Torque and Car
Arlene S. Rabino
BSIT401C
1. Choose a car for your electric car conversion.
It is best to choose a traditional car to use for your conversion. A traditional car would be one that is not too exotic or complicated. A car that you can easily find replacement parts for is ideal. Look for something lightweight since they will run better on an electric battery than a bigger vehicle will.
A car with a manual transmission is better for an electric car since cars with electric motors do not necessarily need a transmission. A manual car uses a controller rather than a transmission to make the car run backwards and forwards. In addition, an automatic transmission will waste too much of your car's energy.
The car you choose should also have enough room for an electric battery. You will want to be able to access the battery easily for any maintenance. You will also need to be able to secure the battery down while distributing the weight evenly in the car.
2. Select a motor for your car that you can assemble on your own. * Look for something that will not require professional work. A DC motor with diminutive body is the standard motor for an electric car conversion.
3. Purchase a battery for your electric car. * You will need a primary and a backup battery before starting to build the car. Look for a gel-cell battery, which is a type of valve-regulated lead-acid battery (VRLA) battery that contains gelled electrolyte. A VRLA battery does not require additional water to the cells. It is a sealed battery with a safety pressure relief valve. You can check with an electric car retailer for the parts you will need.
4. Remove the old motor and battery parts from the car. * You will need to use an engine crane and a torque wrench to help you remove the old parts from the car. Take out the engine and anything else that is gas related: tank, exhaust and clutch.
5. Install the electric motor and battery where the old ones were. * Place the electric
BSIT401C
1. Choose a car for your electric car conversion.
It is best to choose a traditional car to use for your conversion. A traditional car would be one that is not too exotic or complicated. A car that you can easily find replacement parts for is ideal. Look for something lightweight since they will run better on an electric battery than a bigger vehicle will.
A car with a manual transmission is better for an electric car since cars with electric motors do not necessarily need a transmission. A manual car uses a controller rather than a transmission to make the car run backwards and forwards. In addition, an automatic transmission will waste too much of your car's energy.
The car you choose should also have enough room for an electric battery. You will want to be able to access the battery easily for any maintenance. You will also need to be able to secure the battery down while distributing the weight evenly in the car.
2. Select a motor for your car that you can assemble on your own. * Look for something that will not require professional work. A DC motor with diminutive body is the standard motor for an electric car conversion.
3. Purchase a battery for your electric car. * You will need a primary and a backup battery before starting to build the car. Look for a gel-cell battery, which is a type of valve-regulated lead-acid battery (VRLA) battery that contains gelled electrolyte. A VRLA battery does not require additional water to the cells. It is a sealed battery with a safety pressure relief valve. You can check with an electric car retailer for the parts you will need.
4. Remove the old motor and battery parts from the car. * You will need to use an engine crane and a torque wrench to help you remove the old parts from the car. Take out the engine and anything else that is gas related: tank, exhaust and clutch.
5. Install the electric motor and battery where the old ones were. * Place the electric