the limit.
I think the next time around i may go with Geoffw's setup though. hes a good guy, and semi close to me.

gfoxy1 · 05-01-2013, 04:32 PM

Well I ordered a 420cc predator, which I wasn't going to do right now, but they accepted the 20% coupon and it was on sale total $309.00 including tax and shipping. So now I have to figure out with all of your help what all I need to do to the 1992 ezgo marthon, which had the 295cc engine.
I have already put a lift kit and nice tires on it, but it only would go 14mph.
From the threads I know that a cradle will need to be fabricated and I need an adpator for the clutch shaft from CPP to the axle with a new belt, but what about the existing big fuel tank and key start and gen. etc.

geoffw · 05-01-2013, 05:09 PM

We have 440cc Clones for $329 shipped and they come already setup for use in a golf cart...straight out of the box!

-Geoff

gfoxy1 · 05-01-2013, 05:11 PM

what does it have on it to be ready right out of the box?

geoffw · 05-01-2013, 05:16 PM

http://vegascarts.com/webstore/index...oducts_id=1032

HD springs....those typically cost $20 shipped alone
Your choice of 4,6, 8 degree timing key which costs $7
8.75:1 Compression vs 8:1 compression
1mm oversize valves with a multi-angle valve job
20cc more displacement
Uses all GX390 parts
The governor is already removed and plugged.
Excellent Customer Support
etc etc

My engines make 30%+ more power right out of the box.
Plus, You can get 5% off by using discount code BGW5

The best part is that instead of your money going to HF it goes directly to further R&D of golf cart parts and people with a passion for Golf Carts.

-Geoff

gfoxy1 · 05-01-2013, 05:29 PM

when I looked you were sold out.

geoffw · 05-01-2013, 06:25 PM

Im sold out on the electric start ones, but the recoils are in stock and those work just fine for golf carts.

gfoxy1 · 05-01-2013, 06:34 PM

can I hook up my current key igition tothis?

05-01-2013, 10:08 AM	#1
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12	1992 marathon swap engine I have been following many of the treads on swap engines and would to swap out my 295cc. 1. what would be the largest engine to fit my 1992 metal marathon(heavy) I can fab a cradle 2. recoil or electric? 3. what shaft size to use with my existing axle? 4. can I use my current key start and keep f/r? 5. don't have lights but want to put into cowl Thanks for any input. ps probably missed a whole bunch items
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12

05-01-2013, 01:01 PM	#2
geoffw Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 961	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine Check out this thread: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/clone...neak-peak.html

05-01-2013, 02:10 PM	#3
Slamminsam Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Santaquin, Utah Posts: 585	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine Welcome to BGW gfoxy1. Theres lots of information on BGW. You will need to do alot of reading to make the best informed decision for what you want. Geoffw has a good setup. but it all depends on what you want to do. some people are putting snowmobile engines, motorcycle engines, hondas, honda clones, and diesels in their carts. and a few turbos. the sky is the limit. I think the next time around i may go with Geoffw's setup though. hes a good guy, and semi close to me.

05-01-2013, 04:32 PM	#4
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine Well I ordered a 420cc predator, which I wasn't going to do right now, but they accepted the 20% coupon and it was on sale total $309.00 including tax and shipping. So now I have to figure out with all of your help what all I need to do to the 1992 ezgo marthon, which had the 295cc engine. I have already put a lift kit and nice tires on it, but it only would go 14mph. From the threads I know that a cradle will need to be fabricated and I need an adpator for the clutch shaft from CPP to the axle with a new belt, but what about the existing big fuel tank and key start and gen. etc.
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12

05-01-2013, 05:09 PM	#5
geoffw Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 961	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine We have 440cc Clones for $329 shipped and they come already setup for use in a golf cart...straight out of the box! -Geoff

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

05-01-2013, 05:11 PM	#6
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine what does it have on it to be ready right out of the box?
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12

05-01-2013, 05:16 PM	#7
geoffw Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 961	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine http://vegascarts.com/webstore/index...oducts_id=1032 HD springs....those typically cost $20 shipped alone Your choice of 4,6, 8 degree timing key which costs $7 8.75:1 Compression vs 8:1 compression 1mm oversize valves with a multi-angle valve job 20cc more displacement Uses all GX390 parts The governor is already removed and plugged. Excellent Customer Support etc etc My engines make 30%+ more power right out of the box. Plus, You can get 5% off by using discount code BGW5 The best part is that instead of your money going to HF it goes directly to further R&D of golf cart parts and people with a passion for Golf Carts. -Geoff

05-01-2013, 05:29 PM	#8
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine when I looked you were sold out.
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12

05-01-2013, 06:25 PM	#9
geoffw Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 961	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine Im sold out on the electric start ones, but the recoils are in stock and those work just fine for golf carts.

05-01-2013, 06:34 PM	#10
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12	Re: 1992 marathon swap engine can I hook up my current key igition tothis?
gfoxy1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 12

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
ez go marathon gx390 engine swap.	Clone Engine Swaps
92 marathon engine swap	Gas EZGO
Marathon engine swap	Big Block Talk!
91 Marathon Engine Swap	Gas EZGO
'93/'04 Marathon 295cc Engine Swap	Gas EZGO