how to speed up gas golf cart

How to get more speed out of golf cart?

Upgrading tires and increasing your tire size is by far one of the most economical and easiest ways to get more speed out of your golf cart. Equally applied, this is a great solution for both gas and electric golf carts. If you install a tire with a larger diameter on your golf cart, the end result is a higher top speed.

How fast can a golf cart go?

Most new and used golf carts are made to go a top speed of around 15 miles per hour . Although that is the perfect speed for most folks, there is an equal amount (if not more) of folks out there who are looking to increase their golf cart top speed and go faster than 20 MPH let's say.

What is torque in motors?

You know what 'speed' is, of course, but what is torque? Torque is the pulling power of the motor and is a function of current. So, basically, the higher the current, the more torque.

What is a series wound DC motor?

Series Wound DC Torque Motors are made with a larger field coil inside. A larger field coil inside of the motor , allows a larger magnetic field generation and holds the armature much more securely, thus producing greater torque. This is an excellent option if you're looking for more torque in your Club Car, EZGO or Yamaha golf cart, but are not so concerned about the speed.

Do you need a lift kit for a golf cart?

Note: Depending on the size of the tire and the make/model of your golf cart, some golf carts will require a lift kit to accommodate the size of the new tires. If you are unsure whether you need a lift kit for your golf cart before replacing them, we have an excellent Resource that discusses this topic in more depth.

Overall Speed: What is the Average Golf Cart Speed?

The fastest modern golf carts can go up to 100 miles per hour. But even the higher speed isn’t good enough for some people. That’s why golf cart manufacturers started installing new electronic speed controllers into their vehicles. This feature allows them to go faster, only 14-19 miles per hour.

Gas vs Electric Golf Cart

Electric golf carts are usually faster than their gas-powered counterparts. The National Federation of Golf Cart reports that fully upgraded models can increase speeds as high as 30 mph. Even low-end torque models might be able to sprint at speeds up to 24 mph.

6 Ways You Can Make a Golf Cart Faster

There are different types of golf carts like electric golf carts and gas engine golf carts. They have many specifications which you can change to increase more speed or overall power.

Change the Electric Motor

If you’re looking to change your golf cart’s clutch, but aren’t concerned with having the fastest cart in the neighborhood, consider one of its sequences coiled DC torque motors.

Change Gear Ratios

Most golf carts that come from the factory have a ratio of 12.5:1. That means that every 12.5 cycles of the input shaft result in one cycle of the output shaft or that the output gear rotates 1/12.5th as fast as the input gear.

Upgrade Better Golf Cart Tires

Tires are the essential part of any golf cart because they determine how fast you go, how far you travel, and how much power your cart has when it runs out of battery. There are two ways to increase your golf cart’s speed. You can upgrade your tires to a higher-quality and thicker rubber, or you can install larger tires on the golf cart.

Change a Higher Powered Battery

For a quick boost to your golf cart’s speed and total pulling power, you can always increase its battery voltage. The procedure is simple and requires little time out of your schedule. First, you will need to identify what the original voltage of your golf cart’s battery is.