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Old 01-29-2009, 11:12 PM   #6 (permalink)
LUVMY02CREW
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TANK the fifth - '02 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab 4x4 LS
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Originally Posted by beatr911 View Post
Using a tansverse engine/transmission in front and an electric in the back might be more efficient. You could use a smaller engine/trans from a car in the front to optimize efficiency, with the electric powering the rear tires, total power output could be equal to the original configuration.

Then again, the complexity issue. Hmmmm.
That would be a really creative setup if the complexity issue could be worked out.... electric maybe to get you rolling, then a smaller engine with less hp to keep you rolling.....interesting...BEN...I think we have another project for you


I always enjoy reading threads about the s10's.
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