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Engine Compatibility Info

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#1 · (Edited)
Ok, I thought I would list some engine compatibility info. You can use this to find donor cars for blown engines and such.

The Asian/European market Tiburon 1.6 i4 Alpha engine can be found in the following vehicles:

Hyundai Lantra 1996-2000
Hyundai Accent 2001-present

The Tiburon 2.0 i4 Beta II engine can be found in the following vehicles:

Hyundai Elantra 2001-present
Hyundai Tucson 2005-present
Kia Spectra 2005-present

The Tiburon 2.7 Delta engine can be found in the following vehicles:

Hyundai Sonata 2002-2005
Hyundai Santa Fe 2001-present
Hyundai Tucson 2005-present
Kia Optima- 2001-present, although the engine included in the 2006.5 and above is a variant
called the 2.7 Mu, which puts out an extra 15 horsepower for the same displacement
Kia Sportage 2005-present

The Hyundai 3.3L v6 Lambda engine can be found in the following vehicles:
(suitable swap for the Tiburon, although not a drop-in mod to my knowledge like the 3.5)

Hyundai Sonata 2006-present
Hyundai Santa Fe 2007-present
Kia Sorento 2007-present
Hyundai Azera 2006-present

The Hyundai 3.5L v6 Sigma engine can be found in the following vehicles:
(mostly drop-in for Tiburon, common practice in Korea. See Kspec for more details)

Hyundai Santa Fe 2001-2006
Hyundai XG350 2002-2005
Kia Amanti 2004-present
Kia Sedona 1999-2005
Kia Sorento 2003-2006



On a side note, as far as engines that fit into the Tiburon:

The 1.6L i4 Alpha engine used in Non-USA markets, should be a factory drop-in
The 2.0L i4 Beta II eninge Factory drop-in
The 2.7L v6 Delta engine Factory drop-in
The 3.3L v6 Lambda engine (can be made to fit with modification)
The 3.5L v6 Sigma engine (can be made to fit with modification)


Engine Specs:

1.6L i4 Alpha:
104 hp (78 kW) @ 5800 rpm and 144 N·m (106 ft·lbf) torque @ 3000 rpm

2.0L i4 Beta II:
141 hp (105 kW) @ 6000 rpm and 184 N·m (136 ft·lbf) torque @ 4500 rpm

2.7L v6 Delta:
172 hp (128 kW) @ 6000 rpm and 245 N·m (181 ft·lbf) torque @ 3800 rpm

3.3L v6 Lambda:
244 hp (181 kW) @ 6000 rpm and 304 N·m (224 ft·lbf) torque @ 3500 rpm

3.5L v6 Sigma:
194 hp (145 kW) @ 5500 rpm and 297 N·m (219 ft·lbf) torque @ 3500 rpm
(US Spec, elsewhere is more powerful by 10-20 hp)
 
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#33 ·
wow cool thread man i would love some more info about the lambda or sigma swaps or maybe see one installed but awesome idea man
 
#34 ·
im going to try to get my hands on that 3.3 and swap it. I wonder if ngm's assassin will adapt to it... worth a shot. great thread!
 
#36 ·
This the things i am looking at
"Kia Optima- the 2006 and better are called the 2.7 Mu, which puts out an extra 15 horsepower for the same displacement" This is the same G6BA engine like our tib's but the Optima's Mu Engine Code is G6A5. These v6 has cvvt (Continuous variable valve timing) like BMW's Valvetronic can alter timing and lift continuously, which is called Continuous variable valve timing or CVVT.
according to alot info gather from the matrix.
now i was thinking if i keep the same lower block but switch the heads and computer with cvvt
would this Frankenstein up able to work ?
Just wondering
 
#43 · (Edited)
I was just looking these type of things up myself online... and from what I found it looks to be pretty much the exact same... as far as it should all bolt up and work on the current 2.7 Tib motors.... I can't promise you on the wiring harness though... That part might be a PITA... I would love to do that 3.3 swap though... I know one of the slightly larger V6's was cast iron or steel or something like that... not sure which one though... that might be an issue as far as weight... but would be nice for boosting if setup correctly... Def. might have to look into finding a 3.3 in a junk yard once I get back stateside... Def. going to subscribe to this one though...


