Electric 3000gt

[x2percentmilk]

Lithiumaniacs 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT (http://www.evalbum.com/3535)
Came across this completely on accident, also happens to be within a half hour of me. Doesn't seem to be done yet, anybody know anything about it?

Theyre expecting 12 second quarter miles with FWD. I might call and drop by some day and see how things are, im pretty interested. I might also warn them about using the stock transmission while expecting instant torque applications and 12 second 1/4s :P

[93STLTH]

Interesting... I'd love to see pics and video when it's done.

[arthur92710]

Interesting, I thought converted EVs don't use transmissions.

[IPD]

...someone is finally doing this. wow. took long enough.

the idea came to me after watching "gadget's electric garage". it's a fairly simple process. replace the IC engine with a suitable motor; fab a custom bellhousing to use the stock transmission; install battery pack. that's really all there is to it.

yes, you could easily do this to a vr4 as well. which would be even cooler than the 67 camaro they made for anthony kedis in that episode.

*FAIR WARNING* THIS IS THE "BAD" SITE:

http://www.3si.org/forum/f1/gadgets-electric-garage-415944/

[BoostMONSTER]

wow thats crazy pretty cool for sure but i dont see anybody else wasting there time and money with this.

[x2percentmilk]

Yeah money is the only issue.

I designed and helped build an EV in highschool for a program that tries to get a single seater to go more laps around a track than everyone else. Three people could easily cary the car and even the motor and setup for that was expensive. Motors big enough for a full weight vehicle can be found on ebay relatively cheap, but batteries to make it farther than two blocks adds up FAST.

[green-lantern]

Conversion Cost Over $40,000

That is ridiculous! It can be done MUCH cheaper.

[x2percentmilk]

Maybe one that drives, but theyre building a electric drag car. Ever see the videos of white zombie?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj3dWe-meqU&feature=related
400 horsepower 1250 ftlbs torque and that was maybe 3 years ago, i know hes deep into the 10's now

10 bucks says most of the 40 grand into the camaro went into batteries, im pretty sure its tube framed too.

[IPD]

yes. the li-ion costs an arm and a leg.

[green-lantern]

Maybe one that drives, but theyre building a electric drag car. Ever see the videos of white zombie?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj3dWe-meqU&feature=related
400 horsepower 1250 ftlbs torque and that was maybe 3 years ago, i know hes deep into the 10's now

10 bucks says most of the 40 grand into the camaro went into batteries, im pretty sure its tube framed too.

Yes I've seen it a while back but FWDFTL lol

[x2percentmilk]

Youre tellin me =[ Ill pay you to do an AWD conversion for me :P

[arthur92710]

The Zombie is awesome.
It is a direct drive, no transmission, no clutch.
A drag racer does not need good range, only .25 miles. For more range they could add 6-7hp generator and get far.