[jhopki]

Please tell me with some details, what you mean by a lot of work?
thanks

 

[Ziggythewiz]

With a manual you connect your motor to the transmission, set a few variables in the controller if it has them, and figure out your safe and ideal speeds for each gear.

With an automatic, in addition to the above, the motor has to be idled and the transmission configured for the right shift points, which may involve messing with the ECU or other control circuits depending on the donor.

There are some threads on automatics you can read for details.

 

[jhopki]

I read something from a company that sales kits say that converting an automatic Mazda Miata will use more of the battery's power making the cars distance per charge less then a manual car, how accurate is that info? Or will reprogramming the ecu fix this?

 

[njloof]

I read something from a company that sales kits say that converting an automatic Mazda Miata will use more of the battery's power making the cars distance per charge less then a manual car, how accurate is that info? Or will reprogramming the ecu fix this?

If you're converting an NA Miata (90-97) the ECU gets tossed in the scrap pile, so it's not going to help you one way or the other.

Automatic transmissions are typically less efficient than manual transmissions, regardless of make. Plus, getting your automatic transmission to talk to your EV setup is a project in itself (see the Powerglide thread...)

 

[jhopki]

One of my brothers has a friend with a Honda Del sol that's a 5 speed stick. Willing to sale it. I know nothing about this car will it work to convert it? It is also front wheel drive will that help or hinder? please advise?

 

[miev 1]

Hi guys,

Please let me make you notice, this is my first post here.

I have been searching the internet for a decent ranking table of possible donor cars. This thread seems to be the best find yet, and I'm sorry to be unsatisfied.

Can anyone please redirect me to a more complete list?
I am very interested in helping out on completing and possibly making a true query-able database from all submitted specifications.

I do understand the limits to the impact of which donor car you choose. But not having a donor car at hand and many different options (on european secondhand market), such list comes in really handy.

Yes, I was looking for a better list. Anyone have a bigger list.
Or do we have to start adding to this one.

It is a bit hard to find curb weights quickly. Spent last couple days just looking into this. Some sites have it, some after paging down and clicking etc...

So, would <3000 be ideal? What about a non sports car project. Like a 2x jeep or pickup truck. Where is this data?
The only thing coming up is that the 2015 Ford f-150 is now down to 4500 lbs with aluminum parts.

I think I should go weigh my cars right now!

 

[brian_]

It might help to list what wheels are driven. Although the stock engine won't be used, the transmission often is, and even if replacing the transmission you need driven hubs and space for drive hardware... electrically driving the rear wheels of most front-wheel-drive cars is not practical.