# Conversion Kits **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=6 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [1965 Ford Fairlane conversion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1965-ford-fairlane-conversion/985)
**Author:** [@NewIdeaz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/NewIdeaz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2008, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1965-ford-fairlane-conversion/985 "2008-09-30T18:46:48Z")
I wanted to convert my classic ford and I have a few questions. I was looking at the netgain transwarp 9 with the slip yoke and was wondering if it would work if i hooked it directly to my differential in the rear and st… --- ## [Feasibility of a not-so-ideal Donor car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/feasibility-of-a-not-so-ideal-donor-car/986)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 8:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/feasibility-of-a-not-so-ideal-donor-car/986 "2008-09-28T08:30:19Z")
Hi everyone, I'm looking into buying a 1991 Lada Signet Station Wagon to convert to electricity. I'm currently located in the vicinity of Montréal, Québec and the vehicle is situated in Calgary, Alberta, about 3000km a… --- ## [Need some help, building ev kart](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-some-help-building-ev-kart/974)
**Author:** [@RBNA2011](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RBNA2011)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2008, 10:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-some-help-building-ev-kart/974 "2008-09-18T10:09:58Z")
Hi! I'm a high school student and i am planning to build an ev kart with KERS or RESS technology for my senior project. The chassis I have is about 160 lbs (rough estimate) and I weigh about 280 lbs and I am hoping of go… --- ## [Massachusetts introduces bill to ban modified exhausts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/massachusetts-introduces-bill-to-ban-modified-exhausts/956)
**Author:** [@assdon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/assdon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/massachusetts-introduces-bill-to-ban-modified-exhausts/956 "2008-09-08T19:57:08Z")
Massachusetts introduces bill to ban modified exhausts \[image\] Legislators in Massachusetts are set to introduce a bill in October that will ban modified exhausts in the land of a certain tea party and the world's best b… --- ## [Locking out motor in when in neutral](https://community.electricforum.com/t/locking-out-motor-in-when-in-neutral/917)
**Author:** [@drdonh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/drdonh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2008, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/locking-out-motor-in-when-in-neutral/917 "2008-09-08T18:49:46Z")
In order to prevent the possiblity of overspinning the motor, either in missing a shift or forgetting the car in neutral at startup, has anyone considered a sensor or switch that shuts down power to the motor when the tr… --- ## [Stirling engine brainstorm](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stirling-engine-brainstorm/962)
**Author:** [@jfarrackand](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jfarrackand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stirling-engine-brainstorm/962 "2008-09-07T21:12:48Z")
Hello,, like many of you I'm ticked off at gas prices and would like to get rid of the oil monkey. However I dont have the time or cash to do a EV conversion due to a new child, new dog, new house and a relatively new jo… --- ## [1965 mustang conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1965-mustang-conversion/961)
**Author:** [@rcr103](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcr103)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2008, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1965-mustang-conversion/961 "2008-09-05T19:35:03Z")
Hi everybody,I have been readig up on this for about a year now.I sold my corvette just to do this project.I bought a 1965 mustang coupe with a three speed manual trans.This is my plan.Keep the trans & clutch for upshift… --- ## [Gas/electric conversion 300zx](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gas-electric-conversion-300zx/959)
**Author:** [@hybridz31](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hybridz31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2008, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gas-electric-conversion-300zx/959 "2008-09-04T21:32:38Z")
Firstoff, id like to say thanks for letting me join this awesome forum, and i hope you guys can help with my questions.:smiley: Ive had my eye on EV drag cars for quite some time, and after running into a bradley gt el… --- ## [Dual motor dragster](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dual-motor-dragster/958)
**Author:** [@hybridz31](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hybridz31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2008, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dual-motor-dragster/958 "2008-09-04T21:31:22Z")
Firstoff, id like to say thanks for letting me join this awesome forum, and i hope you guys can help with my questions.:smiley: Ive had my eye on EV drag cars for quite some time, and after running into a bradley gt el… --- ## [Need Help building a custom generator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-help-building-a-custom-generator/953)
**Author:** [@NewIdeaz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/NewIdeaz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2008, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-help-building-a-custom-generator/953 "2008-09-04T19:11:35Z")
I want to build a small generator that would fit inside of a brake rotor, the larger ones with the park brake shoes inside, to see if it could possible help charge the batteries a little bit, any suggestions helpful than… --- ## [Converting my car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-my-car/900)
