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  • @agingwheels
    @agingwheels  Před rokem +125

    Use code AGINGWHEELS50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3JBxZfN!

    • @alwaysthinking614
      @alwaysthinking614 Před rokem

      Factor is some great easy food and way better then waiting on doordash sucks i cant use your code ive been use them 4 a month now

    • @vincentrosario5358
      @vincentrosario5358 Před rokem +4

      i should have gone to sleep a very long time ago but im here watching an aging wheels video the SECOND it comes out! thats a first! and soo worth it! oh and i shared it on discord to my brother who is also a fan of your channel robert so your wecome! cant wait to see your next upload! :D

    • @kittyztigerz
      @kittyztigerz Před rokem

      dont forget you can find diesel hydraulic break booster and run power steering into it reduce many watt reduce too much motors

    • @InconsistentManner
      @InconsistentManner Před rokem

      those plates ;)

    • @SyberSqueegy
      @SyberSqueegy Před rokem

      Factor is NOT available to Canadians! What BS is this...

  • @benwaardenburg
    @benwaardenburg Před rokem +1824

    I will say it over and over, but the whimsy in your editing and presentation make watching your videos such a joy to watch. I love the silly bits you add in post as well as the intentional filming choices you make throughout.

    • @SimuLord
      @SimuLord Před rokem +67

      Very strong "it's a hobby, things you do for fun should be fun" vibe. World needs more of that.

    • @mrb692
      @mrb692 Před rokem +40

      I never get tired of the zrrp-zrrp-zrrp-zrrp-zrrp edit of bolting and welding

    • @europhil2000
      @europhil2000 Před rokem +15

      I second this! Makes this content stand out between all the car fiddling channels out there! Enjoying the videos and always watching them fully - no ff-ing for aging wheels!

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Před rokem +15

      @@SimuLord agreed. the low-stress "because" reasoning behind everything on the channel gives it a very fun and light hearted vibe. no challenges or anything like that, just silly ass cars

    • @ek-kn7vn
      @ek-kn7vn Před rokem +15

      Agreed. The editing and vibe is the only reason i watch this channel. I couldn't give a flying hoot about cars, but his joy is contagious. Love a person who loves a thing so much they can make you love it too

  • @joshuamahon260
    @joshuamahon260 Před rokem +683

    I love how almost jank this is. It really is engineering, but with a hint of "Hold my beer".

    • @agingwheels
      @agingwheels  Před rokem +224

      I love this description

    • @stijnbarbe5575
      @stijnbarbe5575 Před rokem +46

      ​@@agingwheels so... The e-scape is called the (almost) jank tank now?

    • @SteveKirks
      @SteveKirks Před rokem +14

      @@agingwheels Can we say "new merch idea" with this?

    • @BadMax02_VR
      @BadMax02_VR Před rokem +11

      sad that in most of EU this probably would be illegal as hell to take anywhere on the road :/ so these projects are much more common in the US than here in the EU where i live

    • @bdijkstra1982
      @bdijkstra1982 Před rokem +9

      @@BadMax02_VR In most of EU you can get it tested and made legal for a price.

  • @Ampera_
    @Ampera_ Před rokem +622

    There's something funny about turning on an ignition in a car that doesn't have an engine (or drive motors).

    • @alexandreb.1101
      @alexandreb.1101 Před rokem +17

      My work car, a Citroën ë-C4, is electric from the factory and has an ignition barrel!

    • @dethfan06
      @dethfan06 Před rokem +2

      Did that with my project car. No engine, trans or driveshaft but went with an all new wiring harness so we had to make sure things worked.

    • @etekweb
      @etekweb Před rokem +9

      I'd imagine the "check engine" light would be on.. ;)

    • @evanb09
      @evanb09 Před rokem +4

      @@etekweb bet it isn’t seeing as the ECU is gone lol

    • @Racer_kmk
      @Racer_kmk Před rokem +2

      I’ve done the same thing to turn on my radio, to test my new speakers on my 2008 Civic while I was waiting on my rebuilt engine. It was rather funny. I was surprised it didn’t throw any codes for open circuits (all of the engine wiring was disconnected).

  • @vegasguy73
    @vegasguy73 Před rokem +824

    In case nobody's told you today that you rock.... You rock!

  • @jessetrupiano
    @jessetrupiano Před rokem +574

    I really appreciate your “get to the point” video style. It always feels like project car videos take up a lot of time for a little bit of content. You tackled and completed two main components of this project, all in under 20 minutes. The project I most compare it to is the Electric Hummer project from JerryRigEverything. Every video of his on the Hummer has been drawn out to the point of feeling like nothing has gotten done. To be fair, he doesn’t have the same skills as you do, but that doesn’t mean he needed ten videos on hooking up and making battery boxes.

