Adaptor PlateCeramic Heating Element
OwnerRic
LocationAdelaide, South Australia Australia map
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Vehicle1985 Holden Barina MB
(Suzuki Swift - Geo Metro) was 1.3L 4 cyl. ICE. Starting at 155,510 Km (approx. 96,650 miles)
MotorAdvanced DC X91-4001 - 6.7inch Series Wound DC
This motor will have ample power and very good range at 120V. Delivered from Electric Vehicle Motors (Thank you Michael) November 2008.
DrivetrainUsing original 5 speed gearbox but no clutch. Front wheel drive. The clutch plate is being used in the construction of the motor to gearbox coupling so that the springs in the clutch plate will be used.
ControllerKelly KDH14500
I'll be placing this on a decent heatsink and use fans to keep the temperature down.
Batteries40 Thunder Sky TS-LFP90AHA, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
Lithium Iron Phosphate arriving in January 2009.
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
(Lithium program) plus TS90 Battery Management System for Lithium cells.
Heater120V ceramic element gutted from a ceramic heater off eBay in the USA. Installed.
DC/DC ConverterMeanwell SP-500-13.5; 120-370V DC to 13.5V DC
I will be using a deep cycle 12V battery, charging this overnight with the main batteries (separate charger) and only switching in the DC/DC converter when necessary with automatic sensing/switching option.
InstrumentationDigital 12V instrument. TBS E-Xpert Pro Battery Fuel Gauge with 5:1 prescaler for the 120V system.
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
Hopefully!
Range60 Miles (96 Kilometers)
Hopefully!
EV Miles
Start:96,650 Miles (155,509 Kilometers)
Current:96,650 Miles (155,509 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight1,600 Pounds (727 Kilograms)
Hope to be about 1710lbs when finished.
Tires12" rims, standard tyres pumped up tight.
Conversion TimeCommencing August 2008 - Completed ????
Conversion CostToo much !
Additional FeaturesInstalled MES-DEA 70/6E Electric Vacuum Pump (from ZEVA) for the power brakes. These are expensive and specifically manufactured for EVs, but come with the pressure switch inbuilt and can be used without a vacuum reservoir. I have made the vacuum reservoir using an 800mm length of 50mm PVC-U pressure (thick walled - 3.3mm) pipe and pressure end caps. (Approx. 2 Litres volume) (Int. diam.=54mm, Ext. diam.=60.5mm)
Sept 2008: I have only just started to strip the donor car. I have removed the back seat, making it a 2 seater. The battery box will fit where the back seat was.

Oct 2008: The engine is now ready to be removed. I have now removed 80kg of useless equipment from the car. I am cleaning up the engine bay, minor rust marks from spilt battery acid and spilt brake fluid, then repainting these areas.

Nov 5, 2008: The engine (57Kg) is now out and the gearbox(transaxle (27Kg)) has been detached and the clutch plate retained. Thank you Scott (and Jason) for the engine hoist loan.

Nov 12, 2008: The motor has arrived and Hammat Precicion Engineering are constructing the adapter plate and coupler (Thank you Ray)

Nov 13, 2008: The drive shaft are being repaired - boots and repacking. This is being done by GMR Motors (Thank you Gordon).

January 2009: The adator plate has been completed and the coupler is now nearly ready. There are still a few more mechanical bits to work out, but getting closer.


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