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jojogunn · 11-13-2018, 01:57 PM

I was watching a youtube video on "south main auto" about troubleshooting an electromagnetic clutch on a Kia Sportage. The coupling was on a drive shaft that fed a rear differential to provide awd. With the clutch disengaged, the car was fwd only.
So could one use the setup to couple with an electric motor and either boost the ICE, or drive the vehicle?

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jojogunn EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: socal Posts: 29 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Hybrid conversion for awd with viscous clutch? I was watching a youtube video on "south main auto" about troubleshooting an electromagnetic clutch on a Kia Sportage. The coupling was on a drive shaft that fed a rear differential to provide awd. With the clutch disengaged, the car was fwd only. So could one use the setup to couple with an electric motor and either boost the ICE, or drive the vehicle?