# Conversion Kits **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [How to compute HP necessary to drive your vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-compute-hp-necessary-to-drive-your-vehicle/1325)
**Author:** [@dopeman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dopeman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 4:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-compute-hp-necessary-to-drive-your-vehicle/1325 "2009-12-07T04:31:35Z")
Hi a little help with a noob here. I got myself a 2.16 HP dc motor and was planning on installing it on my tricycle which weighs 1000 lbs with baggage and passengers at least. Can anyone explain to me how to compute the … --- ## [Plug in Motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-in-motors/1322)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-in-motors/1322 "2009-12-01T21:18:11Z")
Here is a new conversion company Plug-In Motors - homepage --- ## [DIY fast electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-fast-electric-car/1320)
**Author:** [@EZero](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EZero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 9:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-fast-electric-car/1320 "2009-12-01T09:58:36Z")
hi i'm new here, and I wanna create an electic car from scratch. I got it all cleared, except steering, powerful motors and best power/weight electric motors, and the providers for this. that's all I wanna know. thank… --- ## [Purchasing Brushless DC Motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchasing-brushless-dc-motors/1263)
**Author:** [@Baitz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Baitz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 6:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchasing-brushless-dc-motors/1263 "2009-11-25T06:22:24Z")
Where can I purchase brushless DC motors (40-45 hp)? What manufacturers are realiable? Are any of the motor north-american made? how much does shipping on gnerally cost? David --- ## [Warp 9 motore](https://community.electricforum.com/t/warp-9-motore/1315)
**Author:** [@kondia](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kondia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/warp-9-motore/1315 "2009-11-11T12:10:10Z")
This Warp 9 impules electric motor is brand new, never hooked up. I bought it last year from netgains, had a plan of building an EV from a dodge neon but the project fell threw and I have no use for the motor. I paid c… --- ## [Need coupler for VW bug](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-coupler-for-vw-bug/1313)
**Author:** [@mpbug](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mpbug)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-coupler-for-vw-bug/1313 "2009-11-03T17:16:29Z")
Hi I've just sheared my third P.O.S. Wilderness EV coupler and am looking for a better option made from higher grade steel. Would a Lovejoy coupler work? Do they make a spline fitting?Any other suppliers? Car is 73 Super… --- ## [Neon conversion needs some help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/neon-conversion-needs-some-help/1302)
**Author:** [@docpaul1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/docpaul1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/neon-conversion-needs-some-help/1302 "2009-10-23T12:16:20Z")
I converted a 1995 Dodge Neon to a 144V electric. My problem is this: When i first put the car in service, I was getting about 24 miles of driving range to 50% battery discharge. Now I'm getting about 6 miles and the… --- ## [Conversion to nissan truck](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-to-nissan-truck/1298)
**Author:** [@eyera3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eyera3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-to-nissan-truck/1298 "2009-10-10T12:07:56Z")
I have a 1989 Nissan truck and was wondering if anyone has advice on converting to EV? seems like a good candidate to me. I live in POrtland, OR. any local shops doing this work? I also work at a HS with electronics and… --- ## [Used parts from production hybrids](https://community.electricforum.com/t/used-parts-from-production-hybrids/691)
**Author:** [@no7fish](https://community.electricforum.com/u/no7fish)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 1:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/used-parts-from-production-hybrids/691 "2009-10-07T01:09:50Z")
Hi guys, I'm new here but I'm looking at doing a conversion soon. I have a 95 Integra with a window in the block so I'm considering replacing it with a hybrid drivetrain. My commute is about 14 miles each way so I w… --- ## [Possibility of an race EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibility-of-an-race-ev/1107)
**Author:** [@CroDriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CroDriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibility-of-an-race-ev/1107 "2009-09-05T13:44:17Z")
Hello guys, I'm new here. I have a BMW E30 with an 300hp engine that I'm using as an fun/track car. I would like to convert it to an EV. My goal is to make it as strong as possible, to be a race EV. How possible is th… --- ## [Schoolcraft College 1st annual ev rally pics and videos](https://community.electricforum.com/t/schoolcraft-college-1st-annual-ev-rally-pics-and-videos/1281)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2009, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/schoolcraft-college-1st-annual-ev-rally-pics-and-videos/1281 "2009-09-02T14:21:14Z")
