Tesla Battery Swap Part 2 - We Continue To Shove A Model 3 Battery Into A 1950 Jaguar.

[@Jeremy-fy1sz]

As a former tube and hose test engineer. Standard hose clamps are what we used for connecting everything that wasn't the production fitting being tested. They seal better than any of the single use clamps, they're just more expensive.

[@RhodokTribesman]

This sounds like a joke, but I swear, that sounds like a sick ass job as mech engineer dilettante. People don't realize shit like that is MEGA important. Akin to engineers testing bearings or braking systems.

[@GigaDavy91]

I was waiting for the new episode, It's so rare to find things explained from people that understand them at least a bit on KZbin.

[@rjung_ch]

Looked and 5 minutes later it showed up, nice.

[@UmmYeahOk]

Yeah, and I appreciate that he also doesn’t constantly yell and scream with excitement over every little thing like a lot of other KZbin’s do.

[@kkallioj]

I love what you do, how you're doing it and how you tell how you're doing what you're doing. Keep doing what you do!

[@KT-ur7pi]

LoL

[@isaactrockman4417]

Ditto

[@JLK89]

Yes! Consistently better than average 👍

[@rsc9520]

Me too!

[@alex4alexn]

"Ripped the guts out like a deer hunter and sort of stuffed them back in"...lol...cant wait for the next vid

[@teamidris]

Aha, thermal design engineer here :o) The bias flow in the 4 way blocks you balance by piping them opposite the other end. *it doesn’t seem to affect the bias coming or going. *if it is going slow enough you won’t notice the direction-restriction anyway.

[@shannons1886]

Nice simple fix!

[@teamidris]

@@shannons1886 yes :o) it was from the test rig and what happens if you have ports both one side of the rad instead of opposite corners? An effect which is way worse with oil than with water heat exchangers.

[@kschleic9053]

I am doing a very similar (as similar as an old Jag can be to an 80s SUV) EV conversion using a model 3 pack. My pack design is totally different, but I generally like where you are going... The idea to use automotive clamps on the cutdown posts was a good one! Not knowing how far behind these videos are from reality, and not knowing all the gritty details, I do have one suggestion to make😬. Based on my previous experience with BMS troubleshooting (not Teslas, aftermarket), the most common way to make the BMS freak out is having a connection that is higher resistance than the BMS expects. On the front end of your modules it looked like you cut the busbar down and reconnected it using two bolts... I would expect that connection to be pretty high resistance (comparatively vs the factory setup). The BMS tests every cell by checking the voltage drop across it, and may be testing the voltage drop between modules... Keep those connections in mind if you get BMS faults.

[@stevewuertz3598]

Eagerly await each episode. There's an entire course on building/adapting within these episodes

[@moagnor]

Still currently the best electric swap project on youtube!

[@ytcer]

Omfg a cool video with zero dislikes after a whole hour, way to go break a record. The algorithm is sending you good quality viewers. Don't worry, normal service will resume shortly ;) Love the project btw thanks for sharing the journey

[@mikeincinci]

just got its first down vote.... there is one in every crowd.

[@-MacCat-]

@@mikeincinci Still, a ratio of 1 idiot to >1k appreciators is pretty damn good.

[@Mode1412]

this didnt age very well

[@thefirstdutchguy]

Love your consistency in the approach of dealing with the hoseclamps 😂

[@jamesfenton7338]

The old school types I learned fabrication from made chalk marks on a concrete floor, come back two weeks later and you find a rolling chassis. These guys made everything, second generation Indy car builders tent to do that. I too rip the innards out like a deer hunter and stuff it back in hoping it works as designed. That's what is fun about being creative, you might get a car, or reinvent the toaster.

[@stevemarshall5197]

Really enjoying your humour 🤣👍

[@travisherdt]

This is an amazing build!

[@jimzucker]

fav show on the tube as right now.

