what's the performance like with the zilla?.. have you ramped up the amps to 1000?
Mo's 1996 Corvette Conversion - Update
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It has been a while since I posted my recent updates. So I thought I would share.
I started with a 144 volt system with a Curtis controller and a 4L60E automatic.
I had put about 3000 miles on the car in the past year it has been on the road.
Last July I started ramping things up and managed to get a Zilla HV 2K controller the short time that they were back in business.
For now here is how the Zilla is placed:
The total battery count is 10 I have updateded with a battery rack fo the top 4 batteries shown strapped down.
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I rearranged the batteries to get 10 in the rear versus the original 6:
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I also replaced the Automatic with a ZF6 six speed transmission:
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I went clutchless and I have no problems shifting, I generally start in first and run through 50 MPH in second. I have reached 65mph with no issues.
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I am running 20 Optima D34M's total.
Mo
I started with a 144 volt system with a Curtis controller and a 4L60E automatic.
I had put about 3000 miles on the car in the past year it has been on the road.
Last July I started ramping things up and managed to get a Zilla HV 2K controller the short time that they were back in business.
For now here is how the Zilla is placed:
The total battery count is 10 I have updateded with a battery rack fo the top 4 batteries shown strapped down.
I rearranged the batteries to get 10 in the rear versus the original 6:
I also replaced the Automatic with a ZF6 six speed transmission:
I went clutchless and I have no problems shifting, I generally start in first and run through 50 MPH in second. I have reached 65mph with no issues.
I am running 20 Optima D34M's total.
Mo
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75 100ah CALB cells at 3.2 nominal gives you 240V pack, over 24KWH, would allow 30 seconds of 400 battery amps with less voltage sag, short bursts higher than that, and cost about $10K. TS and Hipower would be a little less. Break open that piggy bank 
Writes to Santa... LOL75 100ah CALB cells at 3.2 nominal gives you 240V pack, over 24KWH, would allow 30 seconds of 400 battery amps with less voltage sag, short bursts higher than that, and cost about $10K. TS and Hipower would be a little less. Break open that piggy bank
MO
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