@@jehugarcia It says in the video the batteries are included...but I'm pretty sure they are not...right? How much will the batteries set me back? Where is the best place to get a pack and what are the options? Do you have a DIY pack that would work with this build? PS I hope the movie vw-van build is going well in NYC.
I just hope that the battery pack will be commercially available to all Tesla - like car assembler. To remove the negative effect of using fossil fuel.
This is one of the best videos on TH-cam I have a 1964 karman Ghia and thinking about this conversion I really appreciate how you went through each item including the final setup. Well done guys you did a great job and I especially like the clean install as it looks like a factory job
My father was making an electric current and gear in 75 unfortunately he passed away before finishing he was using the battery and motors from the forklift wish I was old enough to finish it back then. nice job cool ride
This is (obviously) a very complex conversion, and one not to be undertaken by your average weekend mechanic. On the other hand, this video is very comprehensive, extremely thorough, and beautifully filmed, edited and narrated. It's one of the few conversion videos I've seen that provides an honest depiction of the amount of planning and labor required. And for that I thank everyone involved with the project. Great work, guys! 👏 🙌 🤜🤛
In '73 - ''75 I had a 1969 Karmann Ghia with electronic clutch stick shift. I loved the way that car handled. Great video but now I want an electric Karmann Ghia so I can be 'stealth electric'.
The primary challenge with conversions, is that you have to design the drivetrain to fit the vehicle. While new vehicles, you can have an approach do design the vehicle around the drivetrain. It's not a problem, but it's just some restrictions compared to new design.
Wow, this is awesome. I am an electrical and electronic graduate, I have a dream of establishing a company like this in my country but I still lack practical experience, I want to learn more and more about this.
This video is well done and very completel This would involve an $8,000 kit (with flywheel) and $18,000 worth of 6 $1,500 used Tesla Battery packs? Labor included could be a little less than $30,000 (with tax)? An older Ghia with a bad motor might be $10,000. The special VW 2 speed transmission for EV Motors is $2,000 more. This car complete would be about $35,000 ?? I love my Ghia, but I can put a high performance 200 hp engine in it and full suspension replacment for $5,000.
I was born in Osnabrück (with U-Umlaut :)) in Germany. This is the birthplace of the Ghia. I love it! I think it's fantastic that you are bringing this beautiful car into the electronics era. So what do i need? A Karmann Ghia, a Tesla, you, lots of dollars. I call occasionally :) .Unfortunately, Karmann is no longer an independent brand, it went bankrupt a few years ago. The Ground and the factory were bought by Volkswagen. VW Tiguan and Skoda Fabia are now being built there.
Ive been following you guys for awhile… LOVE IT. Now you need create a speed sensitive sound system that has ENGINE noise for flat 4 purists. (Like the Harley clones did) Keep up the amazing work.
Awesome project, really loved watching every second of this video. Can you let me know if the battery comes along with the BMS pre-installed with each module? and secondly would you share the how much did this project cost?
This is awesome. Amazing work guys. I just have a couple of questions. 1. What happens to the gear stick after the conversion since you don't necessarily need that anymore? 2. I have seen that most EV's have a 12V battery for starting the entire vehicle, does yours also have a such an accessory. 3. Is the clutch pedal or maintained or do you remove that entirely since its not useful in such a conversion? Thanks in advance.
1. Gear stick is used to select one gear (1st or 2nd) for around town, another for highway (most ev conversions). 2. Yes, ev conv's convert high voltage via (from traction battery) to normal car battery (12v) which runs monitors, displays, lighting, etc. 3. Clutch still used to switch gears but you don't use it much. Most ev motors are high rpm giving plenty of range in given gear.
I just bought a beautiful ‘64 VW Beetle on Bring a Trailer. The next day it was awarded by Car and Driver magazine their “Bring a Trailer Pick of the Day”! I’m having it shipped to Flash Drive Motors in Austin, TX for electric conversion.
@@joshcosta423 Don't be a douche canoe homie. You weren't born knowing everything. I'm sure there was times when you parents saw you and decided to have been Pro Choice after seeing some on your life decisions.... LOL
You can figure it out man. It takes a lot fo reading and like he said, prep work. Don't just dive in head first. Its sometimes best to have an over the shoulder with someone who's had experience in something like this. See if there's someone local to you who may if you are really interested in doing a conversion.
