Pioneer Conversions L.L.C.

12305 South New Avenue, Suite N
Lemont, IL 60439
Phone: 630-243-6616
Fax: 630-243-6582
Toll Free 855-BUILD EV (855-284-5338)



    Pioneer offers the following check list, to use when planning or building an electric vehicle conversion.



    Parts Checklist

    Group Part Choice Info
    Motor Motor WarP or ImPulse Size    
    Adapters Motor Adapter - Adapt motor
    to bell housing     		 -     -   
       Hub Adapter - Adapt motor shaft
    to trans input     		 -     -   
    Motor Accessories Motor Mount (band type)  -     -   
       Motor Speed Sensor  -     -   
       Motor Cooling Band  -     -   
       Motor Cooling Fan  -     -   
       Motor Cooling air tubing  -     -   
       Motor Speed Sensor  -     -   
       WarP Motor Slip Yolk  Needed if direct transmission coupling     -   
       WarP Motor Shaft Housing  Needed if direct transmission coupling     -   
       Motor Timing Change  Needed if Honda, Corvair, unusual application     -   
    Controller Motor PWM Controller  WarP-Drive? MaxForcer, other     Amperage and max. voltage   
    Controller Accessories Pot Box or HEPA Pedal  Needed signal controller for acceleration     -   
       Pot Box or HEPA mount  Likely needed.     -   
       IM Module  Strongly suggested for WarP-Drive controller     -   
       Speed Sensor  Optional     -   
       Speed Sensor  Optional     -   
       Controller Cooling Kit  Needed for WarP-Drive and Zilla Controllers     -   
    High Voltage Wiring-DC 2/0 cable (orange)  Needed for SAE Standard     -   
       Crimp on lugs for controller,
    contactor, etc.     		 -     -   
       Flexible Conduit for protection  -     -   
       Heat Shrink tubing (black/red)
    (for covering crimped cable ends)     		 -     -   
       Anderson Connectors  choose colors for various connections     350A? 50A?    
       Main Contactor  -     -   
       Reversing contactors  needed if using electric switched reverse     -   
       Large Fuse  -     -   
       Large Circuit Breaker  -     -   
       Protective Plastic High Voltage Box  -     -   
       Ammeter Shunt  Optional (needed if using Ammeter)      -   
      Battery terminal covers
    Red/Black     		needed if using SAE battery terminals     
    High Voltage System-AC Inlet 220V or 110V     -   
    Batteries   Individual units  Choice of Chemistry     System Voltage   
       Battery Management System  Level: Cellular or central     (not essential for flooded lead acid)   
       Battery Charging System  Fixed or variable input voltage
     Fixed or variable output amperage        		 may need to communicate with BMS   
      Battery compartment fans ventilate battery compartment     
    12V System Fuse Panel Controller signal
    Power Steering relay
    Vacuum system relay
             		   
       Relays         
       Relay connectors         
       12V Auxilliary battery (system)         
       DC/DC converter take battery pack voltage,
    supply 12V for auxilliary battery     		   
    Gauges and display Blue Window Computer Computer for infomation for driver
    Needs shunt in Hi Volt system     		   
      Blue Window USB port      
      Blue Window Screen      
      Analog Ammeter Could measure motor amperage
    or battery amperage
    Needs shunt in Hi Volt system     		Various ranges available
      Analog Voltmeter Various ranges available    
    Other systems Vacuum pump system needed to supply power brakes     
      Vacuum system resevoir needed to accumulate vacuum     
      Vacuum system gauge monitor accumulated vacuum     
       Electric Power Steering pump Needed unless steering box changed to manual    
       Electric Heaters for Batteries Optional    
       Thermostat for Battery Heaters Optional    



    Additional tools we suggest - Checklist


    We don't sell tools, but could suggest where to purchase them.

    Group Tool Choice Info
    Cable/Wire Crimper Large, Multijaw
    28-36 inches long, two handles seems best
    Compound action
      Cable Cutter Pliers type, replaceable blade
    Craftsman Professional
    or similar
    Meters Quick, portable clamp on DC Ammeter/Multimeter
    (Can carry in vehicle)     		Digital readout
    Like Craftsman 82062 
    (now discontinued by Sears)
      Accurate, auto ranging
    VOM (Multimeter)     		w/large digital readout &
    continuity checker     		 -   
       Quality Clamp DC Meter We use Fluke
       Digital Thermometer Check for hot terminals
    (which would indicate arcing)     		We use a cheap IR meter.
    Accuracy is not critical
      Glass battery hygrometer
    with float     		Even the good ones are fairly
    inexpensive.
    You will want one that reads
    specific gravity
       Get a half gallon milk jug
    for the above meter, and cut it
    to store hygrometer.
    Prevent it from dribbling acid.
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