    • @agingwheels
      @agingwheels  Před rokem +357

      I appreciate the compliment, and I do try to trim the fat on my videos as much as possible, but I can definitely see the other side. I'm probably going to spend a month on these battery boxes. Getting only one video out of that, while pleasing to the viewer (and me from an artistic point of view), is perhaps not the best business move. After all, the video is the thing that makes money. It's also a bit disappointing to have days worth of work trimmed down to a couple minutes. That said, I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing.

    • @yorifant
      @yorifant Před rokem +40

      @@agingwheels hell yeah, do what you do best! :)

    • @Zenas521
      @Zenas521 Před rokem +46

      @@agingwheels The video is what makes the money, but the viewer needs to find value in the video for you to make the money. If their isn't enough content in the video, getting views will be hard. If their is too much content in the video, you are leaving money on the table. Then their is the question of "how technical are you going to be?" I think you have the right balance. Keep doing what you do and you will be making money off every video into the future. That is... If CZcams doesn't screw things up... again.

    • @luispereira3
      @luispereira3 Před rokem +21

      As a follower of both channels, the reason why I follow you both is not for knowledge acquisition or training, it's for entertainment. Therefore the more videos you make, the more you entertain and I look forward to the next video every time! I definitely rather have 4 videos in a month with small updated than having one every month with a major milestone.
      As a business point of view, views bring the money to the workshop for the further purchase of parts. Fewer views means less money which means less content to watch.
      I love your videos, sense of humor and humility when working. Just keep doing what you do and I look forward to seeing your next release! 🤩

    • @jimmychristensen498
      @jimmychristensen498 Před rokem +1

      ​@Aging Wheels please do! I have always enjoyed the heck out of your editing. (Especially grinding the rivets on the roof of the bus, mounting light fixtures and any time you cut many pieces of something)

  • @AllinDemopolis
    @AllinDemopolis Před rokem +106

    Milspec aviation connectors might be your ticket for the battery.
    MS3509 (750A sustained/1500A peak) is the highest I could find, definitely fine as a pair.

  • @ronniemullis8717
    @ronniemullis8717 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This guy is an engineering genius.

  • @zygrottwanger
    @zygrottwanger Před rokem +3

    This is the first CZcams video about a power steering pump bracket I've watched that didn't involve a mini.

  • @TheQuestionableGarage
    @TheQuestionableGarage Před rokem +10

    I wonder what stud suggested waiting a few seconds for that pump to turn on.

    • @TheQuestionableGarage
      @TheQuestionableGarage Před rokem +7

      Oh you mentioned me later in the video. That’s what I get for commenting during the video.

  • @the-THORNSPAWN
    @the-THORNSPAWN Před rokem +61

    Threaded rod has a tendancy to chew through the radiator tubes that's why there are specific plastic radiator fixings for oil coolers and things. you should be able to source a pwm controller or variable speed dc motor controller that will work fine to control the speed of those fans. Awesome build so far!

    • @grantadamson3478
      @grantadamson3478 Před rokem +1

      Agreed.

    • @ralphlambda5359
      @ralphlambda5359 Před rokem +4

      They make easy connectors for putting a fan on a radiator for hotrods and such, I have on my t bucket. 10/10 recommend, it’s like a zip tie with a flat washer head

    • @kaelwd
      @kaelwd Před rokem +6

      Yeah kinda funny how worried he was about metal-metal contact on the face and then just jammed a bunch of threaded rods through the fins.

    • @Broken_Yugo
      @Broken_Yugo Před rokem +3

      ​@@kaelwddissimilar metals at that!

  • @KrazeeCain
    @KrazeeCain Před rokem +178

    I have 2 concerns about your quad heater core setup. The first being the numerous airlocks that they're going to cause, and the second being that the airflow through them won't be great. The fans are going to suck much more air through the exposed parts of the radiator, and probably very little through the cores. Hopefully the whole setup is overkill enough that it won't be a big deal, but I really think you're better off with just a second normal radiator.
    If you want to salvage the heater core idea, then they'd work a lot better spaced like an inch or so away from the rad, with a shroud to make sure all the air is going through the cores first, then the rad. You could use your fancy-pants plasma CNC and sheet metal brake to fabricate this shroud pretty easily.

    • @AaronandbriEnne
      @AaronandbriEnne Před rokem +12

      Or shifted to one side, so that the fans can be split operation. Maybe put ac on the other. Vacuum bleeding the system will help, but pockets will develop naturally as parts hit boiling point. So you’re right in that the ends should be pointed up to allow it to clear on its own.
      My design was much more lazy. Exhausted everything to the cabin, and let the automatic climate control sort it out. Overkill for the motors/inverter, but the battery and I were happy.

