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I am planning to swap my 1998 Bigfoot 18HP vanguard to a 2009 23HP vanguard out of frontier. Will my clutches and tranny hookup match the 23HP setup? What about the muffler, what type of muffler/exhaust manifold will I require? Has anyone completed the swap? Any suggestions or concerns?
If you are asking me, no hook up issues, engine compartment tighter but fits and I'm no mechanic. It's cold in R.I. so heat issues we'll see. I got the motor for $500.00 shipped after selling the 18 so I couldn't pass it up. May go Kohler later if this one is a problem. I made some mods with heat in mind pm me and I'll elaborate.
Last edited by trevorakm1; 03-05-2015 at 08:57 AM.
What modifications have you done to avoid the possible overheating issue? How did it go with exhaust manifold and muffler, any parts number for the conversion
I replaced a worn out motor in my hustler with a Briggs 23 hp vtwin the other year. Heat is a major concern for the hustler. Wrapped the exhaust in header wrap. and opened the top above the exhaust to allow heat to escape. Added a fan to blow in fresh air on the flywheel side.
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