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1. Electric Mercedes 190SL

Thursday, 14 August 2025 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Electric Mercedes 190SL

Electric Classic Cars (ECC) converted this 1958 Mercedes 190SL to electric at their company in the UK. The car would have come from the factory with a 1.9 L inline-four producing approximately 100 hp (73 kW). Now it is powered by a Zonic 180 ...
... electric motor capable of 180 kW (241 hp) and 360 Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque. Behind the motor ECC installed a gear-reduction unit and custom driveshaft connected to the factory Mercedes rear axle. The engine bay also houses two radiators; one ...

2. Mini with a Mid-engine Turbo B18

Wednesday, 31 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Mini with a Mid-engine Turbo B18

... Mini Cooper had a plan of building one with incredible handling and speed while still keeping a factory appearance. He would achieve his goal using a Honda engine but with a twist. The owner started the project with a good friend. Together ...
Mini with a Mid-engine Turbo B18 | Minis have a long history of being amazing handling cars. A very popular modification to further their performance is swapping out the small factory engine for a bigger Honda engine. The owner of this 1970 ...

3. ICON is Building an Electric 1949 Mercury

Tuesday, 30 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / ICON is Building an Electric 1949 Mercury

... It will feature twin electric motors, electric steering and electric AC. The car will ride on a custom Art Morrison chassis with a rear independent suspension. Jonathan starts discussing the project at 4:40 in the video below. Source: ICON4x4 ...
ICON is Building an Electric 1949 Mercury | Jonathan Ward recently shared a video tour where he talked about their current and future projects. One interesting project he discussed was a 1949 Mercury coupe that will turn into an ICON Derelict. ...

4. A Fabricator’s Project – Audi A4

Saturday, 27 August 2016 Content / build-threads.com / A Fabricator’s Project – Audi A4

... had project cars, what a world that would be… Click here for more Audi builds. Click here for more fabrication-based builds. CLICK HERE for the full build thread. | 2016-08 | Anthony Crivelli | Article | build-threads.com ...
... think you’ll be as gobsmacked as I was when I first saw the 3D scanning, CAD work, 3D printed parts, and fabrication already taking place. Rest assured, when it’s complete, this will be one VERY sorted A4. If only all fabricators ...

5. For Sale: 1988 Chevrolet Sprint with a 1,300 HP Twin-turbo V8

Wednesday, 24 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / For Sale: 1988 Chevrolet Sprint with a 1,300 HP Twin-turbo V8

... one of their custom square-tube chassis. On top of that a Duttweiler Performance 402 ci all-aluminum small-block V8 was installed. They engine features a Brodix small-block, Brodix spread-port heads, forged crank and rods, CP pistons, 96 lb/hr ...
... TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and narrowed Ford 9″ rear end with a Detroit Truetrac with 2.50 gears. If you are interested in owning this sleeper Autobarn Classic Cars is selling the car on eBay for $44,995. Source: ...

6. Custom Mini Nova is Powered by a Kawasaki Ninja Inline-four

Sunday, 21 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Custom Mini Nova is Powered by a Kawasaki Ninja Inline-four

... produces 185 horsepower which is a lot for a “car” that weighs 1,200 lbs. The car also happens to be street legal car with a Missouri title. Watch it drive on the street in traffic in the video below. Urban Hillbilly Videos tracked ...
Custom Mini Nova is Powered by a Kawasaki Ninja Inline-four | You are looking at a custom miniature 1970 Chevy Nova that was built by one creative Missourian. The body was created using plywood and foam for the shape to which fiberglass was ...

7. The War Waggin’

Thursday, 18 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / The War Waggin’

... custom made by Andrew or pieced together from the junkyard. He estimates the entire project, including the car, cost him a total of $5,160. Considering the time he achieved on Laguna Seca I would say has done a great job. Power comes from ...
... custom made by Andrew or pieced together from the junkyard. He estimates the entire project, including the car, cost him a total of $5,160. Considering the time he achieved on Laguna Seca I would say has done a great job. Power comes from ...

8. Custom Jeep Cherokee with a Turbo HEMI V8

Monday, 15 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Custom Jeep Cherokee with a Turbo HEMI V8

... was shortened 17″ to give it a 110″ wheelbase. The body had to be notched in a few locations to clear the chassis. One of the first planned engines was going to be an AMC 401 V8 with an Indy 401-3 intake, Ford Motorsports 80 lb ...
... next engine choice was a 454 V8 built by Herman Lewis. The motor came with a 4″ Moldex crank, Hemi Adkins heads, solid roller, Mondello flexplate, HLR intake, and C&S Dominator carb. This combo produced 712 horsepower on a dyno. Greg ...

9. ICON’s Reformer Chevrolet Caprice

Sunday, 14 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / ICON’s Reformer Chevrolet Caprice

... ICON has ever built. Jonathan says that ICON tends to not work on late-70’s, 80’s and 90’s cars because there is a lot of plastic and “no soul.” But after talking to the client Jonathan eventually came around and ...
ICON’s Reformer Chevrolet Caprice | Jonathan Ward’s first sentence in his newest video was “this is a weird one” and I would agree. This fourth generation (1991-1996) Chevrolet Caprice might be one of the weirdest projects ...

10. American Iron with Swedish Power

Thursday, 11 August 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / American Iron with Swedish Power

... had an idea of combining two two of his favorite automotive companies into one really unique project. Although there were plenty of negative opinions he never let it stop him. Robin has always been part of a Chevy family. One of the last Chevy ...
... vehicles his Father owned was a 1989 Caprice Police cruiser. After the engine broke in the Caprice his Father’s decided to buy another car. His choice came down to either a 1996 Volvo 940 turbo wagon or a 1996 Impala SS. Robin hoped his ...