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Re: Is it okay to run one motor in a two motor transmission?

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Originally Posted by Andy A.
Turning off the motor would be easy enough to do through programming. As long as the victor's brake function is set to coast, you won't have any back EMF problems (probably). Just hit a switch, and you're on half power.

Reminds me of those V8 engines that, when there is no great load on the engine, shuts down every other cylinder turning the engine into a v4, saving some gas.

-Andy A.
Alright cool. Thanks for the help...

I remember that too, i think the new dodge (magnum?) hemi V8's had that function to cut-out fuel for four of eight cylinders when cruising on the highway.
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