WHY THE WORLD'S FIRST V8 TESLA FAILED

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This video chronicles the ambitious and ultimately problematic journey of converting a flooded Tesla Model S into a V8-powered vehicle. The creator, Rich, details the extensive modifications, including engine swaps, transmission tunnel fabrication, and the integration of a supercharged LS engine. While the initial V1 build successfully reached SEMA, the project has since been plagued by issues, including overheating and a lack of consistent attention, leading to the car being passed around various shops. The creator expresses a bittersweet return of the car, acknowledging the significant engineering involved but also the need to reverse-engineer many of the subsequent modifications. The video highlights the challenges of custom builds, the desire for a unique statement car, and the creator's intention to refine the V1 into a more reliable daily driver, despite the current need for extensive troubleshooting and mechanical adjustments.