Putting a gas engine in electric cart

woodsrider823 · 08-20-2009, 09:11 AM

Hello I am in the process of looking for a golf cart to make a project out of. (lift, tires, etc.) I found an old electric club car for the right price that doesnt run. I want to throw a 15hp briggs & stratton in or something like that. I know its going to take custom work, and welding that is fine. My question is, will it be alot for difficult to do this conversion on an electric cart then if I found a non running gas cart? thanks in advance.

scottyb · 08-20-2009, 09:14 AM

YES. YES. YES,yes,yes!
Plus I hope you can find a second gas cart to donate a rear end and I hope you can weld that aluminum frame!

Hold out for a gas cart if that is the direction you want to go IMHO

dcannow · 08-20-2009, 09:37 AM

Pass up the CC electric cart. Wait for a gas rebuild. You might take a look if any Yamahas come up as they can make for an easy hpower up grade (metal frame). Check the sponsors for the 18hp B & S pkgs.(there is also a 22 or 24hp as I recall) that come with clutches, etc., some with BGW discounts Throw in some different gears either for low end or high speed use and you are now headed wild.

woodsrider823 · 08-20-2009, 09:58 AM

Thanks for the responces. So the yamahas are the best to modify? still go with a gas powered though? thanks also how are the ez-go for doing what i am trying to do. Thanks again

dcannow · 08-20-2009, 09:59 AM

I just pulled up an old conversion file. Also forgot to mention the BS conversion is "Vanguard series". There was a 16hp but supposed now out of production. Have the 18 and 21hp pkgs. You can go higher hp but doesn't appear to be pkged. If you see ads for the Vanguard at much lower prices check them out as they are probably vertical shaft rather than horizontal. Also WELCOME TO THE WILD> Good luck and keep us posted.

dcannow · 08-20-2009, 10:12 AM

E Z GO works well also. I do some refurbish as a retired hobby mostly with electric. Last year did some help for a friend on an older Yami 16HP upgrade that had a Rear end change to modify a little. I suggest Yamaha, and E Z GO also as they have metal frames. They are nice as you can weld, etc.on them. You will find if you are going to lift an older model it will be handy to modify rather than the Alum. CC frame.

08-20-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
woodsrider823 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14	Putting a gas engine in electric cart Hello I am in the process of looking for a golf cart to make a project out of. (lift, tires, etc.) I found an old electric club car for the right price that doesnt run. I want to throw a 15hp briggs & stratton in or something like that. I know its going to take custom work, and welding that is fine. My question is, will it be alot for difficult to do this conversion on an electric cart then if I found a non running gas cart? thanks in advance.
woodsrider823 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14

08-20-2009, 09:14 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Putting a gas engine in electric cart YES. YES. YES,yes,yes! Plus I hope you can find a second gas cart to donate a rear end and I hope you can weld that aluminum frame! Hold out for a gas cart if that is the direction you want to go IMHO

08-20-2009, 09:37 AM	#3
dcannow Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty Lake, WA Posts: 479	Re: Putting a gas engine in electric cart Pass up the CC electric cart. Wait for a gas rebuild. You might take a look if any Yamahas come up as they can make for an easy hpower up grade (metal frame). Check the sponsors for the 18hp B & S pkgs.(there is also a 22 or 24hp as I recall) that come with clutches, etc., some with BGW discounts Throw in some different gears either for low end or high speed use and you are now headed wild.

08-20-2009, 09:58 AM	#4
woodsrider823 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14	Re: Putting a gas engine in electric cart Thanks for the responces. So the yamahas are the best to modify? still go with a gas powered though? thanks also how are the ez-go for doing what i am trying to do. Thanks again
woodsrider823 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14

08-20-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
dcannow Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty Lake, WA Posts: 479	Re: Putting a gas engine in electric cart I just pulled up an old conversion file. Also forgot to mention the BS conversion is "Vanguard series". There was a 16hp but supposed now out of production. Have the 18 and 21hp pkgs. You can go higher hp but doesn't appear to be pkged. If you see ads for the Vanguard at much lower prices check them out as they are probably vertical shaft rather than horizontal. Also WELCOME TO THE WILD> Good luck and keep us posted.

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

08-20-2009, 10:12 AM	#6
dcannow Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty Lake, WA Posts: 479	Re: Putting a gas engine in electric cart E Z GO works well also. I do some refurbish as a retired hobby mostly with electric. Last year did some help for a friend on an older Yami 16HP upgrade that had a Rear end change to modify a little. I suggest Yamaha, and E Z GO also as they have metal frames. They are nice as you can weld, etc.on them. You will find if you are going to lift an older model it will be handy to modify rather than the Alum. CC frame.

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Putting a gas engine in a electric cart!	Gas golf carts
340cc yamaha entice engine in an electric golf cart	Big Block Talk!
Putting In Big Block	Big Block Talk!