This is one of the best videos that explain the gauge that you are using, wold it be the same with a warp9 motor or due you use a laptop doing them. Thanks for the very clear video.
thankyou for reminding EV West makes a motor called Warp9. i love it, i hope each new motor keeps getting called Warp9.99 with more nines until they invent the Spore Drive.
Electric cars are dull. Quicker yes, faster maybe, but dull. Besides, ozone will become the new scary greenhouse gas when there are enough electric cars on the roads to complain about it.
Hey man, I love yoiur channel, and your work, all I can ask as a viewer, is will you use a gimbal PLEASE!? The motion of the hand held makes it impossible to watch full screen. or for any length of time. Big ups to what you are doing, it is great, just needs to get a little less sea sick!
I knew a kid in the early ‘80 that raced an electric Karmann Ghia. He could beat any Mustang or Camero or Charger down at amateur night at the dragstrip - but only for one race or maybe two, because even a trunkful of lead batteries run out quick.
I have a Ghia for your next build! I started working on it in a friends back yard several years back. Took a break for a few years only to return to most of the parts gone. So, looks like time to do some thing custom.
Guys, this is a thing of beauty. I love how you've done the engine bay, so clean and tidy. And I'll bet it's faster than it was with it's original motor :-D
I had a 1956 model , 37 hp , but it would go 93 miles per hour , later got a 1979 model with a 1500 cc motor , at last , enough power to go up hill . Love the style, and from the mid fifties, they still look sharp today . Some design team needs to get a metal.
Take this with a grain of salt as ive never done this, but apparently the weight of this type of conversion is okay for the suspension in a Beetle (which is basically all the same parts and weight). In fact some people say they handle better because of the weight of the batteries added to the front. Id have to do one of these conversions to really know though
At 21:57 you missed the configuration value for F2.0 = 10% in the overlay. You resized the overlay to set the value, but left it black, and later skipped it.
2:16 I am confused - you say the kit comes with batteries? According to their website, it does not: "After mounting this kit, the only thing left is to add a battery system, including cables, fuses, and contactor box, and you are ready to drive your classic Ghia on all electric drive."
Another channel, I like to make stuff, Just starting trying to fix one of these up. I thought I wonder if he can or will make it electric. Now I know it's possible.
I'm a little confused. In the video you state the kit comes with everything you need including batteries but the only kit I can find on your website does not include the batteries and wiring for them. Please let me know where to find the complete kit.
They do great job and I hope they will level up their game and grow their business so they can build more cars at a reasonable time. Last time the wait list was 6+ months and they never reply to any emails with price questions...
Amazing video. I know nothing about car or conversion but this was really entertaining. Always have loved the Ghia and can only dream of something like this. Subscribed! So cool man.
Hi guys, what is the relationship between EV West and Zlectric? I'm wanting to find a KG (I owned a 1967 model in the late seventies, never should have sold it) to electrify. Thanks, Daniel
@7:47 what are the specs/part numbers for the t-connector and short brake line needed to install the transducer? Sorry if silly question; I have zero exp. working with brake lines and fittings.
OK ... I completely understand the running gear and electronics. I am a machinist by trade and an instrument technician. I am 58 and built my first dune buggy when I was 14. I have owned several VW's including a "Thing" (I miss that car). I think I could handle this project .... but ..... My question is what do you do for heat (and defrosters) and A/C ...plus what about batteries in super low temperatures (like -30)? We live in Vermont .... very cooooooold Vermont ... I just plowed 6" of snow today. Long story but my wife was paralyzed from the shoulders down in a diving accident when she was 12. She drives a modified mini van to and from work (about 20 min drive) with hand controls. An electric vehicle would be perfect for this short drive. You need a darn good heater in the winter (last year we had a few nights that hit -30) .... most of the winter 0 to 25 deg F. In the summer we only have 5 days above 90 ... but since she can't take the heat, I would need A/C (inside of a car can still get up to 140 deg F in the summer). I would think a simple "hair dryer" type heater would just drain a battery fast. Same if you had a motor driven A/C. Plus as far as I know battery capacity goes way down in cold weather. Do you guys ever address these problems? Awesome car by the way!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks ..... Mike
EV West says $7500 for the kit plus batteries and cables etc. Looks like each pack is about $800 on ebay. I'd assume other bits accessories push this well over $10k. www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=220
This may be a stupid question, but why wouldn't you position the battery boxes lower and closer to the center of the car body (like in a Tesla or new EV)? Like on/under the floor pans? It seems like that would more evenly distribute the weight, but is it a matter of space/clearance/ or safety? Or is it because the batteries need to be accessible? Great video. Thank you for putting this all out there, its very helpful.
