Recent content by JimV8

I’m liking the EAssist more all the time. The RX8 Alternator is fitted high on the engine and first glance says the slightly larger Alt-motor will physically fit. That weighs 16 lbs more than the alternator so not an issue there and Ebay has one at $375 The Lithium pack weighs 65lbs and is very...

Yes, i’m beginning lean that way. Fwiw the conversation here took me to a 2020 thread in this forum discussing this exact same topic which delved into the GM E assist. That BTW looks like a practical way to get an off the shelf system to do what I was thinking.

Thats great help

I’m looking for rapid charge and discharge over many cycles. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the power of the rotary engine rather than operating the car on battery only. The best comparison would be like accelerating down a steep hill and in regen the slowing thats felt by trying to...

Thinking of adding a motor to the front shaft of an RX8 to add torque to the anemic low end power of the rotary. The engine redlines at 9000 rpm so I need an electric motor to turn those revs too and goal will be to use the engine deceleration to regenerate a supercapacitor system Overall I...