| I am trying to determine what the total weight of all parts related to the combustion engine weigh in the Z. So far, I have some ballpark ideas, but surely there's lots more weight in here: Engine: 500+ lbs
Transmission: 100 +/- lbs
Exhaust: 80 +/- lbs Any other known weights of parts related to the engine, transmission, exhaust would be appreciated. The reason I ask is, I want to determine how feasible it would be to stick an electric motor into a Z, along with sufficient gel-cell batteries to get it to achieve 60-70 MPH. Surely if a 4100 LB Ford Ranger EV can do it, it can be done in a Z as well. I've got access to all the parts needed to make it work, short of getting the drive from the motor to the rear wheel, but I just want to figure out how much weight could be shed in the process if I choose to tackle such a frankenstein adventure. Before the haters and bashers start saying "nay" I want to preface this with: 1) I like the Z, not only in appearance, but in comfort.
2) I know there are better/lighter cars out there for such a project
3) I know it won't be as fast as a stock twin turbo (or maybe even non turbo) And if you haven't seen the two movies below, do so. I am dropping my shameless plug here: hehe "Who Killed the Electric Car"
and
"An Inconvenient Truth" Thanks!
Mike
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