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OwnerPatrick Roth
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1998 Ford zx2
Very clean one-owner with all the options and in terrific condition!
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001A Series Wound DC
8" should be plenty big enough for my 2500lb city cruiser
Drivetrainfront wheel drive 5spd manual
ControllerCurtis 11221C-7401
400A max
Batteries15 Interstate U8VGC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
good deal and local service!
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge
low cost alternative from beepscom
Heaterreplaced OEM core with ceramic heater
DC/DC Converter HWZ series 25a 300w
another beepscome purchase
Instrumentationammeter, voltmeter, Curtis battery fuel gauge
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
Professional analysis of 80mph+
AccelerationShould be acceptable, but I will drive it like my Prius for maximum range.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
I'm already practiced at good EV driving techniques.
Watt Hours/Mile300 Wh/Mile
This is a guess as project is underway.
EV Miles
Start:146,823 Miles (236,238 Kilometers)
Current:146,823 Miles (236,238 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating CapacityOriginal seating for four.
Curb Weight3,200 Pounds (1,454 Kilograms)
Based on ICE curb of 2500 - 600 ICE components + 1300 EV components.
TiresOriginal to start.
Conversion Timeas quick as possible while getting it right!
Conversion Cost$2500 donor
$9500 conversion
Additional FeaturesToyota electric PS pump
Vacuum assisted PB
Car equipped with: PW, PL, PM, sunroof, CD changer, tilt, keyless entry.
9.28.08 I have already begun dismantling ICE components and hope to have EV parts ordered this week.
10.02.08 All but the engine block out of Motor compartment, gas tank out! Over 200lbs removed already. Major components ordered. on my way...
10.03.08 Motor all ready to come out. Driveshafts removed from tranny. Exhaust out, heat shields, fuel lines, emission lines. 300lbs removed to date.
10.06.08 Engine came out today! Engine and tranny separated. Big milestone. 600lbs taken off stock curb weight.
10.08.08 Tranny has been cleaned and is awaiting motor. Motor bay has been all cleaned and is awaiting EV components.
10.09.08 Advanced DC 203 06 4001A motor arrived today. 8 inches
10.15.08 Coupler came back from machinist looking great. Have ordered aluminum for adapter plate.
10.19.08 Made some battery mockups for trial placement. Removed clutch master cylinder.
10.21.08 Aluminum for adapter and spacer came today along with big box of compenents. Made a wood mockup of the adapter plate just to make sure I have dimensions right. Fits well and very snug.
10.22.08 Spent about 6 hrs working on adapter and spacer plate. It all looks good but still have to align both together with motor running to test for vibrations.
10.23.08 Worked on aligning plates but I have a slight vibration that needs worked out. I think I know what the problem is but I need an extra pair of hands to confirm and fix.
10.25.08 Finished adapter plate and mated dc motor to tranny. Ready to be installed. Major milestone.
10.26.08 Intalled motor and tranny. Reinstalled driveshafts, shift linkage, crossmembers.
10.29.08 Working on passenger side motor/drveshaft mount.
11.3.08 Dropped off motor mount at welder. Cut out trunk floor for battery rack. Made template for PS pump bracket. Placed GFI outlet in trunk for charger.
11.04.08 Work on component placement. Test fit finished motor mount. Work on power port plug.
11.05.08 Prime and paint motor mount. Work on mounting ammeter and voltmeter.
11.07.08 Spent a couple of days running around getting parts and finding solutions to heater and ps issues. Have custom ps pressure line finally. Have everything I need to install heater and meters.
11.10.08 Work on ceramic heater and power port. Refill tranny fluid.
11.12.08 Wire heater. Install heater and dash. Move accessory power port. Run wire for voltmeter.
11.13.08 Cut metal for trunk battery box support and took to welder. Wired power to volt and ammeter. Ran load lines for those and Curtis fuel gauge. Fit welded rear battery box support in trunk. Reinstalled lower dash.
11.14.08 Installed Curtis fuel guage in instrument cluster. Reassembled cluster.
11.17.08 Receive batteries, paint rear rack, work on rear box.
11.18.08 Work on rear battery box.
11.19.08 Work on rear battery box, deliver front frames to welder, repair and bleed cut brake line.
11.20.08 Finish securing batteries in rear box. Relocate washer fluid reservoir, work on front racks.

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