My LC beta swap diary UPDATED!! (56k warning) - Page 12 - Hyundai Performance Forums

bizzare · 03-22-2007, 11:15 PM

it would be easier to use the beta 2 engine out of a 01+ elantra/tib because of the fact that both the 1.6 and the 2.0 use speed density (MAP) based electronic gizmos. the earlier beta 1 can be used you just have to switch intake manifolds.

Jsharptooth91 · 05-13-2007, 02:11 AM

On the same subject. I have the 1.5, it would be eaiser to take a 00 2.0 because of the MAF. Would I need to use a new wire harness and ECU?

japakos · 05-13-2007, 06:36 AM

You can use whatever engine you want just swap all your sensors to the beta and use the 1.6 ecu! That's what I did

Jsharptooth91 · 05-13-2007, 07:40 AM

So if i did that the 1.6 ecu will go right in and have no problems. I think it dose matter what engine you use. the 2001 have me immoblizer thingie in them. and the 99-00 ones don't. correct me if i am wrong about this? But it sounds like the eaisitest way to do a beta swap is to use a 99-00 beta engine. the 01- current dont go in that easy. thats what it sound like to me.