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Jake_Dragon
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NOV 02, 10:13 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rickady88GT:
Good question, it never crossed my mind as a problem. There is no emissions systems to test so I assume they would verify that the car is actually all electric? |
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| quote | Can I convert my car to be an electric vehicle?
Any vehicle registered in California may be converted to a 100% electric drive, as long as all power is supplied by on-board batteries. All combustion and fuel system components must be removed prior to inspection by a California Bureau of Automotive Repairs Referee station. The vehicle must arrive at the inspection site under its own power, and the referee will also visually inspect to ensure that the vehicle has adequate battery storage capacity for 100% electric operation. Once the inspection is complete, the referee will sign a DMV "statement of Facts" form so that the vehicle can be registered as an EV and removed from the periodic smog inspection program. The statement of fact form is returned to the California department of motor vehicles. To schedule an appointment with California Bureau of Automotive Repairs Referee station |
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DimeMachine
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NOV 02, 12:58 PM
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We are still in the first inning of swaps of EV into older cars like the Fiero. I hope I live another 20 years - it will be fun! ------------------
84/87 NB, 3800SC, E-85, VS Cam, 2.8 Pulley, 4T65E-HD, HP Tuners, AEM Wideband, Regal GS Gauges, S-10 Brake Booster. 1/4 mile -11.85 at 114mph
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blackrams
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NOV 02, 01:05 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by DimeMachine:
We are still in the first inning of swaps of EV into older cars like the Fiero. I hope I live another 20 years - it will be fun!
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Don't we all!
Personally, if we're gonna go that far, then I'm wanting an AWD Fiero.
Not sure how much that battery pack would weigh for that many (3) drive motors but, I do have a trailer hitch on one of my Fieros. 
Might look a bit strange on the auto-cross course. 
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Patrick
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NOV 02, 01:59 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rickady88GT:
Let's not not take the typical off topic discussions to other discussions.
I respect your opinions as I respect others outside of politics.
My comments are open for discussion and debate for the betterment of the Fiero hobby.
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 Ummm... I don't know what you've possibly read into anything I've stated in this thread that would motivate you to post that.
Nothing I've stated in this thread has any connection whatsoever to "other discussions".[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 11-02-2020).]
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maryjane
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NOV 02, 02:17 PM
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Jake_Dragon
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NOV 02, 02:38 PM
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$7,500 ball park for a DIY starter kit. Still have to source the batteries.
Factory Five Project 818 Electric Conversion Kit, AC Motor, Regen Brakes, Liquid Cooled Controller
This also looks like it uses the existing drive train. They list a MR2 as well for the same price.
That is why I was looking at the Tesla drive train, it would be a complete replacement.
To do this nice and have a reliable good looking car I would expect to be around $20000 If you already have a nice Fiero, well shame on you for cutting up a nice Fiero [This message has been edited by Jake_Dragon (edited 11-02-2020).]
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Rickady88GT
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NOV 02, 08:19 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Ummm... I don't know what you've possibly read into anything I've stated in this thread that would motivate you to post that.
Nothing I've stated in this thread has any connection whatsoever to "other discussions".
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The connection is your arguing. $10,000 is what a do it yourself swap can cost, and a professional swap can double that tag. Even just buying a total electric car that has all of the needed parts can cost $10,000. An E Rod do it yourself engine swap from a catalog is 13k+.
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blackrams
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NOV 02, 08:51 PM
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Don,
Although that would be interesting, the whole point (for me) would be to drive it myself.
Next thing I'll be hearing/reading is flying a drone is as much fun as piloting a helicopter.
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Patrick
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NOV 02, 11:43 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rickady88GT:
The connection is your arguing.
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Ummm... need I mention that it was you who first felt the need Here to "argue" with me? I didn't think much of it... until you, for whatever reason, began trying to make an issue out of nothing!
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Rickady88GT
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NOV 03, 10:03 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Ummm... need I mention that it was you who first felt the need Here to "argue" with me? I didn't think much of it... until you, for whatever reason, began trying to make an issue out of nothing! |
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Don't worry, you do not need to mention,...I will just quote your starting of another argument
| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Well damn, if now you're talking ......
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This is what I was talking about. Engine swaps are not cheap, even the do it your self stuff can cost a lot. This is an example of a do it yourself swap, that starts out VERY expensive for only some of the required components.
If I were to do an electric vehicle swap, I would buy a totaled EV donor and start from there.
The next and probably better option is a drive train from a manufacturer like GM, like the E Rod crate engine.
The 3rd option is probably the most expensive and it is to pay a professional for a turn key conversion, like Archie.[This message has been edited by Rickady88GT (edited 11-03-2020).]
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