There really isn't space under the car for the battery packs, besides they would need a protective cover to keep them from being damaged from whatever may blow up from the road surface. Inside there's not really much space either, so the front trunk and rear engine bay is the most logical places to place the batteries. It's just one of those things you have to work around when converting a gas guzzler instead of constructing a new vehicle. Starting from scratch would allow for a better design.
I wonder what the HP bump is over the stock engine? Maybe twice the power? Really like that they kept the manual transmission functional with that adapter plate. Really, really clean work, guys!! What was the rough cost of the conversion, and what is the estimated range at completion?
Factory was 53HP, the installation is rated at a maximum of 71HP at 130v/650A, it is a ~34% gain in HP. But it did go from 78ftlbs to 120ftlbs so a 54% gain in torque. Compared to the gas setup, it is almost the exact same after you factor battery weight. Stock motor ~260lbs, new motor and controller 160lbs, lithium batteries weight 670lbs, the fuel tank full was only ~70lbs, the total car weighs a minimum of 500lbs more than in gas form. so roughly 30% more weight for a 34% HP gain... no real gain in performance but no lifters, points, or starter issues :D I had a 1966 ghia until it started rusting faster than I could restore :(
I am from germany and i melt away to see this video ! Old technik and a new heart ! Great !
The best run through of an electric conversion, perfect video and edit work. Condensing into 30 minutes, showing how good the kits is.
Glad it helped
well said
@@jehugarcia It says in the video the batteries are included...but I'm pretty sure they are not...right? How much will the batteries set me back? Where is the best place to get a pack and what are the options? Do you have a DIY pack that would work with this build? PS I hope the movie vw-van build is going well in NYC.
I just hope that the battery pack will be commercially available to all Tesla - like car assembler. To remove the negative effect of using fossil fuel.
This is like a master class from the future. I'm so impressed by all the skills and knowledge displayed here for anyone to understand. Much respect!
Every Karmann Ghia is a work of art worthy of all this attention. This is a car I would love to own.
This is one of the best videos on TH-cam
I have a 1964 karman Ghia and thinking about this conversion
I really appreciate how you went through each item including the final setup.
Well done guys you did a great job and I especially like the clean install as it looks like a factory job
Super impressive conversion kit. Way more complicated that I imagined. Electric VW conversions have come a LONG way!
Karmann Ghia's have always been my fav VW - More so with this EV West upgrade. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
My father was making an electric current and gear in 75 unfortunately he passed away before finishing he was using the battery and motors from the forklift wish I was old enough to finish it back then. nice job cool ride
I love fighters and advanced people. Big respect !!!
This is (obviously) a very complex conversion, and one not to be undertaken by your average weekend mechanic. On the other hand, this video is very comprehensive, extremely thorough, and beautifully filmed, edited and narrated. It's one of the few conversion videos I've seen that provides an honest depiction of the amount of planning and labor required. And for that I thank everyone involved with the project. Great work, guys! 👏 🙌 🤜🤛
Will be 2am here in sunny Perth, Australia, but reminder set.
40 degrees today mate? I had a year in Mullaloo and loved every moment but 40 degrees might be too much even for me :-)
Hi, from a fellow Sandgroper, I so wish we could get this kit here. Cheers.
Very nicely done. Every one of the EV West videos I watch make me want to convert mine to electric NOW.
Wow, this is the video! I rue the day I sold my 1967 KG; this kit and this video would have been the thing. Thanks for sharing
In '73 - ''75 I had a 1969 Karmann Ghia with electronic clutch stick shift. I loved the way that car handled. Great video but now I want an electric Karmann Ghia so I can be 'stealth electric'.
great piece guys! Demystifying the kit is fantastic! showing the diags as well was a great touch! keep em coming!
The music and vibe at the end is super sweet
Although it's above my head, watching Jehu's building anything is very entertaining!
This has to be one of the coolest EV converted vehicles I've ever seen lol
EV conversion makes so much sense!
I love the idea of reviving classic with a low maintenance electric drivetrain.
The primary challenge with conversions, is that you have to design the drivetrain to fit the vehicle.
While new vehicles, you can have an approach do design the vehicle around the drivetrain.
It's not a problem, but it's just some restrictions compared to new design.
Wow, this is awesome. I am an electrical and electronic graduate, I have a dream of establishing a company like this in my country but I still lack practical experience, I want to learn more and more about this.
