1996 X3 beta swap
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1996 X3 beta swap
I havee a 1996 accent gl and plan to swap in a 2.0l beta from 99 tib but i need to ask some questions:
1) Do i need to change the wirring harness at all? or will current stock sohc 1.5l harrness work?
2) If i keep the stock harrness wht is the best step Piggy back 1.5l ECU or jst get Tib ECU?
3) Motor mounts and mods to thm? can i keep stock mounts with some minor mods?
I only asked becuse from wht I have read the 96 isnt as easy as 98-99 x3 with all the above questions, but from what i can gather Im gonna need a:
trans-96 Accent GL 5spd (factory accent axles)
95 scoupe turbo clutch kit
accent release bearing
tibb flywheel
tibb trans mount
1999 Tibb 2.0l
Basic swap parts ie, belts, waterpump ect
Mods:
obx underdrive pulley
header
cam gears
1) Do i need to change the wirring harness at all? or will current stock sohc 1.5l harrness work?
2) If i keep the stock harrness wht is the best step Piggy back 1.5l ECU or jst get Tib ECU?
3) Motor mounts and mods to thm? can i keep stock mounts with some minor mods?
I only asked becuse from wht I have read the 96 isnt as easy as 98-99 x3 with all the above questions, but from what i can gather Im gonna need a:
trans-96 Accent GL 5spd (factory accent axles)
95 scoupe turbo clutch kit
accent release bearing
tibb flywheel
tibb trans mount
1999 Tibb 2.0l
Basic swap parts ie, belts, waterpump ect
Mods:
obx underdrive pulley
header
cam gears
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You may need to get a 97-99 X3 transmission. The 95-96 Accents mounts are on the motor and not the trans. I have done a 96 but I used a beta trans and fabbed the front/rear mounts.
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Thanks for the info, were you able to keep the stock 1.5 sohc harness? if not what did u modify? metal can always be cut and welded its the electrical tht is something thts goona be a pain. Thanks again the more info the better
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Wow thanks man your a life saver!!! If you have any suggestions please post thm, I used to be a honda guy so I have some custom experience but got tierd of driving a bellybutton!! lol Its time for a newbie accent tht smokes hondas.
Any kinda of tips are appreciated thanks everyone
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The only thing that I can remember at the moment is if you do happen to use the use beta transmission the axles will have to be changed. I used a set from an automatic 00-05 Accent, they'll fit and are a bit tight but didn't click on turns. Also you may want to consider modifying the front and rear mounts. I seemed to kill mine regularly. I ended up welding them solid but this caused a lot of vibrations in the cockpit. Some window weld may have been a better option.
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Great info, now im jst going to fab front and rear mounts and save my brain from reading another 5hrs of old posts. The side mounts stayed factory accent or tib?
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I used a Megasquirt but the stock beta ecu ran it just fine. I couldn't tell you about the cost or the time because it was something I worked on every now and then. If you have the parts and tools it should be an easy weekend job.