48 to 36 motor

[sonnysmith]

Scottyb Am I to understand all 36 volt club car motor will interchange with my 2000 model ?? If so anyone have an old one they want to get rid of????
I'm into my second build and this one is a club car the other was a EZ go.
and thanks so much for all the information.

Sonny

Ps I enjoy all the jabbing from other members,make me feel welcome.

[saleenmav]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the benefit of using a 36V motor over the 48V?

And I have an older 36V DS parts cart that may have a good motor in it.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by sonnysmith

Scottyb Am I to understand all 36 volt club car motor will interchange with my 2000 model ?? If so anyone have an old one they want to get rid of????
I'm into my second build and this one is a club car the other was a EZ go.
and thanks so much for all the information.

Sonny

Ps I enjoy all the jabbing from other members,make me feel welcome.

No. Not all year model motors will bolt up to your 2000 rear end. For sure anything 92&up should fit.

Originally Posted by saleenmav

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the benefit of using a 36V motor over the 48V?

And I have an older 36V DS parts cart that may have a good motor in it.

Use the search button and read about voltage upgrades. These 36v motors run well on 48v producing 33% more torque and speed.

[sonnysmith]

thanks Scottyb. Now if someone has a 36 volt they want to give away or almost.
Sonny

[JimmyFW1]

OK, newb reply here:
I get throwing 48v into a 36v motor system, but mine is a 48v CC cart. So if I understand ya'll right, I could find a 36v motor that mounts up to my 98 CC DS & with no other mods, it would be up to 33% better in torque & speed???

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by JimmyFW1

OK, newb reply here:
I get throwing 48v into a 36v motor system, but mine is a 48v CC cart. So if I understand ya'll right, I could find a 36v motor that mounts up to my 98 CC DS & with no other mods, it would be up to 33% better in torque & speed???

Essentially. Yes. you might be a little disappointed in the torque though due to the 225 amp limit on the CC 48v stock control.

[JimmyFW1]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Essentially. Yes. you might be a little disappointed in the torque though due to the 225 amp limit on the CC 48v stock control.

OK, I think I understand the controller limit issue.
Since I'm a newb & you are a guru around here, from what I've read... Let me throw this out there.
I have an 98 DS 48v, bone stock, that I acquired for $100 cash with 4 flat tires & batteries from 2005, that I wanted to fix up for my daughter.
Tires held good pressure & I Tire Slime'd them for good measure.
We desulfonated the batteries & all are holding 8-8.2 volts each (but I know it won't be long before they need to be replaced).
Very pleased that it took virtually nothing, other than cleaning & maintenance to get this cart running.

I found a 36v motor on craigslist for $50 locally. I'm thinking that would be a cheap hop-up for her cart (along with some heavier & newer battery cables), based on what I'm reading here.
Then I could upgrade the controller later for something with a larger capacity than the stock 225 amp limitations...