Should I Convert to 48V

dbms95 · 03-27-2009, 11:12 PM

Have a 91 Marathon, and am looking at buying a new controller and motor. Is it worth going to 48v, I read where the motor has a higher horse power at 48v but will it give me longer run time? Also what else would I have to upgrade to do it?

scottyb · 03-27-2009, 11:14 PM

You can run the old motor on 48v

bokeasmowl · 03-28-2009, 08:05 AM

If you liked 36volt, you'll love 48volt.

eadavis · 03-28-2009, 08:32 AM

You would need a batteries, charger, controller, solenoid with correct resistors and diode, cables

dbms95 · 03-28-2009, 09:10 AM

So if I ran the stock motor with 48v conv will I see some increase in speed and torque?

Jibba · 03-28-2009, 09:13 AM

Yes,very much so

scottyb · 03-28-2009, 09:18 AM

You will see about a 25% gain in torque and speed ...

bigk · 03-28-2009, 04:46 PM

scotty, how long will the stock motor last with everything 48 volt except motor ?

gornoman · 03-30-2009, 06:46 AM

The stock motor will not be affected by 48v usage other than the fact it will spin much faster, which is a good thing.

My 48v conversion runs 22mph on stock diameter tires.

dbms95 · 03-30-2009, 06:44 PM

So If I hold off on the motor, what would I need to buy to convert?

03-27-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
dbms95 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ms Posts: 111	Should I Convert to 48V Have a 91 Marathon, and am looking at buying a new controller and motor. Is it worth going to 48v, I read where the motor has a higher horse power at 48v but will it give me longer run time? Also what else would I have to upgrade to do it?

03-27-2009, 11:14 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: Should I Convert to 48V You can run the old motor on 48v

03-28-2009, 08:05 AM	#3
bokeasmowl friends call me Boke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Smithfield, North Carolina Posts: 7,772	Re: Should I Convert to 48V If you liked 36volt, you'll love 48volt.

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eadavis Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Panhandle Posts: 170	Re: Should I Convert to 48V You would need a batteries, charger, controller, solenoid with correct resistors and diode, cables

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dbms95 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ms Posts: 111	Re: Should I Convert to 48V So if I ran the stock motor with 48v conv will I see some increase in speed and torque?

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03-28-2009, 09:13 AM	#6
Jibba Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 72	Re: Should I Convert to 48V Yes,very much so

03-28-2009, 09:18 AM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: Should I Convert to 48V You will see about a 25% gain in torque and speed ...

03-28-2009, 04:46 PM	#8
bigk Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 118	Re: Should I Convert to 48V scotty, how long will the stock motor last with everything 48 volt except motor ?

03-30-2009, 06:46 AM	#9
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Should I Convert to 48V The stock motor will not be affected by 48v usage other than the fact it will spin much faster, which is a good thing. My 48v conversion runs 22mph on stock diameter tires.

03-30-2009, 06:44 PM	#10
dbms95 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ms Posts: 111	Re: Should I Convert to 48V So If I hold off on the motor, what would I need to buy to convert?

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