**Author:** [@csablack1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/csablack1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-my-car/900 "2008-08-29T11:10:10Z")
so i'm working on converting my car to all electric (otherwise i'd be on the wrong forum). i'm planning on installing at least a 90 kw ac motor. what i'm wondering is how many 12v batteries would i need to run this moto… --- ## [Won't go](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wont-go/891)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2008, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wont-go/891 "2008-08-26T12:33:04Z")
Connected the last wires, rolled the E-Porsche out in the drive, flipped the switches, pushed on the notgas pedal and there's nobody home. I have an Alltrax 7245 controller and a Curtis manual (all I have) and the contr… --- ## [Defining/Determining "Terminal RPM"?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/defining-determining-terminal-rpm/927)
**Author:** [@BBrown](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BBrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2008, 11:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/defining-determining-terminal-rpm/927 "2008-08-26T11:25:28Z")
Recent posts have raised a basic question in my understanding... How do we determine the maximum safe rpm for our motors? (I think I understand that the 5k area should be the upper end of the safe normal operation rpm nu… --- ## [Testing Motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/testing-motor/904)
**Author:** [@BridelessRacing](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BridelessRacing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2008, 10:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/testing-motor/904 "2008-08-26T10:55:40Z")
I have the chance to buy 2 Toyota Forklifts. Model 5fbch25 --36 volt Direct current Motor Type HE-MRO Output 6.8/9.3 KW Meidensha Corp. I can buy these for $1000 each both were running 2 years ago when a circuit bor… --- ## [Gearing question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gearing-question/934)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Oh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joe_Oh)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2008, 8:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gearing-question/934 "2008-08-26T08:41:24Z")
If I were to put a 6-inch gear sproket on the motor shaft, and put a 2 inch sprocket on the drive shaft, would that provide a better high end speed? Would the acceleration from a dead stop suffer? Would the chain break? … --- ## [Here's the turn signal horn LED light thing you were looking for](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heres-the-turn-signal-horn-led-light-thing-you-were-looking-for/936)
**Author:** [@alice123](https://community.electricforum.com/u/alice123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2008, 12:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heres-the-turn-signal-horn-led-light-thing-you-were-looking-for/936 "2008-08-26T00:30:47Z")
Hey Steve is this the light system you were looking for? It has the white lense for the headlight and the orange turn signals. It also has eight different alarm/horn sounds AND has he break light and break light switch y… --- ## [Alternate power source?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/alternate-power-source/906)
**Author:** [@csablack1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/csablack1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2008, 11:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/alternate-power-source/906 "2008-08-21T11:06:35Z")
has anyone taken a lawnmower engine and hooked it to an alternator or two to power their motor instead of batteries? it seems to me that this would be easier than going homeon charging it every night. plus it would get g… --- ## [95 Jeep YJ Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/95-jeep-yj-conversion/915)
**Author:** [@benmar2000](https://community.electricforum.com/u/benmar2000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2008, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/95-jeep-yj-conversion/915 "2008-08-20T15:11:11Z")
I have on old 95 Jeep YJ in my garage that I am thinking of doing a conversion. I think it would be neat to have an off roading EV vehicle.. :smiley: I am just looking into ideas.. I am thinking of having it weighed fi… --- ## [Jack & Heintz G-29 vs. G-32](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jack-heintz-g-29-vs-g-32/921)
**Author:** [@cjs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cjs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2008, 9:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jack-heintz-g-29-vs-g-32/921 "2008-08-20T09:37:09Z")
I am just wondering what the difference is between the G-29 generator and the G-32 generator? I have not been able to find a G-29 for my VW Bug conversion, but I have sourced a G-32 generator and was wondering if it wi… --- ## [EV Conversions and heavy weight concerns](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-conversions-and-heavy-weight-concerns/895)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Oh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joe_Oh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2008, 2:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-conversions-and-heavy-weight-concerns/895 "2008-08-08T02:03:27Z")
