ss.slp.ls1

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I hope this is an appropriate location for this question. I had a random thought pop into my head. If I took a junkyard 5.3/4L60E w/ transfer case and installed it into a rwd car but mounted an electric motor to the transfer case would that work as a hybrid synergy style driveline? I am looking to effectively reduce the load on the engine with the electric motor and increase the overall power output.

G Atsma

What are you going to use for batteries?

ss.slp.ls1

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I haven't planned that far ahead, I am just trying to see if my idea is ludicrous or not. I was reading this one thread about a Warp 11 install into a corvette. The poster stated that he was going to use a 45 (180Ah) cell Sky Energy LiFePO4 battery pack. I still need to do more research, especially about the control system.

G Atsma

You would have to rig the motor to generate on decel, and the electronics needed to regulate the whole works would be quite daunting. You would need a huge amount of battery capacity for it to be worthwhile.

pantera_efi

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Camar068

nice idea but I wonder if the 2 would "fight" each other? Another way to look at it would be if the engine has more torque at a specific rpm than the electric motor, then it would/could add an additional load to the engine and visa/versa. The load would be perfectly split if both had the same torque. It would be perfect if torque from each matched each other. Well worth the discussion and attempt if you have the time/money parts to do it. Good thought to decrease the load on the engine.

A thought to add to your idea would be to make the front axle electric and only used in 4x4. Just a thought while reading your post.

Again, great idea.

LSswap

ss.slp.ls1

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If I did explore this idea further, it would be for more power just to enjoy for fun. It would be nice to get better miles though. I don't know much about how the transfer case works myself.

LSswap

Now if it were me, I'd think about getting one of those rear ends with the changeable transfer gears and connecting the electric motor to the rear end one of the gears.

LS engine + transfer case + the weight of an electric motor may be too much weight up front. Maybe clearance issues also unless it's a truck.

Maybe even better, get a FWD LS1 car, leave the front alone. Add an electric rear axle and now you are king.