Jsharptooth91 Beta 2 swap project.

[Jsharptooth91]

I am going to be doing a beta 2 swap in my LC. My LC is the 1.5L with a manual transmission. I will be trying to document my project and take loads of pictures in the process.

I still have some question that would be help full if answered!
Will the 1.5L starter work with the Beta 2 and LC 1.5 transmission? Yes, with mods it will work.


First of all is my shopping list.
1. 2001-2003 Elantra or 2003-2004 Tiburon engine. They are the MAP based engines. Around $400-1k, depending on miles.
2. Manual transmission starter. Used $35-50
4. 1.6 DOHC LC ECU. Used $100.00
5. Clutch (Scoupe turbo). New $95.00
6. OBX under drive pulley. New $78.00*
8. Water pump. New $60.00
9. Timing belt. New $55.00
10. Spark plugs and wires. New $60.00
* Parts not needed to complete swap. Just easier to do when the motor is out of the car.

All parts are gathered....

Updated shopping list.

[Jsharptooth91]

I got my beta today. Here are a few shots. The only things i need is exhaust manifold and flywheel.

[Jsharptooth91]

Reserved for updates!

[ereeves116]

Tom's Foreign Auto Parts is an ebay seller that sells ECUs for $50

[Jsharptooth91]

Originally Posted by ereeves116

Tom's Foreign Auto Parts is an ebay seller that sells ECUs for $50

Nice. Hope they have one.. Thanks for the heads up.

[usherly]

guy here in aus did a beta swap not that long ago - the x3 starter didnt work on the beta
he used an australian mitsubishi magna/sigma reduction gera starter taht bolted straight onto the alpha box
he also used a beta lightwheight flywheel and a i think an x3 exedy HD button clutch

[ryanolson]

Originally Posted by usherly

guy here in aus did a beta swap not that long ago - the x3 starter didnt work on the beta
he used an australian mitsubishi magna/sigma reduction gera starter taht bolted straight onto the alpha box
he also used a beta lightwheight flywheel and a i think an x3 exedy HD button clutch

just so you don't get confused by this the LC starter will work you may just have to cut or grind away on the sheet metal plate between the block and trans to let the holes line up.

[Jsharptooth91]

Cool, I will try to make it work.. If not then I will spend 40 bucks on one..

[usherly]

isnt the X3 starter the same as the accent one?

cause thats what he did, ground away some of the plate, but still couldnt get it to sit right and was grinding up the starter gear....

Originally Posted by ryanolson

just so you don't get confused by this the LC starter will work you may just have to cut or grind away on the sheet metal plate between the block and trans to let the holes line up.

[Jsharptooth91]

Update.. I will hopefully be buying the motor next week sometime, that is if i find enough time. I want to be up and running by the end of the month.