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09-24-2011, 01:28 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Minimum Requirement ?
Hi all,
Ok ,silly question time, I have a Club Car DS gas,2000 If I were to buy a B&G 18hp vangaurd, what are the least ammount of mods I'd have to do,to make to fit it? I've read loads of threads about it but can't work out the difference between what is neccessary and what is going to the extreme. It's ok......you can call me stupid! Regards Ian. Ps , I'm in the UK,so I don't have the availability of specialist parts etc that you guys have. |
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09-24-2011, 07:38 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Minimum Requirement ?
Sorry I cant answer this but it is not a stupid question.
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09-25-2011, 02:34 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Minimum Requirement ?
Thanks JMZ,
For a moment there, I thought it must be me. Good to know there's at least two of us. |
09-25-2011, 08:00 AM | #4 |
Redneck in Southside
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Location: Spencer, Virginia
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Re: Minimum Requirement ?
not sure , on my build , bought a cc with no engine, no clutch, no belt so purchased a used 16 hp briggs , new clutch and belt. drilled new holes in motor mount and bolted it together. also bought new key switch to make it crank like a lawn mower, hope this helps. ps. a lift helps with motor clearance...
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09-25-2011, 08:44 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Eldon Missouri
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Re: Minimum Requirement ?
Hi Ian, have you read the threads on this swap ? There's a ton of information on this subject. Tom at CPP has a drop in kit available or you might consider using one of these; http://www.maxtool.com/us/products/XP16HPE.asp
Whichever way you go will require modifying the exhaust, engine mounts etc so don't expect anything other than a direct replacement motor to drop right in. Have a read up or do a search mate and good luck Chris. |
09-25-2011, 09:46 AM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Minimum Requirement ?
Thanks Guys.
Chris, I think I've read every single post on the subject ,thats the problem......information overload! Any way it's only a scatter brained idea,so I'll keep reading and reading and.....well you get the idea. Cheers all. Ian |
09-25-2011, 10:43 AM | #7 |
Raised by coyotes
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Re: Minimum Requirement ?
Way to mount the engine, either purchased or home made and minimum 4" lift to clear the motor. Probably a different exhaust, performance clutch to get the most out of the new motor, wire harness a new key switch, new drive belt. If all that works out, better suspension and brakes are gonna be on the wish list too.........Then of course you will need to paint, custom tires and bigger wheels, etc etc etc......
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09-25-2011, 11:55 AM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Minimum Requirement ?
Thanks Flintrock,
I'm gonna do the whole lift,wheels,tyres and paint thing but I need to keep the mechanical side of things as stock as possible,the reason being is that eventually it's gonna get shipped to Antigua and getting hold of parts isn't going to be easy. So if I do go the big block route,I spose what I'm asking is,can I use all the stock parts ie clutch/drive items etc or do I upgrade them as well? Obviously I will have to address the wiring side of things but again ,how much of the original can I keep,ie the "start on throttle "arangement etc? There's a lot of buggys in Antigua ,so getting standard parts isn't too difficult but anything else would be a nightmare. Maybe I've answered my own question.Thoughts anyone? |
09-26-2011, 12:41 PM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Minimum Requirement ?
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Parts are readily available for the more commonly used clones and big blocks so whichever way you go you should be ok. Chris. |
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09-26-2011, 01:51 PM | #10 | |
Raised by coyotes
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