| Owner | Sandy Mann | ||||||
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| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada United States map | ||||||
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| Vehicle | 1971 Datsun 240z | ||||||
| Motor | Curtis AC-50 3-Phase AC | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Original 4 speed manual transmission with clutch | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1238-7601 72-108v 550a | ||||||
| Batteries | 36 Voltronix 160ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate 160ah, 12.35lbs | ||||||
| System Voltage | 118 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Thunderstruck CH4100-14415 Programmable CAN Bus 120/240vac up to 144vdc 24A | ||||||
| Heater | Ceramic 120V 1500W | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Elcon TDC 96-12EGC 12 Volt 30 amp 400 watt | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Factory Speedometer & Tach Added a Westach State of Charge and 50mv 400 Amp meter | ||||||
| Top Speed | 85 MPH (136 KPH) | ||||||
| Acceleration | As good as the original gas engine. | ||||||
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 3,100 Pounds (1,409 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | Michelin Premier A/S 195/65R15 | ||||||
| Conversion Time | About 2 years of weekends | ||||||
| About April 15th 2015 I upgraded the controller from a Curtis 1221C to the 1231C-8601. This has improved the acceleration. I'm now working on a CAN controlled charger. 12/28/16 lead-acid batteries are about to die, working on replacing them with a 22kwh lithium pack. | |||||||
1971 Datsun 240Z
Last Updated 02-08-2023
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