[@SpdstrME07]

If there isn't already a steel sheet on top of the bottom modules, I'd consider adding one with some PET film or other non-conductive coating on both sides to provide more separation from the top modules. The 2170 cells Tesla uses are oriented with the cap and vent pointing downwards so if one goes into thermal runaway, the hot gasses blow out of the bottom of the module. This will be fine for the lower two modules, but if a cell in one of the upper modules gets too hot & starts to run away, those gasses will blow right out of the blue potting compound and could melt into the lower module, setting off cells there too. Tesla designs a roughly 10mm air gap between the bottom of the modules and the bottom steel sheet of the pack for volume for gasses to escape and a bit of dead space in case of underbody damage - I'd recommend you try to do the same with the upper layer of cells to give enough gap for gas to escape, but have an insulated steel sheet between the upper and lower modules to spread out the heat and keep a jet of burning gas from lighting off more of the pack.

[@squeekywheel]

Great stuff - you are doing an amazing job. But you may want to reconsider the aluminum lugs. After a while, they can oxidize and go ohmic, causing all kinds of trouble. Aerospace applications still use lots of copper, even though the aluminum is lighter for this reason. Also, in the 70's, builders started to switch to aluminum in houses, but lots burned down. Many owners had their houses rewired. It is possible to get a good connection, but if you are a little off, it can work for a while, until it doesn't.

[@Chris21709]

Jaw-drop amazing! Every episode better!

[@justchillinout2002]

I took a shot every time Matt said "Module", and fifteen minutes later, I need a new liver!

[@zaqqumkitchen]

Matt, you make my day every time you post a video. Great work, keep it up. Thanks again.

[@shize9ine]

Commenting for algorithm visibility purposes. And this video deserves it.

[@ChuckJ1944]

I built my first Go-Kart when I was eight years old and love mechanical things but you have taken it to a whole new level! Good luck! And I'll be watching.

[@zacharynewton2361]

Hey Matt. I stumbled on your channel this morning and ended up watching all your Jag x Tesla videos. As a lover of all things automotive and an engineer in training, I really appreciate your technical deep dives. Subscribed and looking forward to the next one. Keep up the good work and dry humor!

[@gallupcustomknives2293]

This is the dopest Tesla swap I’ve seen yet!

[@Jono.]

I am so glad to see VHB being used. That stuff is awesome

[@REDCLAYHOMESTEAD]

Such a cool video, one of these days you should do a video just talking about your background and where you picked some of your various skills

[@SuperfastMatt]

It's on the list of future videos.

[@purplegravy]

Another great video. Your hard work, on the jag and the video production, is very much appreciated!

[@SuperfastMatt]

My pleasure!

[@deanmcmanis9398]

Educational, entertaining, and funny. Thanks! ...Looking forward to the next installment.

[@Hoggdoc1946]

I’m very excited to see the end results. Good work so far.

[@JoshuaKuntz57]

You are setting the gold standard for EV swap video series! My dream is to take this approach to Tesla swapping a mid-90's "street" truck (i.e. Chevy 454 SS). I'm really excited to see if you can keep the doghouse intact, or need to hit the aftermarket. Keep up the great work!

[@yodab0ta]

I'm loving this build! Good work!

[@markpitts5194]

Your posts look like aluminium, and the clamps look like brass. I was always taught that this is bad combination for corrosion. That said, this is only guess work. Loving what you are doing.

[@richhume6717]

Nice production values. Great pacing too.

[@markshaw6200]

I think this is the fifth time watching through your series of videos. Awesome job! I'm doing a very similar conversion. Bought the batteries, the guy had already taken them out of the box and discarded. But I have the penthouse, can see if I can make that work. Thanks for the thorough videos!

[@joeabad5908]

Since your aim is not to impress people you dont know but more on enjoy on what you do. You got me into enjoying the video, learning some tips while you enjoy doing what you do.... Cheers.. Waiting for that Jaguar to run..

[@joebrodie]

Very clean install and well thought out. I'm crossing my fingers for the Model 3 brains to accept it's newly reformed body.

[@jumpjetcaptain495]

Love your videos Matt, great narrating. Don't stop!

[@Tobias94b]

So nice! I'm very interested to see the original Tesla controllers to still do their job!

