Ruined? 1957 MGA EV Conversion with Tesla batteries and Hyper 9 Power

[@mattfuller65]

Aggies ruined it, y'all just re-ruined it! Giga-em!

[@dissrepair]

lol. Giga-em is the best comment ever

[@darwinskeeper421]

Let's be honest, the engines that powered almost all British sports cars were never that good to begin with. They tended to leak oil, sometimes overheated and were equipped with some of the worst ignition systems on the planet. These cars were, at their best, toys for the mechanically skilled. Replacing the garbage engine for a reliable electric powertrain should mean more driving fun and less maintenance headaches. Sounds like a win to me.

[@dissrepair]

That’s been my experience. Beautiful cars needing new drivetrains

[@Troph2]

Very cool, people modify cars in all sorts of ways and people never bitch about 'ruining them'. Some classics should be preserved for sure but its cool to see how for an old chassis can go with restomods. If my z31 was just a plain jane I would EV convert it but its a 50th AE version and those are getting rare enough to go in the preserve class.

[@dissrepair]

You’re exactly right.

[@lkuhn65]

A nice upgrade that will keep this classic on the road for years to come. Well done!

[@dissrepair]

Thanks

[@jonathancunningham8739]

I only get mildly upset if the engine was in working order however if the car can only be a restomod then yes make it Propane or electric keep a part of history alive that's how I roll.

[@ColinWatters]

In the UK its easier to comply with the regulations if you dont modify the chassis. It sounds like you were able to use the orginal ICE motor mounting points (with adaptors). What about the rear batteries? Did you have to cut a big hole to get those in?

[@rupertbear6883]

How well does the chasse and suspension deal with the extra weight..? Is it safe?

[@nishafleischman4573]

Love the conversation, I would do it!

[@dissrepair]

You need one!

[@24staples]

Is there any difference in performance between the 120v and 144v hyper9 motors?

[@MarkSanders77A]

same - HV is limited to 500A vs std 750Amps - HV needs more batteries so heavier overall, eg 6 vs 5 Tesla Modules, But has slightly less voltage sag under acceleration. #LotusElon uses 5 modules and 120 with Hyper 9 and is 20Kg lighter than with ICE > kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYS0ZnqeeK10n8ksi=1yMU2W-YCRJuQ5yJ

[@dannelson6980]

Think of the tow truck drivers, how will they pay for that European vacation? when you make english cars reliable.

[@nevco8774]

This buit has definitely ruined business model of tow truck drivers specialized in old British engine cars towing.

[@philipgrice1026]

Interesting blog. Please invest in a muff for your microphone when out on the highway. Wind noise is so irritating.

[@dissrepair]

Totally. The wind is hard to avoid in Texas

[@annavariumful]

Converting these old gals to Electric, just improves the ride quality / enjoyment of driving, sooooooooo much! I have a 67 Corvair that is just waiting for conversion. No exploding, vibrating noise from the back, and a smooth effortless drive will make for a wicked cruiser!!

[@dissrepair]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nevco8774]

Those old cars from the UK contain attractive shape in them. They are historical drivable art sculptures. However they never had any functionality even in the best times, rather were toys designed for enthusiasts to toil continuously fixing them. To be able to enjoy them today they need a restomod. The ultimate modification is hot rodding them with a spicy, modern, reliable powertrain. The electric powertrain perfectly fits that goal. It alows to have plenty of enjoyment while driving and to avoid frustration while fixing them.

[@brianw289]

Nonsense - they're perfectly serviceable when set up correctly. The sound of a combustion engine and shifting a manual transmission is central to the experience of driving these cars.

[@nevco8774]

@@brianw289 In the Disney movie Cars Mater, the tow truck, literally, says, you how those old British engines are: if there is no oil under it, there is no oil in it. And everybody know that in each joke there 10% of joke and 90% of truth.

[@brianw289]

@@nevco8774 10% of truth and 90% of joke.

[@GerryPowell-r6s]

Shameful

[@2stroketurbo]

😊

[@beastieboy3926]

Interestin, But I would only consider converting my Merc SLK if I got more than 300 BHP and at least 400 miles range and no more weight. So I guess a little more to go.

[@stephen300o6]

Fortunatley MGs are pre-ruined.

[@dissrepair]

Lol. Good one! 😂

[@2.3_44XD--]

Soon don't just apologise but be happy the pro combustion movement doesn't hunt EV swaps and EVs in general.

[@dissrepair]

Whether it's combustion or EV, its really about keeping the hobby alive.

[@keithparker4157]

I have old porsche.. I love the sounds, the smell of the fuel.. no way would I destroy a classic. Now if I received in shambles and I had the components to convert to ev, maybe.. here this car is ruined.. beautiful exterior.

[@smedleybutler1969]

you people are sick!

[@lilianecasner3336]

That's not an upgrade, that's terrible, what an uninteresting car that is now,a classic car is about the engine,80%!

[@rickm7209]

I am so done with gas. Converting a '61 Alpine as I write.

[@dissrepair]

An Alpine would be a fantastic conversion.

[@DaveJudd]

Is it worth it for the milage you do in a classic. 3x the weight with no more value but 80x the cost. Replace Suspension, brakes, wheels. tyres before you even start the conversion. And electric car are falling out of favour for newer lighter tec.

[@martinbrookes1372]

An MX5 engine would have been so much better than a fairground drive train .

[@thomasreilly6362]

It depends on your budget what you will use the car for, weekends and summer rides or touring? The MX5 is an excellent upgrade.

[@timmoody2612]

you put an incendiary device in a car and believe you've done a smart thing.......

[@jamesfleischman6848]

I think you meant removed the incendiary device. A gasoline powered car is more than 10 times more likely to catch on fire.

[@madnesssoft2012]

You're not ruining it, you're saving it from the scrap heap. Screw ICE, EV for the future, convert those cars! It's literally a motor swap! How much more custom do you get?