Engine Transplant-S-Coupe
07-20-2002, 08:15 AM
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Engine Transplant-S-Coupe
Right, after looking at the engine and gearbox in my car, ive worked out that getting it up together and tuning on top of that it would be more cost effective to just swop the engine.
What I was wondering is what the similaritys are between a later tib 2.0 16valve and mine are, i suspect that they are totally different in which case i have a 2.0 16 valve opel (C20XE for those that know) which is 150bhp standard before ive even touched it can go in.
Coz cost wise if a hyundai 2.0 16valve is totally different to whats in my car then cost of fittment would be the same as fitting an opel unit, what are your thoughts?
What I was wondering is what the similaritys are between a later tib 2.0 16valve and mine are, i suspect that they are totally different in which case i have a 2.0 16 valve opel (C20XE for those that know) which is 150bhp standard before ive even touched it can go in.
Coz cost wise if a hyundai 2.0 16valve is totally different to whats in my car then cost of fittment would be the same as fitting an opel unit, what are your thoughts?
07-20-2002, 12:19 PM
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I say mod the 1.5 turbo but if you are hell bent on it! It would be more cool to see the opel engine in it! Besides you can prob get better performance parts for the opel over there than the tibby engine!
07-20-2002, 08:18 PM
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Id tune the 1.5 turbo, thing is im gonna have to rebuild it and prob new gearbox, all that expense + the cost of tuning?
Other thing is i can get 200bhp-230bhp out of opel engine before you hav to do any strenthening.
Another point is no tuners around know anyting about the car even for the so called pros it would be trial and error where as the opel unit is so common other here there are loadsa specailists on it.
Other thing is i can get 200bhp-230bhp out of opel engine before you hav to do any strenthening.
Another point is no tuners around know anyting about the car even for the so called pros it would be trial and error where as the opel unit is so common other here there are loadsa specailists on it.
07-21-2002, 02:38 PM
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There are probably no hyundai tuning shops in the UK that are familar with tuning the 1.5L Turbo motor. However, there are in Austraulia and Korea.
*importing* the knowledge and parts would not be cheap or easy, but I think they would be cheaper and easier than trying to fit/modify the Opel motor into your car.
You would be looking at about $1500 to $2000 in US funds to do a motor swap of that type. That does NOT include the cost of the motor and transmission itself, just the motor mount fabrication and install labor. You might still need axles, and outter hub/suspension parts to make it all work. That adds to the cost...
I would guess, ballpark, about $3000 US funds to get the engine and tranny installed, and all parts fabricated/installed. Then add the cost of whatever parts you will need.
For that much $$$, you should be able to work wonders with the 1.5L motor you have.
*importing* the knowledge and parts would not be cheap or easy, but I think they would be cheaper and easier than trying to fit/modify the Opel motor into your car.
You would be looking at about $1500 to $2000 in US funds to do a motor swap of that type. That does NOT include the cost of the motor and transmission itself, just the motor mount fabrication and install labor. You might still need axles, and outter hub/suspension parts to make it all work. That adds to the cost...
I would guess, ballpark, about $3000 US funds to get the engine and tranny installed, and all parts fabricated/installed. Then add the cost of whatever parts you will need.
For that much $$$, you should be able to work wonders with the 1.5L motor you have.
07-22-2002, 04:05 AM
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Thanx mate, your prob right, its just that its such a nightmare to get info or parts here. sad.gif
You dont happen to know off hand any companys in Korea and Australia(web addys) that can help?
You dont happen to know off hand any companys in Korea and Australia(web addys) that can help?
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07-22-2002, 05:05 AM
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