# Best Motor for a 1987 GMC Sierra

**URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-motor-for-a-1987-gmc-sierra/1361
**Category:** EV Small Talk
**Created:** [February 14, 2010, 8:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-motor-for-a-1987-gmc-sierra/1361 "2010-02-14T08:59:28Z")
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### Author: ![furlong1518](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@furlong1518](https://community.electricforum.com/u/furlong1518)
#### Post date: [February 14, 2010, 8:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-motor-for-a-1987-gmc-sierra/1361/1 "2010-02-14T08:59:28Z")

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I’m just starting my project, so far I have pulled the engine exhaust and fuel system. Now I’m looking for the best motor for the truck. I’m planning on using Optimum batteries and only need a range of 25-40 miles between charges. I have some photovoltaic cells and am planning on integrating a drive generator aft of the transmission. Truly I am ignorant on the majority of scientific and math portions but I am a good mech and am willing to break things and have great insurance when I shock myself. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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