[TelnetManta]

That is one NICE looking little car. May I ask what you paid for the donor? I'm already thinking about my second one


Ben in SC

 

[TelnetManta]

I've never taken out an engine before and am feeling a bit intimidated by that part!

Taking an engine out is the easy part, it's putting one back in that's actually a little difficult Don't sweat it, its the best way to get to know the car and it's actually the hardest "physical" part of the conversion. I had to use a lift to install my motor so I had to have one anyway.....


Ben

 

[TelnetManta]

Thats one big chunk of metal! Did you buy or rent a lift? Was it really as bad as you thought it would be?


Ben

 

[TelnetManta]

My DC/DC is 55 amp and I used the same battery as Brian. I havent really tested it yet but Brians comments on his thread have me worried as right now I have my DC/DC on the batt side of my contactors. Now that I have that SLA I want to move it to the controller side so its only on when the system is on to stop battery drain.

Just some thoughts as I'm working on that system now......


Ben

 

[TelnetManta]

also Ben that battery didn't hold up so well for me ,, did ya notice how light it was???

Brian

I sure did and the fact that my car has a little more voltage requirement than yours worries me. I may have to go back to the original, although smaller 12V car battery. It's mounted in the rear of the car so luckily room won't be an issue.

Ben