One of the best DC motor to EV conversion is none other than the Warp 9 electric motor by NetGain. I have seen many DIY electric car enthusiasts, including Gavin Shoebridge of New Zealand using the Warp 9 DC electric motor for his homemade electric car.

What’s so special about the Warp 9 model? I wanted to know the answer and decided to do some research on it.

Firstly, there are actually 3 models of the Warp 9 motor. There are the Warp 9 Impulse Double Shaft, the Impulse Single Shaft and the Dbl 1.125” CE Shaft.

Now, if you want to have a strong kick from your DIY electric car, the Warp 9 Dbl 1.225” CE Shaft is the model to go with. This particular model is ideal if you are thinking of getting a small truck or a large vehicle as your EV project donor car.

One clear distinction of this model is its relatively large com bar and large GE style brushes. The com bars are more securely fixed to the arbor therefore making it less likely to lift.

Size wise, the motor is 8.25” in diameter and 16.7” in length. Power wise, it has plenty. The Dbl 1.225” CE Shaft has a one hour HP rating at 28 HP at 89 volts. More than enough torque to get your EV to burn some rubber.

However, the power offered by this Warp 9 model comes with a price. A closer look in Cloud Electric LLC inventory, an electric car parts supplier from Clarkesville Georgia, the motor is selling at $1,795.00.

Some people may think it is a bit pricy, but once you felt its power, you’ll be happy you made the investment. With so many DIY electric car enthusiasts using this model, it is no wonder it’s the best DC motor for EV conversion.

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DIY Electric Car Conversion Guide

Want to know how to get started on your own DIY electric car conversion project? If you do, check out the Convert2EV e-book by Les Oke.

Les has been driving a pure electric cars for more than 15 years and he knows the ins and outs of a homemade EV conversion project. The Convert2EV e-book is a compilation of his years of experience working with electric car. Click on the link below to get more information.

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If you are looking for a cheap electric motor for your DIY electric car conversion project, why not consider using an old electric motor from a forklift.

Where can you find this type of electric motor? Well, at forklift service workshops of course. But not all forklift electric motor can be used on a homemade electric vehicle (EV).

When you are going through old forklift electric motors, look for something weighing in between 100 to 150 lbs. If you have a heavy donor car with lots of deep cycle batteries, you’ll need a big motor to push it around. Obviously, a bigger electric motor weighs more.

Here’s a tip. Look at the core of the motor. You want to see insulation that is wine colored with yellow banding. The brush leads should still have its copper color and should not be scotched. The commutator should not have any grooves or pitted because that is a sign the motor has been over used.

Here’s another tip. Look for armatures that have a commutator with a big bar count. A large bar count means the motor can handle higher voltage. Higher voltage means more power for your electric car but it will drain your battery bank faster.

If you are looking at a series motor, have a look at its solid field leads. Make sure you are not getting a sep-ex or compound would motor that may not suit your needs.

Finally, inspect the shaft of the electric motor. This is one of the biggest issues when using a forklift motor on a homemade electric vehicle. Make sure the shaft is something which you can modify and attached to the transmission. Replacing the entire shaft is a tough procedure and it takes a lot of time.

When shopping for an electric motor, if you need to, take off the cover of the motor to have a better look at the inside. Go through all the internal parts making sure they are in good conditions.

Some time we get so excited and eager to buy the forklift electric motor for our EV project but end up getting something not suitable.

Homemade Electric Car Conversion Guide

Want to know how to convert a gas driven car to run purely on electricity? If you do, check out Gavin Shoebridge’s Electric Conversion Made Easy e-book.

Gavin is from New Zealand and is known as the ”EV Guy”. His guide will show you what are the parts and components needed for a DIY electric car conversion project. For more information, click on the link below.

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One of the trickiest processes of a DIY electric car conversion is coupling the electric motor to the transmission unit of the car. To make the connection work easier, it is recommended for you to take out the transmission and put in on a workbench. It involves a lot of work, but it will save you a lot of time and unnecessary headache.

When the electric motor and the transmission is on a workbench, you can now handle the alignment, get the holes drilled and get everything working.

To start of the connection process, there are 2 things you need to consider.

1) The physical piece of the electric motor.

You have to find a way to somehow bolt the motor to the transmission. The motor will be using an “L” shaped motor mount.

A lot of electric cars use a motor that mounts off the face and you’ll actually end up with a piece of metal plate between the electric motor and the transmission.

2) Connecting the power from the electric motor to the transmission.

When doing this, you will notice two different size and very different shaft. You will need to come up with a way to connect both together. The most common way electric car converters are adopting is to use a brand of connector calls Lovejoy connectors.

The connector comes with 2 pieces of steel with finger. There will be a piece of rubber insert that sits between them. The Lovejoy couplers are not very expensive and you can get them from Amazon.com.

You can order the steel pieces independently with different size hole to match the different shaft.

The Lovejoy couplers are designed for industrial work and are made to go right on the shaft of the electric motor. Look closely at the electric motor shaft. It is smooth except for a groove in it. That is where the “key” goes in.

The key is what keeps the coupler from spinning once it is on the motor shaft. That is how you connect the electric motor to the transmission unit of the donor car.

DIY Electric Car Conversion Guide

Do you want to find out more on how to convert your gas guzzler to a pure electric vehicle? If you do, check out Les Oke’s Convert2EV manual.

Les and his family live a green lifestyle and use an electric car for their daily commute. Les has converted numerous conventional automobile to EV. The Convert2EV e-book is all his EV conversion experience penned down.

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