Hello all,
I have been lurking for awhile but now am starting my EV conversion project for reals. I have a 1996 FZJ80 Land Cruiser that I will be converting into an EVJ80 all electric Land Cruiser. My plan is to remove the engine and transmission and drive the transfer case with the electric motor directly.
I have acquired a wrecked '13 Nissan Leaf SV for a donor vehicle. Not sure what controller I will use for the motor yet.
Right now I am trying to find a gear reduction unit between 2:1 to 3:1 to install between the motor and transfer case to get the RPMs correct. I found a GSN160 from Framo-Morat tat fits the bill perfectly but they will not sell it to a private person like me
so the search continues!
The plan is to initially convert the Cruiser so that it is BEV with no other goals besides driving fully electric. After that is accomplished then add offroad wheels and tires, a suspension lift, and go offroading on the trails. I have an ICE tow vehicle so I can tow it to the trailheads. I think 20-30 miles range should be doable.
Longer term plans are to keep adding more and more batteries until it can drive 100 miles. There should be ample space for batteries from the engine bay, transmission tunnel, exhaust and gas tank locations. Also spare tire location, roof rack, etc. Lots of options!
Looking forward to getting started wrenching!
I have been lurking for awhile but now am starting my EV conversion project for reals. I have a 1996 FZJ80 Land Cruiser that I will be converting into an EVJ80 all electric Land Cruiser. My plan is to remove the engine and transmission and drive the transfer case with the electric motor directly.
I have acquired a wrecked '13 Nissan Leaf SV for a donor vehicle. Not sure what controller I will use for the motor yet.
Right now I am trying to find a gear reduction unit between 2:1 to 3:1 to install between the motor and transfer case to get the RPMs correct. I found a GSN160 from Framo-Morat tat fits the bill perfectly but they will not sell it to a private person like me
The plan is to initially convert the Cruiser so that it is BEV with no other goals besides driving fully electric. After that is accomplished then add offroad wheels and tires, a suspension lift, and go offroading on the trails. I have an ICE tow vehicle so I can tow it to the trailheads. I think 20-30 miles range should be doable.
Longer term plans are to keep adding more and more batteries until it can drive 100 miles. There should be ample space for batteries from the engine bay, transmission tunnel, exhaust and gas tank locations. Also spare tire location, roof rack, etc. Lots of options!
Looking forward to getting started wrenching!

