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It has been over a year since I finished my Toyota pickup conversion and used it as a 90% daily driver. I got itchy to do something else, something faster and lower 
I'll admit I have a soft spot for old Toyota's. (and rwd cars that weigh under 2klbs)
The plan:
Fix rust
Swap in an 8.8 posi rear from a Ford ranger with hopefully 3.08 and maybe migrate to 2.73.
Direct drive AC or BLDC motor - I am keeping my eye on UQM 135s, 150s or even a 220.
Tesla, Volt or Soul batteries about 35-40kw of.
Does anyone have any idea if anyone is working on breaking Tesla motors from their gear/IRS sub setup to be put into in-line mount applications ?
Its not terribly original from a drive line perspective but I hope it will be quick. Plan to at least autocross it and perhaps track it for time attack or drift. My expectation is a 3+ year build and ~$20k.
Tell me I'm crazy, or offer advice...
Here she is now:
I'll admit I have a soft spot for old Toyota's. (and rwd cars that weigh under 2klbs)
The plan:
Fix rust
Swap in an 8.8 posi rear from a Ford ranger with hopefully 3.08 and maybe migrate to 2.73.
Direct drive AC or BLDC motor - I am keeping my eye on UQM 135s, 150s or even a 220.
Tesla, Volt or Soul batteries about 35-40kw of.
Does anyone have any idea if anyone is working on breaking Tesla motors from their gear/IRS sub setup to be put into in-line mount applications ?
Its not terribly original from a drive line perspective but I hope it will be quick. Plan to at least autocross it and perhaps track it for time attack or drift. My expectation is a 3+ year build and ~$20k.
Tell me I'm crazy, or offer advice...
Here she is now:
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