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Wally15 · 08-09-2012, 04:16 PM

I have an 04 DS with a 9 HP FE 290 that I'm in the process of lifting and turning into a hunting cart. I also have an 08 Precedent 4 seater with an 11.5 HP FE 350 engine. My funds are somewhat limited, so instead of holding out for a bigger engine down the road, does it make sense to swap the two engines I have? The Precedent is used primarily on level ground, mostly hauling kids. My hunting terrain is hilly and I'm not convinced the 9 HP has enough butt to get me where I want to go, especially when I put a lift kit and 22" tires on it. How difficult is the swap? And is it worth it for 2.5 (28%) more HP in the DS?

08-09-2012, 04:16 PM	#1
Wally15 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SW GA Posts: 13	Swap DS and Precedent engines? I have an 04 DS with a 9 HP FE 290 that I'm in the process of lifting and turning into a hunting cart. I also have an 08 Precedent 4 seater with an 11.5 HP FE 350 engine. My funds are somewhat limited, so instead of holding out for a bigger engine down the road, does it make sense to swap the two engines I have? The Precedent is used primarily on level ground, mostly hauling kids. My hunting terrain is hilly and I'm not convinced the 9 HP has enough butt to get me where I want to go, especially when I put a lift kit and 22" tires on it. How difficult is the swap? And is it worth it for 2.5 (28%) more HP in the DS?