ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart

kdeerman · 10-13-2010, 02:06 PM

Guys,
I am looking to buy a gas cart, but I want one with more power than the gas cart I now have. Would a Workhorse 12 HP be suitable for lift, large tires, etc? Is this considered a "big block"?
Should I ask the year model? Are there reasonable priced performance upgrades to help with torque?
Thanks

BrewCityMusic · 10-13-2010, 02:14 PM

'Big Block' is slang for those creative and/or ambitious souls who jam 16, 18, 22, or even 24hp aftermarket engines into their carts ... As to "power to spare", they've definitely got the market cornered, but you're also talking a conversion that can jump over $2k pretty quickly.

I've got a buddy with an older workhorse ST350 (early/mid 90's with the 350cc engine) and my '88 2-stroker runs circles around it, but he has quite an edge in pulling power and torque (both of our carts are lifted and running 22's) ... As to torque upgrades, it can be as simple as a shorter drive belt or you can go as crazy as upgrading your clutches, etc - that's entirely up to you and your budget

kdeerman · 10-13-2010, 03:08 PM

This one is advertised as a Workhorse, green in color, 2001 model, but it doesn't mention ST350. Is the ST 350 motor larger?
Thanks

BrewCityMusic · 10-13-2010, 03:23 PM

The early 90's workhorses came with either the 295cc or the 350cc 4-stroke motor, I don't know when they changed from them year-wise but I'm sure someone who knows will chime in soon (sorry I couldn't be of more help!)

essness · 10-13-2010, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdeerman

This one is advertised as a Workhorse, green in color, 2001 model, but it doesn't mention ST350. Is the ST 350 motor larger?
Thanks

If I remember correctly? Brew City is right, they came with either the 295 (9hp) or the 350 (11hp). I dont know of any 12hp for the year you are talking about.

Yes you can upgrade, i.e.; lift and bigger tires and still have plenty of torgue. Mine came with the 350 motor and I had 23" tires on it with the shorter belt. Plenty of low end and ran about 20-22mph on reasonably level ground.

COURTESYCART · 10-13-2010, 04:09 PM

look on the ID plate on the eng. if is has ch29 than it is a 9hp 295cc engine. If it has ch35 than it is a 11hp 350cc engine. There were no 12hp engine made for ezgo. 08 and newer has 13hp kawasaki engine in them.

Depending on what workhorse it is depends on what engine it has.

kdeerman · 10-13-2010, 04:17 PM

Thanks, guys.
essness, Where did you get the top for the cart in your avatar?

essness · 10-13-2010, 04:23 PM

That was made from 1-1/4" pipe.

StoveBolt · 10-13-2010, 06:56 PM

EZGO did (and does) make a Workhorse ST-480 = 18hp twin. (just saying)

kdeerman · 10-13-2010, 10:31 PM

decals on this one are 1200 Workhorse?

10-13-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
kdeerman Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart Guys, I am looking to buy a gas cart, but I want one with more power than the gas cart I now have. Would a Workhorse 12 HP be suitable for lift, large tires, etc? Is this considered a "big block"? Should I ask the year model? Are there reasonable priced performance upgrades to help with torque? Thanks

10-13-2010, 02:14 PM	#2
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart 'Big Block' is slang for those creative and/or ambitious souls who jam 16, 18, 22, or even 24hp aftermarket engines into their carts ... As to "power to spare", they've definitely got the market cornered, but you're also talking a conversion that can jump over $2k pretty quickly. I've got a buddy with an older workhorse ST350 (early/mid 90's with the 350cc engine) and my '88 2-stroker runs circles around it, but he has quite an edge in pulling power and torque (both of our carts are lifted and running 22's) ... As to torque upgrades, it can be as simple as a shorter drive belt or you can go as crazy as upgrading your clutches, etc - that's entirely up to you and your budget

10-13-2010, 03:08 PM	#3
kdeerman Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	Re: ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart This one is advertised as a Workhorse, green in color, 2001 model, but it doesn't mention ST350. Is the ST 350 motor larger? Thanks

10-13-2010, 03:23 PM	#4
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart The early 90's workhorses came with either the 295cc or the 350cc 4-stroke motor, I don't know when they changed from them year-wise but I'm sure someone who knows will chime in soon (sorry I couldn't be of more help!)

10-13-2010, 04:09 PM	#6
COURTESYCART Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,463	Re: ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart look on the ID plate on the eng. if is has ch29 than it is a 9hp 295cc engine. If it has ch35 than it is a 11hp 350cc engine. There were no 12hp engine made for ezgo. 08 and newer has 13hp kawasaki engine in them. Depending on what workhorse it is depends on what engine it has.

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10-13-2010, 04:17 PM	#7
kdeerman Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	Re: ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart Thanks, guys. essness, Where did you get the top for the cart in your avatar?

10-13-2010, 04:23 PM	#8
essness Not your usual outlaw Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 20,054	Re: ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart That was made from 1-1/4" pipe.

10-13-2010, 06:56 PM	#9
StoveBolt Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S." Posts: 3,667	Re: ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart EZGO did (and does) make a Workhorse ST-480 = 18hp twin. (just saying)

10-13-2010, 10:31 PM	#10
kdeerman Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	Re: ezgo workhorse 12 HP vs regular gas cart decals on this one are 1200 Workhorse?

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