Converted Hyundai enthusiast
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Vehicle: 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Fx
Converted Hyundai enthusiast
Hey guys, my name is Keith. I'm 23years old and live in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Here's the story of my car days (past to present):
I started out at 14years of age with cars. My first car was a 1989 Honda Civic and I've had 5 since. I worked on and "souped" up a lot of them. I come to realize today that those were just practice cars for later on. I did get tons of practice from those cars, however, I now have a broad understanding of a lot of stuff related to cars; such as: Electrical systems, engine systems, suspension systems, braking systems, ECU systems, transmissions, maintenance, and last but DEFINATELY NOT LEAST functionality of cars. I have the 101 on everything car related. I also went through 1year of college to become an AST (Automotive Service Technician) before Toyota Motor Manufacturers Canada called me to come work at their Woodstock, ON plant.
The deal with my new car:
I just bought a 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Fx with 230,000km (don't worry I know how to rebuild engines, anyways it's not going to fail on me anytime soon). I picked it up for $1,000 CDN. After driving it for awhile (1month) I've decided that I'm going to do some heavy mods, but don't know very much about Hyundai at this point and that's why I'm here, I need help understanding the Hyundai engines, transmissions, power outputs, horsepower, torque, turbocharging systems, etc etc. I'm not shy to admit that I need help either. I try my hardest to listen rather than to talk about sh*t I have no clue about. I would appreciate any help received from you guys!
Thanks and have a nice day smile.gif!
I started out at 14years of age with cars. My first car was a 1989 Honda Civic and I've had 5 since. I worked on and "souped" up a lot of them. I come to realize today that those were just practice cars for later on. I did get tons of practice from those cars, however, I now have a broad understanding of a lot of stuff related to cars; such as: Electrical systems, engine systems, suspension systems, braking systems, ECU systems, transmissions, maintenance, and last but DEFINATELY NOT LEAST functionality of cars. I have the 101 on everything car related. I also went through 1year of college to become an AST (Automotive Service Technician) before Toyota Motor Manufacturers Canada called me to come work at their Woodstock, ON plant.
The deal with my new car:
I just bought a 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Fx with 230,000km (don't worry I know how to rebuild engines, anyways it's not going to fail on me anytime soon). I picked it up for $1,000 CDN. After driving it for awhile (1month) I've decided that I'm going to do some heavy mods, but don't know very much about Hyundai at this point and that's why I'm here, I need help understanding the Hyundai engines, transmissions, power outputs, horsepower, torque, turbocharging systems, etc etc. I'm not shy to admit that I need help either. I try my hardest to listen rather than to talk about sh*t I have no clue about. I would appreciate any help received from you guys!
Thanks and have a nice day smile.gif!
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As far as the engine goes, it's similar enough to the Mitsubishi N/A 4G63 that most of things that get good results on the 4G63 do pretty well on the Beta 2.0l. Parts don't interchange or anything, but the overall design is similar.
Really N/A mods won't net you a whole lot so if you want to make any "real" power you're going to want to go f/i. As far as f/i for your RD Tiburon goes I suggest looking through what Turbosocks offers. Of course you can also piece everything together yourself if you would prefer but that's a lot bigger headache.
For serious tuning you'll either want a piggyback or a standalone, reprogramming your ECU is not a viable option. The AEM FIC is a commonly used piggyback and comes highly recommended by several people with boosted Hyundais. There is also a plug and play Megasquirt available if you want to have full control of everything.
Compared to Hondas and most other Asian import tuning platforms Hyundais will always make comparably less horsepower but more torque at similar levels of modification. Generally even if the rev limiter is raised and breathing is improved peak hp will still be within 10% of peak torque. On some cars the peak torque will even exceed the peak horsepower. A lot of the time horsepower numbers are thrown around and the Hyundais usually come out on the low end of the scale, even if in truth the Hyundai would be a faster car. Don't get me wrong, you can get respectable horsepower numbers out of a Hyundai, but a 300hp Hyundai also has around 300lb/ft. Generally that makes it quite a bit quicker than a 300hp Honda making 220lb/ft if the cars weigh the same.
Anyways, I think you'll enjoy your Tiburon, and please post all questions that you may have.
As far as the engine goes, it's similar enough to the Mitsubishi N/A 4G63 that most of things that get good results on the 4G63 do pretty well on the Beta 2.0l. Parts don't interchange or anything, but the overall design is similar.
Really N/A mods won't net you a whole lot so if you want to make any "real" power you're going to want to go f/i. As far as f/i for your RD Tiburon goes I suggest looking through what Turbosocks offers. Of course you can also piece everything together yourself if you would prefer but that's a lot bigger headache.
For serious tuning you'll either want a piggyback or a standalone, reprogramming your ECU is not a viable option. The AEM FIC is a commonly used piggyback and comes highly recommended by several people with boosted Hyundais. There is also a plug and play Megasquirt available if you want to have full control of everything.
Compared to Hondas and most other Asian import tuning platforms Hyundais will always make comparably less horsepower but more torque at similar levels of modification. Generally even if the rev limiter is raised and breathing is improved peak hp will still be within 10% of peak torque. On some cars the peak torque will even exceed the peak horsepower. A lot of the time horsepower numbers are thrown around and the Hyundais usually come out on the low end of the scale, even if in truth the Hyundai would be a faster car. Don't get me wrong, you can get respectable horsepower numbers out of a Hyundai, but a 300hp Hyundai also has around 300lb/ft. Generally that makes it quite a bit quicker than a 300hp Honda making 220lb/ft if the cars weigh the same.
Anyways, I think you'll enjoy your Tiburon, and please post all questions that you may have.
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yahoo another first gen!! if you need help we will be of assistance. it all depends on what your goal is. my plan was to supercharge, because i have a passion for WWII aircraft. but turbocharging is the best way if you know what you're doing.
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Welcome! You definately made the right decision to come out of the cookie cutter closet. I love all cars, but getting into the Honda scene because everyone else is doing it is just irritating.....
187sks is right. Hondas will make 300hp and 200tq all day on 15psi. I made 270whp and 268wtq on 14psi. Stock block. The Tib can be as light as a Honda, but I personally don't like to gut my cars. They get loud, uncomfortable, and cause excuses from your oponents at the races.
If I were in your sutuation, I would buy a junked motor to work on in the garage, while you enjoy the car. Then, in one weekend, you can bolt it all on and enjoy 300+hp on Monday. These motors are strong, but IDK if that high mileage would last long. And as others experience, it won't take you long to want more boost.
187sks is right. Hondas will make 300hp and 200tq all day on 15psi. I made 270whp and 268wtq on 14psi. Stock block. The Tib can be as light as a Honda, but I personally don't like to gut my cars. They get loud, uncomfortable, and cause excuses from your oponents at the races.
If I were in your sutuation, I would buy a junked motor to work on in the garage, while you enjoy the car. Then, in one weekend, you can bolt it all on and enjoy 300+hp on Monday. These motors are strong, but IDK if that high mileage would last long. And as others experience, it won't take you long to want more boost.
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