Electric crate motor.
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From: Deep in the Pisgah National Forest
If I lived in a city or had a ten mile commute every day than an electric car would be fine for that purpose. But I regularly drive 100 miles to my weekend home, a net 4000 feet climb, if I'm not driving further to see my kids or relatives on other weekends.
If Tesla advertises a 250 mile range than cut that in half up to the mountains, 60-75 mph, with AC or heat on, and carrying all the junk that I usually do. Then cut it in half again as the batteries age.
I'll leave the electric to the city folk who don't travel.
If Tesla advertises a 250 mile range than cut that in half up to the mountains, 60-75 mph, with AC or heat on, and carrying all the junk that I usually do. Then cut it in half again as the batteries age.
I'll leave the electric to the city folk who don't travel.
Melting Slicks
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So Tesla admits that their batteries and motors (not including the separate cooling system for the batteries) weighs in at 900 lbs plus.
A Small block weighs about 550 lbs.
So up rate the springs etc......
"a 747 started out as a Cessna, when they said, let me add just one more thing".
My opinion is every time some guy cuts up an ruins a C-3....all our cars are more valuable.
A Small block weighs about 550 lbs.
So up rate the springs etc......
"a 747 started out as a Cessna, when they said, let me add just one more thing".
My opinion is every time some guy cuts up an ruins a C-3....all our cars are more valuable.
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A Volt battery has yet to be replaced, warranty or otherwise.
Larger companies here give incentives to employees who buy them, and have free chargers at work.
Live within 30 minutes of where you work, and zippo cost.
That can buy gas and Vette parts on weekends.
(Now if you could only charge it at work, then come home and have the house run off the car).
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
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I'm a fan of electric vehicles the way I'm a fan of other people using public transportation.
But, since it looks like hover-conversions aren't going to be available anytime soon, I'd at least entertain the idea of an electric in a C3 restomod someday. The prices have to come way down, though, and the energy density has to go up.
Don't forget a full 26 gallon fuel tank weighs over 200 lbs. So with a bit less range, and a single motor in the place of the engine (gotta keep the 4-speed!), an electric C3 daily driver for short distances is well within reach technically, just not quite economically, yet.
But, since it looks like hover-conversions aren't going to be available anytime soon, I'd at least entertain the idea of an electric in a C3 restomod someday. The prices have to come way down, though, and the energy density has to go up.
Don't forget a full 26 gallon fuel tank weighs over 200 lbs. So with a bit less range, and a single motor in the place of the engine (gotta keep the 4-speed!), an electric C3 daily driver for short distances is well within reach technically, just not quite economically, yet.
Drifting
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From: Loud, Raw and Dangerous 1968 327 4S in Southern California
Saw a Corvette with an electric motor doing autocross at the local county fair and it was amazing to watch. Really kicked butt accelerating but it was strange not hearing any engine noise....only the tires squealing. For me I want that dinosaur roar coming out of my classic car, however I do think electric motors are going to be our future.
Last edited by Redvette2; Jan 6, 2020 at 09:05 PM. Reason: County fair not state fair.
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And electric trains? Don't make me laugh, modern locomotives have electric motors but they are powered by diesel generators.
But that may be the future for cars to get more miles out of the electric motor
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2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
And electric trains? Don't make me laugh, modern locomotives have electric motors but they are powered by diesel generators.
But that may be the future for cars to get more miles out of the electric motor
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Actually, during WWII railroads used mainly steam, with Diesel Electrics running only light passenger rail.
After WWII Diesel Electric came into it's own.
UP number 844 was built in 1944, and has never retired from the UP roster. It is still used today for rail fan excursions.
https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/844/index.htm
After WWII Diesel Electric came into it's own.
UP number 844 was built in 1944, and has never retired from the UP roster. It is still used today for rail fan excursions.
https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/844/index.htm
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Saw a Corvette with an electric motor doing autocross at the local state fair and it was amazing to watch. Really kicked butt accelerating but it was strange not hearing any engine noise....only the tires squealing. For me I want that dinosaur roar coming out of my classic car, however I do think electric motors are going to be our future.
Happen to know the driver's name? I'd like to look into the build
Drifting
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From: Loud, Raw and Dangerous 1968 327 4S in Southern California
Not a C3 if I remember correctly...maybe a C5. Seems like the announcer said it was Tesla motor modified. No other information I can give other than it was this summer at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California.
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Drifting
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From: Loud, Raw and Dangerous 1968 327 4S in Southern California
Sorry...here is what the autocross was and actual date. Goodguys 19th Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals - April 5 - 7, 2019.
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