The dc/dc itself inside this unit is very small. approximately 30x10x7 centimeters. The weight is about 1.5 kg.
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2024 3:19 am
by phillipschip
Got it fired up today on 200v:
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:34 pm
by phillipschip
Romale wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2024 8:28 am
The dc/dc itself inside this unit is very small. approximately 30x10x7 centimeters. The weight is about 1.5 kg.
Could this be separated out and used independently?
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 12:56 pm
by johu
phillipschip wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:34 pm
Could this be separated out and used independently?
You will loose all the cooling but it has been done before. I think it was bexander?
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:12 pm
by phillipschip
Ok thanks! Found one locally for $200. Picking it up now.
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:52 pm
by modellfan
Weird motor orientation. You sure that this doesn't impact oil circulation?
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2024 12:09 am
by phillipschip
It puts the pickup at the very bottom so should be ok.
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2024 2:06 am
by Romale
johu wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 12:56 pm
You will loose all the cooling but it has been done before. I think it was bexander?
I do this in all my conversions. they do not heat up in normal operation, only if you pull an electric winch. for normal driving and headlights work well enough without cooling
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19 (Test Drive a Success)
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2025 11:45 pm
by phillipschip
Took a spin out front of my house today for the first time. Only one battery box(170v), no proper mounting yet, etc. A lot of work ahead of me but nice to get it moving!
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19 (Test Drive a Success)
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 8:58 pm
by phillipschip
Working on getting the second 200v installed.
Re: Tesla SDU in Fiat X19 (Test Drive a Success)
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:39 am
by phillipschip
The car is now licensed, insured, and street legal. I've been driving around town for a few days. What a kick! Never driven anything quite like it. The first drive I had on the stock size tires and wheels-a bit scary when mashing the pedal. Today I did some trimming to fit the larger rubber. Front still needs to go down a little. I have fiberglass fender flares to go on, then paint etc. Still need headlights and some other stuff.
Re: (Driving) Tesla SDU in Fiat X19
Posted: Sat May 10, 2025 5:04 am
by phillipschip
I finished painting the X earlier this week after working extensively on installing and blending the fiberglass fender flares into the body. I am slowly putting it back together while driving around town. Thought I'd share some pics. I still can't seem to connect to the wifi with my pone or iPad on the dash while driving. They need to be out of the cabin near the motor to connect.