This video is well done and very completel This would involve an $8,000 kit (with flywheel) and $18,000 worth of 6 $1,500 used Tesla Battery packs? Labor included could be a little less than $30,000 (with tax)? An older Ghia with a bad motor might be $10,000. The special VW 2 speed transmission for EV Motors is $2,000 more. This car complete would be about $35,000 ??
I love my Ghia, but I can put a high performance 200 hp engine in it and full suspension replacment for $5,000.
This looks Really Complicated! But this Man is a Genius Mechanic and makes it look Easy!
I was born in Osnabrück (with U-Umlaut :)) in Germany. This is the birthplace of the Ghia. I love it! I think it's fantastic that you are bringing this beautiful car into the electronics era.
So what do i need? A Karmann Ghia, a Tesla, you, lots of dollars. I call occasionally :) .Unfortunately, Karmann is no longer an independent brand, it went bankrupt a few years ago. The Ground and the factory were bought by Volkswagen. VW Tiguan and Skoda Fabia are now being built there.
You guys are absolute professionals. Well done.
Outstanding, had know ideas anyone were even doing this, outstanding guys.
Ive been following you guys for awhile… LOVE IT. Now you need create a speed sensitive sound system that has ENGINE noise for flat 4 purists. (Like the Harley clones did) Keep up the amazing work.
Awesome project, really loved watching every second of this video. Can you let me know if the battery comes along with the BMS pre-installed with each module? and secondly would you share the how much did this project cost?
I can't make a paper aeroplane that flies, but I am sure I could do an EV conversion on my 75L bug after watching this video! Great work guys.
These cars are beautiful man !!
This is awesome. Amazing work guys. I just have a couple of questions.
1. What happens to the gear stick after the conversion since you don't necessarily need that anymore?
2. I have seen that most EV's have a 12V battery for starting the entire vehicle, does yours also have a such an accessory.
3. Is the clutch pedal or maintained or do you remove that entirely since its not useful in such a conversion?
Thanks in advance.
1. Gear stick is used to select one gear (1st or 2nd) for around town, another for highway (most ev conversions). 2. Yes, ev conv's convert high voltage via (from traction battery) to normal car battery (12v) which runs monitors, displays, lighting, etc. 3. Clutch still used to switch gears but you don't use it much. Most ev motors are high rpm giving plenty of range in given gear.
I just bought a beautiful ‘64 VW Beetle on Bring a Trailer. The next day it was awarded by Car and Driver magazine their “Bring a Trailer Pick of the Day”! I’m having it shipped to Flash Drive Motors in Austin, TX for electric conversion.
Much awaited and much appreciated. Learning a lot by following along with Michael as he programs the monitor.
My brain just melted. Please tell me it’s not as complicated as that looked.
If that looked complicated, you don't need to be working on cars...
@@joshcosta423 Don't be a douche canoe homie. You weren't born knowing everything. I'm sure there was times when you parents saw you and decided to have been Pro Choice after seeing some on your life decisions.... LOL
You can figure it out man. It takes a lot fo reading and like he said, prep work. Don't just dive in head first. Its sometimes best to have an over the shoulder with someone who's had experience in something like this. See if there's someone local to you who may if you are really interested in doing a conversion.
A Karman Ghia was a great choice for this. Great job.
Great explanation. Clearly made out diagram and instruction. Makes me want to do my E28...
This is one of the best videos that explain the gauge that you are using, wold it be the same with a warp9 motor or due you use a laptop doing them. Thanks for the very clear video.
thankyou for reminding EV West makes a motor called Warp9. i love it, i hope each new motor keeps getting called Warp9.99 with more nines until they invent the Spore Drive.
@@xymaryai8283 there are two different ones for different voltages.
Great video! I really liked David Wallace explaining how to program all the settings.
Excellent video, very well presented and good quality pictures, one of the best I have ever seen, you guys rock.
Converting classics to electric drive is such a good way of keeping them on the road for years to enjoy.
Thing is they don't drive the same, sound the same or even drive as far on one charge.
Yeah they don’t fail the same
Electric cars are dull. Quicker yes, faster maybe, but dull.
Besides, ozone will become the new scary greenhouse gas when there are enough electric cars on the roads to complain about it.
@@jehugarcia Yeah and you can't fix them the same.
@@vincentbaur2342 there wouldn't be much need beside maintaining. An electronic drivetrain has numberless advantages against a fuel burner motor
this video is perfect for me! no i'm not going to convert to electric car, it just giving to me another look on how tesla think and work.
