Thanks Jeremy,
I will see if that heater stays affordable.
I had thought about a diesel heater but hadn't found an affordable one that was complete and working. I will need to add a fuel tank, pump and exhaust and that was putting me off a bit. The Webasto and Eberspacher ones were really costly.
The other thing was trying not to extrapolate the fossil fuel element and deciding that I could use the diesel fuel to run the car more efficiently and cost effectively then I could with pure electric.
Got my donor car! MR2 mk2 G Limited
I haven't read all of the info above but it seems you have not yet bought your motor. I would suggest you look at 2 Etek RT motors. They are rated at 72v so you can power them easily with a 144v battery pack of any type. I bought one motor for my trike from Electric Motorsport in San Fransisco for $525. Dealing with them was easy enough but I did have problems with the supply of the charger caused by the company that supply to them. Still I got everything eventually and should be able to test drive within a fortnight so I very excited. The first drive in a self built vehicle is one of life's great experiences! Or do I just need to get out more?
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The "Etek RT" motor isn't really a B&S Etek at all, it's a re-badged Mars ME0709 that's misusing (in my view) a Briggs and Stratton registered trademark. You can buy these motors direct from Mars Electric LLC, who are very helpful (I have one of them in my motorbike project) for less than this reseller sells the re-badged ones.
Mars Electric is run by one of the guys who worked for B&S on the Etek project, so has a good understanding of the technology. When B&S pulled the plug on Etek production John Fiorenza set up Mars to make two similar motors, the ME0708, which is similar to the original Etek and the ME0709 which is bigger and has a lower Kv. Mars also make a brushless version, similar to the original Etek in power.
One question I've been pondering is the situation with regard to technology licensing and patents. The B&S Etek was made under licence from Cedric Lynch's patent, as I understand it. I have no idea if the Mars motors use the same Lynch technology and whether or not they are licensed by Cedric (or the Lynch Motor Co) if they do. I do know that the Mars motors are made in China, although I have to say that I've been very happy with the quality of mine.
Service from Mars is outstandingly good, nothing is too much trouble. My motor was slightly damaged in shipping and John sent the new parts out immediately, free of charge, by priority shipping.
Mars Electric is run by one of the guys who worked for B&S on the Etek project, so has a good understanding of the technology. When B&S pulled the plug on Etek production John Fiorenza set up Mars to make two similar motors, the ME0708, which is similar to the original Etek and the ME0709 which is bigger and has a lower Kv. Mars also make a brushless version, similar to the original Etek in power.
One question I've been pondering is the situation with regard to technology licensing and patents. The B&S Etek was made under licence from Cedric Lynch's patent, as I understand it. I have no idea if the Mars motors use the same Lynch technology and whether or not they are licensed by Cedric (or the Lynch Motor Co) if they do. I do know that the Mars motors are made in China, although I have to say that I've been very happy with the quality of mine.
Service from Mars is outstandingly good, nothing is too much trouble. My motor was slightly damaged in shipping and John sent the new parts out immediately, free of charge, by priority shipping.
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9" Warp motor
There is a 9" DC Warp motor available on ebay at the moment, the same as I have in my truck. This I think would be ideal for your project, and much better than a fork lift motor. They are as rare as hens teeth in the UK. This I think is a chance not to be missed.
The ebay number is 250539409876
If you want any more details of this motor, I can help.
Peter
The ebay number is 250539409876
If you want any more details of this motor, I can help.
Peter
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