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Old 01-16-2015, 01:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Does anyone think this could be possible...

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?

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Old 01-16-2015, 02:00 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I think you should have 5 motors, one for each wheel and one for accessories.
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Old 01-16-2015, 02:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Anyone think this may be possible or am I crazy?

I hate test questions.....

can crazy be an answer even if it's possible????
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Old 01-16-2015, 03:04 PM   #4 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 01-16-2015, 03:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
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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.

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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!
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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.....
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...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

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