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02-28-2008, 08:08 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Building first golf cart need advice
This is my first post and first attempt at building a golf cart. I am gonna get some help from some friends that have built a few. I need advice on what motor to use. I have a 2004 ez go series cart. I have it stripped down to the frame. Had the frame powder coated. Just ordered stretch plastics a-arm lift
and plan on putting 23 inch tires. I am gonna run 48 volts, hd f/r switch, silenoid, 2 gauge wire, either 550-650 amp controller and so on. Here is my question. I plan on riding around neighbor hood but mostly using at my hunting camp. Flat ground, no real hills, but can get kinda muddy. I am thinking about running the Beast motor, I believe its GE 394 or something like that. I know the torque will be plenty but what type of top end speed will I be looking at. I think the raptor is too high of RPM, but would like to get around 20-22 mph. I am open for any suggestions on motor. This is the only thing that has me in a dilemma is what motor to go with. Any suggestions on specifics would be appreciated. I have not purchased any electicral parts yet so I can go any way you guys think. Thanks in advance. Sean |
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02-28-2008, 09:11 PM | #2 |
Getting Wild
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Location: Central Fla. Cocoa
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Re: Building first golf cart need advice
Electrical Motor Products sells or modifies motors to have two speeds. One for torque and one for speed.
I am thinking of having them refurb and modify my motor if and when it finally takes a dump. |
02-28-2008, 09:27 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Building first golf cart need advice
Going to piss a few folks off, sorry from the start, I started with Batts from the start, then moved to Gas, Now upgraded to 23 big block, cam and header. I ride trails when camping. Hills, mudd, and everything else I can drive to and anough can's of courage to get me back where I started from. Words cant describe the wow factor of a big block. You can be by yourself or infront of folks you never met. It is still WOW! Out there you cant "plug in" but you can carry a extra can. I have some friends with Batts, great carts, but I cant count how many times I have had to pull them home because they ran out of juice trying to get up that last hill or through that last pit. I would sell the batt cart and go gas, then upgrade. I have done it, save some money now and smile sooner. In my humble opinion.
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02-29-2008, 03:25 PM | #4 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Building first golf cart need advice
At 48 Volts the d395 torque motor will give 18-20 mph, with lots of torque.
The d392 speed motor would give you around 30 mph and 20% more torque, the d380 wil give you 25mph 20-30% torque. Thats with the setup you stated above. Pick close to the speed you want becausing getting a motor to fast and then riding the cart half pedal is rough on the controller, causes over heating. If you need to go fast and slow look into the 2 speed motor mentioned above. Good Luck God Bless |
02-29-2008, 06:16 PM | #5 | |
Born Wild
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Location: Clover SC.
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Re: Building first golf cart need advice
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02-29-2008, 07:47 PM | #6 |
48/400/Alltrax HS motor
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Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC
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Re: Building first golf cart need advice
I would go with a D&D motor. I have one in the 72 volt Mud Buggie and it's got plenty of torque and has 22 MPH with just me in the cart.
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03-03-2008, 05:19 PM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Re: Building first golf cart need advice
Give Electrical motor products a call. They can get you where you want to be. Just ordered one for my 1992 Marathon and a 700 amp controller from Controller Test Services out of CA. Only paid $270 for my series 700 amp.
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