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Old 02-04-2012, 09:52 AM   #1
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I'm back!!!!! hey fellas i'm getting a set of new batteries and some cables (scotty b's sweet custom set) on my 94 marathon 36 v i have a 400 amp controller.. on a flat surface with OLD trojans (that load tested 26-28v under load) i got 12-14 mph ....will i get any speed increase with the new batts and cables? p.s. 8 inch custom built lift 18" tires and (mostly 6ga cables )
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Old 02-04-2012, 10:28 AM   #2
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..............will i get any speed increase with the new batts and cables?
Probably not, but you won't loose as much speed on hills.

To get more speed with a series cart, you need to increase battery pack voltage or change the final drive ratio, or both.

Taller tires effectively changes the final drive ratio, so going to a 22" tire would give you about 3-3.5 MPH more.
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Old 02-04-2012, 10:35 AM   #3
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thanks ...where do i get and how much are gear sets,i'm planning on a pq bandit too.... btw what gear am i running now???
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Default Re: bout to get batteries and 4ga scotty b cables

I'm not sure about a Marathon, but a TXT is 12.44:1. From what I can tell, most guys go to bigger tires first.

I'm not into building carts, so I can't help with what is available or where to get it, but maybe some knowledge people will chime in.

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i did some reserch the gears are 12.44:1 i have plenty of torqe wonder what 8:1 ratio would do......lol
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i did some reserch the gears are 12.44:1 i have plenty of torqe wonder what 8:1 ratio would do......lol
Most likely, you'd be on the phone to Scotty, ordering a bigger controller and heavier cables.

Seriously, have you up-graded the F/R switch and Solenoid. If not, you need to.

Also, going from 12.44:1 to 8:1 will up the speed by about 37%, but will reduce torque by a similar amount and a 400A controller and 4Ga cables might be a little on the puny side.

Good luck, have fun and be safe.......
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with the trashed out batteries i have..... the torqe is good but i'm tired of getting outrun at the campground...lol i have them off-road but on-road SUCKS....LOL
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