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11-10-2012, 09:28 PM | #1 |
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Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
I own a 48v 1997 Club car lifted with 22" tires the batts are 2 yrs old and well kept. I'm looking to get 25mph out of it. Currently on a flat road it'll do 15-17 mph.
I've been looking at motors, controllers and other upgrades. It's all confusing. I see motors rated at 5hp claiming 20 mph, then i see motors 3hp claiming 22mph! I dont get how the power is determined when a lower hp motor goes faster than one with more hp. Anyway, whats the easiest cheapest way to get 25+MPH. I'd like to go with a 36v motor for more speed, but they are hard to find. Do I need a new motor, controller, wires or all three? Can i go with just a controller? Thanks. |
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11-10-2012, 09:55 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
Do a google search as follows
5.5 hp @ 5700 rpm You will find your answer |
11-10-2012, 10:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
Expensive google search.
Hoping to stay under $1000. Didn't realize 25mph cost so much. |
11-10-2012, 10:15 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
Found that motor for $520 so do not know what you are trying to say
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11-10-2012, 10:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
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11-10-2012, 10:56 PM | #6 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
controller and larger wires will do that easy. The stock controller doesnt let many amps thru it. swap it with wires that will handle it and your good to go
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11-10-2012, 11:03 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
We upgraded one with just the motor and ran fine for many yeard, torque wasnot as good as upgrading comtroller but it worked fine. Try it and if you dont like it then upgrade controller, it really is not a lit different than going to a 36 volt motor.
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11-10-2012, 11:09 PM | #8 |
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
It only works with bigger tires but you may need a lift kit so might as well start with a good motor and build from there. Sorry but just controller and wire is not gunna do much.
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11-10-2012, 11:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
The cart will remain the same as far as lift and tire size go. I do plan on upgrading the wires to 4g no matter what else happens. Any idea where I could find a used 36 volt motor? My grandfather has a 92 36v resistor cart. I might see if I can try his motor just to see what I can expect before I buy one. |
11-11-2012, 12:13 AM | #10 |
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Re: Want more speed, need advice. 97 CC
36 volt motor might be a good option if you find one cheap
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