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05-27-2009, 09:58 AM | #1 |
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13 hp Kawasaki performance
Hello all, I used the info here to adjust the throttle cable on my 2008 EZGO Custom ST with the 13 hp kawa. Big increase in hill climbing speed. I saw on a post where going to far can be dangerous. Is that safety dangerous or tearing up the motor dangerous? Right now it seems to do fine, just wondering what a little more may or may not do. Thanks for the help.
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05-27-2009, 10:35 AM | #2 |
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Re: 13 hp Kawasaki performance
I am not 100% familiar with the setup on the new EZ Go carts with the FJ400 engine, but it should be setup with a rev limiter which would cause the engine to cut out at high RPMs. If you are careful and don't run the cart wide open for long periods at a time, you should be fine with or without the rev limiter. I have three carts we are running the FE400 Kawasaki engines in and without abusing them, they have held up without any problems.
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05-27-2009, 10:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: 13 hp Kawasaki performance
I have not touched the rev limiter I dont think at least. I was not looking for top speed, just some more hill power. So far it seems much better.
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05-27-2009, 10:45 AM | #4 |
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Re: 13 hp Kawasaki performance
To be safe, if you are happy with the new adjustments, it might be best to leave it as is.
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05-27-2009, 10:55 AM | #5 |
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Re: 13 hp Kawasaki performance
To be completely safe invest in a tach of some kind and then research what the safe limits of that engine are ... Otherwise it is all hear say by ear
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05-27-2009, 11:30 AM | #6 |
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05-27-2009, 01:10 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 13 hp Kawasaki performance
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To be safe, don't worry about a tach, ad a 4 point safety harness and a roll cage. you can always fix the engine if your not paralyzed from having a cart roll over top of you going 35 |
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05-27-2009, 01:20 PM | #8 | |
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Re: 13 hp Kawasaki performance
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I think he was just looking for a little extra...not setting any land speed records here. I think the cage and 4 point harness might be a little extensive...although one can never be too safe! Might wanna look into a helmet and neck brace as well! |
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05-27-2009, 01:23 PM | #9 |
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Re: 13 hp Kawasaki performance
Ever been bounced out of a cart going 30mph?
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05-27-2009, 01:26 PM | #10 |
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Re: 13 hp Kawasaki performance
No, can't say that I have...have you? There is a good chance the cart in question will not reach 30 mph by simple adjustments. However if it will, please let me know as I have a FJ400 powertrain sitting on a pallet and I will surely be installing it in my next build!
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