Here is a link to the pictures of the various electric vehicles that took part of the first annual Schoolcraft College Show and Rally. We offered the public rides in our cars, some drove them, we answered allot of questi… --- ## [Saturn's speedometer now doesn't work](https://community.electricforum.com/t/saturns-speedometer-now-doesnt-work/1276)
**Author:** [@darvex](https://community.electricforum.com/u/darvex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/saturns-speedometer-now-doesnt-work/1276 "2009-08-28T17:23:16Z")
Here’s my problem. I have a 94 Saturn that I’ve recently converted to electric. It is running but my speedometer and odometer aren’t working. They were working perfectly with the gas engine but now there is nothing, ho… --- ## [Converting my VW Jetta](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-my-vw-jetta/331)
**Author:** [@gregor413](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gregor413)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-my-vw-jetta/331 "2009-08-12T23:09:25Z")
Hello all! Im new to these forums and figured I would say Hi and introduce myself and my project. I have been thinking about doing an EV conversion for a long time and after watching "Who Killed the Electric Car" well le… --- ## [Battery Questions (and a few others :D)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-questions-and-a-few-others-d/1272)
**Author:** [@geoffscott1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/geoffscott1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-questions-and-a-few-others-d/1272 "2009-08-08T15:04:11Z")
Alright so i am in a state of despair trying to decide on what batteries to go with. Due to cost i am almost guaranteed to go with Lead-Acid, (i cannot really afford more than about a $4000 battery pack). But i have look… --- ## [Car audio & video online stores?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-audio-video-online-stores/1268)
**Author:** [@Justin220](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Justin220)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-audio-video-online-stores/1268 "2009-07-29T21:14:13Z")
HiFiSoundconnection- Not a bad site to buy from. there stock is not up to date, but you will get an e-maill to inform you. Good place for wire and fuses. the only thing that kinda sucks is when you place an order on a Mo… --- ## [1968 Volkswagen Beetle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1968-volkswagen-beetle/1265)
**Author:** [@Opty](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Opty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1968-volkswagen-beetle/1265 "2009-07-24T16:45:21Z")
I was thinking about converting my bug to an EV but am a bit skeptical about the range/speed the pure electric power would allow. I've been doing some research and it seems that most conversions only get about 40 mpc at … --- ## [1952 Dodge M37 Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1952-dodge-m37-conversion/1253)
**Author:** [@tyroner](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tyroner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1952-dodge-m37-conversion/1253 "2009-07-14T13:47:20Z")
so my friend has offered me his parents 1952 dodge m37 which has been used on his farm for the last decade. i love military surplus vehicles, which this is, and i figured that since the mechanics are much simpler then to… --- ## [How about Hipower lifepo4 cells?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-about-hipower-lifepo4-cells/1248)
**Author:** [@andy001](https://community.electricforum.com/u/andy001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 2:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-about-hipower-lifepo4-cells/1248 "2009-07-10T02:42:54Z")
Hey guys, does anyone has experence with Hipower lifepo4 cells? I got some test feedbacks of Hipower cell recently, it seems hipower cell’s performace is good. Hipower cells have less weight than TS cells. And recenlty t… --- ## [New installed Eonon stereo system](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-installed-eonon-stereo-system/1228)
**Author:** [@Justin220](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Justin220)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-installed-eonon-stereo-system/1228 "2009-06-10T21:20:36Z")
Just finished instalation of Eonon E1062 DVD player to my Mazda-3. here're the pics displayed to you! I do like it very much, adds much fun to me. Thanks for Eononhas taken me this fantastic stuff! So cool! And not so e… --- ## [4x4 conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/4x4-conversion/1205)
**Author:** [@Greenman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greenman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 6:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/4x4-conversion/1205 "2009-05-19T06:33:04Z")
Having an eco-conscience is about more than just what powers your vehicle, it's also about having a vehicle that has a lower 'whole life' energy cost. I drive Land Rover which has the advantage that it's prety much all … --- ## [Beetle Conversion - New Project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/beetle-conversion-new-project/1179)
