What is special about an EZGO "ST"?

[1970buick]

I am looking at a 2005 ezgo ST gas cart. What makes it different from a regular txt besides that front cowl?

[1970buick]

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[kgsc]

Mechanically nothing except it may have the old style steering with the box mounted to the frame verses the front axle..

[1970buick]

So nothing more than a different cowl? Good to know, the guy selling it seems to think it has some premium value because of the "ST" label

[BrewCityMusic]

It's strange, but after flipping quite a few carts these past years I also have found that the ST style carts tend to sell faster and for more money, even though they aren't any different with the exception of the cowl ... I CAN say that the ST style is my personal favorite, so I have swapped many a TXT cowl for the ST, if You like the style that might be a cheaper option than paying the premium for an actual ST.

That said, some ST Sport's came with the factory lift, 20" Tires, and the 350 engine / 28deg clutch combo like the Workhorse/MPT's, if that's the case then yes, there definitely is a hefty difference in the value - but those are far and few between (and likely partially responsible for the impression that all ST's are inherently more valuable)

[1970buick]

Are there codes to look for to differentiate between the two different engines?

[BrewCityMusic]

Look on the timing belt cover, there's a sticker that gives the displacement ... Also, on the rear (driven) clutch, there is a number stamped on the transmission side, if it's a "36" it's a standard clutch, the high-torque style will have a "28" stamped on it.

[kgsc]

Check the front steering and see if it is new or old style. I believe the true ST carts had the old style, at least the last 2005 ST I saw did..

[1970buick]

It turns out this is the smaller of the engines with the old style steering. Nice cart but don't think I can turn a profit at the asking price now of 3600