Speed upgrade: The biggest bang for my buck?

[dkscism]

Hey I have a 91 marathon 36v (6 6volts). It is a controller cart. I wanna make it faster. I have considered upgrading to 48v. I have also considered an upgrade from plum quick (the purple-bandit motor). Which option would be the best bang for my buck? Are there any other options that could result in significant spEed/torque gains.

[PLUMQUICK]

Originally Posted by dkscism

Hey I have a 91 marathon 36v (6 6volts). It is a controller cart. I wanna make it faster. I have considered upgrading to 48v. I have also considered an upgrade from plum quick (the purple-bandit motor). Which option would be the best bang for my buck? Are there any other options that could result in significant spEed/torque gains.

I would do the 48 volt upgrade, this will give you a big kick...........if by chance you need more after that......you could have the motor upgraded then, but going with 48 volts might give you what you want and you would save the upgraded motor price............

[davet]

I have the same cart,94 controller and its' a slug.Don't want to go 48v due to the fact batts are new,4ga cables are done and buying a new charger.A late modle EZ PDS with a chip will run 20 mph and go up hills,on 36 volts.So what are the other options PQ ???Dave

[PLUMQUICK]

Originally Posted by davet

I have the same cart,94 controller and its' a slug.Don't want to go 48v due to the fact batts are new,4ga cables are done and buying a new charger.A late modle EZ PDS with a chip will run 20 mph and go up hills,on 36 volts.So what are the other options PQ ???Dave

36 volt upgrade with good batteries around a 20% increase in both torque and speed with stock motor, now if you want more and you have good batteries........then you can go with our new build motors that are higher HP, you will need higher amp controller, 4ga. wires and again make sure you have good batteries.............these motors can and will draw MORE amps, and you will see more of a voltage drop over just an upgraded stock motor, and yes they cost more..........
First, I would check the voltage drop across your battery pack with your stock motor and see where your voltage drops to and more important where and how fast the voltage comes back once the cart starts moving.....hope this helps.........

[davet]

PQ sent you PM ,don't want to hijack...Dave