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JUNE 2, 2025

Also, keep in mind that low rpm torque isn't the aim when going electric, that uses a lot of battery capacity, so you are looking at spinning the electric motor fairly fast to get that rock crawling ability, and that requires higher battery voltage. That will tell you a lot about what you need for horsepower and torque from an EV motor.

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JUNE 27, 2025

The Zilla Z1K-HV motor controller kit is perfect for high performance DC powered EV builds. This kit includes the following: Z1K-HV 1000a, 72-300VDC RevZ1470 Motor Controller. The Z1K-HV can regulate up to 1000 Amps of motor current and runs on lead acid battery packs of 72 to 300 volts nominal.

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JULY 4, 2025

This is fairly low-voltage, so I wonder which types of motors are suitable for me. The Hyper9-type motors that you often find in EV conversion kits are good of course, but expensive compared to a used Nissan Leaf motor for example – which also comes with a diff, all ready to connect to the drive shaft.

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JULY 10, 2025

Posting my progress to put a EM57 leaf motor and pdm and 24 amp hr battery w/ bms into a 1980 rear wheel Toyota truck using Resolve controller and BRAT motor coupler

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JUNE 11, 2025

Kelly Controls KAC-8080N AC Induction Motor Controler Jump to Latest 439 views 8 replies 2 participants last post by onegreenev 14h ago onegreenev Discussion starter 4,202 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote Only show this user #1 · Apr 17, 2025 Is there anyone currently using this series of Kelly Controllers for their AC-Induction Motor?

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JUNE 18, 2025

This 2022 Ford Transit T350 HD has been expertly converted into a fully electric cargo van, offering a unique blend of power, efficiency, and sustainability by Lightning E Motors.

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JUNE 4, 2025

MiniBMS supports variety of LiFePo4 cells, offers distributed or centralized installation choice, interfaces with virtually any charger and motor controller. Its simple, robust, easy to understand and install in your EV. It has temperature compensation for LVC alerts and adjustable LVC delay. MiniBMS costs $12 per cell module and.

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JULY 7, 2025

I have acquired a large number of Cascadia iM225DX-D Motor Inverter drive systems. These consist of the CM200 Inverter and the SS-250-115 Motor, paired at Cascadia to create the iM225-DX-D. This style can be helpful in mounting the motor in tight spaces and is functionally identical to the normal configuration.

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JUNE 9, 2025

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JUNE 11, 2025

Toronto, Ontario 2019 EM57 Leaf motor, matching inverter, PDM and wiring - 15k km! 2019 leaf motor, inverter, PDM and wiring - 15k km/10k mkldz For Sale Leave A Review Message 32 views 0 replies 1 participant last post by eCRX 6h ago E eCRX Discussion starter 28 posts · Joined 2020 Add to quote Only show this user #1 · 6h ago $1,200.00

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JUNE 18, 2025

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JUNE 3, 2025

Table of Contents: planning: pages 1-3 pulling the leaf motor, battery, etc.: page 3 building the wiring harness: page 4 de-icing the Mercury Comet. 1962 Mercury Comet + 2013 Nissan Leaf

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JUNE 21, 2025

I'm still in the motor/controller research phase, haven't started battery research yet, but wanted to ask for community comments on my. But I want to kick off my build thread to tap the collective wisdom of all you experts. I'm a retired elec engineer and pilot, but please don't assume I know what I'm doing here!

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JULY 10, 2025

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JUNE 8, 2025

Zionsville, Indiana 2014 Via Motors VTrux for sale, 72,500 miles. 2014 Via Motors VTrux For Sale, 72,500 miles For Sale Tags ev truck via motors vtrux Leave A Review Message 63 views 1 reply 1 participant last post by prime_75 15h ago P prime_75 Discussion starter 2 posts · Joined 2025 Add to quote Only show this user #1 · 15h ago $16,500.00

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JUNE 13, 2025

I have an Azure Dynamics AC-24 induction motor that was originally used in the kit for the VoltsPorsche from ElectroAutomotive. They also used DC motors in kit form as well but for some they used the Azure Dynamics AC-24. Azure Dynamics used a larger motor for some other companies that used their motors and controllers.

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Whether you're a Honda Civic diehard or just love DIY car projects, we hope this inspires your next build. And the reason we're taking that off is, well, we're going to put a whole bunch more power through this motor, so we need a clutch that can handle that power. Thankfully not inside the motor now. Well, the - Oh my goodness.

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JUNE 27, 2025

I am looking at bringing in some 10KW DC brushless hub motors from Hong Kong for testing purposes. 10 KW Hub motor with 15 inch rim I am fairly new to this EV thing. They are rated at 48 to 300 V and 200A to 400A. They are equipped with a brake rotor and rim for 15 inch tires. They would be FOB from Phoenix.

