considering big block engine swap

scottytohottyman · 07-31-2012, 01:18 PM

I have 3 club cars but only 2 will be the subject here. First I have a nice 04 DS lifted with 25" tires, with either a fe290 or fe350, how can I tell? I also have an 86 DS with an old flat head that still runs pretty good. I have been considering doing the 23hp vanguard conversion in the 04 and thought I would put the fe in the old 86. Is this possible without much modification? Or should I just sell the fe motor to recoup some $ ?
Thanks for any input.

dylan schumacher · 07-31-2012, 01:29 PM

hummm

scottytohottyman · 07-31-2012, 01:43 PM

Humm??

scottyb · 07-31-2012, 02:06 PM

I thought CC made a rotational direction change in 1992.5 for the Fe engines, (somebody PMed me and said it was 1996.5?) Could be (help) but, everything after that rotates clockwise. Your question is out of the question

There is usually a sticker or 2 with the engine size on it on the air cleaner etc. I think the 04 is a 350. there may also be a # in the casting near the carb. fe29 or fe35

scottytohottyman · 07-31-2012, 02:17 PM

Thanks Scotty! Thats exactly what I needed to here. Looks like I will try to sell the fe when I do the big block. I have seen them on ebay for close to 2g, can I realy expect to get that?

lockman1 · 07-31-2012, 02:22 PM

scottytohottyman · 07-31-2012, 02:27 PM

Thanks for the pic lockman, pretty easy! Seems like a stupid question now

scottyb · 07-31-2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottytohottyman

Thanks for the pic lockman, pretty easy! Seems like a stupid question now

The only stupid question is the one not asked..... like "Do you ever see any alligators in this water?"

lockman1 · 07-31-2012, 02:52 PM

It's not a dumb question! and it's been asked many times before! (Why do you think I keep those pictures handy!)

and YEP! the rotation change for FE engines was in 1996!

FZ340/KF82 - flat head 1985 to 91 Counter Clockwise rotation
FE290/350 - 1992 to 96.5 Counter Clockwise rotation
FE290/350/400 - 1996.5 to present - Clockwise rotation

It's to my understanding that Club Car is the only manufacturer to change to a clockwise rotation!

scottytohottyman · 07-31-2012, 03:14 PM

So how does the vanguard big block kit combat this between clockwise vs counter clockwise?

07-31-2012, 01:18 PM	#1
scottytohottyman Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 13	considering big block engine swap I have 3 club cars but only 2 will be the subject here. First I have a nice 04 DS lifted with 25" tires, with either a fe290 or fe350, how can I tell? I also have an 86 DS with an old flat head that still runs pretty good. I have been considering doing the 23hp vanguard conversion in the 04 and thought I would put the fe in the old 86. Is this possible without much modification? Or should I just sell the fe motor to recoup some $ ? Thanks for any input.

07-31-2012, 01:29 PM	#2
dylan schumacher JUMP IT!! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: colorado Posts: 518	Re: considering big block engine swap hummm

07-31-2012, 01:43 PM	#3
scottytohottyman Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 13	Re: considering big block engine swap Humm??

07-31-2012, 02:06 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: considering big block engine swap I thought CC made a rotational direction change in 1992.5 for the Fe engines, (somebody PMed me and said it was 1996.5?) Could be (help) but, everything after that rotates clockwise. Your question is out of the question There is usually a sticker or 2 with the engine size on it on the air cleaner etc. I think the 04 is a 350. there may also be a # in the casting near the carb. fe29 or fe35

07-31-2012, 02:17 PM	#5
scottytohottyman Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 13	Re: considering big block engine swap Thanks Scotty! Thats exactly what I needed to here. Looks like I will try to sell the fe when I do the big block. I have seen them on ebay for close to 2g, can I realy expect to get that?

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07-31-2012, 02:22 PM	#6
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,932	Re: considering big block engine swap

07-31-2012, 02:27 PM	#7
scottytohottyman Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 13	Re: considering big block engine swap Thanks for the pic lockman, pretty easy! Seems like a stupid question now

07-31-2012, 02:52 PM	#9
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,932	Re: considering big block engine swap It's not a dumb question! and it's been asked many times before! (Why do you think I keep those pictures handy!) and YEP! the rotation change for FE engines was in 1996! FZ340/KF82 - flat head 1985 to 91 Counter Clockwise rotation FE290/350 - 1992 to 96.5 Counter Clockwise rotation FE290/350/400 - 1996.5 to present - Clockwise rotation It's to my understanding that Club Car is the only manufacturer to change to a clockwise rotation!

07-31-2012, 03:14 PM	#10
scottytohottyman Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 13	Re: considering big block engine swap So how does the vanguard big block kit combat this between clockwise vs counter clockwise?

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