How difficult would it be to turn a '92 Toyota Carolla automatic in to an electric conversion?

So I have a 1992 Toyota Carolla with an automatic transmission. I would like to turn it in to an electric car with the help of some friends. I've read a little about it but almost everything refers to cars with a manual transmission. What are some things I need to know? Is there a place that can walk me through things? Any and all information is greatly appreciated!|||there are several Yahoo groups to ask if there are others near you.


In the UK the Battey Vehicle Society will help http://www.batteryvehiclesociety.org.uk





a good (if a bit dated) guide is http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Own-Ele鈥?/a>





the basic conversion is take out all the infernal combustion bits: engine, fuel tank; cooling systems...


The electric motor is easiest connected to the old clutch plate (electric motors don't really need clutch or gearbox, it's just aconvenient point.)


Automatic transmission is not the easiest though, because they are inefficient and have a fluid clutch. You need to find a suitable shaft to connect to afer all the automatic gubbins. Or you could look to go for direct wheel drive. This is more efficient, but requires finding just the right motor. Mitsubushi do this on their 4 wheel drive rally cars, or the Ellica 8 wheeler. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8t2c9WEr鈥?/a>





then add control system, batteries, heater, and brake servo pump.


You probably need to adjust the suspension to take acount of the new weight ditribution.





then enjoy smooth, quiet, smell free, low maintenance happy motoring|||The automatic transmission will make this conversion very difficult. Get another car that's manual transmission.


A great source is the EV discussion list http://www.evdl.org/

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|||It would be easy to find a manual transmission at a salvage yard that would bolt right into your car. Most all models of cars had a manual tranny option. Go to the library and get these books...or buy them. Every thing you need to know is in them%26gt;


Convert It by Michael P Brown


Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman