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Originally Posted by e*clipse
Other folks have mentioned making a gearbox that is more useful for EV's. There might be some fantastic opportunites to do this with Prius guts. The Prius electric motor is more powerful than the MGR motor, so it could be worth the effort. After all, I see a lot of Prii on the road - which hints at opportunites for parts...
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Hey E*clips
Concerning the Prius motor of which you speak, can you enlighten me as to which one? My original plan when I started four years ago was to use one of those motors with a purpose built case and simply attach it to the bell housing of whatever transmission in whatever application. But back then no one was brainstorming a control unit like Paul and others are doing now.
The reasoning then, was that most people who want to convert there own vehicle to electric do not necessarily have the know how to do so. Bolt on kits are much easier to deal with than full out machining of specialized parts. So they could buy an adapter and add the parts from the donor vehicle and bolt it to their vehicle of choice.
I would still like to go that rout, don't get me wrong I think that highlander drive unit would scoot a little Geo along just fine and I plan to do so first.
My goal is to get hold of a BMW Z3 and make a few changes...
I know, most people go with Miatas but being 6'1" I don't quite fit. Not very well at least...
Cyruscosmo