Description
High Speed Electric Golf Cart Motor for 36V–48V EZGO or Yamaha Series Carts
Looking for more speed from your EZGO or Yamaha golf cart? This high speed electric golf cart motor, part number 170-008-0001, is designed for compatible 36V–48V EZGO or Yamaha Series carts using a 19-tooth female/internal spline.
This motor is a great option for customers who want more top-end speed for neighborhood cruising, community driving, and mostly flat terrain. Current application details list approximate speeds around 21 MPH, although actual results can vary depending on tire size, battery condition, controller setup, terrain, passenger weight, and overall cart condition.
Because this motor is application-specific, please verify your cart’s motor type, spline count, and controller setup before ordering.
This motor is best suited for:
- Compatible 36V–48V EZGO Series carts
- Compatible 36V–48V Yamaha Series carts
- Carts using a 19-tooth female/internal spline motor
- Customers wanting more top-end speed
- Neighborhood cruising and mostly flat terrain
- Stock or mildly upgraded carts with healthy batteries
- Builds where speed is the main priority
This is not the best option for steep hills, towing, oversized tires, heavy rear seats, or off-road-style use. For those applications, a high-torque motor or matched motor/controller package may be the better recommendation.
Performance Expectations
This is a high speed motor designed to increase top-end speed compared to standard factory performance.
Expected performance:
- Approximate top speed: 21 MPH
- Performance style: Speed-focused
- HP: Approx. 8.5–8.6 HP
- Electrical rating from current listing: 36V / 275 amps
- Spline: 19-tooth female/internal
- Spline pitch: 24/48
- Controller note: SR-500 controller upgrade noted in current application details
Actual performance can vary based on battery condition, controller setup, tire size, tire pressure, terrain, passenger weight, gear ratio, and overall cart condition. The current listing notes factory speeds are typically around 10–15 MPH and that listed performance is based on a standard factory gear ratio.
Fits
Designed for compatible:
- 36V EZGO electric golf carts
- 48V EZGO electric golf carts
- 36V Yamaha electric golf carts
- 48V Yamaha electric golf carts
- Series motor applications
- Carts using a 19-tooth female/internal spline
- Carts using a 24/48 spline pitch
Important Fitment Notes
This motor does not fit every EZGO or Yamaha electric cart. Before ordering, confirm your cart uses a compatible Series motor setup and the correct 19-tooth female/internal spline.
If you are unsure whether your cart is Series, Regen, PDS, DCS, AC, or another electrical configuration, please confirm before ordering.
Key Features
- High speed performance motor
- Designed for compatible 36V–48V EZGO or Yamaha Series carts
- Approx. 21 MPH top-speed potential depending on setup
- 19-tooth female/internal spline
- 24/48 spline pitch
- Best for flat-ground cruising and speed-focused builds
- Class H insulation / thermal rating
- Made in the USA
- Approximate motor weight: 50 lbs
- Controller upgrade may be required depending on setup
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: D&D Motor Systems
- Part Number: 170-008-0001
- Voltage Rating: 36V–48V
- Recommended Application: 36V–48V EZGO or Yamaha Series carts
- Performance Type: High Speed
- Approximate Top Speed: 21 MPH
- HP: Approx. 8.5–8.6 HP
- Current Rating from current listing: 36V / 275 amps
- Insulation Rating: Class H
- Spline Type: Internal involute spline
- Spline Count: 19-tooth
- Spline Pitch: 24/48
- Pressure Angle: 45°
- Motor Weight: Approximately 50 lbs
- Performance Spec: 22 / K-254
- Terminals: A1, A2, S1, S2
- Power Cable Securing Top Nut Torque Spec: 110 in-lbs max
- Made in: USA
Before You Order
Golf cart motor compatibility depends on more than brand and voltage. Before ordering, please verify:
- Your cart is an EZGO or Yamaha
- Your cart is a 36V or 48V electric model
- Your cart uses a Series motor system
- Your cart uses a 19-tooth female/internal spline
- Your cart uses the correct 24/48 spline pitch
- Your controller setup is compatible with this motor
- Your batteries, solenoid, wiring, and cables are in good working condition
If you are not sure which motor your cart needs, contact us before ordering. Photos of your motor tag, motor spline, controller area, battery setup, and serial number can help us confirm the correct motor for your cart.
Important Performance Notes
This motor is designed for speed-focused use, not heavy-load torque. It is a strong fit for flat-ground cruising, but it is not the ideal choice for heavy utility carts or steep terrain.
The current Pete’s listing notes an SR-500 controller upgrade near the top of the page. Because of that, we recommend verifying your controller setup before ordering rather than assuming this motor is a simple stock-controller swap.
Shipping Note
Motors typically ship within 5–10 business days from the manufacturer.
Shipping times may vary based on manufacturer availability, production schedules, and order volume.