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JUNE 3, 2025

I have several complete Nissan Leaf Drivetrains, with inverter, motor, charger, transmission, axle half. I am moving across the county and can't justify taking all of my cars and parts with me. I want to keep enough gear to still build one car, when I get grounded again. Nissan Leaf Drivetrains - Differences, Pros and Cons

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JUNE 25, 2025

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JUNE 26, 2025

They said it is a bad encoder or a loose wire on the motor. I was able to reach the 3 motor connections from behind the driver side. But starting a week ago, as soon as we try to hit the pedal in either forward or reverse, we get an "003" error code. I'm looking to get a second opinion on what the upgrade company shared.

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JUNE 8, 2025

In it's completed form, this will be a 3 piece drop in: MCA - Motor Cradle. The line of demarcation is the bellhousing - from the bellhousing back through the power train (and forward from the transfer case to front diff) - all stock and NOT upgraded or touched. 1984 Jeep CJ-7 - Stock EV Conversion

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JUNE 7, 2025

I settled on driving a typical Sanden R134 compressor from the tailshaft of the motor. Hello, Any information going around on the Tesla's air conditioner compressor? I am looking for the a/c system options for my conversion. Yet maybe the Tesla compressor is good? Any idea what voltage it takes in? How many amps could it draw?

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JUNE 4, 2025

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JUNE 10, 2025

I’m putting model 3 dual motor into a truck. Chassis is solid. But the suspension, cv axles, carriage is Tesla model 3. people run 3.6 seconds 0-60, must be really hard on those cars. So they’re strong. How would i come to figure out what the towing capacity should be on this Tesla inside a pickup truck?

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JULY 15, 2025

So I've recently had an issue where I select a direction my on EV car and hit the accelerator and the motor just pulses as if it is not seeing the encoder on the AC motor. Even tried a new encoder yet everytime i try to drive the motor pulses and moves super slow.

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JUNE 4, 2025

I have my 1965 Ford Falcon on the road with a 2021 Mustang Mach-e drive system (battery pack, rear motor/ suspension assembly, HVAC, ABS, on board charger , touch screen etc. ) I have posted this before and have had responses but, no definitive solution. I t runs and drives just great! I just cannot delete the faults displayed on the IPC.

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JUNE 4, 2025

I've started wondering if it would be that difficult to cut out the differential of a solid axle and fabricate a cage that would hold the axles together while also supporting an electric motor with it's own differential like a tesla unit or an eluminator or even a. electric driven solid axle

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JULY 8, 2025

I don’t have the motor mount for the front drive. I also have disassembled axles not in pics and will include them as well. The front drive unit is modified to delete the jackshaft. The cv connects directly to the drive unit. One less failure point. FS: Tesla Front and Rear SDU Kit

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JUNE 13, 2025

The SsangYong Rexton , now marketed as the KGM Rexton , is a mid-size SUV produced by South Korea’s SsangYong Motor Company (rebranded as KG Mobility in 2023). Introduced in 2001, the Rexton has evolved into a rugged, body-on-frame SUV that combines off-road capability with family-friendly practicality.

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JUNE 3, 2025

10kW Golden Motor with 3:4 Timing Belt drive to gearbox. Not sure if I need to shield the motor, pulleys and belt from dust, mud and. Just completed a conversion of an old Kawasaki Mule 3010, so thought I'd post a few photos. Please sing out if you have any questions. Conversion (and base vehicle tidyup) completed.

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JULY 11, 2025

1 reading Jump to Latest 20K views 37 replies 19 participants last post by danpshyco 3h ago Mark72Newk Discussion starter 15 posts · Joined 2020 Add to quote Only show this user #1 · Sep 16, 2020 Hi, Any peeps out there who know where to obtain a OEM version of TAU Smartview software for programming the SME X1 motor controller? Thanks, Mark.

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JUNE 8, 2025

Project Overview: ATV Battery Build Building a 2001 Polaris Sportsman with a motor driven off the transmission. The modules I linked below after a bunch of research I dont think are going to work. However very new to this, so maybe I am just wrong? I am looking a buying. Battery Recomendations -- ATV build 88V, 96V

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JUNE 2, 2025

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JUNE 20, 2025

rated 650A 72-96V $600 each [Qty 1 left, 1 sold] HPEVS AC-35 motor , model AC 35-16.02.11 $200 each [Qty 2] Orion BMS , model ORION 36 (REV-E2) note this is the original Orion, not the newer Orion 2 $200 [Qty 1] Elcon 2000W-class. Curtis 1238 controller, HPEVS AC-35 motor, Orion BMS, Elcon 2000W charger

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