[@fredhaggart3154]

HI GREAT JOB WHEN ITS DONE YOU WILL BE FASTER THAN THE ORIGINAL WHEN NEW AND AS QUIET AS A ROLLS ROYCE I WILL BE WATCHING ALL THE BEST FRED.

[@gentlegiant.]

streaming services has spoiled me and now waiting for the next episodes just hits different

[@unrepentantgeek]

That frame looks sweet all buttoned up. Can't wait for the next installment.

[@onetruebob_tj]

The master plan is coming together! Your fab and design skills are exciting to watch.

[@jirizyka]

Thank you very much for the detailed rebuild description, I would like to rebuild my VW T2 bus into a fully electric car, so I'm collecting ideas now on how to do it.

[@matatout3530]

So I think i'm doing better than average and thats really where i aim to be. Great quote.

[@andrewp612]

I love the "pull test"!!!!

[@Tugmun11]

all hail the algorithm, your channel is shooting to the top of the list of my favorite YT channels Rock on

[@MGBranco]

Great job! Is uncle Rich watching this? Ahahah

[@bubblefoil]

Wasn't it his voice at 0:40?

[@nathaniellangston5130]

Great progress!! looking forward to the next part!

[@AdamsWorlds]

Been really enjoying this series. Super clean looking so far.

[@richardortiz178]

Havent seen any conversion that went so boldly into the battery-skateboard design as you on this Jag! Really cool! Wouldn't this also work with American cars from the 60's? Like the 64-66 Lincoln Continentals? Lots of space on the underside for batts, lots of space under hood & trunk for dual motors too.

[@josiahlackey9327]

this is the best channel on the Tube

[@mikeincinci]

I love the presentation style. Entertaining and enlightening.

[@125spectrum]

Another very entertaining episode. Top gear, eat your heart out. Not quite as sarcastic as Jeremy Clarkson. Good work. Paul

[@joell439]

I agree.... that was thrilling 👍👍😎👍👍

[@andylewis7360]

Still looking legit! Good job!

[@jackhammer9867]

I know this is an older video but while being lazy I discovered fencing pliers have 2 horns that come together and can nicely force open any crimp hose fittings.

[@ygosha]

Superstar. Goll-darned superstar, I tell ya!

[@richardsellers8671]

I'm loving your work Sir, Subscribed and Liked!

[@Damicske]

Nice, idea for the flow problem add a restrictor (or valves) on the end hoses.

[@Graywolf116]

12:33 the most impressive part of this whole video to me is how you did not get your drill stuck expanding a hole like that. Maybe that's just something that happens with wood.

[@thecelicaguy]

I laughed when you commented about returning the weight back to the front of the car because you installed a regular car battery 😂😂😂😂😭😁👌. You make good videos this is my third video of yours that I've watched. I'm really enjoying them good job

[@SuperfastMatt]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed them.

[@turf63]

Hands down my favorite build thread on KZbin right now. Keep it up Matt. Don’t electrocute yourself, what would I watch then?

[@SuperfastMatt]

Thanks! I'll keep the sparks on the inside.

[@turf63]

@@SuperfastMatt but definitely make sure when you’re all done to let the smoke out.

[@FirstWorldProblems333]

I was watching Doogie Howser, M.D this was the next video recommend to me by youtube ;)

[@earlbrown]

Your 'good' hose clamps are still the 'not good' hose clamp. Look into 'fuel injection' clamps instead of the worm style. The range isn't as great, but they clamp a LOT more secure and they don't damage the hose as much due to lack of serrations.

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

Metal shavings: you can print (or buy but you're a fucking engineer) an apparatus that would adapt a vacuum cleaner to the end of your drill

[@MrGpsjim]

Really enjoying this project, keep up the great work!!

[@koolkar55]

Anybody else think they're listening to an episode of "Criminal Minds" with Spencer Reid (Matthew Grey Gubler) outlining a plan for a final solution?

