tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166465933320306735.post5649430652773559084..comments2023-10-23T11:39:22.882-07:00Comments on '78 Spitfire Electric Conversion: Control Box Pt. 2Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166465933320306735.post-49514662754912668002009-03-20T20:43:00.000-07:002009-03-20T20:43:00.000-07:00Conversion without a transmission simplifies some ...Conversion without a transmission simplifies some things but complicates others.<BR/><BR/>What to watch out for...<BR/>Without a transmission, you'll have to use a larger motor (heavier/more expensive) to handle a wide range of speeds. Electric motors have great torque at low RPMs, but they are most efficient at high RPMs. Next, you'll have to make sure your electric motor is reversible - not all of them are. Instead of a coupler to match the motor and transmission shaft, you'll have to couple to the drive shaft. I've seen "Warp 11" motors with shafts meant for coupling direct drive. It's more common to use AC motors in direct drive, but they are also much more expensive.<BR/><BR/>On the plus side you remove the inefficiencies of the transmission, the weight of the transmission, and have one less thing to go wrong on the car! Check out www.diyelectriccar.com/forums for more help!Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247275477919177026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166465933320306735.post-34532977229972312242009-03-20T05:10:00.000-07:002009-03-20T05:10:00.000-07:00How do I do an electric vehicle conversion without...How do I do an electric vehicle conversion without using the transmission?<BR/><A HREF="http://www.anyhourelectric.com/" REL="nofollow">Salt Lake City electrician(s)</A>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099361800979841705noreply@blogger.com