Does anyone think this could be possible...

[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?

[Cobb]

I think you should have 5 motors, one for each wheel and one for accessories.

[mcrews]

Anyone think this may be possible or am I crazy?

I hate test questions.....

can crazy be an answer even if it's possible????

[Striker2237]

Mccrews- yes il take that
Cobb- well that would be nice to have 5, one electric for each wheel and the gas primary

In all seriousness though is there a way of using a small car drivetrain mounted in the bed or under it to power the truck for local drives?

[spacemanspif]

Anything is possible. The real questions are how much will it cost? How much work will it take? And will it be worth it in the end? The answers are: too much, too much and no.

[user removed]

Anything is possible, but is it economical or practical? My preference would be a 4x8 capacity pickup bed with a 2.4 liter 6 speed manual fwd. with a aero camper shell for highway use and a place to sleep.

regards
mech

[Daox]

I'd just buy a beater for $1200 and call it good... Oh wait, I did.

[RunningStrong]

The problem there is you've got both the largest APU engine going (Even military vehicles use a 3-cylinder for an APU), and a small engine that has to push it about!

[Striker2237]

I'm just curious guys.......don't gang up on me so hard lol. Look as far as practicality is concerned I know its non-existent in this case and you brought up a great point that the 6.7 is probably the largest APU in existence, cost isn't the worst concern if its less than like 10k. I just want to see if there is a way to do something as interesting and uncommon as a truck with a 650hp supercharged primary engine that also has a 4cyl it can move about with so get double fuel economy when in 4cyl mode. I was thinking maybe add in a 2nd transfer case near the rear axle for the 4cyl engine and transmission to interface with.....

[2000mc]

Originally Posted by Striker2237

...get double fuel economy when in 4cyl mode.

'04 2wd 1500 ram w/ 8.3 v10 gets 9/14mpg
'04 2wd 1500 ram w/ 3.7 v6 gets 14/19mpg
Less engine is only going to go so far, when it still has to push the same vehicle