| Owner | Philip Sutton | ||||||||
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| Location | Lithia, Florida United States map | ||||||||
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| Vehicle | 2003 Chevrolet S10 S10 pickup truck, RWD, standard cab, long bed. | ||||||||
| Motor | Netgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC double shaft | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | 5 speed manual w clutch & 3.73 rear end, OEM 15" wheels | ||||||||
| Controller | Manzanita Micro Zilla 1000 amp water cooled | ||||||||
| Batteries | 70 CALB/Skyenergy CA180FI, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate all cells "Top Balanced" to .001 volt using PowerLab 8 battery tender = I do not use a BMS. I check all cells every 6 months, always within .1 volt. 40.3 kWh pack - useable (80%) 32.3 kWh | ||||||||
| System Voltage | 230 Volts | ||||||||
| Charger | Elcon PFC5000 220/110 VAC multi voltage charger Great CC/CV charger! Doesn't start charge cycle until it senses input power (= no sparking when plugging it in). Slowly builds up to max 20A charging amps, slowly ramps down to 0A after reaching cutoff voltage (CV mode) (= no sparking when disconnecting plug). Full charge would take 7 hours, my normal charge time is 2-4 hours each day. | ||||||||
| Heater | ceramic 1500 watt element will blow 130 F heat. | ||||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Iota 45 amp wired constant on, nice 12v charger; #6 & 50A fuse to SLA battery. | ||||||||
| Instrumentation | JLD-404AH meter - track AH used each trip | ||||||||
| Top Speed | 80 MPH (128 KPH) 80 mph fastest I have driven vehicle (3rd gear), still has plenty of pedal, converters say it should go 120+. | ||||||||
| Acceleration | Very good, plenty peppy & Faster Than Most! Keeps up w traffic easily. Have not done any timed accel tests. Performance is very satisfactory, my main focus is on drive-ability & enjoying the ride. | ||||||||
| Range | 96 Miles (154 Kilometers) varies w driving conditions & driving style; between 80-100 miles. | ||||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 380 Wh/Mile average driving = 380 Wh/mile; conservg driving = 336 Wh/mile. | ||||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 - bucket seats | ||||||||
| Curb Weight | 3,400 Pounds (1,545 Kilograms) includes 900 lbs LiFePO4 cells; truck has 800 lbs payload capacity | ||||||||
| Tires | OEM = UniRoyal Tiger Paw II P205/75R15 97S | ||||||||
| Conversion Time | 20 days. | ||||||||
| Conversion Cost | Total $35K. $5k for 2.2L 5 speed truck in running condition w PS, PB, AC all working. $10k electric motor, controller and other parts. $20k batteries (70 ea 180ah CALB LiFePO4) | ||||||||
| Additional Features | Elec AC - MasterFlux Sierra 206 (1500 watts) - works great, nice & cool (esp @ stop lights in S Fla) - cooling aided w 3M Crystalline window film, windshield sun shade, dash mat (made BIG difference - that dash gets HOT!) Elec PS - EPAS 12v motor from Saturn Ion w assist set HI - also changed steering to manual box, EZ & precise Elec PB - Hella UP28 12v vacuum pump at 22 Hg - vac reservoir maintains supply for brakes & AC actuators EVSE = 30 amp RV outlet in carport (23A max charging) Charging connector under gas cap w NEMA L1430 flanged inlet 12V battery charging system LED light in dash (Grn/Y/R) Liquid cooling kit for controller (EV West) Tilt bed - hinged to access batteries (Steve @ Green Shed) Tilt bed - air springs help lift bed (2x 250lb @ Grainger) Brakes - stock system w front OEM ceramic pads & rear Porterfield Kevlar shoes = 50% more stopping power Front suspension - 1-1/4" Hellwig sway bar & HD springs Rear suspension - Add-A-Leaf & SuperSprings give level ride w 900 lbs batteries = overall ride ht 1" higher than stock Shocks - 4ea Bilstein 46mm HD off-road Clutch - Hayes Severe Duty off-road clutch (w EZ pedal feel) Hood vents - remove hot AC condenser air from under hood "100% Electric" emblems sides & rear Fake tailpipe humor in rear "What Is That ????" | ||||||||
| OK, this is fun to drive! Tinker Toy is my daily driver, drives nice & smooth. My original intent was to have an electric conversion pickup truck to use as a truck, look stock, drive nice, handle well, be comfortable to use, have a decent range (approx 100 miles) and keep up with traffic easily. I worked with Steve and Audrey at Green Shed to select donor and parts, and then we made it! I kept my creature comforts; AC, heat, Power Steering, Power Brakes. AC works great, PS is 1-finger EZ turn, heat nice for 4 days of winter/year here, PB stop truck real good. Truck goes & stops well, no body roll in corners, handling is precise, ride is firm and comfy. Sometimes I pull into a gas station to fill up gas cans for mower & generator, get some funny looks & questions :). It's Fun To Do!! So I have what I was looking for, still have things to tinker with (Tinker Toy). I get to drive my electric hot rod on the road, put groceries, chainsaws & wood in it, and play with & 'evolve' it. Fun to drive! Works great! If you would like specifics on something I've done or found a better way to do things, drop me an email, I'd appreciate it. | |||||||||
2003 Chevrolet S-10
“Tinker Toy”
Last Updated 05-22-2021
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