# Conversion Kits **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=8 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [EVAmerica, anyone use them?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evamerica-anyone-use-them/727)
**Author:** [@JSRacer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JSRacer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evamerica-anyone-use-them/727 "2008-06-11T11:46:08Z")
I've been trying to get more and more information before we start our build and I ran across EVAmerica.com. They were nice enough to send my dad and me out a very thick packet of information. I'm thinking about becomin… --- ## [AC Drive SCR Swap](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-drive-scr-swap/716)
**Author:** [@etischer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/etischer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-drive-scr-swap/716 "2008-06-10T21:17:33Z")
I bought a Eurotherm / SSD 2 horse Variable Freq. Drive which can run off a 300vdc bus. Im planning on using the brains and scr firing circuit to fire an external SCR pack to run a 40 horse motor. Any one have experien… --- ## [DC motor Controller Module](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-motor-controller-module/563)
**Author:** [@gilee](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gilee)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-motor-controller-module/563 "2008-06-10T18:08:59Z")
Hey Guys, I am personally major in EE, and my father knows alot in electronics as well like designing & creating his own HiFi amplifier and so on. And I been researching to modify a car into EV lately. But the cost is a… --- ## [Will a 120V DC system be enough?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-a-120v-dc-system-be-enough/724)
**Author:** [@Caps18](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Caps18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2008, 8:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-a-120v-dc-system-be-enough/724 "2008-06-08T08:48:55Z")
I am just starting and planning out my conversion of a 1996 S-10 pickup truck. I only need it to go 55-60 mph (65 mph is the top speed on one highway close by that I will probably not need to drive on much). Most of my… --- ## [EV Metro Kits](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-metro-kits/725)
**Author:** [@JSRacer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JSRacer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2008, 8:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-metro-kits/725 "2008-06-08T08:09:12Z")
Does anyone know of a great kit for a Geo/Chevy Metro? We're looking at doing mostly in-town driving. Freeway driving can be avoided. If someone can point me in a good direction (maybe with a link) I'd appreciate tha… --- ## [New guy here from Indiana](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-here-from-indiana/719)
**Author:** [@JSRacer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JSRacer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-here-from-indiana/719 "2008-06-06T20:09:11Z")
Hey guys, I've been browsing on here for almost a week. I'll continue to browse and I'll surely have questions if you guys don't mind. For about a year my dad and I have been kicking the EV conversion thing around. … --- ## [A few questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-few-questions/713)
**Author:** [@Datahar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Datahar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2008, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-few-questions/713 "2008-06-04T13:31:07Z")
OK quite a few questions :confused: I'm looking into making my first EV, I want it to be a scratch built 1 seater sporty looking thing, It would be for a daily commuter 40miles tops so say a 60 mile range. However i don'… --- ## [My donor car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-donor-car/707)
**Author:** [@thetazzbot](https://community.electricforum.com/u/thetazzbot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-donor-car/707 "2008-06-02T15:58:13Z")
Tell me what you guys think, this is our donor car \[tentative\] 1996 Chevy Cavalier Had engine problems, car is otherwise in perfect condition. 196k miles We rebuilt the engine but something seems wrong because the… --- ## [Ev fraud?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-fraud/695)
**Author:** [@etischer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/etischer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-fraud/695 "2008-05-31T19:27:35Z")
Looks to me like the golf cart place has accurate published data. 18HP, 650Amps 48Volts, 80 LbFt. Well, even this data seems way off, but atleast the data in their graph coincides with the data in their table. To me… --- ## [High Performance Electric Sandrail](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-performance-electric-sandrail/689)
**Author:** [@John\_Rokus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/John_Rokus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2008, 11:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-performance-electric-sandrail/689 "2008-05-30T11:20:47Z")
Hello EV enthusiasts, I am very new to the EV world and have many questions at the inception of my latest project - an electric sandrail or dune buggy. Background: I just finished building my first sandrail from scratc… --- ## [Wich one to convert](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wich-one-to-convert/694)
