Is it possible to convert my Honda civic by using an electric forklift motor?
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at
10:52 pm
I have heard recently that it was possible to convert my Honda Civic by taking out the traditional gas engine and replacing it with an electric motor from a forklift. Ever hear of someone actually doing this? Typical cost? What level of expertise do you need?
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Given the extreme labor and cost, plus the size of the battery, forget it. Too many factors to consider, like what gear ratio, how to transmit power to the rear or front wheels, where to place the large batteries, and just how many miles would a charge provide?
Taking the drive train out of ther fork lift would be fine, if 5mph or less would satisfy your needs. In that case, just remodel the fork lift and forget the conversion.
Forklifts cost way more than a Civic. So how would you get a cheap engine from a fork lift?
Good Luck…
Way cheaper to buy a used fork lift and drive it instead. lol
You’d have WAY more money in the conversion than you’d save annually over the next 50 years.
no cause the forklift motor is way too small
Don’t believe everything you hear
It certainly isn’t impossible. If you’ve ever taken apart a Honda Civic’s transmission clutch, you’ll realize that the only thing that’s making your car move forward is the spinning flywheel attached to your gas engine rubbing against your clutch disc.
If you can take a powerful electric motor and attach the same flywheel, you can certainly get your car to move without a traditional gas engine. Considering this would require custom modifications, welding skills and electrical knowledge will certainly be necessary.
To power the motor, some enthusiasts daisy chain several rechargeable batteries above the electric motor. Search on google and yahoo and explore some of the ideas many have already done to break-free from being reliant on gasoline.
Good luck!