# Conversion Kits **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=5 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Dodge Neon conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dodge-neon-conversion/524)
**Author:** [@docpaul1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/docpaul1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dodge-neon-conversion/524 "2009-03-06T17:29:04Z")
I purchased a 1995 Dodge Neon 5 speed and the rest wil be history. For those of you who have a perpensity for pictures, I have over 50 now. Most of them are the tear down and replacement parts pics, but some are of mo… --- ## [Question about Low Voltage Side of the System](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-low-voltage-side-of-the-system/1072)
**Author:** [@bclemens](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bclemens)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-low-voltage-side-of-the-system/1072 "2009-02-25T20:35:03Z")
Hello, I am a Prius driver who wants to get rid of my other car (Buick Regal) and build a plug-in EV commuter. I am in the beginning planning stages now and am learning a lot! I notice most conversion "packages" and desc… --- ## [New VW Bug Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-vw-bug-conversion/536)
**Author:** [@mpbug](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mpbug)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-vw-bug-conversion/536 "2009-02-12T13:35:17Z")
Hi Im new. I had a 74 Super Beetle converted to electric.72 volts, Trojan batteries(6-12v) altrex controller. So far, top speed around 35-40 mph. Would like to increase that. Also, drove a few miles a full throttle and t… --- ## [Hydraulic/electric ATV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hydraulic-electric-atv/1122)
**Author:** [@jgurley](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jgurley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hydraulic-electric-atv/1122 "2009-02-11T22:39:14Z")
Can someone point out the fallacy of building a 4x4 golf cart type vehicle using four hydraulic hub motors with the hydraulic pump driven by a DC motor? There must be some efficiency loss, but is it miserable? For off… --- ## [1975 MG midget to EV questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1975-mg-midget-to-ev-questions/1121)
**Author:** [@TbirdMan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TbirdMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1975-mg-midget-to-ev-questions/1121 "2009-02-07T19:21:39Z")
Ok, so I have a 1975 MG midget and I am contemplating an EV conversion, that or biodiesel/alcohol. My questions: 1. I live in mountians, what kind of range can i expect, and is there regenerative brakeing options out the… --- ## [First project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-project/1092)
**Author:** [@jgurley](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jgurley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2009, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-project/1092 "2009-01-23T23:48:29Z")
I'm an EE so I expect I'll do a lot of the stuff myself, but I'm not likely to build the motor or the batteries. I've been reading this entire forum category, and probably just haven't found the answers yet. When I lo… --- ## [Electric DIY Buggy Newbie](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-diy-buggy-newbie/1081)
**Author:** [@SilasTumi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SilasTumi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 1:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-diy-buggy-newbie/1081 "2008-12-19T01:46:14Z")
Hi there everyone. I am pretty new to this and the past few weeks i been doing research thinking i was going to build a petrol/diesel powered ATV. Now i think i want to build an electric 2 seater dune buggy but achievi… --- ## [New DIY EV Conversion it works!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-diy-ev-conversion-it-works/1078)
**Author:** [@thrakos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/thrakos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2008, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-diy-ev-conversion-it-works/1078 "2008-12-17T15:28:53Z")
Hi I am AME with good mechanical and electrical knowledge. I am new to this forum and have been thinking what if we can use existing technologies to make it all work in harmony. Issues and solutions all found in he new… --- ## [What car would you like to see converted? (May not be 56k friendly)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-car-would-you-like-to-see-converted-may-not-be-56k-friendly/385)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2008, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-car-would-you-like-to-see-converted-may-not-be-56k-friendly/385 "2008-12-15T13:51:47Z")
This is simply a recreation-type thread that I have here in which people can post their favourite EV conversion candidates whether they have been done or not or whether they are easy to convert or not. This is mainly abo… --- ## [Looking for double wishbone donor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-double-wishbone-donor/1065)
**Author:** [@namenerb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/namenerb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 1:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-double-wishbone-donor/1065 "2008-12-11T01:03:25Z")
Hello all, I am building a reverse EV trike. I have a Goldwing rear assembly and am looking for a tubular double wishbone front end. I have been hoping to find one from a popular production model so that it is easy to … --- ## [Conversion Electric Car(would like to purchase some LiFePO4 Batteies)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-electric-car-would-like-to-purchase-some-lifepo4-batteies/1073)
**Author:** [@dfrhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dfrhh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 3:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-electric-car-would-like-to-purchase-some-lifepo4-batteies/1073 "2008-12-09T03:39:32Z")
I am from a company in Australia currently converting electric vehicles. We have been using the Thunder Sky batteries but the quality haven't very good and are looking for other options. Today,i found an manufactory of … --- ## [Best price of LiFePO4 Batteries and Cells For Ieehoo company](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-price-of-lifepo4-batteries-and-cells-for-ieehoo-company/1067)
**Author:** [@kdssd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kdssd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 7:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-price-of-lifepo4-batteries-and-cells-for-ieehoo-company/1067 "2008-12-06T07:28:57Z")
Shanghai Ieehoo International CO.LTD. is located in the beautiful Hi-Tech Zone of Nanhui in Shanghai With the world-class production equipment, a total investment of 100 million and a floor area of 120 Mu, they try to bu… --- ## [Reverse Hybrid?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reverse-hybrid/942)
**Author:** [@NewIdeaz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/NewIdeaz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2008, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reverse-hybrid/942 "2008-12-01T18:13:06Z")
Would their be any major problems with building an electric vehicle and Have a small diesel generator to constantly recharge the batteries when they drop beyond a certain point? Like a hybrid but opposite? --- ## [The new guy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-new-guy/1062)
**Author:** [@JoeHussey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JoeHussey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2008, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-new-guy/1062 "2008-11-30T19:31:21Z")
Well the title says it all. I'm very new to this idea and have hit ground running, gathering information and starting to plan my project. Of course I want to do this all for the good of mother earth but i still want t… --- ## [03 Honda S2000 conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/03-honda-s2000-conversion/766)
**Author:** [@bblocher](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bblocher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 10:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/03-honda-s2000-conversion/766 "2008-11-25T10:11:47Z")
I've been wanting to do an EV conversion to get me to work for awhile. I'm currently commuting in my S2k but with currently gas prices I'm paying $400 a month and it's going to get worse. First has anybody ever heard o… --- ## [Azure Dynamics AC Motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/azure-dynamics-ac-motors/1046)
**Author:** [@naiche](https://community.electricforum.com/u/naiche)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 9:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/azure-dynamics-ac-motors/1046 "2008-11-21T09:18:06Z")
Anyone out there used Azure Dynamics motors that can tell me how they perform? I have heard good things about them, but I'm trying to figure out which motor would be the right one for my situation. --- ## [Understanding Formulas & how they apply to the EV World](https://community.electricforum.com/t/understanding-formulas-how-they-apply-to-the-ev-world/1042)
**Author:** [@naiche](https://community.electricforum.com/u/naiche)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/understanding-formulas-how-they-apply-to-the-ev-world/1042 "2008-11-20T16:13:56Z")
P = I\*V The general application would be to say that for any given power requirement, if you increase voltage of system you would decrease the required flow of amps to produce said required power. So, if you're pull… --- ## [Vendor report](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vendor-report/1044)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vendor-report/1044 "2008-11-20T15:06:31Z")
Several days ago, my Alltrax exploded in a cloud of foul smelling smoke. Wondering if they would honor the warranty, I sent it back. Today the engineer from Alltrax called and yes they are sending a replacement free of… --- ## [Range](https://community.electricforum.com/t/range/1038)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2008, 8:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/range/1038 "2008-11-18T08:56:59Z")
How come my conversion (Porsche) can only go 21 miles? 14 golf cart batteries with 192AH and 84V is over 15KWH. I have an WH meter with the charger and I am using abt 300WH per mile. If I have done my sums right I sho… --- ## [How to engineer for acceleration and speed?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-engineer-for-acceleration-and-speed/1032)
**Author:** [@naiche](https://community.electricforum.com/u/naiche)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-engineer-for-acceleration-and-speed/1032 "2008-11-14T11:46:27Z")
Can anyone offer some rules of thumb for making your conversion have good acceleration and speed? --- ## [First test drive went great for 1/4 mile, then](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-test-drive-went-great-for-1-4-mile-then/948)
