# Potential Conversion Cost

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/potential-conversion-cost/19951>\
**Category:** Do It Yourself (DIY)\
**Created:** [September 30, 2020, 10:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/potential-conversion-cost/19951 "2020-09-30T10:03:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Harrison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3e96dc/32.png) [@Harrison](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Harrison)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 10:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/potential-conversion-cost/19951/1 "2020-09-30T10:03:07Z")

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Hello, all! I’ve got some questions about a potential Conversion. My favorite car is getting a bit tired. It’s not dead yet, but it’s days may be numbered. I want to convert it using a nissan leaf drivetrain and I want to put together a parts list and start ordering stuff. I want to couple a leaf motor to a toyota ZZ 5 or 6 speed manual, and I would like to keep the clutch. What’s the best way for me to set up the leaf motor to connect to the transmission through a clutch? I know EV west sells adapter plates, and they do sell ZZ adapter plates, but I’m not sure if this is the right way to go.  
Beyond that, I just want to get it moving under its own power for relatively cheap. I want it to have ~50 miles of range and I would be really happy if I could get the 0-60 under 10 seconds. (Note that the donor car is 2300 lbs with it’s stock engine in it) I’ve been looking at thunderstruck motors, as they have a controller that works with the leaf system.  
That said, I’m open to anything. Any suggestions? Potential parts list? Potential cost? Best place to get a leaf motor? Thanks all!