Originally posted by jtb74
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
Ok, I think I know a good setup

Get a 800cc Bombadier Snowmobile engine ( used in Skidoo's ), Pull the clutch off and, get a comet go kart torque converter, modify the spline to fit it to the engine. The rear axle can be gotten from a 2wd go kart ( 1wd won't work good ). The steering can be gotten from a parts golf cart. The frame and bodie is up to you. With this setup, you will have around 150 Hp and will be able to pull around 100-120 MPH depending on your tire size. That would'nt have much torque for 150 Hp but, will be enough to climb the hills you want with 2 people on it, it would be somewhere around 80 ft pnds in the engines high rpm powerband. These engines are reliable but, tend to foul spark plugs fairly quick so, just carry 6-8 NGK BR8ES spark plugs and a 13/16 spark plug wrench and when one foules, just pull it out and put a new one in but, make shure you finger tighten the plug and only torque the plug 1/4 turn, this is the proper way to put in spark plugs.