EFI versus CARB golf carts

[frankie1]

I am looking at getting a new golf cart. Is the EFI better that the older model that are not EFI ? Is the EFI better on gas, etc ?? I would like to hear some various views before I buy. Thanks ..

[Bay Kid]

I get a steady 50 mpg w/my Yamaha EFI.

[94blaze]

Efi better fuel mileage, less exhaust fumes. More money though at time of purchase, more electronics to go bad, more expensive to repair.

[OldManTime]

I am looking at getting a new golf cart. Is the EFI better that the older model that are not EFI ? Is the EFI better on gas, etc ?? I would like to hear some various views before I buy. Thanks ..



Is the EFI smell as much as Gas?

[getdul981]

EFI still uses gas.

[Challenger]

I own Yamaha and EZGO gas carburated, 3 yrs old. Both driven hard. Many neighbors have EFI and I ride to and from golf with them frequently. I can ascertain no difference in noise performance or odor. There might be an advantage to EFI if you were to fly inverted. I would not trade up just to get EFI.

:plane::plane:

[Chi-Town]

Do new golf carts have an option of ordering carburetored or EFI? Back in the 80's cars did. And that didn't last long.

[94blaze]

Still an option far as i know

[Chipper]

I was just in TV Golf Cart Store and they are offering 2014 Yamaha's with carburetor for $1,900 less than EFI. I wouldn't think it's worth $1,900 to go EFI. Would you ever make up the difference?

[Shimpy]

I was just in TV Golf Cart Store and they are offering 2014 Yamaha's with carburetor for $1,900 less than EFI. I wouldn't think it's worth $1,900 to go EFI. Would you ever make up the difference?

EFI is just another way to get gas from the tank into the engine and would not reduce the exaust, noise, etc. Maybe the mileage would be better but I drive my carburetor Yamaha hard and get 44.5 mpg.
My model is a 2010 and if I had to buy a new one I wouldn't pay $1900 just to have FI.

[Rango]

Would you by a new car with a carburetor?

[JerryP]

Excellent question. Hands down EFI (port or direct) beats carburetor, the simple fact that the computer makes all the adjustments while the carb just sits there says it all.

[bluedog103]

I asked a salesman at The Villages Carts if EFI would replace carbs. His opinion is that since most golf carts are sold to golf courses that golf course management would be unlikely to spend extra money on EFI. He didn't think EFI would take over the industry. Again, this is opinion and we all know what they say about those.

[George Bieniaszek]

Just bought a new 2014 Yamaha with the carburetor. Cost me approx. $2000 less than an EFI cart. If for argument's sake, the EFI gets 50 MPG and the carb gets 45 MPG, I can buy gasoline for a long time before I spend $1900-$2000 more.

EZGO and Club Cars sell only carb carts. Yamaha was the only one to market an EFI model, more as a sales gimmick than anything else.

Got to ask, how much sophisticated fuel management does one need for a one cylinder engine???

Then stop and ask yourself after 5-10 years, how much is the repair bill when something goes wrong in the EFI cart and your warranty is long gone where a simple carb. swap will get you going.

[mulligan]

I asked a salesman at The Villages Carts if EFI would replace carbs. His opinion is that since most golf carts are sold to golf courses that golf course management would be unlikely to spend extra money on EFI. He didn't think EFI would take over the industry. Again, this is opinion and we all know what they say about those.

1 country club (where I work) 50 carts, all EFI, 12 clubs in the villages. That's about 600 carts. seems to be enough to indicate a trend. These will be sold back to villages golf cars, overhauled and painted, and sold to the public.

[Topspinmo]

When you think about it neither are very fuel efficient for the weight and size of the cart and engine. I'm old school and like carb. due to the simplicity of the fuel system and would be able to do some of maintenance. Carb system is simple, tank, vacuum pump (some just gravity feed), filter and carb. No elect fuel pump, no computer fuel management system, no sensors. Now if I had choice and which ever was better deal I would probably go ACDC. But to pay 2 grand extra NAAA I wouldn't.

IMO only thing Gas has over electric is more miles freedom from the plug. IMO both are costly to maintain over years of service. Gas carts: course gas, oil changes, and maybe engine after 7 to 10 years or more. Electric carts, Battery maintenance and big cost close to about every 5 years are the batteries. But, I suspect ( haven't researched it) the elect. cart over time would be cheaper to maintain if mile per mile cost comparison could be obtained. Battery maintenance vs. Gas and oil changes and of course it the owner can do most of the pre-ventive maintenance. If not then cost would be a lot higher IMO.

