'03 Accent engine swap options
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'03 Accent engine swap options
I've seen the DIY on the beta engine swap, and I know it's a popular option to upgrade the engine.
But are there any other options? It doesn't really seem worth it to increase the engine from 1.6L I have now to the 2.0L.
Is there anything larger that could bolt in?
But are there any other options? It doesn't really seem worth it to increase the engine from 1.6L I have now to the 2.0L.
Is there anything larger that could bolt in?
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Beyond that bolting in becomes an issue that's for sure. The 2.7l V6 can fit. I think the 2.4l from the 06 up Sonata would be a good swap but as far as I know nobody has done it.
The biggest reason to go with a Beta swap (besides the instant 34hp gain) is because a ton more performance parts are available for the Beta, so going beyond 138hp is reasonable.
The biggest reason to go with a Beta swap (besides the instant 34hp gain) is because a ton more performance parts are available for the Beta, so going beyond 138hp is reasonable.
