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Old Jan 12, 2021 | 12:34 PM
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Hello! New to the forum, but very much not-new to the LS engine world. With a team at Georgia Tech (Wreck Racing) I've helped swap an LM7 into a 1986 BMW 5 Series along with a host of other modifications. I've also built a Factory Five 818 kit car, although that uses a Subaru WRX engine (wish it had an LS...).

I'm now working on making EV conversions way more attainable to the average car person (similar to how crate engine kits make engine retrofits easier). We're looking for a lot more feedback from people that are more in tune with the traditional engine swap/retrofit world and get a take on what opinions there are on EV systems. I made a super short survey, but any feedback on this thread or to my email (in the survey) would be super appreciated!

If you want to share your opinion: EV Conversion vs Crate Engine Survey
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Old Jan 12, 2021 | 12:59 PM
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I looked into swapping in an EV setup into my 98 Z28 when the car I bought had a trash motor. Cost was simply too high.
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Old Jan 12, 2021 | 01:12 PM
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Yes, the cost is definitely expensive - but it is coming down especially for batteries
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