Jehu & everyone @ EVWest, you guys are my dream come true! Keep up the awesome work (by keeping those classic cars on the road)!!
Hey man, I love yoiur channel, and your work, all I can ask as a viewer, is will you use a gimbal PLEASE!? The motion of the hand held makes it impossible to watch full screen. or for any length of time. Big ups to what you are doing, it is great, just needs to get a little less sea sick!
Great vid! I couldn't keep my eyes off of those Splitties sitting outside of your shop.
I knew a kid in the early ‘80 that raced an electric Karmann Ghia. He could beat any Mustang or Camero or Charger down at amateur night at the dragstrip - but only for one race or maybe two, because even a trunkful of lead batteries run out quick.
Wow this is amazing. Love your content Jehu. Always showing me I can do more. You truly are a master of your craft
I have a Ghia for your next build! I started working on it in a friends back yard several years back. Took a break for a few years only to return to most of the parts gone. So, looks like time to do some thing custom.
You can also heat up the coupler in your oven.
Awesome conversion - I would love this for scooting around town rather than a boring looking modern car.
Guys, this is a thing of beauty. I love how you've done the engine bay, so clean and tidy. And I'll bet it's faster than it was with it's original motor :-D
...now can I get one in Australia....?
That dude from EV West is like the Tom Brady of electric vehicles.
Tom Brady who ??.
Thanks Jehu and Mike
Beautiful drone shot towards the end.
I have a red 62 karmannghia and the very same dream since I bought it. This is so nice to see. I hope I can get it
you guys do some of the best work......
I had a 1956 model , 37 hp , but it would go 93 miles per hour , later got a 1979 model with a 1500 cc motor , at last , enough power to go up hill . Love the style, and from the mid fifties, they still look sharp today . Some design team needs to get a metal.
Really enjoyed the video and details about the installation! Would love to have one someday!
Did you need to upgrade the suspension or brakes to handle the additional weight?
Great vid, very well-documented and explained!
Take this with a grain of salt as ive never done this, but apparently the weight of this type of conversion is okay for the suspension in a Beetle (which is basically all the same parts and weight). In fact some people say they handle better because of the weight of the batteries added to the front. Id have to do one of these conversions to really know though
Great video thank you! I feel a lot more comfortable to doing it myself on my VW beetle.
At 21:57 you missed the configuration value for F2.0 = 10% in the overlay. You resized the overlay to set the value, but left it black, and later skipped it.
yea what John say
2:16 I am confused - you say the kit comes with batteries? According to their website, it does not: "After mounting this kit, the only thing left is to add a battery system, including cables, fuses, and contactor box, and you are ready to drive your classic Ghia on all electric drive."
Have watched this twice, amazing 👍👍👍
That's a well-deserved triumph, Jehu. Congratulations. :)
Just started, loving it already 👍
Great job. Very impressive. Thanks for the entertaining watch.
Do you guys have performance stats for this car after you tested it out and all?
WOW! Great Job makes me want to convert my Nissan B13. can this identical conversion kit work in the Nissan B13
Another channel, I like to make stuff,
Just starting trying to fix one of these up. I thought I wonder if he can or will make it electric. Now I know it's possible.
Beautiful car with a beautiful conversion!!
Nice video bro we want more videos like that please
What a killer conversion! #FthePump!
Amazing video for conversions - please keep going with other models!
Keep changing those old classics into electric🔌🔋⚡️⚡️👍😎
Beautiful job but cannot you configure the front batteries to be recessed into the removed gas tank area to leave some trunk space up front ?
I'm a little confused. In the video you state the kit comes with everything you need including batteries but the only kit I can find on your website does not include the batteries and wiring for them. Please let me know where to find the complete kit.
Call EVwest they’ll help you pick the right parts
Very Nice!!!! Any kits for a 1997 Porsche Boxster?
They do great job and I hope they will level up their game and grow their business so they can build more cars at a reasonable time. Last time the wait list was 6+ months and they never reply to any emails with price questions...
Amazing video. I know nothing about car or conversion but this was really entertaining. Always have loved the Ghia and can only dream of something like this. Subscribed! So cool man.
Hi guys, what is the relationship between EV West and Zlectric? I'm wanting to find a KG (I owned a 1967 model in the late seventies, never should have sold it) to electrify. Thanks, Daniel
@7:47 what are the specs/part numbers for the t-connector and short brake line needed to install the transducer? Sorry if silly question; I have zero exp. working with brake lines and fittings.
