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Member ID: PatricioIN

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Vehicle Info

1998 Ford ZX2

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Oct 09, 2009

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Patrick’s Ford ZX2
“ZX2 EV project”

  • Currently 3.8136363636363 /5 Stars.
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10 - Cost/Data

 

    Cost

   

    Donor (+tax):    $2,675

    Donor mechanicals:    $551

    Upgrade suspension:    $350

    Conversion (parts,fabrication, etc):    $9,668

    Total investment (not my labor!):    $13,244

      Driving without using any fossil fuels:    Priceless!

 

    Data

   

    OEM weight:    2500lbs  (1600fr/900r)

    Converted weight:    3200lbs  (1840fr/1360r)

    Top speed tested to date:    70mph

    Range (miles):    15-30 winter; 35-45 summer

    Charge time:    10-12hrs

    Time to convert:    170hrs

 

 

      

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opinaca  

Posted by: opinaca

06/27/2009 07:48AM

I'm working as an Automation technologist, and i'm truly amazed at the work you've done so far. Two thumbs up ! Your work should inspire many people ! Keep on the good work !

xliltwigboyx  

Posted by: xliltwigboyx

06/15/2009 10:28PM

This car is truly amazing. I have seen electric cars like this but you took the time to go through the steps. I really wish I could afford to do a car like this some day. I really hope this makes you feel good coming from a 18 year old. All I can say is keep on going!!!

j2870  

Posted by: j2870

06/10/2009 11:27PM

What did you end up fabricating as far as the tachometer?

secondskinmiami  

Posted by: secondskinmiami

06/09/2009 07:25PM

Well done Patrick! I think you are on the crest of a rising trend, basically recycling older cars to be fossil fuel free. Eventually, the aftermarket will respond with cheaper, more powerful batteries and quicker "dump" chargers to extend range. But it's going to take the efforts of a lot of enthusiasts like yourself before the technology becomes affordable. Thanks for your contribution to a cleaner more peaceful world.

PatricioIN  

Posted by: PatricioIN

06/09/2009 07:05PM

To answer a couple of questions: Lettering came from: http://chromeemblems.com/ I chose lead acid batteries because they were the best option for the money I had to spend on batteries.

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Location: Indianapolis, IN