Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V

EZGO-77 · 03-22-2011, 06:41 PM

Like its Says, If needing batteries Is it Worth it? And What All Is there To Do?

scottyb · 03-22-2011, 06:55 PM

If you have a 1977 ezgo as your username implies there is a lot more to it .... you would need to convert from resistor coil speed control to solid state speed control.... lots of guys have done it but it is a little more involved than just slapping 8v batteries in her and finding a charger.
We need to know what cart you are asking about.

EZGO-77 · 03-22-2011, 06:58 PM

No Scott I got a Newer One, 77 Is My Racing Number....lol I talked to You About the Controller And Gears. But now Have a Buddy Wanting batteries Thought About selling Him mine And getting 8v

libertybellcdr · 03-22-2011, 07:58 PM

The upgrade to 48v is definitely worth it. But, you need to get 8 6v batteries, not 6 8v.

madoc1 · 03-22-2011, 08:23 PM

liberty, it seems i am disagreeing with everyone today.

yes 48 is a great upgrade, but if you are only going short distances, then 8volt batts are good. i wish i had since i live in a small neigborhood. it is hilly tho. go for it.

gornoman · 03-22-2011, 08:29 PM

Convert to 48v.

DO IT ASAP!

You will be impressed!

EZGO-77 · 03-23-2011, 06:28 AM

So is it 6v you want or 8v i thought 8v and save the weight of the two extra batteries???

roady89 · 03-23-2011, 06:42 AM

Eight 6 volt batteries have more storage capacity than six 8 volt batteries....thus giving you a longer run time. Also, higher voltage is generally more efficient. It might not be a lot but its there none the less. IMO six 8's will have about the same run-time as the stock 36 volt setup....but remember, this is all relative to your foot, motor and/or controller.

Ive done the 48 volts in a resistor cart thing...never had a problem with ezgos. Most of the time your wide open anyways so the coils are out of the circuit....it's anything less than full throttle than can be a problem. (burning coils)

sak00 · 03-23-2011, 07:21 AM

He!! yeah. It's worth it. I did it to a Marathon. Best thing I ever did. I ran mine on the coils for about 6 months until I figured how I was going to use the cart. Like Roady said, If your mostly running wide open your fine with the coils. I found out that I was running more on the slow side at the campgrounds and didn't want to burn up the coils so later I converted to a controller.

SHAWN DAVIS · 03-23-2011, 07:52 AM

Yes do it!

03-22-2011, 06:41 PM	#1
EZGO-77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25	Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V Like its Says, If needing batteries Is it Worth it? And What All Is there To Do?
EZGO-77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25

03-22-2011, 06:55 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V If you have a 1977 ezgo as your username implies there is a lot more to it .... you would need to convert from resistor coil speed control to solid state speed control.... lots of guys have done it but it is a little more involved than just slapping 8v batteries in her and finding a charger. We need to know what cart you are asking about.

03-22-2011, 06:58 PM	#3
EZGO-77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V No Scott I got a Newer One, 77 Is My Racing Number....lol I talked to You About the Controller And Gears. But now Have a Buddy Wanting batteries Thought About selling Him mine And getting 8v
EZGO-77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25

03-22-2011, 07:58 PM	#4
libertybellcdr Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas... Why live anywhere else??? Posts: 266	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V The upgrade to 48v is definitely worth it. But, you need to get 8 6v batteries, not 6 8v.

03-22-2011, 08:23 PM	#5
madoc1 no clue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spicewood, texas Posts: 3,308	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V liberty, it seems i am disagreeing with everyone today. yes 48 is a great upgrade, but if you are only going short distances, then 8volt batts are good. i wish i had since i live in a small neigborhood. it is hilly tho. go for it.

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03-22-2011, 08:29 PM	#6
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V Convert to 48v. DO IT ASAP! You will be impressed!

03-23-2011, 06:28 AM	#7
EZGO-77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V So is it 6v you want or 8v i thought 8v and save the weight of the two extra batteries???
EZGO-77 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25

03-23-2011, 06:42 AM	#8
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V Eight 6 volt batteries have more storage capacity than six 8 volt batteries....thus giving you a longer run time. Also, higher voltage is generally more efficient. It might not be a lot but its there none the less. IMO six 8's will have about the same run-time as the stock 36 volt setup....but remember, this is all relative to your foot, motor and/or controller. Ive done the 48 volts in a resistor cart thing...never had a problem with ezgos. Most of the time your wide open anyways so the coils are out of the circuit....it's anything less than full throttle than can be a problem. (burning coils)
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022

03-23-2011, 07:21 AM	#9
sak00 What was I thinking? Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brooksville, Florida Posts: 577	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V He!! yeah. It's worth it. I did it to a Marathon. Best thing I ever did. I ran mine on the coils for about 6 months until I figured how I was going to use the cart. Like Roady said, If your mostly running wide open your fine with the coils. I found out that I was running more on the slow side at the campgrounds and didn't want to burn up the coils so later I converted to a controller.

03-23-2011, 07:52 AM	#10
SHAWN DAVIS Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 183	Re: Is it Worth Changing From 36v To 48V Yes do it!
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