IS the Coyote engine rebuildable or does the block need to be replaced?

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I'll race any 2014 Tesla that only has a total of $37k into it (including buying car new).

I'm still trying to get a hybrid kit going for the front wheels of a muscle car.
A small battery pack where spare used to be, and two front in wheel motors
is all I need. After 30 MPH, they can shut down. I'm @ 3610 lbs with the blower, so I have a little room compared to many new stangs and a lot of room compared to an AWD model 3.
Then install a pair of 305-40-18 drag radials for the fronts..and u are set to go. Hang on for the ride.
 

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There is only 8 years of lithium left on the planet. Those lithium-ion batteries can't be re-cycled. (well apparently they can, but u require 20 lbs of junk lithium-ion batteries to make 1 lb of good lithium-ion. With a 20:1 ratio, you can see why it's not re-cycled).

On the CBC news, a fellow in Ontario, bought a used Nissan Leaf 100% EV car....in 2018. Car was built in 2014. (4 years old). In 2021, (car now 7 yrs old), the batteries won't last more than 20-30 miles max, and that's with NO heat, AC, radio, or anything turned on, except for DRL. He's pissed, and got the run around from 4 different Nissan dealers, plus Nissan Canada. Turns out, it's $19K to replace the batteries, not including labour + disposal of old batteries. He only paid $12K for the car. He's pissed, and rightfully so.

Across town, I see 6-12 100% electric cars for sale ...used..and some are only a few months old. Prices are through the floor, they can't give em away. Dealers all say not to charge em to more than 80%...and don't let em drop below 20%. The Leaf manual sez only to charge to 100%, IF going on a long trip. Manual also sez after charging to no more than 80%, to let the car sit for 1.5 hrs, so the battery can cool down.

Folks buy em, then find out the pitfalls real fast, novelty wears off, esp in winter with heat on, and in summer with AC on. The cute little 120 vac charger that comes with em in the zip up case, take forever to charge the battery back up. At home, they really require a dedicated 240 vac circuit.

100% EV is not ready for prime time...yet. Hybrid, or maybe a plug in hybrid is about as good as it's gonna get for fuel mileage.
It is difficult to convey sarcasm via text. I failed. lol
 

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There is only 8 years of lithium left on the planet.

Yup and those buying them for the “feels” of saving the planet should take a close look at how both the environment and the workers are being raped to mine the stuff.
Not to mention the fossil fuels being used to generate the electricity to charge them.
Germany has given the EV’s a larger total “carbon footprint” than a Mercedes Bluetech diesel car! Lol
They are virtue signaling devices at best.


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Yup and those buying them for the “feels” of saving the planet should take a close look at how both the environment and the workers are being raped to mine the stuff.
Not to mention the fossil fuels being used to generate the electricity to charge them.
Germany has given the EV’s a larger total “carbon footprint” than a Mercedes Bluetech diesel car! Lol
They are virtue signaling devices at best.


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Dont you just love how the greenies promote the EVs but conveniently forget about the true environmental impact.
 

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Cars owned by wealthy individuals are unsustainable, full stop. They always will be - unless the global population dramatically drops off. We're way past the cliff here.
 

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