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kipps · 02-21-2021, 04:42 PM

Think of the ratio of current junkyard LS swaps to crate motor LS swaps. True hotrodding and modernizing has always thrived on the junkyard parts, and the hobby still reflects this.

Electric swaps won't become mainstream until they can be done with junkyard parts. There will be a few of the expensive crate motor EV swaps, but the junkyard sources have to be there before it outcompetes the LS options.

I'm confident the day is coming though. The goal all along with most engine swaps, has not been more power, but better and more modern driveability. With changes coming in the relative fuel cost between gasoline and electric, the EV swaps will be necessary to bring a classic up to modern driveability standards.

02-21-2021, 04:42 PM	#7
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: Tesla Engine Swap - Who's First? Think of the ratio of current junkyard LS swaps to crate motor LS swaps. True hotrodding and modernizing has always thrived on the junkyard parts, and the hobby still reflects this. Electric swaps won't become mainstream until they can be done with junkyard parts. There will be a few of the expensive crate motor EV swaps, but the junkyard sources have to be there before it outcompetes the LS options. I'm confident the day is coming though. The goal all along with most engine swaps, has not been more power, but better and more modern driveability. With changes coming in the relative fuel cost between gasoline and electric, the EV swaps will be necessary to bring a classic up to modern driveability standards. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!