Kawasaki fe 290

nickrov · 07-11-2013, 12:41 AM

I a, looking at switching over from my 82 ds to a 92 gas w a fe 290 engine with full e build , new starter, battery, clutches , belts etc . My plan is to do 23 inch tires w 6 inch lift how will this compare torque and power wise to my solenoid 36 v cart? Are these good motors what are some issues to look out for? Also will I need to machine the clutch and get a heavy duty spring to keep speed and torque? Please help I need to make a decision tomorrow!

lockman1 · 07-11-2013, 06:33 AM

The 9.5 hp FE290's have been used in Club Cars since 1992, (just over 20 years)
So, that should tell you that they're a pretty good engine!

IF your doing a complete rebuild, the only issue I can think of is the carburetor,
don't just clean it, or try to rebuild it... replace it!
(the butterfly's are known to break with age, and get sucked up in the engine!)

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A 92 is a great year for a build!
The rotation of the transaxle is counter clockwise, and if you decide the FE290 isn't powerful enough, you can easily big block it!

As for the electric to gas changeover... to me, it's Apples and Oranges
If you can get over the engine noise and exhaust fumes, you'll find yourself pretty happy with the things you can do to make it go faster!

.02

How much are you getting it for? (if you say FREE... I'm not talking to you anymore!

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Springbok · 07-11-2013, 09:34 AM

Sounds like a good plan to me. Go for it.

EXSSIVE · 07-11-2013, 09:46 PM

nickrov · 07-14-2013, 11:11 PM

Thanks guys i got the cart and I love it! I will post some pics tomorrow night. I cannot disclose the price because I was asked not to. It is close to free .......... Please don't be mad lock man I will pass on any deals i get to my friends on the forum!!!! Is there any how to guides on installing gas gauge, rpm gauge, high speed throttle cable??? What else do I need to know about it? The cart does 14 mph now with fact rims and tires. Need 20 lifted w 12 inch by 23 tires and 6 inch lift:))) and all needs to,be done by this thurs night!!! Lets get it done

nickrov · 07-17-2013, 10:01 PM

When i got the cart:)

nickrov · 07-17-2013, 10:02 PM

After about 3-4 hours of working on lift light instal etc

lockman1 · 07-18-2013, 06:44 AM

Nice cart!

It looks to be a 2002 though, not a 92 as previously stated!

nickrov · 07-18-2013, 06:32 PM

thank you sir. Are you saying mine looks like a 2002?

Springbok · 07-18-2013, 08:23 PM

I agree. Looks more like a 2002. It has a 2002 seat.

07-11-2013, 12:41 AM	#1
nickrov Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mentor,Ohio Posts: 212	Kawasaki fe 290 I a, looking at switching over from my 82 ds to a 92 gas w a fe 290 engine with full e build , new starter, battery, clutches , belts etc . My plan is to do 23 inch tires w 6 inch lift how will this compare torque and power wise to my solenoid 36 v cart? Are these good motors what are some issues to look out for? Also will I need to machine the clutch and get a heavy duty spring to keep speed and torque? Please help I need to make a decision tomorrow!

07-11-2013, 06:33 AM	#2
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,931	Re: Kawasaki fe 290 The 9.5 hp FE290's have been used in Club Cars since 1992, (just over 20 years) So, that should tell you that they're a pretty good engine! IF your doing a complete rebuild, the only issue I can think of is the carburetor, don't just clean it, or try to rebuild it... replace it! (the butterfly's are known to break with age, and get sucked up in the engine!) 052.JPG A 92 is a great year for a build! The rotation of the transaxle is counter clockwise, and if you decide the FE290 isn't powerful enough, you can easily big block it! As for the electric to gas changeover... to me, it's Apples and Oranges If you can get over the engine noise and exhaust fumes, you'll find yourself pretty happy with the things you can do to make it go faster! .02 How much are you getting it for? (if you say FREE... I'm not talking to you anymore! ) .

07-11-2013, 09:34 AM	#3
Springbok Photoshop Guy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canal Fulton, OH Posts: 3,846	Re: Kawasaki fe 290 Sounds like a good plan to me. Go for it.

07-11-2013, 09:46 PM	#4
EXSSIVE Getting Wild Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 92	Re: Kawasaki fe 290

07-14-2013, 11:11 PM	#5
nickrov Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mentor,Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Kawasaki fe 290 Thanks guys i got the cart and I love it! I will post some pics tomorrow night. I cannot disclose the price because I was asked not to. It is close to free .......... Please don't be mad lock man I will pass on any deals i get to my friends on the forum!!!! Is there any how to guides on installing gas gauge, rpm gauge, high speed throttle cable??? What else do I need to know about it? The cart does 14 mph now with fact rims and tires. Need 20 lifted w 12 inch by 23 tires and 6 inch lift:))) and all needs to,be done by this thurs night!!! Lets get it done

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07-18-2013, 06:44 AM	#8
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,931	Re: Kawasaki fe 290 Nice cart! It looks to be a 2002 though, not a 92 as previously stated!

07-18-2013, 06:32 PM	#9
nickrov Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mentor,Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Kawasaki fe 290 thank you sir. Are you saying mine looks like a 2002?

07-18-2013, 08:23 PM	#10
Springbok Photoshop Guy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canal Fulton, OH Posts: 3,846	Re: Kawasaki fe 290 I agree. Looks more like a 2002. It has a 2002 seat.

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