I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?

[Michael Kadie]

I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?

Thanks,

Michael

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[mark at evie-systems]

Talk to Wayne

http://ev-blue.com/

Knowing him, he probably already has the template for one.



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[gary k]

The guys at Revolt are a sharp bunch and I believe they are designing
one as we type, maybe done already.

http://www.revoltcustomelectric.com/

Gary Krysztopik
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> I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael
>
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[Doug Weathers]

On Jul 6, 2009, at 9:56 AM, Michael Kadie wrote:

> I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?

You can ship the tranny to Electro Auto, and they'll make you one.

Actually, they may already have the pattern on file.  You might want  
to check with them.

<http://www.electroauto.com/catalog/adaptors.shtml/>

They're well-made, durable, pretty, and very easy to install.

Bad news: Not the cheapest option, long lead times.

Disclaimer: I'm just a customer.

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> Michael
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[Martin Klingensmith-3]

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Doug Weathers<[hidden email]> wrote:

> On Jul 6, 2009, at 9:56 AM, Michael Kadie wrote:
>
>> I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?
>
> You can ship the tranny to Electro Auto, and they'll make you one.
>
> Actually, they may already have the pattern on file.  You might want
> to check with them.
>
> <http://www.electroauto.com/catalog/adaptors.shtml/>
>
> They're well-made, durable, pretty, and very easy to install.
>
> Bad news: Not the cheapest option, long lead times.
>
> Disclaimer: I'm just a customer.

Does anyone make their own pattern and have it waterjet or CNCed from
someone like at http://rfqwork.com/ ? I've gotten some good quotes
from people there. Same disclaimer applies.

-
Martin K

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[Electric_Blue_Motors]

I've been designing Transmission Plates/Spacer Plates/Couplers for our electric vehicles. It might be possible to do remotely if you can send a picture of the transmission and tell me the dimensions for key points. If you want to investigate this option please call me at 928.526.1590 or send me an email at [e-mail]. You can check out our website and see some of the things we can do, www.electricbluemotors.com.

Thanks,

Electric Blue Motors

Michael Kadie wrote:

I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?

Thanks,

Michael

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[Mark Farver-3]

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Martin
Klingensmith<[hidden email]> wrote:
> Does anyone make their own pattern and have it waterjet or CNCed from
> someone like at http://rfqwork.com/ ? I've gotten some good quotes
> from people there. Same disclaimer applies.

Sure, you can do that, but the hard part is the measurement.  Ideally
the shafts must be within about 3/1000th inch concertric to avoid
premature bearing wear.

You need to align the motor and transmission alignment system (usually
pins) pretty closely.  This is easy if you have access to a coordinate
measurement machine.  If you have access to a CNC machine you can
sometimes use it for measuring.  Or you can use the tried and true
"cones and calipers" method.  Once you get the center of the shaft and
the pins well aligned the other bolt holes are not as critical.

Waterjet is fast and easy, but can be expensive if you're doing only
one.  A skilled machinist can drill the holes using a digital read out
equipped milling machine in a few minutes.  The transmission can then
be laid on the plate, traced and cut out with a bandsaw or even a
jigsaw.

The hub is a little more time consuming.  It takes care on the lathe
to get everything just right, and a little forethought to make sure
everything is precise and concentric.  A little error here gets
multiplied by the width of the flywheel and can be a real vibration
problem.  Broaching the keyway requires specialized cutters.

All this is within the range of most people with machining skills and
access to the tools.  The rest of us will need to find an experienced
machinist.

REVOLT now has the tools and skills to do many adapter plates, but
we're struggling to find an affordable yet skilled machinist.  When
EVCC was in operation Larry Foster was happy if he was collecting
$30/hr for his work.  Today it is nearly impossible to find a
machinist that will work for that amount.  So REVOLT has to charge
more, or we have to find retired machinists that are willing to work
for less, but they tend not to be very "schedule oriented".. I think
this is the cause of most of the lead time issues seen in getting
adapter plates.

Mark Farver
REVOLT Custom Electric Vehicles

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[Brian Pikkula]

I'll second ElectroAuto, with the same positives and negatives as below.

Brian


On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 2:01 PM, Doug Weathers<[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> On Jul 6, 2009, at 9:56 AM, Michael Kadie wrote:
>
>> I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?
>
> You can ship the tranny to Electro Auto, and they'll make you one.
>
> Actually, they may already have the pattern on file.  You might want
> to check with them.
>
> <http://www.electroauto.com/catalog/adaptors.shtml/>
>
> They're well-made, durable, pretty, and very easy to install.
>
> Bad news: Not the cheapest option, long lead times.
>
> Disclaimer: I'm just a customer.
>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Michael
>>
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[Martin Klingensmith-3]

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 11:12 PM, Mark Farver<[hidden email]> wrote:
> REVOLT now has the tools and skills to do many adapter plates, but
> we're struggling to find an affordable yet skilled machinist.  When
> EVCC was in operation Larry Foster was happy if he was collecting
> $30/hr for his work.  Today it is nearly impossible to find a
> machinist that will work for that amount.