    • @ratchet1freak
      @ratchet1freak Před rokem +8

      @@AaronandbriEnne the coolant will never hit boiling point though, 180°F is 80°C which is well below boiling.

    • @jonthefuzz
      @jonthefuzz Před rokem +6

      well you see the advantage he has is the car needs far less cooling than a combustion engine he only needs to cool a couple hundred degrees and not the near 1000 that a regular engine would produce so partially restricted air flow won't hurt much.

    • @KrazeeCain
      @KrazeeCain Před rokem +7

      @@jonthefuzz Radiators rely heavily on temperature difference to work efficiently though. It's much easier to cool something with ambient air that's around 200f, because you have over 100 degrees of difference. With batteries though, you only have tens of degrees difference to play with.

    • @agingwheels
      @agingwheels  Před rokem +122

      The airlocks are something I hadn't considered, but vacuum bleeding will help that. Something that helps me out immensely is that this cooling setup is pretty massively oversized, so I should be good. If I find out this doesn't work, easy swap and knowledge gained!

  • @DrivingCrooner2000
    @DrivingCrooner2000 Před rokem +1

    Best Ford Escape on CZcams

  • @thegreatvajonas3958
    @thegreatvajonas3958 Před rokem +247

    I was curious, do you plan on upgrading your blinker system to all electric, so you don't have to constantly worry about maintaining your blinker fluid levels? Been loving this series.

    • @hjalfi
      @hjalfi Před rokem +50

      Are there any charger networks in the US that supply orange electricity, though?

    • @ebouwman034
      @ebouwman034 Před rokem +22

      @@hjalfi I’m pretty sure it only comes in “Green” and “Dinosaur” currently.

    • @tagno25
      @tagno25 Před rokem +17

      @@ebouwman034 it also comes in "Blue Green" and "Glowing Blue"

    • @AbyssEyes02
      @AbyssEyes02 Před rokem +9

      @@tagno25 that glowing blue is the shit, fr fr

    • @AliceC993
      @AliceC993 Před rokem +9

      @@AbyssEyes02 _May contain trace amounts of nuclear radiation_

  • @jtr159
    @jtr159 Před rokem +152

    Man, this vehicle looks a million bucks. What a whimsical project. Your videos are always a highlight!

    • @agingwheels
      @agingwheels  Před rokem +158

      You say it looks like a million bucks, I say it looks like misappropriated funds

    • @theleva7
      @theleva7 Před rokem +20

      @@agingwheels A million misappropriated bucks?

    • @jtr159
      @jtr159 Před rokem +6

      @@agingwheels your words, not mine🥹

    • @viktork1526
      @viktork1526 Před rokem +5

      @@agingwheels misappropriated funds would have been if you tried to rebuild all of the codas
      This is an EV conversion

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead Před rokem

    I love how you don't claim to know everything about everything, you're smart enough to know what you don't know!

  • @kaitlyn__L
    @kaitlyn__L Před rokem

    The fact that you said both “less visits” and “fewer visits” right next to each other is making my OCD do funny things… well done!

  • @francistheodorecatte
    @francistheodorecatte Před rokem +20

    there's been a lot of work done to reverse engineer the CANBus protocol that pump uses. it might be worth pulling those wires into the interior so you can do fun things in the future like reduce assistance at speed, or completely turn the pump off when you're going fast enough.

  • @piccalillipit9211
    @piccalillipit9211 Před rokem +46

    *LEARNING TIG* is very much like learning gas welding [IMO] and when I was taught to gas weld [at pannel beating college] was to first just learn to join two bits of metal together by melting the two parts into each other - learn to control the "pool" - then when you get that sorted learn to dab in extra bits of metal to the pool with the rod

  • @mrgilbe1
    @mrgilbe1 Před rokem

    You and TomSka are the world's only youtubers who make ads that are too entertaining to skip

  • @BamJham
    @BamJham Před rokem +1

    As a kid, I always wanted to take an old car and put batteries in it. I live this series.

  • @FixitFred
    @FixitFred Před rokem +3

    I’m no expert welder but the one thing I do know about Tig is that it must be clean. Clean the mill scale then clean everything with acetone and I do mean everything from your filler rod to your metal. Dedicate something to only grinding your tungsten wether its a grinding disc, diamond wheel, grinding stone does not matter just dedicate it only to your tungsten grinding to avoid contamination. Lastly make sure you have pre gas on and post gas on to avoid the weld turning to crap. These few tips have greatly improved my tig welding like I said I am no expert but these definitely helped.

