rudypoochris

First off, sorry if this is in the wrong sub, it’s been 15+ years since I’ve been active here and not sure where this fits since it’s more than just motors/drivetrain. I have a Ford 5.0L Z that I got running, but never reliably, and am now looking to turn attention back to it since there’s a lot of good work on it (photos attached). What I am thinking to do is go electric and could use some feedback and thoughts from those who have either done this or thought about it. My desires: - Minimal hacking to subframe/body, keeping it longitudinal mount with the existing rear end (R200 3.7 CLSD) or swapping to a transverse setup only if there was something obvious/simple. - Target 50-65 kWh of battery and 225 kW or more (300hp to 450hp would be the sweet spot). - Try and keep the build under $20k and weight added under +200lbs vs current setup (Ford V8, T5, gas tank) - 120mph top speed or more These are the options that seem to be coming up highest on my list for motors: 1. Use the Lexus GS450H transmission. My understanding is this is 225 kW rated and can be bought for about $1500. Downside is the weight of the transmission is 250lbs+ and the gearing is a 2.29:1 with a 10,300rpm max. With my setup that would be around a 92mph top speed. This setup would also require welding MG1 and some other complexities. 2. Use a Cascadia Motion IM-225DX-D and Torque Trends 1.9:1 reducer. This setup would get 225 kW and a 128mph top speed, but the motor is $14k MSRP and the gear box another $4k. I’ve found a wholesale motor/inverter for $5k but it wouldn’t be warranted. This setup seems objectively better than the Lexus setup but is a minimum $9k to just get going period. Any thoughts for motors? For batteries: I am thinking either to go with: 1. VW ID4 12S modules with 9 of them which is about 400 volts total and 61.2 kWh. The modules are relatively cheap around $750/ea but they are LG Chem cells and those packs have always been surrounded with the possibility of recall and fire. I am not sure how to do the BMS at all, and the interactions with the VCU/inverter so that’s another issue. 2. Kore Power modules which are available in a 4S configuration. I would do 26 or so of them with chiller plates. Downside is cost close to $16k for the batteries, benefit is that there are integrations already for these packs and they’re meant to be used for kits. 3. Do something with Tesla packs or other… Any thoughts on batteries? Thanks for the input!

Looking for a 240z fiberglass/carbon hood and/or fiberglass bumpers. I am located in the San Francisco bay area. Thanks, Chris

Still looking...

Looking for a 240z ebrake handle. The plastic on mine has cracked. Thanks, Chris

Awesome, thanks!

Hello, Looking for a pair of window regulators (without glass). Would need to have unstripped splines for the window crank and be in general working order. Also looking for a drivers side door handle with the hardware down to the lock (push rod, handle, and hinge thing). Please send PM shipment or pickup would be in nor Cal. Thanks, Chris

Flat plane? That'd be new... they got a way to go on the specific output to hit that power.

That was before the bubble. $600 in 2010 isn't $600 now. I get the point though, and I do regret letting it go if for nothing more than the fact that its a hassle shipping that stuff around. Thoughts on the one piece version?

Yikes! $2200 a good deal? I regret selling my two piece gnose for $600. You can buy a one piece here for $650, but I don't like the flare out on the lower edges. Guess I could cut it and trim. http://zforceproductions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=68

Want to buy a G nose for an S30. Please send PM. Thanks!

Yeah its been a while, thanks for the welcome!

Yeah. My 335i makes 500 crank horse off 3L 10:1 with stock cats, an intercooler, a tune, and 50% mix of E85. Can do more but the turbos wouldn't last as long. Direct injection is amazing.

That's awesome. We would need a FRPP stand alone for the DI also since very few standalones support that. I don't think this is the platform for it since the power would be too much, but a 5.0L DI with E85 and twin turbos would be... well into the 1,000 hp range on over 10:1 CR.

I just got my Ford 302 running and drove it for the first time this weekend. It was awesome, but got me thinking about the current gen of motors. I can't seem to figure out how to hyper link here, but there is a good article on Hotrod Magazine's website that talks about swapping the Coyote motor. I think it would fit being only 5" wider than an SBF. On my car I have already relocated the oil filter and put a U-Joints in the steering shaft. The oil pan may be a concern, but that is an easy fix. Very interesting indeed. Too bad it isn't direct injected though. If it had direct injection, that would be the icing on the cake.

Wow. Terrible news. Bought the first parts for my car from him when I was 15 now 10 years ago (coil overs) and for the first time this past weekend we drove it. Really saddened to hear this. Rest in peace.