Hi everyone ,

I realize you guys are use to doing alot more difficult task so figured it wouldnt take much to get an answer on this ?


I want to build a custom golf cart, i can fabricate the frame and do all the accesories myself but i dont no jack about engines and drive trains and all that.

I dont have much to work with right now , dont have an old golf cart to strip parts off of yet. But my first priority is decideing on a engine to push it.

I was thinking of using a motor off of an old motorcycle/jetski /snow mobile something like that? Ill use anything that will work and can fit into the budget.

If you were going to do this project and didnt have alot of money? What would you use for a engine?

I dont want to go electric by the way. Keep in mind its got to be somewhat quiet . I dont really care how fast it goes aslong as its in the 10-30 mph range . Torque is probably what im after. The faster the better though Its got to beable to push itself up a hill with 2 guys in it.


Most golf carts are between 650 - 900 lbs from what ive read, mine is ganna be ALOT lighter hopefully.


Im up for any ideas , this is my first real project and am useing it for a learning experience. However i would like to make it work.


I just want to go the most reliable way ,


Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks