Enginer 8kw Phev

Yes, I have done several 8kw kits in Prii with older versions on the Enginer kit./

 

I have done a gen 2 and a gen 3.
It is not required that you do a suspension upgrade, but sometimes people prefer it.
Especially if you regularly have passengers, as opposed to doing mostly 1-person commuting.

 

I have done a 8KWH install on my Gen2 Prius. You do not need spring replacement but the rear wheel arches are a lot lower and very noticeble. Some say that it will not handle as well when driving because of uneven weight distribution. After all it is not a performance car. But if you have your springs lowered you may experience times when the rear wheels hit the arch specially when going over speed humps. The extra weight lower the rear arches so they come closer to the top of tyres.

 

What you are talking about would seem to indicate a need for customized springs. Or at least a shop that has the knowledge to fit a spring to your very unique situation: Adding extra weight and lowering a vehicle.

Explain to the shop exactly what you are doing ahead of time (extra weight, placement, etc) or go to them after you have the kit installed and they can do an assessment and give you a recommendation.

 

use somthing like this

 

Here are some of the pictures for our latest 8KWH kit.

 

Are you meant to discard the cargo container and lid and side pockets. Can the cargo lid still go on top? Or should it be removed for maximum cooling.

 

are any and all 8kw kits (enginer and plug in supply, etc) needing to stash the extra batteries above and in the cargo area?

meaning, you cannot put all of it under the mat?