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OwnerJohn Metric
LocationLake Jackson, Texas US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1984 Pontiac Fiero
EV Conversion -
See youtube channel: dcplasmaracing
Facebook: John Metric - more dcplasma build photos and videos

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MotorNetgain Transwarp 9 and Warp 9 Series Wound DC
Homemade motor mounts position the motors mid-engine where fuel tank used to be.
DrivetrainTranswarp 9 coupled to Warp 9
Lincoln Mark VIII IRS
Gear Vendors 475B 1:1 and 1:0.78 2 speed
Ford 8.8" Spool 3.08 rear end
Yes, in a Fiero. See Powerof DC website for Slalom course video
www.powerofdc.com/gallery.html
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla Z2+2K-EHV
The best, 2000 Amp 375V rating times two.
We have two zillas in there to hold maximum motor voltage down the entire track.
Batteries90 A123 Systems A123/Enerland PQ-4400-XF2-6S, 22.20 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
Three 6P30S for a total of 6P90S.
805 Battery HP from 155lbs of battery.
System Voltage333 Volts
ChargerBrusa NLG05
Lite version, does 3.1 amps at 375V. Nice extension cord rated model. I have had no problems with it. Very sturdy.
HeaterIt's Houston, I have solar heating.
Instrumentation2 instances of ZillaView and a netbook screen at same time. See facebook photos for what that looks like.
Top Speed128 MPH (205 KPH)
Best Trap so far 128.15 MPH.
Calcs show we could do 135mph.
Acceleration60 ft time 1.55 secs
2.3 0-60 by WallaceCalculators.com
6.55 1/8th mile
10.44 1/4 mile
14 sec 0-100-0
Range24 Miles (38 Kilometers)
LiPo's are finicky on top end and bottom, I do not plan on straying too far from home. Effectively I will stay at about 80% of this to stay away from strandings.
Watt Hours/Mile355 Wh/Mile
Haven't really got a lot of data on this as this is a purpose built drag racer.
EV Miles
Start:88,000 Miles (141,592 Kilometers)
Current:88,250 Miles (141,994 Kilometers)
Total:250 Miles (402 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,576 Pounds (1,170 Kilograms)
Weighed on nice set of Intercomp scales.
I have nearly every original interior item for the car for shows.
TiresFront
195/50R16 GY Eagle
Rear
225/60R/16 Eagle GT on the street
26.6" x 9" X 16" 44psi
or
255/50R16 BFG Drag Radials on Track
26.1" X 10" X 16" 12psi

Conversion TimeAlmost three years.
Conversion CostUh, yeah, ouch.
Additional FeaturesThree packs weigh 155 lbs including BMS.
Each box is about 13" x 11" x 9". all three plus BMS, fuses, and charger fit in rear trunk(21.1 litres). Room for three more packs.
6 X 4.4Ah = 26.4Ah 45/90C
333V Nominal 375V Pk effective race at 350-360V
26.4Ah X 333V = 8.8kWh
250V X 2400A = 600kW pk (800batHP peak)

Best run made on first day ever at the track on the 4th of 7 runs. 11.51 1/4ET 105.4 MPH
Best run to date:
60ft 1.5521
330ft 4.2204
660ft 6.5530(also hold World Record for MC/A2 class)
660mph 103.07mph
1320ft 10.4393
1320mph 128.15
Weight figures include BMS, box, cables, batteries
Volume is to outside of battery box, includes air gaps, bms boards
Specific Data - Actual
4.97 HP/lb peak power
2.64 HP/lb continuous rating

8.15 kw/kg peak power
23.7 kw/liter peak power

0.34 KWH/liter
0.12 KW/Kg

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