Has Hyundai ever produced a turbo?
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Ok, let's clear up some confusion...
The Scoupe Turbo from 91-92 was a mitsubishi engine, from 93-95 it was Hyundai's own Alpha I (Whereas the 95-99 Accent is the Alpha II)
many of the parts from the 93-95 turbo Alpha I models will fit the non-turbo 95-99 Alpha II models...
Things like:
Exhaust manifold
cylinder head
pistons
rings
valves
engine block
ETC ETC ETC ETC
Now that you have the correct information, what can you do with it?
how about an UBAR-Cheap turbo project for your accent? seeing as how a complete Scoupe engine is only 500 bucks?
enjoy
The Scoupe Turbo from 91-92 was a mitsubishi engine, from 93-95 it was Hyundai's own Alpha I (Whereas the 95-99 Accent is the Alpha II)
many of the parts from the 93-95 turbo Alpha I models will fit the non-turbo 95-99 Alpha II models...
Things like:
Exhaust manifold
cylinder head
pistons
rings
valves
engine block
ETC ETC ETC ETC
Now that you have the correct information, what can you do with it?
how about an UBAR-Cheap turbo project for your accent? seeing as how a complete Scoupe engine is only 500 bucks?
enjoy
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A couple differences with the Alpha I (G4EKT) used in the S-Coupe is it has 7:1 compression pistons, a different intake manifold (throttle body in the center for better cylinder distribution) and oil squirters below the pistons to keep them cool.
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Yeah, but we do not have the privilege of seeing the Atos here in North America. Isn't the engine in the Atos the Epsilon? I think its only a 1 litre, and they turboed it? Why the h3ll wouldn't they do that to the Alpha or Beta?
I live in San Diego, and Mexicans drive their Atos down here alot, narrow as hell. I dont think there would be much appeal for that car as it looks like a golf cart/freeway death trap.
Yeah, but we do not have the privilege of seeing the Atos here in North America. Isn't the engine in the Atos the Epsilon? I think its only a 1 litre, and they turboed it? Why the h3ll wouldn't they do that to the Alpha or Beta?
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AccentGSi2001:
Why must we sit around and wait for Hyundai to wake up and smell the coffee? Lets not wish for the Turbo Beta, since they've already produced it, lets demand that they utilize it in a new Elantra, Tiburon, or even an Accent {just don't let the Accent drive around with 240 horse.}
It seems to me that Hyundai is the only automotive manufacturer that is oblivious to the fact that their exsists an after-market... market. Mazda has thier MP3, and Protege 5, Toyota has their new Corola Type-S, Honda has their SiR, Ford has thier Focus ZX3, Dodge and their Neon R/T, Nissan and their Sentra Spec-V.
Hyundai Accent GSi, a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine producing a whopping 106 horse. I'd like to see at least a 150 horse Accent that you can buy from the dealership.
Ever wonder why Hyundai cars seemingly cost a lot less than all those you just listed? Probably has something to do with the fact the selection isn't that varied... Just a thought.
Why must we sit around and wait for Hyundai to wake up and smell the coffee? Lets not wish for the Turbo Beta, since they've already produced it, lets demand that they utilize it in a new Elantra, Tiburon, or even an Accent {just don't let the Accent drive around with 240 horse.}
It seems to me that Hyundai is the only automotive manufacturer that is oblivious to the fact that their exsists an after-market... market. Mazda has thier MP3, and Protege 5, Toyota has their new Corola Type-S, Honda has their SiR, Ford has thier Focus ZX3, Dodge and their Neon R/T, Nissan and their Sentra Spec-V.
Hyundai Accent GSi, a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine producing a whopping 106 horse. I'd like to see at least a 150 horse Accent that you can buy from the dealership.
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Hyundai is out to changes its image right now.
Simply, they want to make a car with value, thats desirable, and that lasts so that people can say, wow Hyundai's aren't like the used to be. So far, they have done a very good job at it.
However, turbos break alot, espicially when driven hard. Cars that break alot, dont do good for the corporate image. Other manufacuters can take a chance on turbos simply because they have so much else out there, it ownt affect thei overall image. They know that if the price is high enough they won't sell to many, so that if they become a problem, it won't be a million customer issue.
Hyundai on the other hand, if it were to produce a value priced high WHP turbo car, it would sell a large sum of them, but when they all start breaking, everyone starts questioning the quality of Hyundai.
If Hyundai were to return with a turbo series 2.0 L I4 available to the public, don't expect it to be resonably priced, if it comes out. It will be a test to see a) How the market repsonds and cool.gif How their design holds up to the public, the inital objective won't be to sell millions of them.
My opinion anyways, smile.gif
-Steve
Simply, they want to make a car with value, thats desirable, and that lasts so that people can say, wow Hyundai's aren't like the used to be. So far, they have done a very good job at it.
However, turbos break alot, espicially when driven hard. Cars that break alot, dont do good for the corporate image. Other manufacuters can take a chance on turbos simply because they have so much else out there, it ownt affect thei overall image. They know that if the price is high enough they won't sell to many, so that if they become a problem, it won't be a million customer issue.
Hyundai on the other hand, if it were to produce a value priced high WHP turbo car, it would sell a large sum of them, but when they all start breaking, everyone starts questioning the quality of Hyundai.
If Hyundai were to return with a turbo series 2.0 L I4 available to the public, don't expect it to be resonably priced, if it comes out. It will be a test to see a) How the market repsonds and cool.gif How their design holds up to the public, the inital objective won't be to sell millions of them.
My opinion anyways, smile.gif
-Steve
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BV1:
If Hyundai were to return with a turbo series 2.0 L I4 available to the public, don't expect it to be resonably priced, if it comes out. It will be a test to see a) How the market repsonds and cool.gif How their design holds up to the public, the inital objective won't be to sell millions of them.
-Steve
I agree with you Steve... Another thing to think about is the warranty, I think it would be doubtful that one of these turbo engined cars would have the complete warranty that we have now... but I think the Hyundai Advantage is only temporary anyway, right? So if this is the case the warranty wouldnt be a problem, but I see Hyundai keeping the great warranty for a while to keep the numbers of Hyundai's rising... just more change from me
If Hyundai were to return with a turbo series 2.0 L I4 available to the public, don't expect it to be resonably priced, if it comes out. It will be a test to see a) How the market repsonds and cool.gif How their design holds up to the public, the inital objective won't be to sell millions of them.
-Steve
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Hell, seems like 3/4's of the vehicles I see over here have a turbo or intercooled sticker or emblem on them. Most of them Hyundais. The vans all have it on there.