# Conversion Kits **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=7 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Ok a total noobie with questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ok-a-total-noobie-with-questions/801)
**Author:** [@papertiger00](https://community.electricforum.com/u/papertiger00)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2008, 2:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ok-a-total-noobie-with-questions/801 "2008-07-15T02:35:49Z")
as the title states i am a total noob but am looking for things i don't see anywhere as a possibility. i see alot of converstions that all seem to run through the axel to produce power. my questions is why can't you run … --- ## [Where to buy a converted EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-to-buy-a-converted-ev/769)
**Author:** [@Motochris](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Motochris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2008, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-to-buy-a-converted-ev/769 "2008-07-14T22:14:56Z")
Just signed on to have my house setup with a gridtie solar system. Planned it out to cover all my needs and a bit more for expansion. Since I'll have "free" electricity, I'm tossing around the idea of using an EV for loc… --- ## [Average EV electricity Consumption questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/average-ev-electricity-consumption-questions/821)
**Author:** [@Papapew](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Papapew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2008, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/average-ev-electricity-consumption-questions/821 "2008-07-14T17:16:32Z")
Hey, I'd like to know what you guys are getting in Wh/mi for your EV conversions. Specifics would help a LOT (e.g. lead, nickel, or lithium batteries). Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks. --- ## [Area Builders](https://community.electricforum.com/t/area-builders/819)
**Author:** [@brad](https://community.electricforum.com/u/brad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2008, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/area-builders/819 "2008-07-14T12:32:47Z")
I was wondering if there are any people who do paid EV conversations? Are there people who do that or is a conversation something you have to do yourself? --- ## [Just starting, need input](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-starting-need-input/817)
**Author:** [@Mjolinor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mjolinor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-starting-need-input/817 "2008-07-14T02:23:06Z")
I am just thinking about the EV thing, learning rapidly and could probably make this post so long that no one would read it, I'll restrict myself to immediate questions and try to get specific. I will build myself an E… --- ## [Mawdsley motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mawdsley-motor/803)
**Author:** [@Wild\_Bill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Wild_Bill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mawdsley-motor/803 "2008-07-09T18:32:38Z")
Starting research to find out what I aqqired to see if it's worthwile to use. The company was scrapping a Lansing Bagnal tower and I pulled everything but the prehistoric controller. The motor was bigger than I expected … --- ## [Conversion kits. Who's used what?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-kits-whos-used-what/767)
**Author:** [@PATZKE](https://community.electricforum.com/u/PATZKE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/conversion-kits-whos-used-what/767 "2008-07-08T17:51:09Z")
Okay, so i'm doing a good deal of research, and am wanting to do an EV conversion on a Porsche 944 or 914. What kits if any have you/has one of your peers used that they've had successful results with - AND don't have to… --- ## [Does this build seem okay?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-this-build-seem-okay/754)
**Author:** [@lifeinhd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lifeinhd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-this-build-seem-okay/754 "2008-07-04T18:58:20Z")
Hi everyone, I have never done this sort of project before, so I'm sorry if I overlooked something obvious when I was selecting my parts that won't allow them to work together. I have been viewing these forums, the e… --- ## [Creating an Around Town(go-cart size) EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/creating-an-around-town-go-cart-size-ev/789)
**Author:** [@LavaEagle](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LavaEagle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/creating-an-around-town-go-cart-size-ev/789 "2008-06-30T17:11:10Z")
I am going to make an EV that is sizable and fast enough to take me to work and back. 25 miles there and back. This is mostly just something for me to show progressive work, and for my own scientific education I'm going… --- ## [DC emergency kill switch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-emergency-kill-switch/753)
**Author:** [@sfsherrill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sfsherrill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2008, 9:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-emergency-kill-switch/753 "2008-06-30T09:42:56Z")
I am converting a 1969 VW bug into a 72 volt, DC EV. I need a kill switch that I can mount near the dash that I can smack if I get into an emergency. I am looking for one with a large mushroom type button. I'm thinkin… --- ## [1993 Eagle Summit Car/Van](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1993-eagle-summit-car-van/784)
**Author:** [@JSRacer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JSRacer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2008, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1993-eagle-summit-car-van/784 "2008-06-28T15:25:12Z")
Would this be a good conversion? There is one in town that is only $1300 and it in great condition. I'm looking for an S10 or Ranger but they are hard to find in good condition under $2000. --- ## [Breakthrough BMS/Charge controller balancer for LFP/LiPo](https://community.electricforum.com/t/breakthrough-bms-charge-controller-balancer-for-lfp-lipo/779)
**Author:** [@ModalisEngineering](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ModalisEngineering)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2008, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/breakthrough-bms-charge-controller-balancer-for-lfp-lipo/779 "2008-06-27T15:42:59Z")
\[image\] \[image\] Above is our prototype BMS mounted on a set of ThunderSky LFP 40 AMP hour cells. We can fab this system for other batteries too. (2-3 weeks from CAD to fabrication in the USA). Our system uses just abou… --- ## [$10,000 to spend on an EV ( need advice )](https://community.electricforum.com/t/10-000-to-spend-on-an-ev-need-advice/771)
**Author:** [@Gemini](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gemini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2008, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/10-000-to-spend-on-an-ev-need-advice/771 "2008-06-24T22:45:16Z")
Hey guys, My friend has a uni project and we were thinking on doing an EV. He will be getting around $10G's and wanted to know what would be the best battery and motor combo to use. Ive been looking at this motor bec… --- ## [Has anyone ever heard of this?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-ever-heard-of-this/768)
**Author:** [@victormartin777](https://community.electricforum.com/u/victormartin777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2008, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-ever-heard-of-this/768 "2008-06-24T13:25:35Z")
Hi, I am new to EV conversion, currently working on a scooter conversion to learn as I go...so this may be one of "those questions", however, I am simply curious... 1) Has anyone ever tried to use an actual 110 or 220V… --- ## [Please evaluate my forklift motor - Advice needed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-evaluate-my-forklift-motor-advice-needed/763)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Squat](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jack_Squat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-evaluate-my-forklift-motor-advice-needed/763 "2008-06-22T16:30:23Z")
Hi All, I have been doing some research on ev conversions and decided to start with a motorcycle first then work up to a car. Will the experts out there please tell me any and everything about this forklift motor I j… --- ## [Bearcat EV kit or Kaylor Kit legit?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bearcat-ev-kit-or-kaylor-kit-legit/761)
**Author:** [@noisome](https://community.electricforum.com/u/noisome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bearcat-ev-kit-or-kaylor-kit-legit/761 "2008-06-22T10:44:16Z")
Anyone heard of or bought from Bearcat EV? They seem to have the Kaylor Kit setup. I am interested in this setup and just wonder if its valid, or does anyone know of a Kaylor Kit seller? Thanks for any information, … --- ## [Which package is better?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-package-is-better/759)
**Author:** [@lifeinhd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lifeinhd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-package-is-better/759 "2008-06-21T20:49:40Z")
This one or this one? I'm leaning more towards the first one, I think, because it's cheaper, and it has a bigger motor. But then again, the second one has more horsepower. I know how an EV's horsepower is measured, and t… --- ## [Rotoflex coupling to connect motor to tranny](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rotoflex-coupling-to-connect-motor-to-tranny/736)
**Author:** [@etischer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/etischer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rotoflex-coupling-to-connect-motor-to-tranny/736 "2008-06-20T14:42:55Z")
I was planning on using a rotoflex to connect my siemens electric motor to my transmission. The simenes motor has a hollow shaft, so I would have to machine a coupling or modify a stock coupling to fit and weld to the s… --- ## [Ok to use non-drive mounting holes for mount?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ok-to-use-non-drive-mounting-holes-for-mount/756)
**Author:** [@dtbaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dtbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2008, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ok-to-use-non-drive-mounting-holes-for-mount/756 "2008-06-20T14:29:13Z")
I am in the middle of my first conversion... 1997 suzuki swift (Geo Metro). I am just getting ready to mount the electric motor, and design/fab the motor mounts and then battery racks. I thought I'd post to see if anyone… --- ## [Working on a plan to build an EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/working-on-a-plan-to-build-an-ev/498)
**Author:** [@burnt\_by\_hellfire](https://community.electricforum.com/u/burnt_by_hellfire)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/working-on-a-plan-to-build-an-ev/498 "2008-06-19T18:52:50Z")
im working on various ideas of building an EV of my own.. i was thinking of ordering the plans to the XR-3, possible convert it to a 4 wheel version.. anyway, im hoping to go all electric, but if i cant get the range i w… --- ## [First project to learn from](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-project-to-learn-from/732)