**Author:** [@cobraguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cobraguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wich-one-to-convert/694 "2008-05-27T15:57:33Z")
Hi I'm new around here and want to start with a simple question. I have a 63 Ford Ranchero and a 2001 Saturn SC1. I want to build an electric commuter out of one of these. Work is 25 miles from home with some hills throw… --- ## [A simple quick conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-simple-quick-conversion/684)
**Author:** [@georgec](https://community.electricforum.com/u/georgec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-simple-quick-conversion/684 "2008-05-27T15:18:27Z")
Hello, I'm new to this entire electric vehicle conversion thing. I thought it was interesting and I was wondering if there was any easy method of converting my gas car. I'm in no way a mechanic so I want to know if the… --- ## [Range Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/range-question/683)
**Author:** [@mearnest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mearnest)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 6:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/range-question/683 "2008-05-27T06:56:59Z")
Hi all, I'm thinking about an ev commutor project. At $4.20/gal I'm starting to think strongly about it. So here's my question. I'm wanting something light, maybe a civic or something like that with a DC kit and a 12… --- ## [Anyone use the AC 150 in a conversion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-use-the-ac-150-in-a-conversion/685)
**Author:** [@electro-cuda](https://community.electricforum.com/u/electro-cuda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-use-the-ac-150-in-a-conversion/685 "2008-05-26T17:16:29Z")
Has anyone used this setup? http://www.acpropulsion.com/technology/gen2.htm It looks like a fairly comprehensive package, and a potentially strong performer, just add batteries. Not inexpensive, but would it be worth i… --- ## [2 Basic Questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2-basic-questions/651)
**Author:** [@brendan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/brendan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2-basic-questions/651 "2008-05-24T16:14:20Z")
I would like to know if anybody has attempted to do either of the following for an EV conversion, because my research hasn't said anything about either so far, and they both seem theoretically possible - 1) Use the pl… --- ## [Help making an ev in Europe!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-making-an-ev-in-europe/668)
**Author:** [@Tug](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tug)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 1:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-making-an-ev-in-europe/668 "2008-05-23T01:43:57Z")
Hello, I live in France, and I want to buying an electric car. I've decided to create a "locost"(kit car), and it'll have similar lines of the Lotus Eleven 2. UK is a great place to get parts and help, so that is not … --- ## [Electric motorcycle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-motorcycle/350)
**Author:** [@Paul51480](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Paul51480)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-motorcycle/350 "2008-05-20T16:04:49Z")
Hello all, I am going to convert a Honda Rebel 450 to electric. I have bought the El Chopper ET plans listed here.... http://www.21wheels.com/elchopper\_ET.html I am checking out a kit with an Etek motor and con… --- ## [I need some opinions on a mail delivery vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-need-some-opinions-on-a-mail-delivery-vehicle/661)
**Author:** [@kennny](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kennny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2008, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-need-some-opinions-on-a-mail-delivery-vehicle/661 "2008-05-11T22:43:50Z")
I would like to convert a vehicle for rural mail delivery. I have been doing a little research but I just cant find much on range for different kits. I understand the obvious like weight and aerodynamics. The vehicle n… --- ## [EV drag race project from worlds end](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-drag-race-project-from-worlds-end/650)
**Author:** [@Heretic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Heretic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-drag-race-project-from-worlds-end/650 "2008-05-11T00:42:08Z")
I want to be one of the first in NZ to build an EV drag car, and found a super 7 replica to be probably the most cost affective platform to start from, but I need some input from people who know what they are doing! Go… --- ## [Poulsen's cheap plug-in hybrid conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/poulsens-cheap-plug-in-hybrid-conversion/664)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/poulsens-cheap-plug-in-hybrid-conversion/664 "2008-05-10T11:24:09Z")
