[Caco4x4]

Greetings from Chile.
I want to convert my 1990 Montero V6 3000 manual 4x4 5spd
The vehicle’s curb weight is 2050kgs.

I would like to start with the best possible performance (0-60) and l would add batteries as budget permits.
Ideally should be able to do highway speeds of up to 70mph.

I will have to import everything. I am looking for salvaged parts. I have a brother in Florida who can ship things to me.
I have been researching the Nissan Leaf or the Lexus gs450h and ls600h.(mainly because Damien and the folks at Openinverter. org seem to tamed then.

I need help figuring out which would be the best to push for performance and the easiest to work with.
I’m good mechanically but electronically challenged (I can solder if told what and where).

I think Tesla is probably over my head and my budget.
I’ve read that the leaf motor can push 160KW with the right controller and batteries and that a salvaged Leaf will come with chargers and various other needed parts.

The Montero has the transfer on the same side as the L110f (ls600h) but I´d lose 4L.
I wonder if the gs450h can adapted to my original transfer case so I can keep Low Range?

Which set up would have better performance or what other system is better, I want to start out with best motor-controller I can afford and add batteries in stages.

I have around 10k of budget to begin with.

I´m just starting down this path in the hope of keeping alive the cars that have been my families daily drivers for more than 30 years. (1984 Nissan Patrol-1990 4runner)
I appreciate all the feedback an help I can get.

Caco

 

[Caco4x4]

Hi ELC, yes I´m following your build and learning a lot.
Hadn´t heard of the ford I will definitely look into it.
Why are the Lexus motors to big?
What if I sacrifice low gear and use the Ls600h?
Thanks for the response.

 

[Caco4x4]

The 281hp crate motor sounds great I wonder How much it will cost?

 

[Caco4x4]

If I understand correctly, low range is not necessary with an electric motor?
So maybe the L110f will work? Wouldn't this be the easiest way?
When you say "fit" do you mean fiscally?
Do you think it would out perform a Leaf motor hooked up to the original trans?

 

[Caco4x4]

So, I will have to go all in from the start?
No way to escalate the build?
If I can use the L110f, what battery setup would I need from the start?
Do I need to start with the final Voltage or the final KWH or both.
I'm getting the feeling my budget won't be enough 🙃

 

[Caco4x4]

With both motors on the L110f together is it posible or what would it take to produce 80/200 KW that I figure will move my brick shaped truck?
If I start start with 50km range, is it that complicated to later increase the range?
Has the L110f inverter controller been hacked?
I couldn't find anything at openinverter?

 

[Caco4x4]

Thanks Brennan

That clarifies my battery question.
My question about Lexus GS450H VCU on the open inverter forum is if it would work with the LS600h gear box.

 

[Caco4x4]

Hi Caco

I dont know much about your intended vehicle but it might be possible/easier to connect your transfer case to the GS450h. Gearing would be a consideration then tho. Low box probably isnt needed on an electric conversion.

Brennan

The electronics scares me so I probably wouldn´t even try with the ls600h unless I was sure beforehand.
I like the idea of hooking the transfer to the gs450h. I wonder how viable it would be? Why gearing considerations?
I was thinking using just 2H and 4H.

My vehicle Is a 1990 Montero ( 2050kg) 4x4 manual V6 3.0 with a dead ICE.

 

[Caco4x4]

My humble opinion:

-Buy a running and driving Nissan Leaf, pretty sure its years 2013-17 that are supported by the Resolve EV controller so make sure its one of those.

-Buy Resolve EV controller. This will allow you to use the charger and DC-DC converter that are already in the Leaf stack.

-Remove the Leaf transmission from the motor. Create a coupler that connects the output shaft of the motor to the input shaft of the trans. Clutch optional.

-Make an adapter to bolt the motor to the trans. Integrate mounts that go to the factory engine mount. I have CAD files and part numbers that can help with your coupler/adapter I'll dig em up if you like.

-Volvo electric power steering pump.Give it 12v and fires right up, Ebay has em for like $150. I walked into a local hydraulic line shop with the pump and high pressure line from the Toyota and they made me a custom line in 10 minutes, was like $40.

-Make a battery box and install them in the cargo area. Of course this isn't optimal, but you can split up the modules and create battery boxes to fit under the body later.

My 4runner is roughly 5,000lbs with 35" tires, the stock 80wh Leaf motor moves it fine. Not crazy powerful, but fun. Put it in low range and it will do donuts on hard pack dirt.
Feel free to message me anytime, would love to talk more about your build.

Hi Rockcrawler

Great information and I really appreciate your offer of help, I think I´ll be needing a lot.
More and more I'm thinking that a Leaf might the way to go for me. There is lots of info about different conversions.
I have been trying to se how much they go for at Copart and other auctions, but they don´t give that info.

My brother in Florida can strip off everything I need and ship it to me. Making the process of sourcing all the different parts a lot easier.

Can you share the kind performance range your getting and how much you think it will cost?

I´m tempted to convert my 1990 4runner 3.slow instead, although she still runs.
Here´s a pic

One of my mayor concerns is the climb y have to get home, 8km with about 500mts vertical climb and stretches' with inclines out of norm. For EV´s it´s definitely better to live in a hole....