[@Doctorbasss]

Hey HyperMatt, (cool new name would it be? !) What about galvanic corrosion between all these beautifull aluminum sheet electrode that will end out finding a path to the Steel unpainted area frame? will you add some gravelguard or some sort of isolations to stop that unwanted 3rd "battery" ?

[@EVEngineering]

Very well done. You are definitely doing well "above average". :-) Sealing the battery compartment tight will be a challenge, but from your videos I have full confidence. While driving/charging you could slightly pressurize the compartment with a fan blowing air from the cabin to keep road spray from seeping in.

[@earthwormjim]

Suggestion for using a magnet to clean up shavings. Cover the magnet with a ziplock bag or masking tape. Then to remove the shavings, remove the bag or tape.

[@yourhandleshouldbe]

ive heard that bead rolling the sheet metal will prevent oil canning noise if you're feeling fancy

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Love your perspective

[@D1cey]

Definitely pinch clamps once you are certain about your coolant setup. Not fun to take them apart though. Also worth considering, the Model 3 pack has a vent on it that you may want to incorporate into the Jag. Should be able to pop it out and it just needs the appropriate sized through hole.

[@edwardhalpin7503]

I love what you doing. I wish I had the guts to attempt to do the same

[@Sithhy]

I love such modifications

[@WilliamPozo]

all hail the algorithm ... ok that was quite funny. This is amazing work. Thank you for sharing.

[@jonienglish3231]

Good Video MATT Reverse Engineer CHOP CUT REBUILD

[@paulw8356]

Matt, I love your construction techniques on this project! They very much match the ones I've used on my JeeType, which I assume you've been following along with on Jag lovers.

[@stevepearce6689]

Can't wait for the fire up ( not literally )

[@brettg8334]

Umm, pardon the non-technical parlance, but "Fuck yeah!" Love your humor and approach to something that's obviously very complicated. Makes me think I may be able to do something similar...nah! Looking forward to the next installment

[@mikeb.1487]

Good work man.

[@davidsandberg7631]

bead rolling that flat metal you put foam on will help with noise. I know you probably do not have a bead roller neither do I

[@greghenderson6011]

Excellent Video...

[@spazda_mx5]

Loving your work. P.S. you partially spoilt the end of Breaking Bad for me, I just started the last season!

[@SuperfastMatt]

Sorry! Plenty of other surprises to come.

[@spazda_mx5]

@@SuperfastMatt To be fair I have had 8 years in which to watch it.

[@chrisbrookshire861]

SFM you didn't tell me you wrote for MotoIQ as well. That's awesome.

[@terencemalik6415]

For the mature people, willing to know more about pyrobreakers - there're larger versions of them for the AC medium voltage (around 10 000V) being manufactured somewhere out there, probably close to your ZIP-code area.

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Impressing the algorithm huh? How do I subscribe a second, third...infinity times?

[@sheanyquist]

Switch to the single sided vibration-resistant pinch clamps. Battery leaks suck, hose clamps and spring clamps can leak. A good pinch clamp will never fail

[@peterpurpose]

This channel may very well be maneuvering towards demigod like status.

[@WickedMachineWorks]

Great video man!!!

[@EV-olution]

All hail the algorithm… hilarious, but true.

[@paigelooney6117]

Your tesla conversions are amazing please do customer builds

[@erhardbaehni1832]

It is sure a fun project.. Myself have a 1974 XJ6L Jag could be used for such a conversion. My concern is you are useing aluminum connectors with a cooper wire . Not so a good idea as aluminum is a lesser metal and by such oxidation happens = heat . Many homes did burn down because of such . You may need to rethink that connector .