  • @jaykoerner
    @jaykoerner Před rokem +28

    The best I know from dealing with electric lift equipment is Anderson connectors, for your case specifically power pole 180s, they can take 350 amps at 600v BUT they are stackable, for your case you can do a 4 by 3(or a 2x6, or 2 2x3s etc) configuration for 12 connectors(6 for each pole) matted together as a single unit for 600v at 2100 amps(or two, but if you make multiple connections, it might be a good idea to only stack the positives or neutrals in a unit, so in case of disconnect you don't draw all the current from only half the connectors), there are likely better solutions, but in battery operated forklifts and lift equipment Anderson is the standard, and it's made to be unplugged every day since the batteries are charged directly from the connector, I've never used equipment with such a big connector so the matting forces might not be plesnt to plug and unplug though(note pp180 is originally rated 180 amps hence the name, but they have been retested with larger wire, and ul certified with 350 being the current , current rating I believe with 3/0 wire, but they get derated for ambient, at 50c they are limited to 310 amp I believe or there about)

    • @Skyhawkson
      @Skyhawkson Před rokem +2

      Powerpoles are great, but they're not weather sealed and are only IP20 (finger safe) rated when they're connected. I would worry about handling a block of them attached to a battery un-mated, especially in dirty shop conditions. They do have some weather sealed variants available that might work, but they're more custom.

    • @jaykoerner
      @jaykoerner Před rokem

      ​​​@@Skyhawkson yeah agreed for weather sealing(rewatching, that alone means I didn't recommend what he asked for so its null and void since this isn't what he wants), I wouldn't worry about handling them though unless it's actively raining while unhooking it, kinda the point of them to be able to handle them, as far as weather resistance 90% of that can be fixed with a healthy amount of dielectric grease, still probably wouldn't trust it for sprays or direct water submersion, but by itself would probably be enough to stop any corrosion issues, regardless in a automotive situation you would probably stick the block into a box

    • @Milsparro
      @Milsparro Před 7 měsíci

      I use SB350 Andersons with my electric winches and they are not perfect

  • @rasmAn2
    @rasmAn2 Před rokem +7

    Anderson connectors go up to 2000A, they are found on electric forklifts and the like, kind of an industry standard by now. they are not IP rated though.
    2nd point: heater cores usually have a way higher fin density than front mounted radiators. this causes way more air resistance, and given that right next to them is a path with way less air resistance, and there being barely any pressure, these will barely flow any air, and as such, will cool very little. They are also not made for the the same flow in coolant, which might be fine. I fell for the same cheapness trap for another project, getting air through these requires a significant pressure.
    Good call on the PP rings though, the bare aluminium of the radiators very much does not like stainless steel, and will make cauliflowers very quickly in salty wet conditions.

    • @agingwheels
      @agingwheels  Před rokem +5

      I wondered about the fin density. I think it'll be fine considering the cooling system is pretty dramatically oversized for my needs. It's not a hard swap if I'm wrong!

    • @albertwolanski7688
      @albertwolanski7688 Před 7 měsíci

      Forklifts don't operate at 1000V.

  • @colehalford1893
    @colehalford1893 Před rokem +2

    He’s building a super car. Can’t wait to see your super car transform into a Delorean to travel through time

  • @bruceyyyyy
    @bruceyyyyy Před rokem +89

    I love how much work you did to DIY a radiator zip tie/fan mount.

    • @fernandoortiz8476
      @fernandoortiz8476 Před rokem +2

      I thought the same thing.

    • @roi354
      @roi354 Před rokem +5

      yeah especially when a solution for this already exists

  • @DracolegacyOfficial
    @DracolegacyOfficial Před rokem +8

    rapid prototyping with a cnc laser, glorious. what a fun project to watch.

  • @Araararauna7
    @Araararauna7 Před rokem

    genuinely thought that thumbnail was a clickbait-sorta picture, you never miss Robert

  • @generalvoltage1821
    @generalvoltage1821 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for another fun look at the Escape EV conversion. Turning on the ignition, that doesn't ignite because it's not.

  • @facksmasheen
    @facksmasheen Před rokem +62

    Gotta say I was a bit sad to hear that this will never be taken to a track, I would love to see a quarter mile rip when it's "finished". Either way, I still love it, it's gonna be such a sleeper.

    • @Khrrck
      @Khrrck Před rokem +8

      I'm pretty sure he's said he's being sponsored to get it ready for the drag strip - he's just not planning to take it to a "track day".

    • @facksmasheen
      @facksmasheen Před rokem +4

      @@Khrrck oh that's cool if true

  • @tankiadam4967
    @tankiadam4967 Před rokem +11

    Your reaction to the pump turning on the first time was hilarious. Lol

  • @toddmccarter45
    @toddmccarter45 Před rokem +2

    For the battery box connectors, maybe look into what freightliner is using on their elecric semis

  • @watchhunteeteego4564
    @watchhunteeteego4564 Před rokem

    Proud V6 Escape owner here, thought I'd chime in on the brakes. The stock brakes on these are quite stout, and will drag the car from 60-0 in short order. However, I have warped the front rotors towing with mine. If braking does become an issue, Powerstop does make upgraded Z23 drilled and slotted front rotors for the Escape. I have a set waiting to be installed, I will report back with updates once they're installed. Take care.

