35in tires and needing upgrades

fx4opencountry · 05-05-2009, 09:45 AM

my stretched golfcart is currently running 21-25mph on a 20" lift with 35" mickey thompson claws. the higher speed is due to how tall the tires are but i have no low end torque and i was wanting to know if i would be able to run the raptor electric motor so that the cart still remains fast but will i gain in low end torque and with running either the raptor or the beast, will i need over 400amp? will a 650 be needed or not nesscisary

Nate · 05-06-2009, 10:40 PM

The Raptor is a high-speed motor so your low end will probably go down and amp draw will go way up. The Beast would be a better choice although some folks have reported no more low end and less top end. I don't know why this is; I was not able to personally diagnose these setups.

WickedCarts · 05-06-2009, 10:53 PM

is this a seriois cart?

Cindylynn · 05-07-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedCarts

is this a seriois cart?

By what I see from his Display Picture, yes.

fx4opencountry · 05-07-2009, 10:16 AM

thanks for the advice and yes this cart is serious ha its a stretched 93 marathon which has over a 20in lift on 35s. im just wondering if i can get the raptor which is a high speed motor and make up the lost torque by making it 48v and adding a 650amp controller? anyone have any experience on this or know if this may work?

WickedCarts · 05-07-2009, 10:33 AM

we use and sell the Advance DC 7/11 motor 7hp 36v and 11hp 48 volt with the 650 alltrax controller.. thats more and enough torque .. you can always add more voltage too

Bulky · 05-07-2009, 10:50 AM

It is off topic....but....how long do the batteries last pushing big tires like that?

Extractor · 05-07-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulky

It is off topic....but....how long do the batteries last pushing big tires like that?

4 revolutions

Nate · 05-07-2009, 08:56 PM

I think a Raptor would be the worst motor to go with, a Bad Boy has more low end torque than a Raptor and it is more "high speed" than I would recommend. Both the Raptor and Bad Boy will generate torque but require lots of amps. It takes more voltage to push these amps. I pulled a progressive sled at the 06 Bonanza with 27" tires and a Bad Boy motor but I had a 1200A controller and a 120V battery pack. To answer the question, yes it is possible to get torque from the Raptor. The new question is, are you ready to feed such a motor to get this kind of performance.

GarageBuilt · 05-08-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fx4opencountry

my stretched golfcart is currently running 21-25mph on a 20" lift with 35" mickey thompson claws. the higher speed is due to how tall the tires are but i have no low end torque and i was wanting to know if i would be able to run the raptor electric motor so that the cart still remains fast but will i gain in low end torque and with running either the raptor or the beast, will i need over 400amp? will a 650 be needed or not nesscisary

QUOTE=fx4opencountry;192647]my stretched golfcart is currently running 21-25mph on a 20" lift with 35" mickey thompson claws. the higher speed is due to how tall the tires are but i have no low end torque and i was wanting to know if i would be able to run the raptor electric motor so that the cart still remains fast but will i gain in low end torque and with running either the raptor or the beast, will i need over 400amp? will a 650 be needed or not nesscisary[/QUOTE]

If you wont speed & torque then you need to go AC. The Raptor & the Beast are two of the best DC motors that money can buy. But nether one can hang with the AC motor. With the 35'' tires you need alot of torque. A 48-volt AC motor can produce 84lbs of torque. A torque DC motor will give you around 35lbs,of torque.

The AC systeam will cost a little more up front but alot cheper at the end.
For the past two years I have ran off of 4- 12-vollt Odyssey batteries.

05-05-2009, 09:45 AM	#1
fx4opencountry Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 57	35in tires and needing upgrades my stretched golfcart is currently running 21-25mph on a 20" lift with 35" mickey thompson claws. the higher speed is due to how tall the tires are but i have no low end torque and i was wanting to know if i would be able to run the raptor electric motor so that the cart still remains fast but will i gain in low end torque and with running either the raptor or the beast, will i need over 400amp? will a 650 be needed or not nesscisary

05-06-2009, 10:40 PM	#2
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679	Re: 35in tires and needing upgrades The Raptor is a high-speed motor so your low end will probably go down and amp draw will go way up. The Beast would be a better choice although some folks have reported no more low end and less top end. I don't know why this is; I was not able to personally diagnose these setups.
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679

05-06-2009, 10:53 PM	#3
WickedCarts NOT a Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So CAL Posts: 2,147	Re: 35in tires and needing upgrades is this a seriois cart?

05-07-2009, 10:16 AM	#5
fx4opencountry Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 57	Re: 35in tires and needing upgrades thanks for the advice and yes this cart is serious ha its a stretched 93 marathon which has over a 20in lift on 35s. im just wondering if i can get the raptor which is a high speed motor and make up the lost torque by making it 48v and adding a 650amp controller? anyone have any experience on this or know if this may work?

05-07-2009, 10:33 AM	#6
WickedCarts NOT a Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So CAL Posts: 2,147	Re: 35in tires and needing upgrades we use and sell the Advance DC 7/11 motor 7hp 36v and 11hp 48 volt with the 650 alltrax controller.. thats more and enough torque .. you can always add more voltage too

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

05-07-2009, 10:50 AM	#7
Bulky Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 281	Re: 35in tires and needing upgrades It is off topic....but....how long do the batteries last pushing big tires like that?

05-07-2009, 08:56 PM	#9
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679	Re: 35in tires and needing upgrades I think a Raptor would be the worst motor to go with, a Bad Boy has more low end torque than a Raptor and it is more "high speed" than I would recommend. Both the Raptor and Bad Boy will generate torque but require lots of amps. It takes more voltage to push these amps. I pulled a progressive sled at the 06 Bonanza with 27" tires and a Bad Boy motor but I had a 1200A controller and a 120V battery pack. To answer the question, yes it is possible to get torque from the Raptor. The new question is, are you ready to feed such a motor to get this kind of performance.
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Needing 36v charger for Yamaha	Golf Carts and Parts
Needing seat hardware-'95 Club Car	Electric Club Car
Needing some new wheels! Need your opinion/help!	Gas EZGO