People who live in areas with a lower cost of living are able to work
for less.  So I don't know where you are but it seems plausible that
you could hire-out to a small shop. People really want the work - but
you have to pay them what it's worth.

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[Roger Heuckeroth]

If you find a retired machinist with a lathe and mill in his garage,  
I'm sure $30/hour will sound good to him.

To me the hardest part is getting accurate dimensions off the tranny.  
I found someone who had the transmission measured with a CNC.  I could  
not get down to accuracy in the 1/1000's with calipers and such.

It would be nice to have a centralized library of designs, however,  
most people don't want to share their designs without getting paid.

On Jul 7, 2009, at 12:39 PM, Martin Klingensmith wrote:

> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 11:12 PM, Mark Farver<[hidden email]>  
> wrote:
>> REVOLT now has the tools and skills to do many adapter plates, but
>> we're struggling to find an affordable yet skilled machinist.  When
>> EVCC was in operation Larry Foster was happy if he was collecting
>> $30/hr for his work.  Today it is nearly impossible to find a
>> machinist that will work for that amount.
>
> People who live in areas with a lower cost of living are able to work
> for less.  So I don't know where you are but it seems plausible that
> you could hire-out to a small shop. People really want the work - but
> you have to pay them what it's worth.
>
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[Stephen Chapman]

This is the company that will make the adapter for my Mustang.  They have been making adapters to tie together odd combinations of powerplants and transmissions for 41 years.  Their work is said to be first class and the prices appear reasonable.  More at http://www.kennedyeng.com/ .  Contact them with specifics.  they know engines and transmissions, electric motors are kinda' new to them.

I have no affiliation with this company, but I've been a fan from the 60s when they were putting v8s in VWs.

Stephen Chapman

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I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?

Thanks,

Michael

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[gottdi]

Kennedy no longer makes adaptors for electric motors. They did for a  
short time but no longer do that because of the complexity and lack of  
business for Electric Motor Adaptor Plates.


Pete :)





On Jul 7, 2009, at 10:47 AM, enganear wrote:

>
> This is the company that will make the adapter for my Mustang.  They  
> have
> been making adapters to tie together odd combinations of powerplants  
> and
> transmissions for 41 years.  Their work is said to be first class  
> and the
> prices appear reasonable.  More at http://www.kennedyeng.com/ .  
> Contact
> them with specifics.  they know engines and transmissions, electric  
> motors
> are kinda' new to them.
>
> I have no affiliation with this company, but I've been a fan from  
> the 60s
> when they were putting v8s in VWs.
>
> Stephen Chapman
>
>
> Michael Kadie wrote:
>>
>> I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Michael
>>
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[Zeke Yewdall]

Complexity?  My EV adaptor plate was quite a bit simpler than what I'm
looking for for my other project -- mercedes diesel engine to GM
transmission to landrover transfer case.  Many ICE swaps get pretty
complicated too.

On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 6:01 PM, <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Kennedy no longer makes adaptors for electric motors. They did for a
> short time but no longer do that because of the complexity and lack of
> business for Electric Motor Adaptor Plates.
>
>
> Pete :)
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 7, 2009, at 10:47 AM, enganear wrote:
>
> >
> > This is the company that will make the adapter for my Mustang.  They
> > have
> > been making adapters to tie together odd combinations of powerplants
> > and
> > transmissions for 41 years.  Their work is said to be first class
> > and the
> > prices appear reasonable.  More at http://www.kennedyeng.com/ .
> > Contact
> > them with specifics.  they know engines and transmissions, electric
> > motors
> > are kinda' new to them.
> >
> > I have no affiliation with this company, but I've been a fan from
> > the 60s
> > when they were putting v8s in VWs.
> >
> > Stephen Chapman
> >
> >
> > Michael Kadie wrote:
> >>
> >> I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Michael
> >>
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[AMPhibian]

I found Craig at http://ev-solutions.net to be very helpful.  If it's not an adapter he currently has he may be willing to work with you to develop it.

