Posts by Brian

Since I have decided to go RWD on the Stealth, I will need to find a suitable rear suspension. There was an AWD version of the Stealth that I could use, which will only require modification of the two front mounts on the car. If I go with the AWD rear end, I will be…

I’ve recently decided that my car will be more fun to drive, likely cheaper, and easier to cram batteries everywhere if I make the car RWD. I will also use a manual transmission that I am sure will hold the power and mainly the torque that my motor will put out. I am quite sure…

Well no one responded to my email about if the DLS-45 is isolated from the output, but in the mean time, I did find a statement on their website saying that the output can be hooked in parallel or series with more of their chargers to get more voltage or amperage output. So it should…

Guidelines I have found very useful information about wiring vehicles that use more than 50V DC in them. Since I cannot post copyrighted information, search your local library for a S.A.E Handbook. You can find SAE Recommended Practices written by the Society of Automotive Engineers, these books offer very good information on safe practices and…

I decided on what controller I want to use because of its performance characteristics and ability to program. It is the Zilla 1K controller made by CafeElectric. The cost is $2025, and I found that the lead time for it to be built is 4 months. I ordered it now so I would be sure…

From research I was doing last night, I found that the transmission slippage could be due to the pressure solenoid in the transmission. It normally pulses or lowers the transmission pressure when you shift the transmission from park to reverse or drive. This keeps the bands or clutches from gripping too fast and making a…

Well the part that is broke on the Stealth and also what allowed me to get the car cheaper is the transmission. It likes to slip in reverse and 3rd gear when it warms up. It is a front wheel drive (FWD) automatic 4sp transmission given the name F4A33-1. Although, a FWD was not what…

Well after looking at quite a few cars, I finally found one that I can’t put my fist through somewhere on the body. Its amazing how the person selling the car can’t see that hole in the floor or over the wheel well when they are telling you that it isn’t rusty. Anyway, I bought…

I have been trying to think of things that could give me a hard time, or that could be a safety issue during the project. Below is likely just a partial list of some things that I will need to plan out, purchase, and/or do. -Decide on a motor (currently thinking FB1-4001 144v DC) -Decide…