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Description: Discussion for conversion of Porsche 914s to an electric vehicle. (EV).
 

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By Philip Roycraft  - 3:45pm - 1 new of 1 message    

Battery disconnect 
  Hey All, I am planning to put an emergency disconnect between the battery pack and the main contactor, so I can interrupt the pack voltage to perform service on any of the EV components. I'm running 36 cells for a total of 115 volts, and all I need is a single pole switch. I don't plan on operating the... more »
By Mark Brems  - May 7 - 7 new of 7 messages    

DC/DC has its own contactor? 
  Hey, I am starting to dig into the job of wiring everything up, and it occurs to me that if I want to run accessories without engaging the main contactor (and controller), that I will need to give the DC/DC converter its own contactor that engages when the key is in the ACC position. I'm not using an accessory battery.... more »
By Mark Brems  - May 1 - 2 new of 2 messages    

Azure Dynamics Support Issue 
  It seems that Beth Silverman is no longer with Azure. She was great in providing technical support. I contacted Mike Elwood but he does not seem very helpful and asked me to contact Mike Kiers. I only got Mike Kiers email address. Is Mike Kiers the right contact? Does anyone have his phone number?... more »
By Hemant Bheda  - Apr 26 - 5 new of 5 messages    

Potbox location and accelerator cable 
  Is there a generally accepted place to mount the potbox in a 914? Without the normal ICE and mounting points, there is an excess of cable beyond the sleeve that I don't know what to do with. I could see adding another length of sleeve to extend the first and provide a collar stop for the potbox, or just cutting the cable shorter... more »
By Mark Brems  - Apr 12 - 5 new of 5 messages    

Ferraz-Shawmut fuse holders? 
  This is the big fat semiconductor fast fuse to protect the controller from the battery pack. Does anybody know where to get the holders to mount these on the car? There is a holder at the bottom of this page: [link] ...but I wanted something more substantial and protected.... more »
By Mark Brems  - Apr 9 - 11 new of 11 messages    

Big hole in floor of fuel bay 
  Hey All, Now that the gas tank is gone, I'm wondering what various solutions have emerged to prevent weather and debris from entering the fuel bay through that hole. Thanks for any advice. McB 914electric.wordpress.com
By Mark Brems  - Mar 30 - 5 new of 5 messages    

Digest for 914ev@googlegroups.com - 2 Messages in 1 Topic 
  On that note, my 914 has a an Auburn Scientific controller. Last year it quit working, and I took it apart and replaced the transistors. It still doesnt work right and I would like to find a technician who knows how to fix this stuff before I spend the money on a Curtis. Does anyone know anyone who would be willing to take a look at an Auburn Scientific C600?... more »
By Michael and Lisa Lawson  - Mar 21 - 1 new of 1 message    

Rear trunk hinge - small bracket? 
  Folks, I actually drove my car 10 miles last weekend! It's a funny feeling to work on it for so long and then be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor. My thanks to everyone here for your help along the way. Latest blog updates: [link] Now onto the rotting fruit ... My body shop lost my rear trunk... more »
By Mike Brown  - Mar 2 - 18 new of 18 messages    

Zivan High Frequency Battery Charger NG3 - 144 VDC output 
  Zivan High Frequency Battery Charger NG3 Item is used and in very good condition, perfectly functioning. Label states output of 144VDC at 11 amps, although factory sticker on side indicates charging of various types of flooded lead acid batteries up to 172 volts (see picture). Charger can be shipped to Zivan USA to be factory set to custom... more »
By mcbrems  - Feb 24 - 1 new of 1 message    

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