1997 ezgo belt size/smaller belt for more torque

Mbush2 · 01-02-2019, 01:51 PM

I have a 1997 EZ-GO TXT. I am wanting to increase the torque . I have researched and believe that I am wanting to install a smaller belt then the stock 42 inch belt. I’m understanding that I should go about 1inch smaller O.D. And same width on the new belt to gain torque. Additionally and I need to know the exact size I should be comfortable with using and a part number or location to purchase the belt Please advise me if this sounds accurate. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

StoveBolt · 01-03-2019, 10:01 AM

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-...en-clutch.html

Gearhead1956 · 01-03-2019, 10:25 AM

My experience is that you will need both belt and the 28 degree clutch to make a noticeable difference.

I tried just the belt, didn't see much difference. I am sure there is some.

trig123 · 01-03-2019, 11:05 AM

I had one this past summer that I put just the shorter belt on. Made it take off much better. Stock clutch. I put standard belt back on it to make sure and yes it did made a difference. A little harder to shift though.

Mbush2 · 01-03-2019, 11:18 AM

Thanks guys. Does anyone have a part number for shorter belt?

Gearhead1956 · 01-03-2019, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trig123

I had one this past summer that I put just the shorter belt on. Made it take off much better. Stock clutch. I put standard belt back on it to make sure and yes it did made a difference. A little harder to shift though.

Yes it did take off a little faster. But I was looking for a lower gear to go up some very long hills. After belt we still thought we were going to have to get out and push.
short hills it always done fine, but the long hills, didn't seem to make much difference.

trig123 · 01-03-2019, 11:45 AM

Check here cheers :)

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-...en-clutch.html

trig123 · 01-03-2019, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead1956

Yes it did take off a little faster. But I was looking for a lower gear to go up some very long hills. After belt we still thought we were going to have to get out and push.
short hills it always done fine, but the long hills, didn't seem to make much difference.

Need mud tires here in Ala to get up any hills right now Gearhead1956

Gearhead1956 · 01-03-2019, 01:35 PM

Yea here too, Its a mess.

01-02-2019, 01:51 PM	#1
Mbush2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5	1997 ezgo belt size/smaller belt for more torque I have a 1997 EZ-GO TXT. I am wanting to increase the torque . I have researched and believe that I am wanting to install a smaller belt then the stock 42 inch belt. I’m understanding that I should go about 1inch smaller O.D. And same width on the new belt to gain torque. Additionally and I need to know the exact size I should be comfortable with using and a part number or location to purchase the belt Please advise me if this sounds accurate. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

01-03-2019, 10:01 AM	#2
StoveBolt Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S." Posts: 3,666	Re: 1997 ezgo belt size/smaller belt for more torque http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-...en-clutch.html

01-03-2019, 10:25 AM	#3
Gearhead1956 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Woodstock,GA Posts: 1,088	Re: 1997 ezgo belt size/smaller belt for more torque My experience is that you will need both belt and the 28 degree clutch to make a noticeable difference. I tried just the belt, didn't see much difference. I am sure there is some.

01-03-2019, 11:05 AM	#4
trig123 Vintage tech Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Posts: 3,215	Re: 1997 ezgo belt size/smaller belt for more torque I had one this past summer that I put just the shorter belt on. Made it take off much better. Stock clutch. I put standard belt back on it to make sure and yes it did made a difference. A little harder to shift though.

01-03-2019, 11:18 AM	#5
Mbush2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5	Re: 1997 ezgo belt size/smaller belt for more torque Thanks guys. Does anyone have a part number for shorter belt?

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01-03-2019, 11:45 AM	#7
trig123 Vintage tech Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Posts: 3,215	Re: 1997 ezgo belt size/smaller belt for more torque Check here cheers :) http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-...en-clutch.html

01-03-2019, 01:35 PM	#9
Gearhead1956 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Woodstock,GA Posts: 1,088	Re: 1997 ezgo belt size/smaller belt for more torque Yea here too, Its a mess.

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