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Old 12-08-2011, 06:58 PM   #1
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Default Is 9 hp motor strong enough for 6 passenger in mtns?

Considering purchase of a 5-7 year old EZGO gas, 6 passenger with 9hp motor. Motor is rebuilt but not sure about the clutch (and not sure if 28 or 36 degree) yet.

This will be used for transporting family up and down dirt roads in mountains with fairly steep grades (passable by cars). Already lifted with good tires and heavy duty springs.

Will this have enough pull power?
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Old 12-08-2011, 07:20 PM   #2
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Default Re: Is 9 hp motor strong enough for 6 passenger in mtns?

should be fine but dont expect it to do anything other than crawl up the steep streets
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Old 12-08-2011, 08:07 PM   #3
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Default Re: Is 9 hp motor strong enough for 6 passenger in mtns?

My take on this is this; The 9 hp motor is stock in a 2 passenger golf cart designed to negotiate the gently rolling groomed hills of a country club with 2 passengers.... You are asking if you triple the load and double the incline it must climb will it be okay... I think not. The original 9hp motor was not overpowered to this degree in my opinion
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Old 12-09-2011, 07:30 AM   #4
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Default Re: Is 9 hp motor strong enough for 6 passenger in mtns?

No. Get a big block.
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Old 12-09-2011, 08:53 AM   #5
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Default Re: Is 9 hp motor strong enough for 6 passenger in mtns?

I agree with Scotty ...plus..... as it has been lifted I assume it has bigger tires and those bigger tires are already over gearing your engine.

I would suggest the least you should expect to work with is a 16 hp Vanguard or similar. Expect to drop another $2k + to make that dog bark.

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Old 12-09-2011, 04:54 PM   #6
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Default Re: Is 9 hp motor strong enough for 6 passenger in mtns?

No I tried with same mtr when added back seat, not enough power to go up small hill. with four peeps total weight 800 lbs.
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Old 12-10-2011, 04:05 PM   #7
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Default Re: Is 9 hp motor strong enough for 6 passenger in mtns?

I've got a stock 98 TXT and have driven it up some mountain like inclines. It's a great little machine,but its just about all it can do to climb them with two 300 lb guys in it. That's with stock 18 inch tires on it. Once it gets up it tends to lock up the brakes and slide when coming back down. I would have to say uh, No. In my opinion it'll needs at least 3 times more power and front discs if you plan on climbing and decending seriously hilly roads.

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Old 12-10-2011, 05:10 PM   #8
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double post

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