**Author:** [@GreenSun](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GreenSun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2009, 1:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/beetle-conversion-new-project/1179 "2009-05-14T01:18:58Z")
Hey there, I'm really excited to finally get into a conversion! I'm seriously shopping for a VW Bettle to convert right now. I wish California wasn't a continent away, because there are a lot of great projects out the… --- ## [Y.a.b.a. A.e.v.c](https://community.electricforum.com/t/y-a-b-a-a-e-v-c/1197)
**Author:** [@rmacey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rmacey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/y-a-b-a-a-e-v-c/1197 "2009-05-11T19:26:26Z")
(Yet another blog about an EV conversion. Rex's EV Conversion That's the link to the EV conversion I'm just starting. Please feel free to follow my progress, lack thereof, frustrations, questions etc. All support i… --- ## [Cvt](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cvt/1178)
**Author:** [@vmrod](https://community.electricforum.com/u/vmrod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 5:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cvt/1178 "2009-05-01T05:06:45Z")
Has anyone ever used (or heard of someone using) a Comet Snow mobile CVT on a light-weight electric car? thanks. -Vic --- ## [86 Ranger EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/86-ranger-ev/657)
**Author:** [@ragee](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ragee)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2009, 12:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/86-ranger-ev/657 "2009-04-30T00:48:37Z")
Ok I started my project. Here is some pics of it. Got my work cut out lol. I am going with a 144v DC system. Advanced DC Motor FB1-4001A, 1231C-8601 Curtis Controller, Manual Transmission - Clutchless. Am gonna use 2… --- ## [Curtis 1236 to a computer cable](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curtis-1236-to-a-computer-cable/1186)
**Author:** [@khurdp](https://community.electricforum.com/u/khurdp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curtis-1236-to-a-computer-cable/1186 "2009-04-25T20:46:11Z")
Greetings, does anybody know where i can buy a cable to connect a 1236(http://www.thierry-lequeu.fr/data/ACM-1236-1238.pdf) serial port to computer serial RS232 port? If any body knows how i can make the cable myself … --- ## [Ford ranger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-ranger/1080)
**Author:** [@bdw826](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bdw826)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2009, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-ranger/1080 "2009-04-12T22:18:06Z")
hey all im new at this sight been looking for a while for online clubs that was in doing what i do.any way i got a late model ford ranger with a 4 speed trans. im going to convert it to electric i bought a convert it man… --- ## [If you had to build it, how would you do it?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-you-had-to-build-it-how-would-you-do-it/1155)
**Author:** [@ados072603](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ados072603)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-you-had-to-build-it-how-would-you-do-it/1155 "2009-04-12T18:19:12Z")
After much research, I've decided which platform I'm going to start with: a second-generation Saturn Sport Coupe. They're light, aerodynamic, and I owned one before and loved it! If you were to convert this, how would… --- ## [Newbie Questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-questions/1158)
**Author:** [@rmacey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rmacey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 4:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-questions/1158 "2009-04-04T04:39:17Z")
So I want to do a conversion. Right now I'm reading Build your own EV by Leitman and Brant and surfing the net (how I got here). Question #1: Is this book the right place to start; if not please provide other suggest… --- ## [AC EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-evs/1154)
**Author:** [@ados072603](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ados072603)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-evs/1154 "2009-03-31T14:39:16Z")
After a bit of research, I've come to know DC systems pretty well, but I'm still curious about AC systems. Has anyone done a conversion using AC, or does anyone know where to find information on AC systems for EVs? I w… --- ## [Another silly newby question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/another-silly-newby-question/1151)
**Author:** [@ados072603](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ados072603)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 3:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/another-silly-newby-question/1151 "2009-03-29T03:09:59Z")
I'm not sure if I ever intent to try something like this - it's more of a curiosity... I was wondering if there are gas generators that could be capable of powering an EV in transit? I know the Chevy Volt has a gas ge… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=5)