Which parts are different for a PHEV ?
#1
07-11-2008, 04:19 PM
Which parts are different for a PHEV ?
Aside from batteries and plug, which parts exactly would need to be changed.
Computer(software or hardware) ?
What else ?
What would the parts dept at Ford say if I tried to order the parts ?
Computer(software or hardware) ?
What else ?
What would the parts dept at Ford say if I tried to order the parts ?
Last edited by vortextra; 07-11-2008 at 04:25 PM.
#2
07-11-2008, 04:48 PM
Re: Which parts are different for a PHEV ?
The parts department will look at you and laugh their butts off! There are no Ford PHEV conversion parts available.
There are aftermarket companies that can provide this conversion for you (at a very high expense.. $20k+), but you have to realize this isn't a simple 'replace the parts' kind of thing.
You need a larger battery and extensive wiring modifications, and customer computer reprogramming to make it work.
There are aftermarket companies that can provide this conversion for you (at a very high expense.. $20k+), but you have to realize this isn't a simple 'replace the parts' kind of thing.
You need a larger battery and extensive wiring modifications, and customer computer reprogramming to make it work.
#3
07-12-2008, 08:15 AM
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Re: Which parts are different for a PHEV ?
The parts department will look at you and laugh their butts off! There are no Ford PHEV conversion parts available.
There are aftermarket companies that can provide this conversion for you (at a very high expense.. $20k+), but you have to realize this isn't a simple 'replace the parts' kind of thing.
You need a larger battery and extensive wiring modifications, and customer computer reprogramming to make it work.
There are aftermarket companies that can provide this conversion for you (at a very high expense.. $20k+), but you have to realize this isn't a simple 'replace the parts' kind of thing.
You need a larger battery and extensive wiring modifications, and customer computer reprogramming to make it work.
Build your own PHEV, plug in to your home natural gas line, that is.
Buy a small single, swivel, wheel tag-a-long trailer and mount a ~6000 watt genset and a small CNG tank. Fill the CNG tank at home from your natural gas line using "PHILL".
Build a control system that fires up the genset ONLY when the hybrid battery is in need of charging and always run the genset at its most efficient level, FLAT OUT.
You might even consider converting the FEH/MMH ICE to CNG.
Last edited by wwest; 07-12-2008 at 08:18 AM.
#4
07-12-2008, 03:25 PM
Re: Which parts are different for a PHEV ?
But look at what could be done...
Build your own PHEV, plug in to your home natural gas line, that is.
Buy a small single, swivel, wheel tag-a-long trailer and mount a ~6000 watt genset and a small CNG tank. Fill the CNG tank at home from your natural gas line using "PHILL".
Build a control system that fires up the genset ONLY when the hybrid battery is in need of charging and always run the genset at its most efficient level, FLAT OUT.
You might even consider converting the FEH/MMH ICE to CNG.
Build your own PHEV, plug in to your home natural gas line, that is.
Buy a small single, swivel, wheel tag-a-long trailer and mount a ~6000 watt genset and a small CNG tank. Fill the CNG tank at home from your natural gas line using "PHILL".
Build a control system that fires up the genset ONLY when the hybrid battery is in need of charging and always run the genset at its most efficient level, FLAT OUT.
You might even consider converting the FEH/MMH ICE to CNG.
Seriously, who wants to pull a trailer all the time, not to mention the extra weight and drag, plus any safety issues (got brakes on that trailer?)...
#5
07-17-2008, 08:12 AM
Re: Which parts are different for a PHEV ?
You could install a flux capacitor. It's important to note that this requires 1.21 gigawatts of electrical power to engage and to become operational. Once engaged though, your travel options are virtually limitless.
http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/misc...lux-capacitor/
http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/misc...lux-capacitor/
Last edited by Sascol; 07-17-2008 at 08:17 AM.
#7
07-25-2008, 06:09 PM
Re: Which parts are different for a PHEV ?
You could install a flux capacitor. It's important to note that this requires 1.21 gigawatts of electrical power to engage and to become operational. Once engaged though, your travel options are virtually limitless.
http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/misc...lux-capacitor/
http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/misc...lux-capacitor/
Here's a real one you can buy and install yourself! It also comes with an AWESOME return policy:
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=28
There is no Ford PHEV Escape at this time for retail sale.
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