[Steve & Deanna]

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) hardly seems worth the price difference. I didn't know that Yamaha offers two types of engines. We have an EZ Go gas and are quite happy with it.

[tuccillo]

The Carts and Clubs price difference is more like $700. I assume the $2000 is from The Villages Yamaha dealers?

Just bought a new 2014 Yamaha with the carburetor. Cost me approx. $2000 less than an EFI cart. If for argument's sake, the EFI gets 50 MPG and the carb gets 45 MPG, I can buy gasoline for a long time before I spend $1900-$2000 more.

EZGO and Club Cars sell only carb carts. Yamaha was the only one to market an EFI model, more as a sales gimmick than anything else.

Got to ask, how much sophisticated fuel management does one need for a one cylinder engine???

Then stop and ask yourself after 5-10 years, how much is the repair bill when something goes wrong in the EFI cart and your warranty is long gone where a simple carb. swap will get you going.

[Rango]

Still an option far as i know

All Yamaha golf carts have EFI, no carbs offered.

[NoMoSno]

All Yamaha golf carts have EFI, no carbs offered.

Really? What salesman told you this?
Just bought another 2014 non EFI.
2014 Yamaha Jasper Red Metallic Gas - Masek Golf Cars (http://masekgolfcars.com/products-page/gas-golf-cars/2014-yamaha-jasper-red-metallic-gas/)

[Villageshooter]

i have tried to convert to a gas cart, both styles, i just cant get out my head is all a gas cart is a riding lawn mower with out the blades i love to listen to music i jus cant do that in any of these gas carts no matter what type of options the car cart is outfitted with! best of luck! when u hear a cart with johnny cash playing that will be me

[Rango]

Really? What salesman told you this?
Just bought another 2014 non EFI.
2014 Yamaha Jasper Red Metallic Gas - Masek Golf Cars (http://masekgolfcars.com/products-page/gas-golf-cars/2014-yamaha-jasper-red-metallic-gas/)

No salesman, Yamaha website. Well you know if it's on the web it's gotta be true. :o) If you bought a 2014 with a carb, then obviously the website is not correct.

[Challenger]

Just bought a new 2014 Yamaha with the carburetor. Cost me approx. $2000 less than an EFI cart. If for argument's sake, the EFI gets 50 MPG and the carb gets 45 MPG, I can buy gasoline for a long time before I spend $1900-$2000 more.

EZGO and Club Cars sell only carb carts. Yamaha was the only one to market an EFI model, more as a sales gimmick than anything else.

Got to ask, how much sophisticated fuel management does one need for a one cylinder engine???

Then stop and ask yourself after 5-10 years, how much is the repair bill when something goes wrong in the EFI cart and your warranty is long gone where a simple carb. swap will get you going.

It is grossly unfair to use common sense logic in a posting :throwtomatoes:

[George Bieniaszek]

It is grossly unfair to use common sense logic in a posting :throwtomatoes:

HA HA Challenger :)

Sometimes, someone has to get up off the couch and turn the lamp on in a dark room!!

[Cisco Kid]

Would you by a new car with a carburetor?

Bring back the 1969 Z28 RS 302.

Yeah Baby

no ?

[rubicon]

Just when I get ready to make the plunge a thread like this appears. If buying a new car is a poor investment then just think what that says about dropping a bundle on a new cart. I receive many compliments on my 2006 electric cart . i can travel at up to 20mph. I can go to places of my choice with no problems on 3.5 year batteries. I will purchase new batteries before the cold weather arrives to ensure performance as good as is allowed with this type of transportation. the longer I own this cart the better the return on the costs of ownership.

finally no matter what golf cart dealership you choose they all seem to believe their in the drivers seat and to that I say "I don't need your stinking cart."

[kwtoman]

Not sure if this is off topic or what. However, in this day in age, with the ability to make almost silent motorcycles, why can we not make a muffler system for a golf cart that takes care of the noise and fumes?

[rubicon]

NO sure if this is off topic or what. However, in this day in age, with the ability to make almost silent motorcycles, why can we not make a muffler system for a golf cart that takes care of the noise and fumes?

kwtoman: Great question. My personal view is they can but since most golf carts are sold to golf clubs and not to individuals the incentive may not be there....at least yet