Does anyone think this could be possible...

[Xist]

Originally Posted by Striker2237

Tag axle?

A tag axle is typically found on a semi tractor. It is the axle behind the drive axle and is usually able to be elevated from making contact with the roadway when not needed. It can also be found on semi trailers. These are also able to be lifted when not in use. This allows the tires to avoid unnecessary wear and also saves fuel. The axle is lowered when it becomes necessary to help spread the vehicle's weight over a greater area. It is also possible to find a tag axle on farm equipment, as well as certain heavy construction machinery.

What Is a Tag Axle? (with picture)

Originally Posted by RedDevil

Google is your friend.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post385527

[Striker2237]

Originally Posted by jakobnev

I've had similar ideas. One was for a muscle car with a little 3-cyl cubota in the trunk with it's own transmission to the rear diff.

The other was for a Ford festiva with a 125hp 1.0 ecoboost at both ends of the car. And a neutral lever next to the gear shifter to lock one of the transaxles in neutral.

Im curious about this cubota engine, is it a mini diesel? And how much $$$ is one of those 1.0 ecoboosts? I think that might work because it is so small

[oil pan 4]

Have you made any attempt to get the 6.7L diesel engine that is already in it running as efficiently as possible?
Go through it with a tuner and saws all and cut out all the garbage you don't need like the DPF and EGR cooler and reprogram it to function like an actual diesel powered truck instead of a fuel oil powered emissions scrubber plant.

[oil pan 4]

Originally Posted by Striker2237

Im curious about this cubota engine, is it a mini diesel? And how much $$$ is one of those 1.0 ecoboosts? I think that might work because it is so small

To get a Kubota, new or used through normal channels they are very expensive. You could get a used 5.9L cummins B series for close to the same amount of money.

[Striker2237]

Well that sucks that its that expensive.....I think you think I have a different engine than I do. Its not a diesel in my truck, its the 5.9L magnum engine stroked out to 6.7L with a supercharger

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by Striker2237

A while back someone here mentioned turning a f250 into a hybrid and I got the crazy idea into my head of a dual engine setup for my truck. I kinda envisioned the system as having the main 6.7l V8 as running but idle (to keep all the electronics and stuff working) but have power come from a 2nd small v4 or I4 when I don't need to move fast (like on short trips or something) Anyone think this may be possible or am I crazy?

The RAM engine with cylinder deactivation would be like your idea.

[Striker2237]

Yes but that engine is weak, I'm not looking for a weaker engine

[oil pan 4]

Not sure what to do besides put numerically lower rear gears in it or a transmission with more over drive.
Supercharged gas engines just suck gas.
You may be able to put a clutch on the supercharger like Toyota did with some of the MR2 supercharged engines. Toyota did it to keep miles off the supercharger, so it will last longer and increase fuel economy.

[Striker2237]

Originally Posted by oil pan 4

Not sure what to do besides put numerically lower rear gears in it or a transmission with more over drive.
Supercharged gas engines just suck gas.
You may be able to put a clutch on the supercharger like Toyota did with some of the MR2 supercharged engines. Toyota did it to keep miles off the supercharger, so it will last longer and increase fuel economy.

Its sorta setup like that, I have it waste gated to zero with a control inside that lets me turn it up to 10psi before activating the meth to allow 15 psi safely. Ill see if there is any aftermarket OD units for the 46RE that give a stupid high ratio. Lower rear gears aren't an option unfortunately, its currently using 4.10s and its quite expensive to get it changed over to something else as I would need to change both axles and the locker

[razordave]

Got one for you. Turbo 1.6 honda engine on a trailer. Just buy a civic and use the trans, engine and ecu to make a pusher trailer easiest to use an automatic trans but I'm sure it wouldn't last long pushing a monstrousity of a truck.