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The prototypes for the motor mounts are done, and I gotta say it kinda looks like this thing was always supposed to be there!

Also yes, that is a 3D printed replica of the actual motor. The real thing is very heavy and I am very not strong.

Up next is the very scary task of welding my own battery pack. If you do not hear from me in the next month, I have perished in a lithium fire.

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S0wndman

Looks great. Hope you’re read up on the best way to put out a lithium fire

Scaarus

Out of curiosity, how many attempts did it take to get the fit right using your 3d scans?

David Carson

Looks like it was made to live there 🙂👍

Ronald Finger

Only two attempts! 3D scan helped a lot for the general layout, but the fidelity wasn’t there to rely on it alone. I ended up having to physically measure the sprocket offset on the original engine to verify I had the motor in the right place

1€_for_the_280Z

Do you know How mich HP and rpm that Engine will make at the end?

Ronald Finger

First of all, love the username. Secondly, not sure about horsepower, but it makes about 45 Nm of torque, which is over four times more than the original engine. Max rpm 4400, so with the factory sprocket, that's putting me around 114mph... So I will definitely be changing that out to something less scary hahaha

1€_for_the_280Z

Well like you said once,, Its a lot more fun to Drive a slow Car fast, than it is to Drive a fast Car slow,,

KFH_Kevin

What ever you do Ronald, don't burn that beautiful garage down... Weld outside, preferably close to your neighbors house!!! ✌😁👍

snowblindburd

Love seeing the 3d printed prototyping work!

Papa Bogey

Maybe live stream the welding. Content is king.

Matthew-StL

Very excited about your build Ronnie. Really enjoyed the live stream today. Thank you for sharing that with us. You're doing amazing work, and we all appreciate being able to be part of the journey.

Jeremie

so it's been over a month since you posted on here does that mean you burned down the shop and no longer have access to the internet?

Lisha Pleasure Industries

My pitch for a makeover is shaved head and c*nty little wireframe glasses like Alexander Skarsgard in Pillion