The Firebrid Hybrid Convertible Project (Prius platform swap)

[Bill the Engineer]

Originally Posted by Tahoe_Hybrid

if any one really really wants to do a hybrid swap i suggest getting one from a 2mode Hybrid

available in Hemi and LS2 (LS2 based aluminium block) flavors...

both V8 engines you will get about 25-30 mpg or so in a car

it's pretty much a drop in upgrade. for any RWD .. might need a STRONGER drive shaft though

these 2modes use a 4" drive shaft .. due to the massive amount of torque..


other wise you will end up twisting up your nuts and bolts

I originally considered using the system out of a hybrid Tahoe, but it wouldn't have given me nearly the 50+ mpg that the Prius system will.

[Bill the Engineer]

Originally Posted by Bill the Engineer

Plans are approved. Getting closer to groundbreaking. Wow, the hoops you need to jump through to get a house built here!

A little groundbreaking ceremony yesterday evening. The backhoe starts digging tomorrow morning!

[Tahoe_Hybrid]

Originally Posted by Bill the Engineer

I originally considered using the system out of a hybrid Tahoe, but it wouldn't have given me nearly the 50+ mpg that the Prius system will.

The best I have gotten was 31MPG in MY city 26.7 highway and 28.8MPG combined (over 200 miles, 40 miles city/164 miles highway),

that is stock hypermiling with a 11 year old worn out battery

I don't think you will be leaving V4 mode often on that car (it weights 2,000 pounds less )


41-43MPH is the optimal fuel efficiency spot ( CVT mode) 45MPH+ it's on gear #4 and you lose quite a bit

that is how i'm able to get BIG numbers 100% stock (the engine is just idling at that speed )



I estimated you would get about 46-50MPG on that 6.0L V8 OR you will twist the chassis.up. with all that torque basically has 3x the power of a Prius.




the theoretical max on a flat level grade NO extra wind and other favorable conditions etc.. is 38-42MPG 36mpg 100% stock is more likely IRL

Originally Posted by Bill the Engineer

I originally considered using the system out of a hybrid Tahoe, but it wouldn't have given me nearly the 50+ mpg that the Prius system will.

the coefficient drag on that firebird is horrible i suspect the 0-60 time will 15 to 20 seconds which means you can't use it on the highway(will not be able to merge safely)


2014 Toyota Prius C
0-60 MPH 10.9 sec
0.24 drag coefficient


on the tahoe it's nice the the 08 and 09 are not electronic governor locked 0-60 is 6.8 seconds
(My09 is electronic governor locked to 8.9 seconds)



GM started locking them after the unintended acceleration issue with toyota.....

[Bill the Engineer]

The house is underway! The garage opening to the right will be for the Firebrid. I can't wait to finish that car!

[me and my metro]

Congratulations!

[Bill the Engineer]

Couldn't resist putting the Firebrid in the new garage.

[teoman]

You have more garage space than living space

[mannydantyla]

awesome! I would kill to have that much garage space

what is "endless pool" ?

[Bill the Engineer]

Originally Posted by mannydantyla

awesome! I would kill to have that much garage space

what is "endless pool" ?

https://www.endlesspools.com/?gclid=...gaAlwBEALw_wcB

[Xist]

Every pool is endless if you are a bad enough swimmer.