John

Michael Kadie wrote:

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Thanks,

Michael

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[Jeff Shanab]

> If you find a retired machinist with a lathe and mill in his garage,
> I'm sure $30/hour will sound good to him.
>
> To me the hardest part is getting accurate dimensions off the tranny.
> I found someone who had the transmission measured with a CNC.  I could
> not get down to accuracy in the 1/1000's with calipers and such.
>
> It would be nice to have a centralized library of designs, however,
> most people don't want to share their designs without getting paid.
>
> On Jul 7, 2009, at 12:39 PM, Martin Klingensmith wrote:

Yeah, I agree. A centralized library of our list members adapters should
be a minimum. Well here is at least the layout on mine.
  http://cvevs.jfs-tech.com/Z31_non-turbo-pattern.jpg
  http://cvevs.jfs-tech.com/Z31MidMotorBracketWJTop.jpg
  http://cvevs.jfs-tech.com/Z31MidMotorBracketWJBottom.jpg

  I lathe cut an adapter bell for the motor.
    http://cvevs.jfs-tech.com/dsc00057.jpg
  I made a taperlock that presented a Small Block Chevy crank
    http://cvevs.jfs-tech.com/dsc00061.jpg
    http://cvevs.jfs-tech.com/dsc00059.jpg
  which allowed me to use a button flywheel and a racing clutch off ebay
and just order the discs with a nissan spline.
    http://cvevs.jfs-tech.com/dsc00071.jpg

Personally, I tried a few ways to measure the tranny and finally
realized I was wasting time. The tranny casting is designed to be sloppy
with the exception of just a few critical dimensions. I measured the
motor instead. When I converted to mm and laied it out in polar
coordinates, all the dimensions fell into place.

I was a machinist for 20+ years and I have an old mill I someday plan on
getting set up in my garage. I am just not there yet.
 

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[gottdi]

It was what they told me when I inquired about having an adaptor built  
for my kostov. They stopped years ago but still do engine adaptor  
plates. The complexity comes from the very precise measurements  
required for a proper adaptor. That is what was told to my from the  
head guys at Kennedy. I was very disappointed that they stopped and  
will not do another. I asked because they already did one for a Kostov.

Pete :)


On Jul 7, 2009, at 5:41 PM, Zeke Yewdall wrote:

> Complexity?  My EV adaptor plate was quite a bit simpler than what I'm
> looking for for my other project -- mercedes diesel engine to GM
> transmission to landrover transfer case.  Many ICE swaps get pretty
> complicated too.
>
> On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 6:01 PM, <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Kennedy no longer makes adaptors for electric motors. They did for a
>> short time but no longer do that because of the complexity and lack  
>> of
>> business for Electric Motor Adaptor Plates.
>>
>>
>> Pete :)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 7, 2009, at 10:47 AM, enganear wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> This is the company that will make the adapter for my Mustang.  They
>>> have
>>> been making adapters to tie together odd combinations of powerplants
>>> and
>>> transmissions for 41 years.  Their work is said to be first class
>>> and the
>>> prices appear reasonable.  More at http://www.kennedyeng.com/ .
>>> Contact
>>> them with specifics.  they know engines and transmissions, electric
>>> motors
>>> are kinda' new to them.
>>>
>>> I have no affiliation with this company, but I've been a fan from
>>> the 60s
>>> when they were putting v8s in VWs.
>>>
>>> Stephen Chapman
>>>
>>>
>>> Michael Kadie wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Michael
>>>>
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[Stephen Chapman]

When I spoke with Kennedy a few months ago, I was just looking for a 1" adapter plate with an accurate pilot hole and bolt pattern that I would specify.  I planned to have another small plate made locally to fit my 11" GE motor.  The adapter plate is the hard part.  Most any shop can do the coupler, thats just welding and/or lathe work.

They told me the adapter plate would be no problem.  They have the engine interface data for their many adapters.

Stephen Chapman

gottdi wrote:

It was what they told me when I inquired about having an adaptor built  
for my kostov. They stopped years ago but still do engine adaptor  
plates. The complexity comes from the very precise measurements  
required for a proper adaptor. That is what was told to my from the  
head guys at Kennedy. I was very disappointed that they stopped and  
will not do another. I asked because they already did one for a Kostov.

Pete :)


On Jul 7, 2009, at 5:41 PM, Zeke Yewdall wrote:

> Complexity?  My EV adaptor plate was quite a bit simpler than what I'm
> looking for for my other project -- mercedes diesel engine to GM
> transmission to landrover transfer case.  Many ICE swaps get pretty
> complicated too.
>
> On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 6:01 PM, <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>> Kennedy no longer makes adaptors for electric motors. They did for a
>> short time but no longer do that because of the complexity and lack  
>> of
>> business for Electric Motor Adaptor Plates.
>>
>>
>> Pete :)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 7, 2009, at 10:47 AM, enganear wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> This is the company that will make the adapter for my Mustang.  They
>>> have
>>> been making adapters to tie together odd combinations of powerplants
>>> and
>>> transmissions for 41 years.  Their work is said to be first class
>>> and the
>>> prices appear reasonable.  More at http://www.kennedyeng.com/ .
>>> Contact
>>> them with specifics.  they know engines and transmissions, electric
>>> motors
>>> are kinda' new to them.
>>>
>>> I have no affiliation with this company, but I've been a fan from
>>> the 60s
>>> when they were putting v8s in VWs.
>>>
>>> Stephen Chapman
>>>
>>>
>>> Michael Kadie wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I need an adapter kit for a Porsche boxster, any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Michael
>>>>
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[Jeff Shanab]

