WE PUT THE V8 TESLA ON THE DYNO AND IT DIDN'T DISAPPOINT

EV Channels Review

The Rich Rebuilds channel puts their V8-swapped Tesla, dubbed 'ICE-T', on the dyno for a performance evaluation. The video details the tuning process at Ace Performance, highlighting the complexities of integrating a V8 engine into an electric vehicle chassis. While the initial dyno pull yielded a respectable 333 horsepower, the team identified and rectified an issue with a faulty spark plug wire and a bad spark plug, leading to a significant gain of 70 horsepower, bringing the total to 403 horsepower. The reviewer expresses satisfaction with the heat shielding and overall build quality, noting the car performed like a regular vehicle without major issues. The video also touches upon the weight savings achieved by removing the original batteries, bringing the car's weight down to approximately 3,500 pounds, comparable to a C7 Z06. The reviewer concludes that ICE-T is an 'absolute animal' even before the planned addition of a supercharger, promising more content on the build.