OwnerRich Brown
LocationSan Jose, California US map
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Vehicle1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC
two 8" (coupled end-to-end)
DrivetrainGear Vendors 0.76:1 overdrive (no transmission)
ControllerDC Power Systems DCP-1200 Raptor
Batteries24 Hawker Genesis, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
42 Ah (2 strings of 12)
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC20
dual 120/240 VAC input
HeaterCeramic core electric
DC/DC ConverterTodd PC-30
30 Amp
InstrumentationE-meter and dual motor Amp meters
Top Speed105 MPH (168 KPH)
limited by gear ratio
Acceleration0 to 60 MPH in 6.4 seconds
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
at 60 mph
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,105 Pounds (1,411 Kilograms)
Tires215/60R14 BFG for street, 225/45 BFG Drag for; strip
Conversion Timeabout 1100 hours - it's never really done!
Conversion CostI stopped counting after about $15k
Additional FeaturesIt was built with safety in mind

* Kilovac EV500 main contactor on battery +
* Albright SW200 contactor for each motor -
* Four Heinemann circuit breakers that can be triped with a pull-cable by the driver.
* First Alert impact switch which disables motor power in a collision.
* Big red panic button on console that, when pushed disables the motor power.

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