88 Gas Ezgo

[mrgreenheads]

Hey guys I have aquired a 88 gas Marathon with metal bodies and also a have a 96 TXT

Here is my question:

1. Has any one done a swap from 88 into 96 frame before
2. Is it even possible
3. Should I even consider it

Any help would be appreciated in advance

[BrewCityMusic]

The main problem is that the 88 clutch (drive) rund perpendicular to the cart, whereas the TXT DRIVEN clutch runs parallel - pretty substantial hurdle to overcome ...

NOW - another option (which is the one I personally took) would be to graft the front cowl, springs, etc from the TXT onto the 88 - You'll get the bulk of the TXT look (the front end), lengthen your wheelbase in front about 2" for stability, and a stock 88 in good running condition will literally run CIRCLES around even a modified TXT (88 was the year of the "High Output" 244cc 2PG, 11hp as versus 9 for the standard 2-stroke EZGO's of that era plus FAR more torque). Here's a pic of what you'll end up with:

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If you throw a cargo box, basket, or rear seats on there you'll have to look REAL close to tell that it's not a TXT, also even without adding anything the Marathon body gives it a pretty hefty "square-shouldered" look, which at least in MY opinion is pretty Bad A$$ ...

[mrgreenheads]

Originally Posted by BrewCityMusic

The main problem is that the 88 clutch (drive) rund perpendicular to the cart, whereas the TXT DRIVEN clutch runs parallel - pretty substantial hurdle to overcome ...

NOW - another option (which is the one I personally took) would be to graft the front cowl, springs, etc from the TXT onto the 88 - You'll get the bulk of the TXT look (the front end), lengthen your wheelbase in front about 2" for stability, and a stock 88 in good running condition will literally run CIRCLES around even a modified TXT (88 was the year of the "High Output" 244cc 2PG, 11hp as versus 9 for the standard 2-stroke EZGO's of that era plus FAR more torque). Here's a pic of what you'll end up with:

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If you throw a cargo box, basket, or rear seats on there you'll have to look REAL close to tell that it's not a TXT, also even without adding anything the Marathon body gives it a pretty hefty "square-shouldered" look, which at least in MY opinion is pretty Bad A$$ ...

The TXT that I have is electric so it does not have a cluch system ... So what Iwas wondering is can the entire drive system motor and rear end with clutches from the 88 be placed in the TXT frame as its in better physical shape than the Marathon

[BrewCityMusic]

Might want to ask over in the Electric EZGO threads, there are likely more people over there that can help, most of us here are into gas carts

[mrgreenheads]

Understand that ... I want to change it to gas is why I am asking if anyone has done this type mod

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[mrgreenheads]

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