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Hi all,
I'm a serious newbie, and am embarking on my first ev conversion (of a very tired old Triumph Spitfire) here in the UK. Can anyone explain to me in simple terms why most conversions keep the gearbox and use an adapter plate to bolt on the electric motor ?
I get that it's probably simpler for alignment etc., but also extra weight and a bit redundant given the torque of an electric motor ? ... my gearbox is pretty shot & I would prefer to do without it altogether and just connect the electric motor to the propshaft ... is this a really dumb thing to do, or is it a sensible proposition ?
P.S. Apologies if this has been answered many times before, but I couldn't find an answer through the search.
Many thanks,
R
I'm a serious newbie, and am embarking on my first ev conversion (of a very tired old Triumph Spitfire) here in the UK. Can anyone explain to me in simple terms why most conversions keep the gearbox and use an adapter plate to bolt on the electric motor ?
I get that it's probably simpler for alignment etc., but also extra weight and a bit redundant given the torque of an electric motor ? ... my gearbox is pretty shot & I would prefer to do without it altogether and just connect the electric motor to the propshaft ... is this a really dumb thing to do, or is it a sensible proposition ?
P.S. Apologies if this has been answered many times before, but I couldn't find an answer through the search.
Many thanks,
R