Comments on: Is it possible to convert my Honda civic by using an electric forklift motor? http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php/ Find a great selection of electric motor scooters for sale, new and used. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: opal1331 http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php/comment-page-1/#comment-9529 opal1331 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php#comment-9529 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. 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.

]]> By: Lover not a Fighter http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php/comment-page-1/#comment-9530 Lover not a Fighter Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php#comment-9530 Forklifts cost way more than a Civic. So how would you get a cheap engine from a fork lift? Good Luck... Forklifts cost way more than a Civic. So how would you get a cheap engine from a fork lift?

Good Luck…

]]> By: G T http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php/comment-page-1/#comment-9531 G T Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php#comment-9531 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. 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.

]]> By: mustangluvr http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php/comment-page-1/#comment-9532 mustangluvr Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php#comment-9532 no cause the forklift motor is way too small no cause the forklift motor is way too small

]]> By: Scuba Steve http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php/comment-page-1/#comment-9533 Scuba Steve Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php#comment-9533 Don't believe everything you hear Don’t believe everything you hear

]]> By: jose o http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php/comment-page-1/#comment-9534 jose o Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.cheapelectricmotorscooters.com/is-it-possible-to-convert-my-honda-civic-by-using-an-electric-forklift-motor.php#comment-9534 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! 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!

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