Beta 2 Engine Swap in RD
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Beta 2 Engine Swap in RD
OK, before anyone gives me the infamous "searchplzkthx" line..
Here's a list of threads I've already read:
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...2-engine-swap/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...9-beta-2-swap/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...e-swap-thread/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...s-beta-2-swap/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...buron-project/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...ds-on-a-beta2/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...eta2-question/
I found some mention of old Z man saying it was outlined in the FAQ, but I have no idea where that went since RDT disappeared.
So far what I've learned:
Everyone says "drops right in" - BUT....
Must be non-CVVT, from an 01-03 Elantra, or 03 Tiburon (right?)
Hammer down the lower cross member a bit
Maybe the alternator harness is the same?
Maybe have to change the speed sensor in the tranny?
Maybe the thermostat sensor?
Something about the beta 2 being MAP? (I have a MAF sensor, obviously..)
Something needs to be modified to get the oil pan to fit?
Modify crank sensor to run a constant 12v to it?
Anything else??
And just what needs to be done if it came from a car with an automatic tranny (and you have a manual)? Modify some plate?
Can anyone clear this stuff up? For a topic where I found multiple threads saying "Its been discussed plenty of times please search. Closed" - there sure seems to be a lot of conflicting info. Unless I didn't manage to find the good threads or something...
I'd really like a COMPLETE list of what I'm getting into before I spend $500 on an engine
Thanks
Here's a list of threads I've already read:
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...2-engine-swap/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...9-beta-2-swap/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...e-swap-thread/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...s-beta-2-swap/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...buron-project/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...ds-on-a-beta2/
https://www.hyundaiaftermarket.org/f...eta2-question/
I found some mention of old Z man saying it was outlined in the FAQ, but I have no idea where that went since RDT disappeared.
So far what I've learned:
Everyone says "drops right in" - BUT....
Must be non-CVVT, from an 01-03 Elantra, or 03 Tiburon (right?)
Hammer down the lower cross member a bit
Maybe the alternator harness is the same?
Maybe have to change the speed sensor in the tranny?
Maybe the thermostat sensor?
Something about the beta 2 being MAP? (I have a MAF sensor, obviously..)
Something needs to be modified to get the oil pan to fit?
Modify crank sensor to run a constant 12v to it?
Anything else??
And just what needs to be done if it came from a car with an automatic tranny (and you have a manual)? Modify some plate?
Can anyone clear this stuff up? For a topic where I found multiple threads saying "Its been discussed plenty of times please search. Closed" - there sure seems to be a lot of conflicting info. Unless I didn't manage to find the good threads or something...
I'd really like a COMPLETE list of what I'm getting into before I spend $500 on an engine
Thanks
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If in doubt, you can swap any non-matching or troublesome accessories from the beta I onto your new beta II until it all works. I'd say your biggest problem would actually be wiring, because almost all of the sensors are different generations.
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ugh
how clear do I have to make this
you can use a beta 2 block and beta 2 head and beta 2 oil pan and just swap all of your sensors and manifolds from the beta 1 onto it
not a hard concept
how clear do I have to make this
you can use a beta 2 block and beta 2 head and beta 2 oil pan and just swap all of your sensors and manifolds from the beta 1 onto it
not a hard concept
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You say that, but then when you search for threads on people that have done this they bring up all these wiring issues. Are all the sensor pinouts the same? As in plug and play from beta 2 to beta 1? I understand that the block and head drop in fine. However.. I specifically read something about the cps, t stat, and alternator being different in some other threads. Why does optimoprime's DIY include changing all the sensors?
It simply is not all that "clear" dude....
It simply is not all that "clear" dude....
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just swap all of your sensors and manifolds from the beta 1 onto it
thermostat housing would be considered a manifold
ALL YOUR DAMN SENSORS no wiring issues when you are REUSING ALL YOUR DAMN SENSORS
if it plugged into your car in the first place, then the wiring going to the exact location to the exact same sensor should NOT have to be modified
REUSE ALL YOUR OLD sh*t, JUST REPLACE THE BLOCK, HEAD, AND OIL PAN
here ill make a list of all the stuff youll reuse
INTAKE MANIFOLD
THROTTLE BODY
FUEL RAIL
FUEL INJECTORS
MAF
IDLE AIR MOTOR
CRANK SENSOR
CAM SENSOR
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
THERMOSTAT HOUSING
COOLANT TEMP SENSOR
ALTERNATOR(beta 2 is better, but i dont recall if they just bolt right on, i just reused my old one)
POWER STEERING PUMP
A/C COMPRESSOR
COIL PACK
AIR TEMP SENSOR
BRACKETS FOR SAID ACCESSORIES
DRIVE BELTS
MOTOR MOUNTS
FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE
THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL USE FROM A BETA 2 MOTOR
ASSEMBLED CYLINDER HEAD
VALVE COVER
ASSEMBLED SHORT BLOCK
OIL PAN
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