1972 Plymouth Satellite Tesla Swap

[72SatelliteLEO]

High voltage contactor, bus bar, and disconnect switch box complete. The disconnect breaks the 400 volt circuit between battery boxes to cut voltage of each box for service/installation, as well as cutting power to motor and accessories. Pyro fuse installed in 3d printed ABS box. This fuse will blow itself like an air bag in the event of a high voltage short. Front upper battery box has the last four battery modules for a total of 16 modules / 96 cells in series.

 

[gkent]

Not your average slant six to big block swap !!!

 

[72SatelliteLEO]

The car has been powered up brakes are blead, and it made a trip around the block under its own power. Time to tie up the loose ends, replace all the glass and front power window regulators. Then interior, and hit the shows and cruises.

 

[gkent]

How much does all this weigh - less or more than say, a big block car?

 

[72SatelliteLEO]

I like it. We have been kicking around doing an electric Model A pickup for running errands locally in our little valley.

That would be a cool run around truck!

Not your average slant six to big block swap !!!

A little more work, maybe I didn't think this through!

 

[72SatelliteLEO]

How much does all this weigh - less or more than say, a big block car?

I am guessing it will come in about 4500 lbs. I'll scale it when it is done with full weight installed.

 

[snakeyes]

a lot of work

 

[mpgmike]

Have you given it a name yet? I saw “Project Electrollite” used, it that the name? It's an electric twist on “Satellite”. I like it. I was thinking about other possible names:



- Electra: used by Buick

- Thunderbolt: used by Ford

- Lightning: again used by Ford

- Ion: used by Saturn

- Cobalt: used by Chevy, and your batteries probably have no cobalt in them

- Charger: almost too close to the Satellite in body style

- Thor: not used, the Viking God of Thunder & Lightning

 

[72SatelliteLEO]

Have you given it a name yet? I saw “Project Electrollite” used, it that the name? It's an electric twist on “Satellite”. I like it. I was thinking about other possible names:



- Electra: used by Buick

- Thunderbolt: used by Ford

- Lightning: again used by Ford

- Ion: used by Saturn

- Cobalt: used by Chevy, and your batteries probably have no cobalt in them

- Charger: almost too close to the Satellite in body style

- Thor: not used, the Viking God of Thunder & Lightning

Yep I have been calling it Electrollite after my buddy coined that name... Those are good names too! I've also been saying it's Hellectric and some people call it Starlink.

I put a Charger license plate cover on because that is the location of the charger, and it's some good conversation.

 

[mpgmike]

If you were at a car Show & Meet and I found you, I'd be your shadow throughout the entire event, asking questions, looking at your work...! You'd be asking me to go grab drinks & dogs, just to get rid of me for awhile. I'm madly in love with your creation. It's obvious you have a working knowledge of electronics in general. Everything you're doing is impressive. I can't think of a single thing I'd change (and I do electronics for a living). Over-the-top well done!!!

 

[dodgeboy440]

It looks awesome and I can’t wait for a better connection to watch the video! Wondering, are you going to add a speaker for the exhaust sounds we all expect and desire??

HEY.........................Get Some MegaWATTTT Speakerzzzzz & Play Recorded Top Fuel Dragster Burnout Sounds In Synch With The Throttle!
Them RiceRokets Will Grin With Glee ........................hahahahahahahahaaaaa

 

[chtampa]

Have you given it a name yet? I saw “Project Electrollite” used, it that the name? It's an electric twist on “Satellite”. I like it. I was thinking about other possible names:



- Electra: used by Buick

- Thunderbolt: used by Ford

- Lightning: again used by Ford

- Ion: used by Saturn

- Cobalt: used by Chevy, and your batteries probably have no cobalt in them

- Charger: almost too close to the Satellite in body style

- Thor: not used, the Viking God of Thunder & Lightning

How about Satel-heavy.

 

[72SatelliteLEO]

If you were at a car Show & Meet and I found you, I'd be your shadow throughout the entire event, asking questions, looking at your work...! You'd be asking me to go grab drinks & dogs, just to get rid of me for awhile. I'm madly in love with your creation. It's obvious you have a working knowledge of electronics in general. Everything you're doing is impressive. I can't think of a single thing I'd change (and I do electronics for a living). Over-the-top well done!!!

You're very kind, thanks! I plan to hit as many shows as I can, maybe i'll see you at one.

 

[72SatelliteLEO]

HEY.........................Get Some MegaWATTTT Speakerzzzzz & Play Recorded Top Fuel Dragster Burnout Sounds In Synch With The Throttle!
Them RiceRokets Will Grin With Glee ........................hahahahahahahahaaaaa

It is a little quiet, but plenty of power to run a big sound system!

 

[mpgmike]

You're very kind, thanks! I plan to hit as many shows as I can, maybe i'll see you at one.

Probably not; you're in Colorado & I'm in NJ.

 

[71SandbugCharger]

Watching your latest YouTube video with a buddy after telling him about your creation. Amazing! Are you going to be at SEMA Show?

 

[72SatelliteLEO]

Watching your latest YouTube video with a buddy after telling him about your creation. Amazing! Are you going to be at SEMA Show?

Thanks! Going to try!

 

[mpgmike]

Another twist on the name could be "Satelyte"

 

[dsd1967]

Sateslaite

 

[snakeyes]

very very very nice and well laid out nice and clean