  • @brunm9203
    @brunm9203 Před rokem +10

    Tpu actually holds up fine in an engine bay. Ive had 3d printed radiator bushings and motor moubt inserts working for over a year with no failures.

  • @omegaflameZ
    @omegaflameZ Před rokem +12

    I appreciate the collection of rock-auto stickers, still the most affordable means of getting parts for my old truck.

    • @chrisyboy219
      @chrisyboy219 Před rokem +3

      If you need a great price on the wrong parts and no way to actually speak to anyone about it you can't beat rockauto!

  • @QluGymdad
    @QluGymdad Před rokem

    I used the same Volvo pump on my conversion. You can also pick up a hydraulic pump from a Mercedes for brakes. It was wayyy quieter than the “kit “ I bought from a EV supplier. You only need the pressure switch to complete. Don’t listen to the folks saying you build is janky. Every custom conversion has to be a totally custom job. I redid lots of custom mounts and connections as I built my car. It’s your build, do it your way. Most doubters will never start!

  • @Mark_from_IT
    @Mark_from_IT Před rokem

    “Spring Blossom Green” Corelle plates circa 1972! I still use my grandmothers set. Been eating off the same plates for 30 years 😂

  • @kyledexter485
    @kyledexter485 Před rokem +92

    Always a good day when Robert posts a new video!! Best channel on CZcams!!

    • @1013VS
      @1013VS Před rokem +1

      Right. Quite educational.

  • @deathdeathrevolution3499

    imagine just being on the road in a super sporty lamborghini and having less horsepower than an electric converted early 2000s ford hatchback with a massive dent in it. i love this vehicle

    • @the_undead
      @the_undead Před rokem

      I just imagine like a group of people who own expensive cars all in a call and then one of their buddies is late and they explain the experience of how they somehow got horribly by a Ford escape of all things

  • @jeffw8611
    @jeffw8611 Před rokem

    Is it sad that when I get a notification of a new video from this channel it makes my day?

  • @cryskilljoy
    @cryskilljoy Před rokem

    I'm not the type of guy who would want to say "make that thing different, idiot!" but i wouldn't trust the mounting of the heater cores. My uneducated guess would be, that the tubes might break, as the heater cores filled with liquid will get heavier and if you want to drive it, a bump might be enough for it to fail.
    But I know, it's just the prototype for the bus and I'm really impressed by the whole project. You're amazing

  • @mibars
    @mibars Před rokem +3

    I did electrohydraulic power steering in a CRX and measured current draw. I don't remember the exact numbers, but the pump idling was about the same as one headlight, while it topped out at full lock, that is full pump speed and full pressure at surprisingly low 30 or 40 A at 12V.

  • @polvandennieuwenhof9137
    @polvandennieuwenhof9137 Před rokem +14

    You can make the fans run two speeds if you use a few relais to switch them in series for low speed( each fan basicly gets 6 volts)and paralel for hi speed. Did this on my Citroën cx and it works great.

  • @crackedemerald4930
    @crackedemerald4930 Před 10 měsíci

    That radiator really is iconic.

  • @cameronriddle
    @cameronriddle Před rokem +1

    It’s entertaining to see someone have a solution for every problem.

  • @chrisrice3802
    @chrisrice3802 Před rokem +3

    Really enjoying your EV conversion project and very jealous that I don't have the time and resources to pursue my own. Regarding your interconnect question I think you just need to work your problem backwards. Start by looking at what kind of wire or combination of wire you need to run your 2000amps between components and from there you should be able to find connectors that can accommodate your wiring harness and as a result you should have your interconnect that can accommodate 2000 amps. If you want my opinion about your 2000 amp requirement; I'm not sure if its needed thinking about when I charge my EV. My Kona EV draws about 100amps while charging at a DC fast charger and a Porsche Taycan consumes 400-500amps (I'm running the numbers from memory, so please double check) while charging and I believe to accommodate that amount of current the cable between the charger and car is liquid cooled to prevent the cable from becoming to hot. Anyways my point is I think maybe you can get away with maybe using two connectors of the coda style and I don't think you need to worry about the 2000 amp draw, sure you may hit 2000amps, but I don't think you'll draw 2000amps consistently enough and/or long enough to warrant anything much beefier then two of those coda connectors (perhaps even one).

  • @JuiceBoxScott
    @JuiceBoxScott Před rokem +4

    Does anyone else have a feeling that radiator setup is going to be reworked before all is said and done? I really can't wait for this project to be finished, it's so cool.

