Anyone using an electric cooling fan?

vinny wrote: Just think if we converted some of these cars to electric drive we wouldn't have to worry about these overheating problems.  Dual drive motors in front of the transmission as offered in a kit by EV West ought to do the job and empty the pockets to the tune of about $25000. Another option is to change to independent rear suspension and put the motors at the wheels.

Edited by Buzzman72 - Apr/18/2019 at 1:25pm

Buzzman72 wrote: vinny wrote: Just think if we converted some of these cars to electric drive we wouldn't have to worry about these overheating problems.  Dual drive motors in front of the transmission as offered in a kit by EV West ought to do the job and empty the pockets to the tune of about $25000. Another option is to change to independent rear suspension and put the motors at the wheels. Ever hear of R. G. LeTourneau? Google him. Look for the term WHEEL HUB MOTOR.

Donno, but the big three Japanese manufacturers had made testing cars on the principle. As of recent, the idea was scapped.

IMO, motors are touchy when it comes to loads. The modern car is versatile in being sporty and a people mover. To put it simple, ever burn up a household hand drill with heavy drilling loads?

Wheel drive motors do not allow for cooling for their compact size and density.

Electric motors need gearing, unless they are to drive at a constant speed and torque range. Like a combustion engine, the electric motor needs timing for optimal drive, and being electric connections any thing out of optimal can cause burnt brushes or over heating.

I dont think wheel hub motors will ever allow for some automatic adjustment to compensate for speed or torque changes to operate well enough for long term reliability.

I dont understand the Formula E concept, much at all. The cars are swapped constantly in the garages, through out the race. Which kinda takes away from one car per race idea, to hide the fact of long charging rate. The motors have a chance to cool down along with electronics being checked, while a second car is out in the field. There is no proof electric cars are durable enough for all out racing with "you race with what you got".

I have heard that the radiator doesn't last in a Dodge truck with the Cummins diesel when the sensor is anchored with that pin that goes through the radiator. Too much vibration.

The EV ideas are great to read about, but off topic in this thread. I will start another one... maybe in Frankenrambler??

What amps are your alternators at? Im having a pretty bad dip in power when mines on and I come to a light.