42 volts

[Naturile]

Wanting to change my ez go 36 volt text to 42 volts I have new 2 gauge cables new us batteries plum quick motor new HD seloniod new 20/11/10 tires is there any thing else I need to do other than by a battery? Thanks I need Jonnie b I know new a 42 volt man

[UroGator]

You're also going to need to get a new 42 V charger. Go with the DPI 42 V charger that scottieB sells on his website

If you don't have an upgraded controller, you will be one of those as well.

[Naturile]

I have a 400 amp Curtis forgot to put that in

[JohnnieB]

Be sure to get a 42V charger that has a charge algorithm/profile for US Battery batteries. They require a higher absorption and finish voltage than Trojan batteries. (DPI does has a US Battery setting)

If the controller and the solenoid will work at 42V, it sounds like you are ready to take the leap.

[Naturile]

Thanks Jonnie b I know from rreading on here you are the man when it comes to the batteries ! And I also remember reading you have a 42 volt cart!!!!!! I'll let you know when I get everything back together and post some pic I have to order a charger from Scottie!

[Gquilliams]

42V is the stuff, extra speed, extra run time, obvious location for the 7th battery. I love my 42v cart thanks to scotty B.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by Gquilliams

42V is the stuff, extra speed, extra run time, obvious location for the 7th battery. I love my 42v cart thanks to scotty B.

Glad you love it - My 42v PDS cart is a regular sweetheart with D&D motor and pkg 808. It's long been my go ride. Low and fast. Same set up we used for Johnnie B.
Western Golf Carts was the pioneer of the 42v Ezgo. Back when they made their first Controller carts. It was a hit with and they later adopted 48v systems.

Make sure your control is 48v compatible before you put 42v to it...

[bxlt]

Is 42v a good option for a DCS cart as well as a PDS? I don't want to give up my bag well, and really don't want to move the controller to fit 8 batteries under the seat and if I could get the same speed the JonnieB is seeing I would love the extra range from 7 6v bats

[scottyb]

You won't see the same speeds a PDS cart makes on any voltage. The DCS cart makes more torque than a PDS ans more speed than a series cart.
Basically a PDS on 36v goes 24mph without the controller limiting top speed -
The same set up in a DCS cart results in 20 mph. Add something like 17.5% (42v) and your top speed on stock tires would be 23.5 with a bout a 50% improvement in torque over the stock control...
Recap for DCS cart with pkg 808 and 42v
gain 10mph and 50% torque

[Naturile]

So Scottie is a Curtis 400amp controller big enough to go up to42 volts? I just got the motor put in today I got rebuilt at plum quick super guys there!!