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by squoblat
Sat Mar 06, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: GS450h entire hybrid system transplant
Replies: 5
Views: 2350

Re: GS450h entire hybrid system transplant

Lwerewolf wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:55 pm You're limited by the boost converter's power rating.
The boost converter has been successfully bypassed in the electric only builds though, don't see that being an unresolvable issue using the entire drivetrain.
by squoblat
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: GS450h entire hybrid system transplant
Replies: 5
Views: 2350

Re: GS450h entire hybrid system transplant

I can see torque demands being something simple to send to the VCU, the demands could be managed by the ECU. That would leave driving modes within the realm of the ECU as well, which would be preferable. For example, if I wanted to switch to all electric or program the hybrid motor/engine on-off ...
by squoblat
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: GS450h entire hybrid system transplant
Replies: 5
Views: 2350

GS450h entire hybrid system transplant

Evening all,

I've not seen any information on how the GS450h VCU would function with an engine still attached to the GS450h transmission. Essentially what I want to do is transplant the 3.5l v6 and the hybrid system into another car, then add battery capacity to open up some of the power available ...