Ricky Suiter's
1992 Saturn SC2
Owner Name: Ricky Suiter
Motor Specifications: 9" Advanced D.C. FB1-4001
Drivetrain: Stock Performance 5 speed transmission
Controller: Zilla 1K
Batteries:12 Trojan 30XHS
System Voltage:144 V
Charger: Manzanita Micro PFC-30
DC-DC Converter: IOTA DLS 220-55 		Instrumentation: E-meter + Stock Speedometer and Tachometer
Top Speed: Over 75 mph
Range: 40 miles (could probably do 50)
Seating Capacity: 2 Comfortable, 3 OK... 4 Like Sardines
Curb Weight: About 3200 pounds
Tires: Goodyear Integrity ("fuel efficient") 185/65/15
Conversion Time: 4 Years, About 5 months of which was actually doing work on it
Conversion Cost: $10,000+ (not sure I want to know exactly how much)
Additional Features:
  • Water cooled Zilla is great for Arizona summers
  • Fast recharges with the PFC30 charger
  • Battery boxes in trunk sit below floor. Once I make lids I will have the full trunk available
  • "Performance" version of the transmission has higher gear ratio's so unlike other conversions I actually use 3rd in the city and 4th on the highway with the motor turning close to optimal

    Definitely am going to figure out how I'm adding air conditioning before next summer. I have the beefier springs in my possession, so the back of the car should be raised back to stock height soon. The car still has the power steering rack in it, but unassisted it is really not all that bad. I attribute this to the car being relatively light up front. .31 Coefficient of Drag, pretty good for a 13 year old car.

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