The Smog makin parts are outa thereGeorge and the Dream Machine
OwnerGeorge Tylinski
LocationPortland, Oregon United States map
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Vehicle1973 MG Midget
MotorAdvanced DC XP-1227 Series Wound DC
with brush temp sensor
DrivetrainDatsun 5-speed, ClutchNet clutch, 3.7:1 final drive, upgraded higher-strength racing axles and wheel bearings (front and rear)
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla Z1K
Batteries16 Optima 750 DS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Yellow Top (sabout 704 pounds at 44 pounds each)
System Voltage192 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC50
plus Zivan Smoother balancer
HeaterCeramic, two 1500 Watt variable-speed fan 12 Volt heated seats
DC/DC Converter
prototypes by Chris Brune (two 25 Amp, 14.5 Volt) plus backup battery
Instrumentationa) E-Meter
b) 1000A, 240 degree sweep ammeter
c) Battery temperature (1 representative pack battery)
d) 12V system voltage (to monitor backup battery)
e) Batt-Bridge (by Lee Hart) pack imbalance indicator
Top SpeedAssumed "adequate"
AccelerationTo Be Determined
RangeTo Be Determined
Seating Capacity2 adults plus many gremlins no doubt
Curb Weight2,350 Pounds (1,068 Kilograms)
estimated, 1700 stock, 1220 stripped, 2150 GVW
TiresBridgestone RE92 165/65, Panasport 13x6 wheels
Conversion Cost(modesty does not permit...)
Additional FeaturesMGB front calipers
Spitfire front rotors
Mini Cooper S finned Aluminum rear drums
adjustable f/r proportioning valve with dual pressure gauges
Custom springs for 1" lowered ride height
Carrera gas-charged telescopic shocks (converted from lever shocks)
tubular front/solid rear anti-sway bars
custom traction bars
solid metal spherical joints on shocks/sways/trax
Fiberglass front fenders and hood, custom roll bar
Isspro 2-level rev limiter
two Kilovac EV250 contactors
Ferraz-Shawmut (Gould) A30QS500 fuses
Battery heating planned after data collection

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