For a measly $ 3300,- Poulsen offers you the chance to convert any car into a plug in Hybrid....of sorts. Poulsen Hybrid system utilizes Permanent Magnet, Axial Field (PMAF) motors which are mounted externally on the hub… --- ## [Converting an MGB?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-an-mgb/655)
**Author:** [@robcat2075](https://community.electricforum.com/u/robcat2075)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2008, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-an-mgb/655 "2008-05-05T15:00:21Z")
I'm just beginnig to explore the possibilities of convberting a car. Does anyone have any thoughts on the plausibility of doing an MGB? It's a British two-seat roadster from teh 60's and 70's MG MGB Its pros seem t… --- ## [Why I want to convert a Volvo](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-i-want-to-convert-a-volvo/613)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-i-want-to-convert-a-volvo/613 "2008-05-01T16:56:45Z")
I found this crash test footage on Youtube while looking up Volvo videos and I thought they would be worth sharing considering the fact that these are very popular conversion candidates: First Generation Geo Metro: \[am… --- ## [Newby advice wanted please](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newby-advice-wanted-please/640)
**Author:** [@Favguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Favguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newby-advice-wanted-please/640 "2008-04-30T14:41:17Z")
Hello All, I'm After a little advice please. I'm from the UK and looking to convert a 1995 Skoda Favorit to electric power. Those of you in the US won't be familiar with this car, but think of a mk2 golf/rabbit and your … --- ## [Generator idea](https://community.electricforum.com/t/generator-idea/361)
**Author:** [@Olie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Olie)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2008, 7:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/generator-idea/361 "2008-04-30T07:38:21Z")
Ok so i was reading up on the volt a little and i had an idea. say you have an EV with a range of 50 miles, its great for most trips but every now and then you need to go the extra mile. could you put an onboard cha… --- ## [Newbie needs gear](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-needs-gear/642)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2008, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-needs-gear/642 "2008-04-28T17:29:44Z")
Hello, I'm a newbie to the EV world in some respects. I have a background in science so the number crunching and "stuff done on paper" comes easy. What doesn't come so easy is the actual hands on application. I hav… --- ## [Newby advice wanted please](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newby-advice-wanted-please/639)
**Author:** [@Favguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Favguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newby-advice-wanted-please/639 "2008-04-27T20:32:41Z")
Sorry, posted this twice in error :confused: please see other copy --- ## [May have to give up on my project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/may-have-to-give-up-on-my-project/573)
**Author:** [@Lectrol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectrol)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/may-have-to-give-up-on-my-project/573 "2008-04-27T20:09:36Z")
The damn HOA decided that i can not be nice to the environment and that I can not have an EV. Well I cant work on my car in my driveway... They cited my car for be "inoperable" even though the only difference is that the… --- ## [VW Fox "Wolfsburg Edition" Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vw-fox-wolfsburg-edition-conversion/530)
**Author:** [@WeeDubb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/WeeDubb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vw-fox-wolfsburg-edition-conversion/530 "2008-04-27T14:17:33Z")
Sorry if you thought this was already completed, it isn't. I was just wondering what motor you guys think I should buy. Here is my criteria: -It must be cheap, I am a high school student -It must be DC -It must be chea… --- ## [Need advise](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-advise/622)
**Author:** [@ragee](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ragee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2008, 3:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-advise/622 "2008-04-25T03:24:08Z")
Hi, I am a newbie but this stuff is facinating. I just acquired a 86 Ford Ranger as my donar car and I am currently pulling out all the ice stuff. My question is where is a good place to go to get the mounting plate an… --- ## [90 Accord EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/90-accord-ev/627)
**Author:** [@retroman454](https://community.electricforum.com/u/retroman454)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2008, 6:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/90-accord-ev/627 "2008-04-23T06:29:02Z")
Hello, I have decided to turn my gas drive to electric. Now I'm sure that some has done a 90 Accord, I'd sure like to talk to that person! I'm not new to the automobile, I have been turning wrenches since 1963, I own an … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=7) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ev-conversion-forum/145.md?page=9)