[@jamest.5001]

Another engine that would be cool for this. Is a vortec 4200. Or the 5cyl version. If it's too long. They can make serious power. Just adding a turbo and injectors can get 500+ at the wheels. With low end tq and peak HP around 6k rpm thanks to variable cam timing. They are awesome little engines, not the basic paperweights the old i6 engines were. The only thing I did with the pushrod i6 engines is remove them. Swap in a V8. I have had plans to convert a vehicle to electric for years. I have bought 3 series wound brushed forklift motors, but will likely use a Nissan leaf motor. If I ever actually build one. I may use 1-2 of the forklift motors in a small Geo metro converted to a tiny truck or possibly a tracker sized vehicle, use a lifepo4 battery. 100ah cells, with 2in parallel , making a 200ah. 20 series cells , being128v nominal. To equal 25-kwh nearly 26kwh. The one motor is rated at 3.8kw @ 24v running at 120v it will require extra cooling, running at 36v it stays room temperature. It can safely run at 180-195°f plus. I will obviously add a few thermal sensors. A alarm and temperature gauge on each motor.the brushes will wear faster A 2"-3." High velocity blower will probably be all the cooling required. I will probably wrap the motor with copper or aluminum tubing. And epoxy it to the case. Pump coolant through it. After some math 72v is about the limit, bring the wattage squares. The less than 4kw exploded to 8x that. By doubling the volts . The motor will be 13.32kw at 72v, so 24 series cells for 76.8v nominal. And 88.8 volts absolute maximum. Maybe 280-320ah cells would be a better fit, to allow a 300amp draw easy . And having two identical motors. To equal 26.6kw motors the drawback is them weighing about 150lbs each. Being made from cast iron and steel. Bring filled with iron and copper! A bldc motor would be much lighter. , although having about 36hp and the TQ of a flock of buffalo. It should carry a small vehicle fairly well. Total weight bring 1800-2000lbs. Using a 5-6 speed manual transmission. Using gears 2-5, probably only 3&4th gear on the highway possibly 5th could be used to allow low motor speed with light load 60 mph should not require much power to maintain. A current and tachometer used to determine the economy/ battery usage. I'd like to get a imported micro van or truck. Convert to electric, maybe build a small 350v battery for the electric accessories, like 25ah cells350-400v. For the ac, and heat, use a transformer to boost the 72v to 350-400, using a push pull MOSFET configuration to a transformer, wound for 65-70v to allow a microcontroller to control the output. Basically a 72v-400volt inverter. Only about 1000-1200 watts. 12vbrake boost, and power steering, using. A 72v-12v DC buck converter that should be a common part. Using a 50ah lifepo4 12v battery, switch all lighting to LED. A couple 100 amp alternators attached to the drive shaft to work as Regen braking. Only charging when brakes are applied. So the first 3" of pedal is the pot for the alternator charging , make bore power to charge the battery. Having 3batteries , it will probably be the 12v system that also can charge the 400 v system Aldo if fully charged, send about 500 watts to the hv battery, if it's full. Charge the 72v battery! Sorry to ramble about my idea hor ev conversion. Have a awesome day and thanksgiving ! ☮️

[@darrellbedford4857]

Another great video. interesting and informative.Instead of using spray paint for the coating would apray on truck bead liner work better. It id thicker and more sound deadening than regular spray paint.

[@SuperfastMatt]

I'm using underbody spray, which is a lot like truck bedliner. it's less durable but more rubbery so better deadening.

[@ramiroini9504]

First, I'm loving this swap Second, what if that very important fuse blows up? Shouldn't you have put it somewhere more accesible?

[@mitchellsnider4198]

So did the factory BMS just fire up and work, or did it need a bunch of CAN wizardry…?

[@titanicfilmsbymark]

You should get in contact with Rich Rebuilds

[@curmudgeon1933]

It would be interesting to see a collab between you and Richie B Kidd (Rich Rebuilds). He's got loads of EV experience, and a healthy, irreverent attitude regarding Tesla purity. His humour is also similar to yours. He may be helpful in sorting out any pack balancing issues. He has a good sized following and could help grow your channel.

[@FieroFats]

Are you concerned about the frame flexing since you removed the supports? I know the twist from the ICE is gone, and the electric setup is basically contained in the rear, but I feel like the frame may be "bouncy" going down the road without some sort of cross support.

[@christianhenderson5471]

Good luck trying to connect Toolbox 3 and getting info from vitals! .... ( and periscope ( that's why they seal the battery? 😏)