engine swap

vinniemjr2 · 01-03-2013, 07:16 PM

can i use a G1 engine in a G16

pachanga90 · 01-03-2013, 09:31 PM

Welcome! You can,but why?Its' a small displacement 2-stroke(250cc),the G16 has a 301cc,4-stroke,with about 4 more hp.and alot more torque.Why not do a clone or V-Twin swap?Hope this helps

vinniemjr2 · 01-03-2013, 10:12 PM

what size V-Twin should i use and how hard is the change out

pachanga90 · 01-03-2013, 10:22 PM

14hp to 23hp,are the common ones,It depends on your finances,and what you want the cart to do as far as speed and overall power.For a neighborhood cruiser a 14-18hp is fine,for off-road,hunting,etc..it all depends on the terrain,extras' you have on the cart,etc..More weight and hills,larger engine.You can buy swap-kits for a bolt-in,or build your own mounts(G16 is very simple to do yourself,if you have average fabrication-skills).The Clones are very popular single-cylinder conversions,and are very low-priced to buy new,compared to a Twin.More input on your plans and skills would help.

vinniemjr2 · 01-04-2013, 07:22 PM

fabrication as long as it's not major isn't a problem the cart gets used mostly around the the farm and the stock engine has more then adequate

pachanga90 · 01-04-2013, 07:31 PM

The clone is probably the cheapest overall,unless you find a good used Twin.You can buy a clutch-adapter thru Cart Parts Plus(site-sponsor),and use your stock clutch on the new motor(anything with a 1" crank-shaft).The mount is fairly simple to build,and the motor will fit without a lift-kit.

vinniemjr2 · 01-04-2013, 08:07 PM

don't mean to sound stupid why the adapter

pachanga90 · 01-04-2013, 08:34 PM

Golf-Carts use a tapered crankshaft,Regular engines have a straight crankshaft.You need to either buy the adapter($50),or a new clutch with a 1"-bore($275-$400).

vinniemjr2 · 01-04-2013, 08:38 PM

what about one of these

LIFAN 1 in. 13 HP 389 cc OHV Electric Start Horizontal Keyway Shaft Engine
Model # LF188F-BDQInternet # 203277126
or

LIFAN 1 in. 15 HP 420 cc OHV Electric Start Horizontal Keyway Shaft Engine 2012 EPA Compliant
Model # LF190F-BDQInternet # 203277129

LIFAN 1 in. 15 HP 420 cc OHV Electric Start Horizontal Keyway Shaft Engine with 18 amp Charger
Model # LF190F-BDQCInternet # 203277131

vinniemjr2 · 01-04-2013, 08:39 PM

thanks I answered my own question after more research

01-03-2013, 07:16 PM	#1
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01-03-2013, 09:31 PM	#2
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: engine swap Welcome! You can,but why?Its' a small displacement 2-stroke(250cc),the G16 has a 301cc,4-stroke,with about 4 more hp.and alot more torque.Why not do a clone or V-Twin swap?Hope this helps

01-03-2013, 10:12 PM	#3
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6	Re: engine swap what size V-Twin should i use and how hard is the change out
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6

01-03-2013, 10:22 PM	#4
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: engine swap 14hp to 23hp,are the common ones,It depends on your finances,and what you want the cart to do as far as speed and overall power.For a neighborhood cruiser a 14-18hp is fine,for off-road,hunting,etc..it all depends on the terrain,extras' you have on the cart,etc..More weight and hills,larger engine.You can buy swap-kits for a bolt-in,or build your own mounts(G16 is very simple to do yourself,if you have average fabrication-skills).The Clones are very popular single-cylinder conversions,and are very low-priced to buy new,compared to a Twin.More input on your plans and skills would help.

01-04-2013, 07:22 PM	#5
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6	Re: engine swap fabrication as long as it's not major isn't a problem the cart gets used mostly around the the farm and the stock engine has more then adequate
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6

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01-04-2013, 07:31 PM	#6
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: engine swap The clone is probably the cheapest overall,unless you find a good used Twin.You can buy a clutch-adapter thru Cart Parts Plus(site-sponsor),and use your stock clutch on the new motor(anything with a 1" crank-shaft).The mount is fairly simple to build,and the motor will fit without a lift-kit.

01-04-2013, 08:07 PM	#7
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6	Re: engine swap don't mean to sound stupid why the adapter
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6

01-04-2013, 08:34 PM	#8
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: engine swap Golf-Carts use a tapered crankshaft,Regular engines have a straight crankshaft.You need to either buy the adapter($50),or a new clutch with a 1"-bore($275-$400).

01-04-2013, 08:38 PM	#9
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6	Re: engine swap what about one of these LIFAN 1 in. 13 HP 389 cc OHV Electric Start Horizontal Keyway Shaft Engine Model # LF188F-BDQInternet # 203277126 or LIFAN 1 in. 15 HP 420 cc OHV Electric Start Horizontal Keyway Shaft Engine 2012 EPA Compliant Model # LF190F-BDQInternet # 203277129 LIFAN 1 in. 15 HP 420 cc OHV Electric Start Horizontal Keyway Shaft Engine with 18 amp Charger Model # LF190F-BDQCInternet # 203277131
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6

01-04-2013, 08:39 PM	#10
vinniemjr2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6	Re: engine swap thanks I answered my own question after more research
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