**Author:** [@Bluehair](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bluehair)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2008, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-test-drive-went-great-for-1-4-mile-then/948 "2008-11-04T17:04:31Z")
chug, chug, chug and I came to a stop. I have a 72 volt system in a VW super beetle and had to have the neighbor pull me home. I charged the batteries, but now when I have it on and use the throttle, the throttle makes… --- ## [Custom EV Installer Required](https://community.electricforum.com/t/custom-ev-installer-required/973)
**Author:** [@che](https://community.electricforum.com/u/che)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/custom-ev-installer-required/973 "2008-11-01T16:38:02Z")
I am looking for someone to help me build a Electric TR7 conversion. I have debated over the past while of either replacing the existing Nissan Turbo motor with a SRDET20 motor or going performance electric. I convert… --- ## [Efficiency of my conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/efficiency-of-my-conversion/1021)
**Author:** [@37fordelectric](https://community.electricforum.com/u/37fordelectric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/efficiency-of-my-conversion/1021 "2008-10-28T20:11:52Z")
I converted my 1937 pu to a 144v dc system. I was curious how much less drag a new vehicle has. My truck draws about 100 amps at 35mph and 150 amps at 45mph on flat terrain. I would appriciate any comparison numbers you … --- ## [My EV project is about to start](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-ev-project-is-about-to-start/1008)
**Author:** [@Arik434](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Arik434)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2008, 8:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-ev-project-is-about-to-start/1008 "2008-10-15T08:49:46Z")
Picking up a 1986 Fiero GT for the donor car. Still trying to decide on the battery setup, but I think I'm going to go with a 144 volt setup. I plan to mostly use the car to commute back and forth to work and run short… --- ## [High quality, inexpensive couplers $150.00](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-quality-inexpensive-couplers-150-00/1011)
**Author:** [@rctoys](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rctoys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-quality-inexpensive-couplers-150-00/1011 "2008-10-15T08:16:50Z")
If you are looking to have your couples made for you contact these will have a very fast turn around. I know getting the couple out of the way is an important part of moving forward. www.tanicev.com --- ## [AC System design considerations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-system-design-considerations/1000)
**Author:** [@naiche](https://community.electricforum.com/u/naiche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2008, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-system-design-considerations/1000 "2008-10-11T15:30:30Z")
Not sure if it's much different from a DC system in terms of the basic considerations, but I was wondering if anyone could point me to a good reference for figuring out how to calculate acceleration(estimates of course),… --- ## [New cocept idea for you guys to take a look at](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-cocept-idea-for-you-guys-to-take-a-look-at/926)
**Author:** [@jza27](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jza27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-cocept-idea-for-you-guys-to-take-a-look-at/926 "2008-10-09T19:50:03Z")
I have been interested in designing and even building a electric car, instead of buying a car for around £3000 and then paying £1.23 a litre at the pumps. Ive looked online over the years an have seen many projects bui… --- ## [Reliability issues in an ev conversion in a high stress environment?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reliability-issues-in-an-ev-conversion-in-a-high-stress-environment/999)
**Author:** [@NewIdeaz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/NewIdeaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 5:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reliability-issues-in-an-ev-conversion-in-a-high-stress-environment/999 "2008-10-08T05:48:58Z")
What major concerns(reliability issues) should I look into when building an ev conversion system for a high stress environment such as the long haul trucking industry or construction work? --- ## [Finding the curb weight](https://community.electricforum.com/t/finding-the-curb-weight/969)
**Author:** [@naiche](https://community.electricforum.com/u/naiche)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 9:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/finding-the-curb-weight/969 "2008-10-07T09:30:27Z")
I'm still trying to find a donor car. Is there an easy place to look on the car, such as under the hood, or in the manual, where is states the curb weight, so I can ask the car owners to look it up? My experience is that… --- ## [Made a PHEV For Any Vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/made-a-phev-for-any-vehicle/995)
**Author:** [@sg58](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sg58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/made-a-phev-for-any-vehicle/995 "2008-10-01T06:42:20Z")
You can see it at this link...also you can vote for me if you want but you dont have to..I would appreciate it if you did though. This plugs into your receiver hitch which is good if you want to take it off on the weeken… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=4) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=6)