Alright just started messing with some more research and found this on wikipedia about the 3.3: Apparently there is a larger version of the 3.3....

The 3.8 L (3778 cc) version produces 263 PS (196 kW) (312 hp (233 kW) in the Genesis Coupe) and 258 ft·lbf (353 Nm). It has a 96.0 mm (3.8 in) bore and 87.0 mm (3.4 in) stroke.

The Genesis variant of this engine makes 290 hp (220 kW).

Applications:

* 2007/2008 Hyundai Azera
* 2007/2008 Hyundai Equus/Centennial
* 2006/2007/2008 Hyundai Entourage
* 2007/2008 Kia Amanti
* 2006/2007/2008 Kia Sedona (Grand Carnival)
* 2007/2008 Kia Sorento
* 2009 Kia Borrego
* 2009 Hyundai Genesis
* 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
 
#37 ·
Hi,

If I change the engine Tibby 2003 2.0. cc by an Delta V6 of Sonata.... Can I use the same speed transmission or I should to change it too ?

IF the answer is yes, which can use ? sonata too ?

What else should I change with the new swap .


I just thinking beacuse I want buy a tiiby v6 but in my country there is no a lot of them, hence the solution would be buy a I4 and change the engine


Thanks
 
#39 ·
jp1884, sorry for my lack in response. The 2.7L swap would fit, and would bolt up easily, but the ecu and wiring would have to be completely changed. You might as well just swap a 3.5L for the trouble. Also, for those still skeptical of the 3.5L swap, head on over to the kspec sponsor thread to see their swap. The motor bolts up to our tranny easily, but as far as the ecu and wiring, they DO have to be changed/modified.

Also, for any of those who have/will have/want to have the 3.5L motor, the timing belt change looks like hell in sprocket form.
 
#42 ·
has anyone started a 3.3 swap?
 
#48 ·
the sedan to my knowledge is automatic and tiptronic. the genesis coupe is optional with a standard 5 speed and 6 speed for the V6.

i like the engine compatibility thread, but i would really love to drop in a 350 LT or LS2 engine into the tib. or a 2jz engine. i have a V6 2005 tib. i think i'd be sick to drop in a V8 crate motor into the tib.
 
#51 ·
I'm a newb so please be gentle.

How difficult would it be to swap out a I4 2.0 litre auto with a 2.7l manual? I love my 03 but availability forced me to get the I4 auto so like any enthusiast I am craving power. I hope to start with the swap and then move onto other mods for power gains.
 
#53 ·
i understand you are craving power but too me you can still creating power with the 4 banger then v6 and less money $$$...
i dont think it hard because you still have the same space but different ecu hardness, ecu, tranny , even axle would be issue ..you will spend more money swap it then building up the 4 banger bro....
i have v6 but when the gas crisis came ..i looked into a 4 banger to swap for my v6...
you can change the auto into a manual....and look up beta upgrade
or if you really want to swap motors and all...4g63t.....
 
#52 ·
i have a 04 GTSE,
where would i have to go to get a lambda motor
i have a 4speed auto
i havent found a website where i can get this engine
would i have to swap anything?
like the ecu or tranny????
any help would be appreciated
 
#62 ·
thats interesting to see more motors that are possible to fit in are engine bays!

i know the head on the 08' i4 were used on the 1.8ltr amd 2.0 lts beta motors the 1.6ltr i never heard of and same with the 3.3 and the 3.5. it would be interesting to know who has dumped a 3.3 or a 3.5 into their car!? this should be sticked in i4 section also!
 
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