2005 gas ST good price, opinions?

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

I found a nice 2005 st today for about 2800. Dealer is selling on consignment for a customer. I am interested for eventually a lift (bigger than stock) and maybe a big block conversion. Is the lift the same as the txt? I don't see it listed? Any owners, I would love your opinion before I make a decision. What engine stock (two cylinder)... 9hp? stock performance etc. Thanks in advance.

[victorjohn]

That's a beautiful cart.

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

Uh, Thanks. Any other info?

[mannyvillegas]

I believe the 2005 350cc ST is a Workhorse. More than enough power to bring you around. Price is excellent.

[ez go go]

I'm in LA too HillBilly,,,... The ST I believe will have the fe350 11 hp engine stock... The big block is a pricy upgrade but is the best power you will be able to get with a bolt in BB conv.... Tom @ cpp sells the complete kit and it's all bolt in. Like i said though, it's rough on the benjamins!! LOL... The stock engine has several tricks for added speed and torque if your happy with the current performance so there are a few options. As far as a lift, I believe it will classify the same bodywise as the txt, but i don't know for sure. Hopefully someone will chime in and fill in that blank. I think the price is right if the condition is worthy of it.... Most of the time a poorly mantained cart shows itself just as much as does a properly mantained cart. If the exterior condition sux then I would bet the prior owner had no interest in the mechanical care either. Just some things to think about when your lookin it over. Hope this helps..

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

Were in LA? The only problems I can see with the cart is the tires are wore smooth. Everything else looks good. Still trying to decide between gas and electric.. If I go gas, this will be a front runner. what cam you get out of these carts (speed wise)? with adjusents

[ez go go]

I'm south of Montgomery bout 45 minutes... I wouldn't worry too much bout the tires, cuz the first thing to go when you lift it will be the tires anyway. I'm a gasser guy, so my vote would be on it simply because I don't have a sparky and don't prefer them. Alot of people like them, I just like being able to gas it up and go and not be tethered by a charging cord when it runs out of juice. I have had my stock engine in the mid 30's with the gov. tightened all the way up. Be warned, this is a recipe for premature engine failure. The engine, if it takes the high rpm's, will have a considerably shorter life. My advice, be moderate and realize that from the factory these carts were designed to cruise at a 12 to 15 mph pace.

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

South of Montgomery about 45 minutes... put you near Evergreen or Andalusia?

[auburn17]

Sounds like a good deal if the condition is right. And yes, the GAS TXT lift is the one you will need.

What part of LA you from Hillbilly? I am in Molino, FL just east of Bay Minette

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

Foley.