While this kit is intended to be modified for the user's needs, the initial kits uses the following major EV parts:
Warp 9" motor with advanced timing modified for Clockwise (CW) rotation
Transmission and Motor shaft adapter for an S20 transmission from Electro Automotive
Gast vacuum pump system for brake assist (available at EV-America)
50 feet of 2/0 gauge welding cable - check your local welding supply store
30 2/0 gauge crimp cable lugs with 3/8" eyelets for battery cables
500-amp main circuit breaker in case the system shorts out
12 Optima D31T Yellow Top AGM batteries or 12 Deka 9A31 group-31 AGM batteries (try http://www.batteriesareus.com or http://www.remybattery.com)
ammeter with 500-amp shunt (available at EV-America)
Belktronix EV control system (see http://www.belktronix.com) (order the 144V version)
PakTrakr battery monitoring system (see http://paktrakr.com) (get PakTracker 600 and one additional 6-battery remote)
You will have to work with your local welder or fabrication shop to create the following components that have detailed designs from the kit:
Motor mount for the tail end of the Warp9 ("banjo plate")
Racks and hold-downs for three sets of battery racks (front, firewall and rear-trunk)
Wooden battery box for rear trunk
Controller mounting plate
DC-DC/Charger mounting plate
Potbox mounting hardware
Brake assist pump mounting plate
Mounting panel for contactor, fuse-blocks and other terminal blocks
In addition to these major parts, you will also need to purchase several smaller items such as wire and bolts which will be described in the installation instructions. These smaller parts can be obtained at a well-stocked local hardware store.
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Copyright 2008 Tim Kutscha