Lots of questions about lithium conversions of late.
Starting thread about the High voltage Volt option.
I used 2 12s packs one on each side.
Easy bolt in. Existing cables are fine.
See picture for mounting method. Aluminum angle works well.
They come with wired bms ports for monitoring.
Stock DQ charger can be updated to charge packs to 98 volt.
Send it out. About $100 with shipping both ways.
Controller can be easily adapted to 100 volts without removing it from car.
This may not be safe for controller!
Works for a hot-rodder like myself.
I make accessory harnesses and breakout board specifically for Volt.
Soon to have a plug-in monitor/bms for Volt 24s.
This is only 50ah system.
Stock soc works well.
Low end cut-out on Gem works to protect batteries.
Easy to bypass if stranded.
No reprogramming of controller needed.
MM for more speed.
Starting my conversion on my 2008 e2, taking apart the Volt battery currently. Was wondering on info to send the DQ in for programming and purchasing your MM and controller mod, and possibly the BMs if you have any ready.
That’s good to see someone else going lithium. I am planing on doing that as soon as I get my cart road worthy. Rear sub frame is cracked and needs welding. The bushings all need to be replaced and the breaks need to be replaced. I was wondering if you had a total cost worked up for the conversion?
Wait till you need the other parts. Don’t need them for initial testing.
Code -16 if you charge over 86v. You can test it below that to start.
The BMS is tested as of tonight. Ask Grant.
$256 delivered. Add $50 with 24s Volt specific harness, or I’ll show you how to wire your stock bms pigtails.
Did you get a deal on the Volt? Maybe you could share?
I can give you some tips on breaking down the full pack.
After loosening the thru bolts, there is room to push a long ss hose clamp between sections. It holds it together until rebolted with 1/4" all-thread.
I don’t believe there is room for a 24s pack. If you make it fit, tell us how. I used two 12s packs.
If you want to use 4 X 12-packs, saw off the water jackets. (wide part toward bottom) Then two will fit between the rails.
That’s a bargain.
Save the copper strap cabling.(orange)
All the plugs, harnesses, and bms boxes on top of batteries.
See if you can find room for a 24s pack. I couldn’t. Neater than 2 X 12s.
Maybe on its side.
