[dpavao]

Hi all, have been planning on doing a conversion for some time now and talked to the folks at EVwest who advised me against converting anything with OBD2 (so like pre- 1996 only I think). They even had bad thoughts on converting cars with OBD1. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Also, (now) planning on converting a Jeep Cherokee 1992 ) with OBD1. Weight is about 3100 lbs. and at EVwest they kind of acted like this is too heavy for a Hyper 9 IS. My battery calc and gear ratio numbers seem to indicate that this will work, but these guys have real world experience so it's got me kind of worried. Any thoughts on this as well (real world)?

 

[Electric Land Cruiser]

EVWest has a lot of mixed reviews. I have an OBDII SUV that I converted using a lowish power motor. You are right gearing is key. OBDII by itself doesn't pose any problems but once you get into the mid-2000s and newer, the vehicle CANBUS can get in the way.

Older cars are simpler in many ways so that's why they could be steering you in that direction.

 

[piotrsko]

Obd1 is an engine oriented system that doesn't interface much with the remaining vehicle. You just remove it and carry on.. havent researched antilock, but my cruise control is not part of the system and still works. I suspect you could get stand alone systems for brakes/traction which EVWEST sells at high profit. Not an evwest fanboy.

 

[remy_martian]

The Hyper9 does seem a tad small for a Cherokee. I think you want an 11 or 13 inch motor, not a 9.

As far as OBD-2 goes, who cares? The women in my family have driven for years with the check engine and/or traction control light on.

 

[dpavao]

The Hyper9 does seem a tad small for a Cherokee. I think you want an 11 or 13 inch motor, not a 9.

As far as OBD-2 goes, who cares? The women in my family have driven for years with the check engine and/or traction control light on.

Thanks for the reply. Any thoughts for an appropriate motor? I know this is very specific to the build and battery configuration. Just looking for some thoughts here. Thanks.

 

[remy_martian]

How much money you got?

What kind of vehicles are available to scavenge?

Voltage limitations?

Performance needs?

There's no general answer. Conversions are a tailored wool suit, not off the rack polyester. New Zealand lambswool?