EV 3phase + auto

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M Del Senior Member Joined: 09/04/2012 Location: Australia Posts: 155	Posted: 10:41pm 26 Nov 2012       Hi Guys There was a bloke on the MEAA elec veh site in the US that was modifying autos by removing the torque converter and direct driving the box input shaft then adding a small pump to supply the required fluid pressure. I will chase my notes to try and confirm the design and gearbox type. Probably would not work on a late model electronic auto box. People were worried about the oil overheating(no oil cooler required) but there is very little heat generated without the converter slipping in operation. cheers Mark