Hi All,
I have an idea in my head, wondering if anyone else has had the same thought or implemented the thought. Or am I just nuts!
It goes like this.... the AC compressor and the steering pump both sit in the back congesting the pretty engine and robbing power from the engine. The pipes to both have to run front to back.
Why not have electric AC compressor and electric steering pumps housed in the spare wheel well. Move weight forward, get rid of lengthy pipes. The battery is right there to power them.
A very quick search around for possible solutions and I have found Tesla electric AC compressors are around 120 quid second hand, and mini electric steering pump around the same. I realize this is all non standard and purists will be have mild palpitations.
There seems to be so many positives, the only negative the lose of the spare wheel, maybe alternator is not up to the job? Wiring in should be pretty easy as they are both just simple pumps. Getting the required pipes made for the fluids is easy.
Positives.......
Less weight at the back.
Less plumbing to go wrong.
Easier maintenance on the engine.
The pumps are at the end of the car they supply fluids too.
Pretty engine bay.
10-15 BHP power not wasted.
Could be done so that everything can be returned to standard
So please comment and shoot me down if you think I am nuts??
:dont know:
Cheers Andy
I have an idea in my head, wondering if anyone else has had the same thought or implemented the thought. Or am I just nuts!
It goes like this.... the AC compressor and the steering pump both sit in the back congesting the pretty engine and robbing power from the engine. The pipes to both have to run front to back.
Why not have electric AC compressor and electric steering pumps housed in the spare wheel well. Move weight forward, get rid of lengthy pipes. The battery is right there to power them.
A very quick search around for possible solutions and I have found Tesla electric AC compressors are around 120 quid second hand, and mini electric steering pump around the same. I realize this is all non standard and purists will be have mild palpitations.
There seems to be so many positives, the only negative the lose of the spare wheel, maybe alternator is not up to the job? Wiring in should be pretty easy as they are both just simple pumps. Getting the required pipes made for the fluids is easy.
Positives.......
Less weight at the back.
Less plumbing to go wrong.
Easier maintenance on the engine.
The pumps are at the end of the car they supply fluids too.
Pretty engine bay.
10-15 BHP power not wasted.
Could be done so that everything can be returned to standard
So please comment and shoot me down if you think I am nuts??
:dont know:
Cheers Andy