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Originally Posted by Chris D.
I'd love to find out how to convert my truck to a hybrid, it would be great for a bolt up and go setup.. but life doesn't seem to work like that  |
After I looked at the pic (above) of the Rear Differential without the
propeller shaft installed, a little light bulb went on..
It might not be real hard for a RTAWD CRV to be converted to a 4WD Hybrid.
Just take out the propeller shaft and hang a motor in it's place.
And, connect the motor shaft to the shaft plate (4 bolts) on the rear diff.
Once you get the car up to a good speed, you turn on the EV motor.
Nothing will happen until the motor RPMs get high enough to trigger
the pressure-operated valve that controls the diff's clutch.
Once the auto-clutch is engaged, the rear wheels will be driven.
Dang! 60 MPG (while the battery lasts)..