RegularGuy
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- Joined
- Apr 20, 2020
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- Location
- Belingham, WA
- Vehicle Year
- 2007
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
I've officially begun the switch to electric on my 2007 FX4 lvl2 ranger. Politics aside, it appears to be the correct choice for my use case, and after approximately 4 years, I should have made my money back in fuel.
Starting out, I'm doing a number of modifications which won't mess with the factory drivetrain. Full length skid plates (constructed out of thin stainless sheets), converting the power steering, brake booster, and radiator fan to electric. Last on the list, is converting the AC to electric. A water pump conversion in this case, doesn't make sense.
A small number of questions remain however. Eliminating the engine and transmission, would the transfercase then be the weakest link?
A 400kw motor puts it equivalent to having a stock engine that's always in first gear, a more powerful motor however, is of negligent price difference.... Even so. I'm not so sure I'd want something that powerful
Starting out, I'm doing a number of modifications which won't mess with the factory drivetrain. Full length skid plates (constructed out of thin stainless sheets), converting the power steering, brake booster, and radiator fan to electric. Last on the list, is converting the AC to electric. A water pump conversion in this case, doesn't make sense.
A small number of questions remain however. Eliminating the engine and transmission, would the transfercase then be the weakest link?
A 400kw motor puts it equivalent to having a stock engine that's always in first gear, a more powerful motor however, is of negligent price difference.... Even so. I'm not so sure I'd want something that powerful