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08-17-2010, 04:43 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Location: Central Illinois
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04 EZGO TXT - 4ga & EMP Motor Upgrade Results
I have a completely stock (except lights, turn signals and rear seat) 2004 EZGO TXT and just got done upgrading to an EMP rebuilt motor (single speed motor - not the dual speed I have read others talk about online) and testing results. Figured others would be interested in my results, so here they are.
Please note - I don't know the actual distances of these tests - I simply picked easily identifiable spots on the road in front of my house so that I could easily compare before and after. Stock: I average 11mph (according to GPS), peak about 15mph. After complete set of 4ga cables (batteries, motor, controller, etc): I average 11mph still, peak about 16mph. I gained a few seconds on my runs here - it seems like it was mostly that I didn't slow down as much on the inclines and it felt a little peppier on takeoff, but none of my tests would actually put that into numbers - my first baseline numbers weren't as accurate as between the next couple stages. Here are the stats at this stage:
After EMP Motor Upgrade: I average 18mph now, peak about 21mph. I gained around 12 seconds on my runs here - it seems to be about the same off the line as it was before - perhaps a tiny bit quicker. Here are the stats at this stage:
I hope others find this information useful as I was looking a lot for numbers like these before doing my upgrade and didn't come up with much. Also, if anyone can point me to a place that goes over the steps and parts needed, etc for switching to 48v, I would appreciate it. I have read some, but just pieces here and there - not exactly a how-to guide. :) From what I have read so far, I will likely go with 6 x 8volt batteries - I will need to wait until my current ones need replacing (wife ya-know). -- Along those lines, anybody know of a good way to speed up the demise of the 6 volt batteries? |
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08-17-2010, 04:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: 04 EZGO TXT - 4ga & EMP Motor Upgrade Results
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08-17-2010, 09:10 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Re: 04 EZGO TXT - 4ga & EMP Motor Upgrade Results
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08-17-2010, 10:54 PM | #4 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: 04 EZGO TXT - 4ga & EMP Motor Upgrade Results
Just stop putting water in them and charge them alot dry... or do not charge them, run it until it stops and leave it set for a few weeks or more ~ That's what my customers do and it works good.....
Why not just add 2 more used batteries to your pack? You will need a way to charge them. Either a 48v charger or a second 12v charger. And a 48v solenoid with 470ohm resistor and 3a diode. |
08-18-2010, 12:10 PM | #5 | |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Central Illinois
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Re: 04 EZGO TXT - 4ga & EMP Motor Upgrade Results
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On the solenoid/resister/diode - is that something you could supply me? Possibly charger as well? So I wouldn't need a controller or F/R switch either? Sorry for all the questions, but adding 2 used batteries is an idea that could make this a more immediate switchover rather than a "someday" deal! |
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