1999 motor upgrade 36 Volt

[mgray70]

If you want speed and torque, the best upgrade would be going to 48 volt. I get around 19 mph with plenty of torque with the stock motor with mine. You will need to replace the controller to at least a 400 amp Alltrax, new 48 volt solenoid, either add 2 more 6 volt batteries, or go with a new set of 8 volts, and a 48 volt charger. Speed motors usually sacrifice torque. If you're willing to sacrifice torque, then the motor will work ok for you.

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[My1999Ezgo]

So I can keep the motor that is in the 36 volt cart? Do I need to upgrade cables besides the controller and solenoid? Will the battery meter that is in the cart still work? Do I have to worry about any other electrical components? Thanks for the help!!!

[cgtech]

Stock cables and solenoid were marginal when new. Stock 36v series motor runs real nice on 48v, I did it too. Stock energy meter won't read correctly (but the 10-led bar meter has a bad reputation anyway).

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by My1999Ezgo

So I can keep the motor that is in the 36 volt cart? Do I need to upgrade cables besides the controller and solenoid? Will the battery meter that is in the cart still work? Do I have to worry about any other electrical components? Thanks for the help!!!

Originally Posted by cgtech

Stock cables and solenoid were marginal when new. Stock 36v series motor runs real nice on 48v, I did it too. Stock energy meter won't read correctly (but the 10-led bar meter has a bad reputation anyway).

Expanding on what CG mentioned, you need to upgrade all 13 high current cables to 4Ga or thicker.

You'll also need a 48V battery charger.

If go to a 6x8V 48V battery pack and the 12V accessories are powered by two of the 6V batteries in the existing 36V pack, you'll have to get a 48V to 12V DC converter or add a separate 12V battery to run the accessories.