  • @TheFalseProdigy
    @TheFalseProdigy Před rokem +2

    You may want to look into a full sized mennekes disconnect plug. They’re more for AC high amperage situations, but the idea behind them is that you have to essentially trip a disconnect switch before you can unplug it, to prevent a 1000A arc from turning everything within a few feet into plasma.
    Not sure they make exactly what you’re looking for, but you could also do a few lower rated plugs in parallel if it’s cheaper

  • @HOPTUPARENZI
    @HOPTUPARENZI Před rokem +1

    This guy is my favorite youtube notification 😎 greetings from Slovakia

  • @Giuseppe-ew8rx
    @Giuseppe-ew8rx Před rokem +4

    This man is the man. I whatched even the saab videos 4/5 years after... from the editing to the personality, 10/10 ngl

  • @christophertstone
    @christophertstone Před rokem +5

    Should have used a trans cooler instead of the heater cores. Made to fit, and plenty of cooling.

    • @agingwheels
      @agingwheels  Před rokem +4

      The reasons that didn't immediately pop into my head is because the trans cooler for the Escape is integrated into the radiator. I didn't even think to look at trans coolers for other vehicles

  • @Friedbrain11
    @Friedbrain11 Před rokem +1

    Big rad for the batteries and the heater cores for the motor.

  • @allantoft9961
    @allantoft9961 Před rokem +1

    Don’t feel bad about your outdated kitchen! I love it!

  • @Broken_Yugo
    @Broken_Yugo Před rokem +3

    I would think something like a pair of half width radiators side by side would be easiest to deal with. Dunno if they're still around, but 90s civic all aluminum "race" radiators off ebay were great for this sort of thing, compact, nice thick core, all welded construction, easy to alter, good for several hundred hp in a light combustion powered car and dirt cheap.

  • @NeverLetOff
    @NeverLetOff Před rokem +5

    You could also do a hydro boost off of your electro hydraulic power steering.

  • @electricalfive2248
    @electricalfive2248 Před 11 měsíci +1

    16:16 I just use a hole saw to make plastic washers, sometimes out of aluminum or copper. A step bit can also fit in place of the center drill and you can adjust the height for different bore hole diameters. Also you prob already know, but the hole saws are also easily interchangeable on the hub.

  • @SupremeRuleroftheWorld
    @SupremeRuleroftheWorld Před rokem +1

    2:47 as a canadian poet once said: "grinder and paint make me the welder i aint"

  • @AnIdiotwithaSubaru
    @AnIdiotwithaSubaru Před rokem +9

    Im noticing a worrying theme of you pointing out issues and then reassuring yourself that they are not. Im sure these won't be issues though... :P (P.s. I'm so excited for this project!)

  • @javier.villatoro
    @javier.villatoro Před rokem +3

    It's difficult to find a connector that supports such high amps, I recommend you to use a big contactor and standard bolt connections, if you are worried for the waterproof factor, you can make water shields underneath the engine bay and use dielectric grease in the connections.

  • @TheOfficialJunkCollector

    This man is a absolute legend

  • @anomamos9095
    @anomamos9095 Před rokem

    To save power on the electric power steering.
    Add an accumulator and a pressure transducer switch to only turn on the pump when there’s a pressure drop.
    Swapping to a hydro boost brake system will save needing a vacuum pump.

  • @playwolf253
    @playwolf253 Před rokem +5

    Great video as always, glad to see the e-scape coming along!
    Just as a tip when cutting templates to check sizing I like to put cardboard in my laser, it makes dimension checking a lot cheaper than wood pieces!

  • @celeron55
    @celeron55 Před rokem +3

    You're going to want to think about the continuous vs. peak power for the connectors, and wires and fuses too for that matter. It's going to be an unnecessary battle of absolutely massive cables and unobtanium connectors to specify your peak power as your continous power.

  • @djsunthe1
    @djsunthe1 Před rokem

    Of all the things you did in the video, the big "life hack" moment for me was the "making your own bolts from a nut and threaded rod" Trick. Why didn't I think of that? I have a mig welder and could have don't this so many times instead of multiple runs to the hardware store and STILL compromising because they didn't have what I needed. Thank you!

  • @gavindavies793
    @gavindavies793 Před rokem +1

    For the love of excessive mahogany, please buy a couple of Dewalt impact rated step drills! See the Project Farm video on step drills for their capabilities. Apart from being epic, the next step up can be used as handy deburring tool. 👍

  • @jcgeorge_
    @jcgeorge_ Před rokem +11

    My new favourite channel! I'm all for EV conversions and I love how this one is coming together. Thanks for sharing the process and your learning experiences!

  • @Mitch3D
    @Mitch3D Před rokem +4

    High voltage 1000amp connectors: Hubbell MCC1
    Anderson SB350 are only 300amp rating but maybe you can use 7 of them in parallel (probably more dangerous because of cascading failures)

    • @SpAm-AcCoUnT
      @SpAm-AcCoUnT Před rokem +3

      7 connectors in parallel is easily the funniest thing I’ve read all day. Make the install look like starting up a fighter jet clicking over all the handles.

