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Engine swaps have been going on for decades. Swapping a GM LS into a compatible frame is quite common. The mount points are standardized on the engine block so you only need to weld the matching mounts to the auto frame.

I don't see much of a demand for conversions for Accords, Camrys and Jettas. These are popular, reliable, yet disposable cars. Those buyers would be better served buying a new EV. I do see a market for car people cars: MX-5, S2000, GTIs, 4Runner, and FJ40s.




Ebikes are getting popular. This market will grow. The ebikes will get better. I think that is were the market is going.

Nostalgia is building for the 1990s, those cars might make a comeback, in terms of restoration projects.


A quick scan through /r/projectcar reveals that the LS has been swapped into every vehicle except for, perhaps, the Space Shuttle.




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