Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T = Mitsu Evo X 4B11?

[rosskoss]

Apparently the block and a few other components are the same -

http://genesisowners.com/hyund...=1644

4B11

[Ark6]

I think the general architecture is shared, but I'm not 100% sure.

[joe97]

The answer to the question is on the first reply of the linked thread:

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The only thing same about the 4B11 and the Theta II is its block. Intake and exhaust manifold, vvt , and other acessories are different though similar.

Hyundai designed the basic blocks of the engine. Mitsu and Chrysler each uses a modified version of the Theta engine.

[DIAF]

So...it's time for a head swap?

[mr_e1974]

Quote, originally posted by DIAF »

So...it's time for a head swap?

Only tearing one down to see will tell if that will work. Go for it...and report back to all of us, K?

[PineappleMonkey]

Yea, I think Mitsubishi still uses their own head/cams etc.

[don5504]

I for one did not know this. Very interesting. Makes an already compelling coupe even more so.

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[Mazda 3s]

I for one welcome our new 4B11 overlords

[MBeroose]

The plot thickens...

[Gstno1]

Jesus, this car is getting me to want it more and more.

[DIAF]

Quote, originally posted by mr_e1974 »

Only tearing one down to see will tell if that will work. Go for it...and report back to all of us, K?

well, i'm not buying either car in the near future, but if the blocks are shared, it would make sense that a head swap would work.


Modified by DIAF at 5:39 PM 2-21-2009

[Noisyninja]

Quote, originally posted by Mazda 3s »

I for one welcome our new 4B11 overlords

Lol, well played.

[SSLByron]

Quote, originally posted by DIAF »

well, i'm not buying either car in the near future, but if the blocks are shared, it would make sense that a head swap would work.

Actually, upgrading to the Evo X's internals would probably make more financial sense. If the block is already built for it, you'll likely find plenty of cheaper ways to close that performance gap.

[Toaster29]

Despite the fact that the internals and head are different, I'd say that the Hyundai version will probably be pretty robust. The head obviously flows well as the engine makes great power with not a whole lot of boost, less than 10 psi, from what I've read. Hyundai built the 4 and 6 with boost power figures in mind, give their design a chance and see what people can do with it.

[Page7]

Wow. Wow. This is a big deal, and will absolutely influence my buying decision when I'm looking to buy in this segment in a few more years.

[wolverinejoe80]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XokgzMeHVf8

i just want mine to look and sound like that.

[Maddave10]

Has a distinct vr6 tone to it no?

[CP1]

Quote, originally posted by Toaster29 »

Despite the fact that the internals and head are different, I'd say that the Hyundai version will probably be pretty robust. The head obviously flows well as the engine makes great power with not a whole lot of boost, less than 10 psi, from what I've read. Hyundai built the 4 and 6 with boost power figures in mind, give their design a chance and see what people can do with it.

That's correct.

Hyundai, particularly w/ the 2.0, wasn't striving to win the HP battle w/ OEM engines - these platforms were specifically geared to tuners.

Tuners are getting well over 350 HP w/ the 2.0.



Modified by CP1 at 11:52 PM 2-21-2009

[fknlo]

Quote, originally posted by CP1 »

That's correct. Hyundai, particularly w/ the 2.0, wasn't striving to win the HP battle w/ OEM engines - these platforms were specifically geared to tuners. Tuners are getting well over 350 HP w/ the 2.0. Modified by CP1 at 11:52 PM 2-21-2009

hopefully they'll have some decent factory support for people who like to mod cars but like to hang on to 10yr/100000 mile warranties.

[CP1]

Quote, originally posted by fknlo »

hopefully they'll have some decent factory support for people who like to mod cars but like to hang on to 10yr/100000 mile warranties.

I think that is Hyundai's intention since they are working closely w/ aftermarket suppliers/tuners.