    • @Mitch3D
      @Mitch3D Před rokem +1

      @@SpAm-AcCoUnT I’m not sure where he’s going to get a 2000amp contactor either.

    • @Bastens
      @Bastens Před rokem +2

      ​@@Mitch3D the common TE LEV200 series contactor is rated for 500Amp continuous and can handle 1000Amp peak, so it is possible with only two contactors

    • @Bastens
      @Bastens Před rokem +2

      When connectors are rated there for a constant rating. just take a look at a Tesla wire harness and notice that they don't have connectors in parallel either. I would start by evaluating the way your harness of a typical Model X. In short it always comes down to heat. If a connector is rated for 350 amp (constant) then that's the average amp going through it to keep it in a safe temperature zone, aka not melt. You can have low and high variations in current (which is what happens in the real world) so note it can still take higher amperage.

  • @chevymontmarlo
    @chevymontmarlo Před rokem +1

    I love this project on such a unloved type of vehicle and it's going to be a ripper

  • @puckcat22679
    @puckcat22679 Před rokem

    One recommendation for the cooling system if you have issues here. 2 side by side radiators. 96-00 Honda Civic or a Dodge Ram from around 03 both are set up with the radiator on one side and the A/C condenser on the other, so they're next to each other. The radiators are squares instead of long rectangles. Given the cooling requirements of an EV, the 2 small radiators would work really well.
    Assuming you stick with what you're doing, I can see the bolts you're using to mount the heater cores quickly wearing through the radiator/heater core tubes. Any parts store will have re-mount kits for add-on transmission coolers. They're basically exactly what you made here, but they're nylon straps with a connector that slides on and locks into place. They also include rubber isolators that go between the radiator and the thing you're mounting. They work exactly like what you made here, but are designed for the purpose.

  • @franklinmaurer8383
    @franklinmaurer8383 Před rokem +13

    I love this project! I dream of doing an ev conversion but getting the parts or a destroyed car is extremely pricey... So I'll just have to sit back and enjoy your project. 🙂

  • @BrownAndDaughters
    @BrownAndDaughters Před rokem +3

    Hey man, good to see you again. Your videos just don't ever seem to be long enough. Take it easy.

  • @davidvis9743
    @davidvis9743 Před rokem +1

    Better than anything on TV anywhere!

  • @centralintelligenceagency9003

    A tip for TIG: hold the filler wire between your middle finger, your ring finger and your pinkie, then feed it by using your index and your thumb.

  • @dan725
    @dan725 Před rokem +3

    This is one of my favorite projects you’ve done thus far. Also as usual, your sponsor spots are always hilarious.. hope that jalapeño didn’t greet you on its way out haha. I LOVE spicy food, so that’s a huge plus for factor haha.

  • @maj429
    @maj429 Před rokem +16

    I LOVE your energy! You are quickly becoming one of my Favorite CZcamsrs.

  • @chesspiece81
    @chesspiece81 Před rokem +1

    I really hope you put four beadlock Forgestar, Welds, or RC Component wheels and drag radials on all four corners just to confuse anyone that sees an Escape on beadlocks and DRs until it launches.

  • @kyropracter4681
    @kyropracter4681 Před rokem

    @0.23 thank you for the warning, that is so appreciated you dont even know :)

  • @mrq1
    @mrq1 Před rokem +4

    I'm so excited to see another Aging wheels video, especially those on building a DIY 900HP Escape EV. 😁

  • @emdotrod
    @emdotrod Před rokem +4

    For the giggles, please track day this car or bring it to the drag strip

  • @TheEulerID
    @TheEulerID Před rokem +2

    I'm sure cable/zip ties would have held those heat exchangers perfectly well.

  • @xen84
    @xen84 Před rokem +1

    Your kitchen from the '70s has almost exactly the same cabinets and tiling as my kitchen from the '70s!

  • @ladylilithparker
    @ladylilithparker Před rokem +4

    Anyone else start humming "Paint it Black" when he said, "paint it black"? Just me? Hmm.

  • @TravisFabel
    @TravisFabel Před rokem +16

    I love how overcomplicated you made your cooling system. For reference next time, that radiator has a built in automatic transmission cooler. Its a heat exchanger that is in the water tank of the radiator. You could have just plumbed the second loop into that.

    • @jamesashe
      @jamesashe Před rokem

      That only works if the two fluids are at similar temperatures. Otherwise your low temperature fluid will become a heat sink for your high temperature fluid.

