I want some more torque!

[Brandonb323]

Hey guys, I finally got my 1992 Marathon running and stopping lol. But I live in a neighborhood with a good bit of hills, so I need some more torque. It’s completely stock, what would be the quickest way to add some immediate power/torque? And what would be the best way to add some more power/torque?

[JohnnieB]

Upgrade to 48V. That will up both torque and speed by 33%

[Brandonb323]

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

Upgrade to 48V. That will up both torque and speed by 33%

Yeah I’ve thought about that. But the batteries that are in it are about 8 months old... not quite ready for them to be replaced lol

[JohnnieB]

Add two more same make/model 6V batteries in bag well and get more range as well as more torque and speed.

[Brandonb323]

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

Add two more same make/model 6V batteries in bag well and get more range as well as more torque and speed.

Would I have to upgrade the motor and add an upgraded controller? Or will my stock motor be able to handle it?

[Kyle.brown669]

I just did this and added a new controller and Sol. Thing is jumping up on two wheels with so much torque. The controller is only set to 12.5%

[Brandonb323]

Originally Posted by Kyle.brown669

I just did this and added a new controller and Sol. Thing is jumping up on two wheels with so much torque. The controller is only set to 12.5%

Did you replace the motor? Or just add 2 batteries, a controller and solenoid?

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by Brandonb323

Would I have to upgrade the motor and add an upgraded controller? Or will my stock motor be able to handle it?

Stock motor will love it, they run cooler on 48V. It takes fewer amps at 48V to do the same amount of work than it does at 36V.

You'll need to replace controller, solenoid and battery charger.

[Kyle.brown669]

What JohnnieB said, i also did the HD F&R switch and also all cables to 2G and added a watering system so i wont have to take the back seat off every time i need to water.