> It was what they told me when I inquired about having an adaptor built
> for my kostov. They stopped years ago but still do engine adaptor
> plates. The complexity comes from the very precise measurements
> required for a proper adaptor. That is what was told to my from the
> head guys at Kennedy. I was very disappointed that they stopped and
> will not do another. I asked because they already did one for a Kostov.
>
> Pete :)
I find this comical.
 first, show me a car manufacturer that provides a drawing of the engine
mounting
 Second, show me an electric motor company that doesn't!

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[gottdi]

It is odd that you make a comment like that from what I wrote. I never  
expected them to expect a drawing of the engine to the transmission.  
They get their measurements directly from the transmissions and  
engines. Like everyone else. They just decided that they did not want  
to continue mostly because of the very limited business it would  
generate. Maybe now it would generate more but I doubt it. I inquired  
about 8 months or so ago because of an Electric 550 Spyder that had  
been built using the Kostov 11" motor and it was Kennedy that did the  
plate. They had done a bunch quite awhile ago but decided that the  
business was not good enough to continue.

Anyway they won't do them anymore from what I was told when I was  
inquiring about the build and that I wanted to do the same.

Pete :)




On Jul 8, 2009, at 6:41 PM, Jeff Shanab wrote:

>> It was what they told me when I inquired about having an adaptor  
>> built
>> for my kostov. They stopped years ago but still do engine adaptor
>> plates. The complexity comes from the very precise measurements
>> required for a proper adaptor. That is what was told to my from the
>> head guys at Kennedy. I was very disappointed that they stopped and
>> will not do another. I asked because they already did one for a  
>> Kostov.
>>
>> Pete :)
> I find this comical.
> first, show me a car manufacturer that provides a drawing of the  
> engine
> mounting
> Second, show me an electric motor company that doesn't!
>
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[Jeff Shanab]

Maybe the trick is to ask them to make 3 or 4. Get together a group or
sell the extras on ebay.

I was thinking of making adapters as a side business before I changed
careers and lost access to a machine shop.
I still considered it and got quotes for shops to do the work for me.
   The concept was
    1) a motor bell that varied in depth only. CNC lathe out of Aluminum
in 2 setups, 1 mill setup post.
    2) a water jet cut aluminum plate that matches the tranny profile.
It is bored to accept the 12" motor bell and has all the mounting holes.
    3) a taperlock that presents a small block chevy crank
    4) a button flywheel and racing clutch.

 The idea was that I would have most parts in stock and just have to
waterjet and drill the plate and ship with the correct pilot bushing and
clutch discs. Hopefully the varying bell depth would be mostly standard
groups, varying the plate thickness could be a fine tuning and the
combination of the two could help.
    What the idea needs is a lot of information. If I was ever to start
doing this, I was just gonna go to the wrecking yard and see if they
will let me buy and return motor tranny sets.

At one time I thought we could agree as a group on an open hardware
standard for adaptors,  Then various people can specialize and sell one
part. That way no-one overcharges, cause the design is available. But
getting 3 people to agree is interesting, not sure I want to try 3000.
 

> It is odd that you make a comment like that from what I wrote. I never
> expected them to expect a drawing of the engine to the transmission.
> They get their measurements directly from the transmissions and
> engines. Like everyone else. They just decided that they did not want
> to continue mostly because of the very limited business it would
> generate. Maybe now it would generate more but I doubt it. I inquired
> about 8 months or so ago because of an Electric 550 Spyder that had
> been built using the Kostov 11" motor and it was Kennedy that did the
> plate. They had done a bunch quite awhile ago but decided that the
> business was not good enough to continue.
>
> Anyway they won't do them anymore from what I was told when I was
> inquiring about the build and that I wanted to do the same.
>
> Pete :)
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 8, 2009, at 6:41 PM, Jeff Shanab wrote:
>
>> It was what they told me when I inquired about having an adaptor built
>> for my kostov. They stopped years ago but still do engine adaptor
>> plates. The complexity comes from the very precise measurements
>> required for a proper adaptor. That is what was told to my from the
>> head guys at Kennedy. I was very disappointed that they stopped and
>> will not do another. I asked because they already did one for a Kostov.
>>
>> Pete :)
> I find this comical.
> first, show me a car manufacturer that provides a drawing of the engine
> mounting
> Second, show me an electric motor company that doesn't!
>
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