Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2023 17:05:47 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
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Hi Raymond,
Please keep this topic on the list. I love it. But, I will have little to offer about the actual conversion.
I can tell you that there is a very large Facebook group dedicated to this. I read some posts but I never find that format very helpful. Still it would be a good starting point. I think there were about 2,000 people in the group.
I remember years ago someone was building a stretch but I don’t know how that ever worked out.
I think many are using the Chevy bolt drive train.
Also, I think there is a conversion of the later vans, like T5 or T6 where they pull the gas motor and convert to EV. So that system is happening in Europe.
Start Googling and keep us posted.
I hope others have more useful info.
Eric Caron
> On Jun 2, 2023, at 4:32 PM, Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE> wrote:
>
> Ok,
> so I brought my Van through three engine conversions since its 2.1L days, it´s now
> 2.5 TDI Audi V6 incl reversed Tiptronic. sine 2006
>
> The "keep it stock, genuine" Vanagon, : It´s long gone, so keep that in mind for text below!
>
> Turns out, this latest iteration is slowly biting the dust:
> Tiptronic is leaking ATF (heavily between trans/engine, probably converter/oil pump seal, if not both seized), converter clutch definitely busted.
> Engine is missing at least one rocker arm under the camshaft (visible via Oil filler opening). Where is it? Who knows. How many more are missing? Who knows.
> This summer, camping season is lost anyway, so I could try something new: electric drive.
>
> Now:
> I could get the whole drivetrain repaired. I estimate (roughly converted from Euro)
> gearbox $3000
> engine (incl Turbo and stuff): $3000-5000
>
> Idea:
> Throw the whole damn Diesel out, and get electrtic. The Van would be one of the first electrics in this decade.
> Conversion prices may vary. I am in the E-vehicles business anyway, so I hope to get most of the conversion done myself.
> I only need recommendations for which motor/inverter/controller might be best. Integration with Vanagon/AudiA6 is to consider.
>
> What are youre opinions?
> 200+ horsepower, no need for 600+ Tesla.
>
>
>
>
> Iterations before:
> -2.8 12V Audi V6 1998
> -2.8 30V Audi V6 2000
> -2.5 TDI Audi V6 incl reversed Tiptronic. 2006
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