**Author:** [@ElectriCar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ElectriCar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-project-to-learn-from/732 "2008-06-19T13:56:18Z")
Hi all, I'm looking at tackling a smaller job before I jump in head first. I've got a push mower that doesn't want to start this summer so I thought it a prime candidate to get acquainted with this new technology, new t… --- ## [{First Post} I want to convert a 89 VW Cabriolet, where to get parts, recommendations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-post-i-want-to-convert-a-89-vw-cabriolet-where-to-get-parts-recommendations/752)
**Author:** [@Schmidty](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Schmidty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-post-i-want-to-convert-a-89-vw-cabriolet-where-to-get-parts-recommendations/752 "2008-06-19T13:07:23Z")
Hi, i've been interested in doing an EV convertion since I first started driving. Through a love for speed, HP, and plus peer pressure (Electric car? what are you dumb?) I just never really got serious with it. At… --- ## [90 to 92 Mazda MX6?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/90-to-92-mazda-mx6/745)
**Author:** [@retroman454](https://community.electricforum.com/u/retroman454)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2008, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/90-to-92-mazda-mx6/745 "2008-06-17T18:26:46Z")
Hi, well I've decided what car I want, it's the Mazda MX 6, now where would I get the motor plates for the DC/AC? Has anyone done a Mazda of this year? I heard that some guy back east had built a 626 which has the same d… --- ## [VW Squareback EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vw-squareback-ev/609)
**Author:** [@kenaparsons](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kenaparsons)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2008, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vw-squareback-ev/609 "2008-06-16T12:14:35Z")
I have recently been gifted a 1973 Type III VW Squareback and am moving to a new city for a new job where I'll have to commute 8 miles one way. Someone recently sent me to Wilderness EV and wow, I'm addicted to researchi… --- ## [Custom tranny](https://community.electricforum.com/t/custom-tranny/565)
**Author:** [@immortalc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/immortalc)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/custom-tranny/565 "2008-06-15T18:35:10Z")
hey all, i'm planning hopefully soon to do a DIY car conversion. I worked on a chain drive plug-in go-kart in school and now i'm considering doing a biggger car version. I'm not a mechanic so I was wondering about in… --- ## [Got started today. Bought a chasis](https://community.electricforum.com/t/got-started-today-bought-a-chasis/737)
**Author:** [@etischer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/etischer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2008, 10:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/got-started-today-bought-a-chasis/737 "2008-06-15T10:17:08Z")
\[image\] \[image\] \[image\] I'll try to keep daily updates when I find the time to work on the conversion. So far I have the Siemens/Ford motor bought, and working on upgrading the IGBTs on a 2 horse 3 phase motor con… --- ## [What would i get from this motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-i-get-from-this-motor/718)
**Author:** [@Datahar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Datahar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2008, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-i-get-from-this-motor/718 "2008-06-13T15:17:31Z")
Saw a listing on ebay for an electric motor and wondered how it would perform if stuck in a 2 seater fibreglass kit car " 24V ELECTRIC MOTOR Very powerful. Fitted with electric brake. This can be removed or clicked off… --- ## [AC Conversion Suggestions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-conversion-suggestions/702)
**Author:** [@cadMan47](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cadMan47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-conversion-suggestions/702 "2008-06-11T20:42:22Z")
Hi guys, I've been toying with the idea of doing a conversion now that I'm no longer a student. Seems fun. I don't know squat (or is that a double negative?) about how AC motors work or which ones I should be considering… --- ## [Hi everyone](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-everyone/729)
**Author:** [@Petenyma](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Petenyma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-everyone/729 "2008-06-11T19:19:18Z")
Hi, I just stumbled across this forum and am suprised to find another one for EV's. I'm currently converting a 66 MG Midget. I have the motor installed and my controller is on its way. I still havn't decided on what batt… --- ## [Electric DC motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-dc-motor/696)
**Author:** [@Geof](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Geof)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2008, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-dc-motor/696 "2008-06-11T18:36:05Z")
Hi, I have looked on lot of web site who talk about gaz vehicle conversion. Most of the time the electric motor used is Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC Are there a big advantage to use this motor? It is possi… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=6) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=8)