Greetings,
I am an electronics and car enthusiast living in Northern Wisconsin.
I recently acquired a 1988 Ford Econoline E350 type III ambulance (dual rear tires & step-thru box) with a 7.3 L idi diesel engine. The engine is toast after an oil leak, the ford C6 transmission (3 speed no overdrive) seems to be fine. I would like to replace the engine with dual motors or a large power train to move this heavy vehicle.
I am looking for a good place to start as far as heavy-duty electric drive setups for this type of vehicle. I will be doing most of the work myself with assistance from an experienced EV conversion enthusiast. Id be interested in keeping parts costs under $10K.
Id be interested in hearing people's thoughts and look forward to an electric discussion
I am an electronics and car enthusiast living in Northern Wisconsin.
I recently acquired a 1988 Ford Econoline E350 type III ambulance (dual rear tires & step-thru box) with a 7.3 L idi diesel engine. The engine is toast after an oil leak, the ford C6 transmission (3 speed no overdrive) seems to be fine. I would like to replace the engine with dual motors or a large power train to move this heavy vehicle.
I am looking for a good place to start as far as heavy-duty electric drive setups for this type of vehicle. I will be doing most of the work myself with assistance from an experienced EV conversion enthusiast. Id be interested in keeping parts costs under $10K.
Id be interested in hearing people's thoughts and look forward to an electric discussion