How to make a 48v golf cart faster?

[Murdock]

Okay guys I got a 48v that don't run fast enuff for me. What can be done and how expensive is it gonna be.

[Mac...]

NoS

[Mayhem]

take out the batteries and install a motor.

[westtexducks]

Okay guys I got a 48v that don't run fast enuff for me. What can be done and how expensive is it gonna be.

A polaris ranger runs from 5 to 8 grand. Other than that I really can't help you.

[Stan R]

depends on how far you want to go. New wires, controller, motor


Go to buggies unlimited.. they have several different kits.

[Habanarrow]

easy on the tacos?

[bassmatt72]

As long as the batteries are good, you have to start with good batteries. Opps... First off what year and make is it? Is the forward/reverse a lever or a toggle switch?

[Murdock]

As long as the batteries are good, you have to start with good batteries. Opps... First off what year and make is it? Is the forward/reverse a lever or a toggle switch?

It's a 2007 yamaha g29

[lameduck]

Need to change to a high speed motor. Not sure of cost.

[bassmatt72]

I haven't ever delt with a yamaha but I think they are similar to some others. Ok, for speed only, not offroading, mudding, or major hill climbing, I'm talking a road racing dude! in order of cheapest to most expensive, all prices approx to last year when I did mine: HD solenoid- $100, new heavy duty forward/reverse switch-$130,upgrade all cables to 4 or 2 gauge-$200, some of the newer carts have computers that can be programed- don't know $$, 500amp controller-$475, and a custom motor-$650ish. This set up and keep smaller tires on the cart, large tire reduce speed but thats another lesson. If you do these upgrades you will be looking at 40ish MPH!! If you do all that you had also better look at upgrading the brakes. My cart will do right at 30 MPH and some times it gets a little scary trying to stop! I have a smaller motor, and larger tires on mine thats why it only will get to 30Mph.

[banzai]

Look into larger diameter wheels and tires. DC motors make max torque right away. Increasing the overall diameter of the drive wheels will increase your acceleration and top speed as long as the motor torque can handle the load and does not bog.

[Murdock]

This is for use at the deer lease so it needs to be able to climb as well.

[Swampa]

Check out buggiesgonewild.com

[txstrapassassin]

easy on the tacos?

ha

[KactusKiller]

Best change for hunting cart is the controller and wires but this will maiy help with torque. Then a higher hp motor, a stock is say 2.5-3, to get faster you need an 8-11 hp speed/torque motor. You can sometimes buy a kit that has all the above for around $1200. Buggies gone wild is your best bet for info and gear. Just like tbh but for golf carts.