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Posted by: steammachine Aug 27 2015, 03:36 PM

Hi there,

I'm looking to build a EV conversion and wanted to test out battery packaging in the frunk/trunk and probably the gas tank areas.

I know there are a couple old drawings of the 914 out there that I can extrapolate from, but I thought it was worth a try to see if anyone else has modeled up any of this space.

Thanks!

Posted by: madmax914 Aug 27 2015, 03:45 PM

Contact SHIFTev, we had a Dinner with some of the Oregon members and he brought his electric 914. Awesome conversion.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Aug 27 2015, 04:41 PM

I'm sure you can find pics with batteries installed. That should get you in the ball park if not answer your question.

The 914 is possibly the worst car to add 1000lbs of Leakacid batteries to. I'd pick something newer and stronger.

Posted by: steammachine Aug 27 2015, 05:03 PM

QUOTE(madmax914 @ Aug 27 2015, 02:45 PM)

QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Aug 27 2015, 03:41 PM)

Posted by: Chris Pincetich Aug 28 2015, 01:25 PM

Going with re-built Prius batteries, an old Leaf battery, or something custom?
I bought my 914 for an EV conversion, but currently lack funds to do anything other than continued rustoration and lots of driving

Good luck

Posted by: Kansas 914 Aug 28 2015, 02:36 PM

These dimensions might help: http://www.914world.com/specs/bodydims.php

Posted by: Chris914n6 Aug 30 2015, 09:03 PM

QUOTE(steammachine @ Aug 27 2015, 04:03 PM)

Trying for 360lb of Lithium-ion instead.