I wonder if you can retrofit an ICE into a worthless EV?
I bet ya can.
I remember all those diesel GM junkers back in the 80’s. When the engine crapped out, people simply replaced them with normal engines.
Extremely difficult. Different chassis layout.............
As I understand it, the battery is actually integrated into the chassis......at least I’m pretty sure that’s how teslas are designed.
Teslagator should be along directly to confirm.
They sold kits to swap out Jaguar motors with Chevy 350’s and Turbo 400 trans, I’m sure there will be an EV swap soon
**I remember all those diesel GM junkers back in the 80’s. When the engine crapped out, people simply replaced them with normal engines.**
Yep, those were horrible engines. Back around 94, my dad bought a used 84 or 85 Olds Ninety-Eight diesel sedan, after it had been converted to a 350 gas. But that used engine should have been gone through before installing; it burned oil pretty good.
Dad found an Olds 455 irrigation pump engine (lp gas). Found an intake manifold and holly carb. When the local auto mechanic got done with it, he told Dad, “you need to use premium, and hang on, cuz that thing is a rocket now!”
It was a blast on the rural highways, pulling away from so-called domestic sport coupes of the 90s.
For example, it isn’t just adding a gas tank. You have to add a way to fill it, monitor the level, run gas lines.
You also have to add a complete exhaust system including catalytic converter from the engine to the rear of the car.
Switching out ICE engines is a lot easier because all of these components, and more importantly space for them, are already built into the car.
Trying to find collision insurance would be difficult. I doubt you would be eligible for, much less pass emission tests. The car would probably be only able to be operated off road.
Search youtube, it’s been done.
“Gaslas” are a thing.
It can be done. If an entity
we’re to design a rolling
chassis that the car body
rests on. The chassis would
incorporate the drivetrain.
I’ve done this with a 1940’s
era pickup. Tube chassis race
vehicles utilize the same
concept. For the $30,000
battery replacement it would
be worth the effort if EPA
standards could be met, and
It’s my guess the cost would
be about half of that 30K.
Just my .02...