Beautiful!! What was the net change in vehicle weight and power?
Great vid. How much was this this exact Ghia conversion, including parts and labor? I need a target to shoot for. Gracias.
The car is really worth the conversion.
wow that's amazing hopefully you have more video like that's
OK ... I completely understand the running gear and electronics. I am a machinist by trade and an instrument technician. I am 58 and built my first dune buggy when I was 14. I have owned several VW's including a "Thing" (I miss that car). I think I could handle this project .... but .....
My question is what do you do for heat (and defrosters) and A/C ...plus what about batteries in super low temperatures (like -30)?
We live in Vermont .... very cooooooold Vermont ... I just plowed 6" of snow today.
Long story but my wife was paralyzed from the shoulders down in a diving accident when she was 12. She drives a modified mini van to and from work (about 20 min drive) with hand controls.
An electric vehicle would be perfect for this short drive. You need a darn good heater in the winter (last year we had a few nights that hit -30) .... most of the winter 0 to 25 deg F. In the summer we only have 5 days above 90 ... but since she can't take the heat, I would need A/C (inside of a car can still get up to 140 deg F in the summer).
I would think a simple "hair dryer" type heater would just drain a battery fast. Same if you had a motor driven A/C. Plus as far as I know battery capacity goes way down in cold weather.
Do you guys ever address these problems?
Awesome car by the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks ..... Mike
I didn’t quite catch the kit you used
Can you please post the kit manufacturer?
i love to have one of this... nice mixture past and the future
Hi, do the 12 tesla models come with the EV west kit? I dont see it in their website
Nice build - would be nice to see one with a tesla motor in the states
Good Job,
Just a curiosity, how much is this project without the car?
EV West says $7500 for the kit plus batteries and cables etc. Looks like each pack is about $800 on ebay. I'd assume other bits accessories push this well over $10k.
www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=220
This may be a stupid question, but why wouldn't you position the battery boxes lower and closer to the center of the car body (like in a Tesla or new EV)? Like on/under the floor pans? It seems like that would more evenly distribute the weight, but is it a matter of space/clearance/ or safety? Or is it because the batteries need to be accessible?
Great video. Thank you for putting this all out there, its very helpful.
There really isn't space under the car for the battery packs, besides they would need a protective cover to keep them from being damaged from whatever may blow up from the road surface. Inside there's not really much space either, so the front trunk and rear engine bay is the most logical places to place the batteries. It's just one of those things you have to work around when converting a gas guzzler instead of constructing a new vehicle. Starting from scratch would allow for a better design.
@@blahorgaslisk7763 thank you for your reply. That all checks out.
Much neater job than I saw an English guy do on UK TV series.
Oddly satisfying. Thanks for posting.
Howww man, incredible job in Karmann , i from Brazil.
Karmann Guia E.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🍻🍻🍻🍻🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Congratulations .
I wonder what the HP bump is over the stock engine? Maybe twice the power? Really like that they kept the manual transmission functional with that adapter plate. Really, really clean work, guys!! What was the rough cost of the conversion, and what is the estimated range at completion?
Factory was 53HP, the installation is rated at a maximum of 71HP at 130v/650A, it is a ~34% gain in HP. But it did go from 78ftlbs to 120ftlbs so a 54% gain in torque. Compared to the gas setup, it is almost the exact same after you factor battery weight. Stock motor ~260lbs, new motor and controller 160lbs, lithium batteries weight 670lbs, the fuel tank full was only ~70lbs, the total car weighs a minimum of 500lbs more than in gas form. so roughly 30% more weight for a 34% HP gain... no real gain in performance but no lifters, points, or starter issues :D I had a 1966 ghia until it started rusting faster than I could restore :(
And if I did the math right it gives it a range of about 140-150miles.
Wonder if I can take this kit and batteries and fit it in my 67 Firebird.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. Quite informative.
The wiring and the loom were awesome to see! I'll have to stay with my Kia EV for the time being.
looks cool but id like to know how it drives handles accelerates range stuff like that
This guy did a DC motor conversion in a Ghia and I think used EV West parts but not this kit. th-cam.com/video/8dp9tM0mH5Y/w-d-xo.html
you have made the sexiest car ever built even better! Kudos :)
Do they sell electric kits for any rear wheel drive cars ??
Excellent job guys! Congratulations
Thank you very much!