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uk_zak
01-09-2004, 05:46 AM
first of all, hi guys! ive been lurking around here for a while now and learned shiiiiteloads. ive got a few questions that some of you might be able to help me on. first of all i own an accent. its nice and all, but id like it to pack a bit more of a punch, so engineswap springs to mind.

i could relatively easily and cheaply get hold of a 2.0 16v engine and gearbox to replace my current one. now, what do i have to look at when buying a used engine? is it even possible to fit that into a hyundai accent coupe si? how hard is it? has anyone here done it before and what problems did you run into. also more importantly what else would i have to upgrade with the engine?

bmtphoenix
01-09-2004, 11:22 AM
Check out www.hyundaiperformance.com. You'll find a lot more comprehensive help there. And BTW, there's no such thing as an Accent Si.

uk_zak
01-09-2004, 11:38 AM
thanks for the link. i just found the website and there really is a great deal of info to be absorbed.

ps. heres a pic of my car. its a bit dirty, but you might be interested

http://www.nird.btinternet.co.uk/accent.jpg

tibby01
01-09-2004, 12:33 PM
check this link out.

http://hyundaiperformance.com/forums/topic.php?t=30368

uk_zak
01-09-2004, 12:37 PM
im currently working my way through the hybrid forum secion. should take a few days to get through all the topics. these links are GOLD :d

bmtphoenix
01-09-2004, 07:59 PM
im currently working my way through the hybrid forum secion. should take a few days to get through all the topics. these links are GOLD :d

Ahhh...UK...oops. My bad.

tibby01
01-09-2004, 11:27 PM
silly brits with their "Si"s and such.lol

good luck with the swap dood, and be sure to post results, and pictures of baffled faces as they are crushed by a beta powered accent!!!!!

an you say 135whp un modded in a 2200lb. package. YESS!!!!!!

by the way, dont be scared to ask questions on hp.com, you will find a lot of helpfull info. pertaining to your swap.

HAPPY TUNING!!!!

uk_zak
01-10-2004, 01:43 PM
bmt: hehe, no worries man. i should have said ima uk fellow. :P

tibby: yeah thats what im aiming for. its the last time i let my teacher rip my ass on the road. i cant wait to see the look on his face when he gets crused by a car that cost 15000 pounds less than his :D. oh yeah. its probably gonna take a while to perform this swap. im reading books and different documentation on the net and trying to get as much info as i can. as for weight, im gonna try reducing the weight by around 200lb. my time estimate right now is by sept 2004 the new engine should be in :)

accent_lad
01-27-2004, 05:35 PM
uk_zak I see u r from the UK and like me wants to do a swap for a 2.0l lump. I am also from london and am looking for a new engine. Have a look at my web site http://www.colinteahan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Accent.htm

colinteahan@blueyonder.co.uk
MSN: colinteahan@hotmail.com

borrows
02-01-2004, 10:03 PM
i have a 2002 accent and i was wondering what kind of turbo can i put on it or where to find a supercharger for it... please help

tibby01
02-02-2004, 12:44 AM
i dont know why you posted this in here...next time, it would be better if you posted a new topic.

ok. no forced induction kits are out for the accents that i know of YET. www.speedfactor.com is still designing one i think. the general big performance mod for accents is to swap in the 2.0 beta engine. read this page for more info.

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