I've been thinking about how so many people are converting their gasoline fueled cars/trucks to run on electricity alone, and I think it's great that so many more are considering doing the same. But one thing bugs me i… --- ## [ATV conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/atv-conversion/892)
**Author:** [@Metallover](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Metallover)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2008, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/atv-conversion/892 "2008-08-07T14:02:07Z")
I am looking to do an atv conversion within the next couple years. I was thinking about using this - http://www.electricvehiclesusa.com/product\_p/ki-etekdelux.htm. It will be a 48v system with 4 12v batteries, or if… --- ## [Different idea for AC for EV's](https://community.electricforum.com/t/different-idea-for-ac-for-evs/875)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Oh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joe_Oh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2008, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/different-idea-for-ac-for-evs/875 "2008-08-06T21:27:59Z")
I've read that many EV's dont have AC becuase of power and coolant concerns. I may have a solution different than just rolling down your windows and hoping for a cool breeze to chill your EV ride. Ever heard of a sti… --- ## [AC motor hybrid options](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-motor-hybrid-options/868)
**Author:** [@bdeck](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bdeck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2008, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-motor-hybrid-options/868 "2008-07-31T14:57:56Z")
I've read how AC motors offer regenerative braking capability, and my understanding is that when the wheels provide the force to turn the motor, electricity is produced. So, (and this might be totally unworkable) If yo… --- ## [General Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-question/861)
**Author:** [@jjohnston](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jjohnston)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2008, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-question/861 "2008-07-30T14:11:54Z")
I am just starting to think of building an EV. I found some kits built for small to mid size car conversions. Looking at converting a Ford Probe. I just have a few general questions. I will be getting the book Build… --- ## [Ok new thought](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ok-new-thought/837)
**Author:** [@papertiger00](https://community.electricforum.com/u/papertiger00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 4:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ok-new-thought/837 "2008-07-29T04:50:10Z")
i was looking at http://www.theaircar.com and they are using compressed air in order to power a vehicle. it is a fairly simply concept but i am curious every one talks about using diesel generators and such in order to m… --- ## [Opinions on this motor for this application](https://community.electricforum.com/t/opinions-on-this-motor-for-this-application/842)
**Author:** [@matrix1000](https://community.electricforum.com/u/matrix1000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/opinions-on-this-motor-for-this-application/842 "2008-07-28T18:23:20Z")
I'm building a prototype three wheeled vehicle that weighs around 500 lbs (without batteries) like the one on the mockup revolt-ev.com I'm looking at this motor for it: http://www.electricvehiclesusa.com/product\_p/mo-e… --- ## [How do you register EV conversions with DMV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-do-you-register-ev-conversions-with-dmv/811)
**Author:** [@lobogris](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lobogris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 9:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-do-you-register-ev-conversions-with-dmv/811 "2008-07-26T09:01:09Z")
As my title says so, I was wondering how do you register an EV conversion with the DMV?. I have recently started my research and I am thinking which car would make the best donor. I understand S10 are good donor truc… --- ## [The official EEstor Thread](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-official-eestor-thread/570)
**Author:** [@Lectrol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectrol)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2008, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-official-eestor-thread/570 "2008-07-20T14:28:02Z")
Post anything you know about EEstor and EESU's here. We will try to keep an up to date feed. Because I want this technology! The more info the better. The current view on the web is that it could be for real, or it could… --- ## [EV conversion, but in the meantime](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-conversion-but-in-the-meantime/818)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2008, 7:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-conversion-but-in-the-meantime/818 "2008-07-16T07:21:34Z")
Hi everyone, My post count here is relatively low and so has been my activity on other EV forums including my own for the past two months (final exams, work etc.). At the moment, I'm raising money for an EV conversion … --- ## [Curious](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curious/828)
**Author:** [@papertiger00](https://community.electricforum.com/u/papertiger00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2008, 2:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curious/828 "2008-07-16T02:30:47Z")
has anyone looked at the xr3 or diesel hybrid plans i am trying to find some to look at but no cash atm to get plan curious if anyone can help or know where i can get help. ty [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=5) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=7)