    • @TravisFabel
      @TravisFabel Před rokem +1

      @@jamesashe in the case of this EV your battery temperatures and controller temperatures and such are all the same relatively low temperature. Which actually means it's going to be very inefficient because you want the larger temperature difference between the ambient air and the coolant.
      That said, the capacity of this cooler is so much larger than what he needs that it doesn't matter and you will be near ambient temperature on the output anyway.

  • @GrumpyIan
    @GrumpyIan Před rokem

    14:38 that enthusiasm about a damaged product is why I love this channel.

  • @donmonojam
    @donmonojam Před rokem

    I am amazed, that two of my favourite YT-chanels (Aging Wheels and Vice Grip Garage) use the same Volvo PS pump. For two complete different applications. One gos into a burnout truck and is held basically by zip-ties and the other one in to an electrified SUV with more braces than Forrest Gump.

  • @gannas42
    @gannas42 Před rokem +3

    I'm loving this project!

  • @monomille1
    @monomille1 Před rokem +3

    Great project! Might benefit from some more Cardboard Aided Design, Binky style.

  • @Dmate89
    @Dmate89 Před rokem +1

    I just love the style of editing, and phrasing, and pretty much everything, with all the silly self-reflecting commentaries you add.
    Just love how it stands out professionally, while seems less professional.
    In the world of pitchperfectanxious..err..well.. perfectionism it's a refreshing sip of springwater.
    Grats, and handshakes from Hungary, a place finally someone in USA knows for sure exactly where it is😅
    A tip for the Lada:
    Turn it into a VFTS
    Have a look on youtube, and be amazed.
    Considering the road regulations in your state being much more forgiving you'd have a unique, road-legal meanmachine

  • @Lucius.Hercules
    @Lucius.Hercules Před rokem

    i'm so freaking psyched to see possibly the fastest ford explorer ever. it's like a sleeper ninja suv!

  • @JamesBW
    @JamesBW Před rokem +8

    Loving this project, keep it up :)

  • @annyone3293
    @annyone3293 Před rokem +3

    Hey, Robert, will you be talking about the legal side of EV conversion? I know that hugely depends on the country and state but I’d still love to hear your story out. (Mostly because I like listening to you.)

  • @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420
    @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 Před rokem +2

    Those bolt threads will wear through the radiator water channels in no time, regardless of the plastic washers meant to secure the heater matrices.

    • @djdjukic
      @djdjukic Před rokem

      This! Physics, Robert, physics!

  • @Oddman1980
    @Oddman1980 Před rokem +2

    Back in the most horrible time in my life, when I was in high school, I had an old Chevy station wagon that originally had a 350 diesel in it. When I got it, someone had put a gas engine in it, but the car still had the hydraulic power brakes. That would have made an EV conversion pretty easy, but I can't imagine why anyone would do an EV conversion on a 1985 Caprice wagon.
    EDIT: Connectors - you might see if you can get a battery connector for an electric forklift. The really big ones do 2,000 amps or more.

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman Před rokem +3

    I'm wondering - strangely wondering - if that pump was designed for a full 12 volts of power all the time its original vehicle was running... and perhaps those three CAN wires somehow regulated the power to the pump... What you think?

    • @aussiebloke609
      @aussiebloke609 Před rokem +1

      Likely. Otherwise you'll get either too much assistance at speed where you don't need it, or not enough when parking.

    • @TheTomco11
      @TheTomco11 Před rokem

      I expect the can lines are purely for diagnostics

  • @FennecTECH
    @FennecTECH Před rokem +1

    My cat likes your channel.

  • @herzogsbuick
    @herzogsbuick Před rokem

    Ya know, when things happen like not needing adaptors because early-2000 Volvo parts are Ford parts too -- shit goes wrong so often that I'm just glad you caught that on camera.

  • @drumbrakes
    @drumbrakes Před rokem +3

    Is that a Ryobi 1+ pocket sized bandsaw?
    Looks like it could be really handy, but they don't seem to be available in Europe 😞
    (And Factor don't deliver here either, but I watched your ad for the entertainment value anyway!)

  • @dglcomputers1498
    @dglcomputers1498 Před rokem +1

    I suppose for High voltage/current power connectors you could look at the ones they use for powering electric trains in depots, we have 750V DC 3rd rail down here so some way of temporarily powering a train is kinda necessary so engineers don't have to worry about being close to 750V DC when doing work that requires the train to be powered.

  • @IMRROcom
    @IMRROcom Před rokem +1

    6:15
    I see a line of cars
    And they're all painted black
    With flowers and my love
    Both never to come back
    I wanna see it painted
    Painted black
    Black as night
    Black as coal
    I wanna see the sun
    Blotted out from the sky
    I wanna see it painted, painted, painted
    Painted black, yeah

  • @Herbertti3
    @Herbertti3 Před rokem +1

    Can't wait to see this on the road.