Beyond Redline passes the 300 hp mark with 2.0L Genesis Coupe, 400 hp around the corner
When the Hyundai Genesis Coupe was announced, there was no doubt it would find favor with the aftermarket – particularly when equipped with the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. With all the necessary exhaust hardware already in place, it was just a matter of (R&D) time before enterprising tuners began swapping turbos, figuring out engine management and hitting the dyno.
While 0-60 magazine has its own thing going on with the help of Design Craft, Beyond Redline is cooking up its own turbo kit that utilizes a V-Band adapter that allows different turbos to be fitted while retaining the stock manifold. The company currently has a prototype manufactured and claims that almost any Garrett turbo can fit (we're thinking a GT35R would do the turbo'd four nicely). After installing the adapter, fitting a GT30 turbo, 600cc injectors, tuning it with an AEM FIC and running 16 pounds of boost, they pulled off a 306 hp and 245 lb-ft run on a Dynojet, and later put out 344 hp to the rear wheels.Since the kit is still in early development Beyond Redline hasn't announced availability or pricing for the complete package, but judging by their work so far, it's right around the corner. And for those who chose the 3.8-liter V6 Genesis Coupe, SeoulfulRacing (out of Korea) already has a supercharged, 430-hp version for sale across the Pacific and hopes to bring that kit to the States in the near future.
[Source: GenesisDriven, GenCoupe]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Tango 7:36PM (4/23/2009)
good one!~
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FlesHBoX 9:37AM (4/24/2009)
You can read more about both companies progress over on gencoupe.com where both companies (and others like Buschur, AMS, Turn in Concepts, etc...) have made their home and post regular updates on their progress!!!
gencoupe.com - The BEST source online for the Genesis Coupe!!
Kumail 7:39PM (4/23/2009)
Who doesn't want?
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BigWill 3:24AM (4/24/2009)
Who doesn't want? Probably the people who still bitch about the Hyundai Excel 20 years after the fact.
Acefighter 5:07AM (4/24/2009)
Who doesn't want? How about me?
Level 5 10:16AM (4/24/2009)
I don't. If I had a Gen Coupe (and I've thought about the 2.0T as my 04 Sebring lives her final days), I wouldn't want to void Hyundai's warranty. Their coverage is exceptional; plus I'm not into that kind of thing anymore I guess. I'd rather have a car built to be reliable, over one I would feel the need to make more powerful at the possible expense of durability. Some cars can take it, but some can't. The Gen is new, why risk your $22k+ investment, when others can test it out for you first?
zamafir 7:48PM (4/23/2009)
400 hp around the corner? Considering there's a dearth of VW 2.0Ts putting out more than that, I sure as hell hope so. Hell a fairly modest turbo upgrade in the APR Stage 3 will put out 383hp, and that's not even pushing it. 400 should be expected from a FI 2.0L with mods. And we're not even talking mitsubishi yet. I’m glad it’s proving to be as tunable as everything else out there, there are a lot of people I’d see interested in a 400hp rwd coupe for cheap.
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The Joker 8:37PM (4/23/2009)
400HP+ FWD VW?? Yeah, that sounds really appealing.
David 9:03PM (4/23/2009)
I don't think you know what dearth means...
zamafir 9:23PM (4/23/2009)
lol, not my idea of fun, hence me mentioning the appeal of 400hp in a 2.0T rwd coupe
zard 9:42PM (4/23/2009)
Theoritically you can put as much power as you want in a 4 cylinder engine but the high pressure and high temperature becomes big problem because too much power is generated in small space. So if u have more cylinders you can split those loads, lessening the stress that each cylinder get, hence less shortening the engine life. So putting huge power with turbocharger in a small 4 cylinder is not always a good idea.
HotRodzNKustoms 11:33PM (4/23/2009)
I can make any motor put out 1,000hp but it will only do it for about the lifespan of a teatsy fly
Valentino Amoro 12:04AM (4/24/2009)
@Zamafir, with all due respect, a few corrections.
The comments seem poorly researched. We do not know that the Hyundai's engine cant take the power. It's loosely based on the evo so it should be ok, although I'm not the expert.
Please dont compare the Genesis and Golf. The Golf is a FWD 'hot hatch'.
This is an entry level sports car.
The Golf is FWD. This is RWD. The Golf understeers easily. This cant be throttle controlled.
This can be drifted. The Golf cant. You can use this for power slides, the Golf cant.
This car will not become a torque steer monster with boost, the Golf will.
Finally, being an owner of an Audi tt 2.0T, I'm not sure where you got your 400+figure for the 2.0T. Even APR mentions that the pistons and connecting rods are good for 390 hp).
The Golf is the 'sensible choice', is sport, reasonable and a safe bet. This is more for a driver.
Sal Collaziano 12:33AM (4/24/2009)
I agree that this type of performance potential isn't anything astronomical - but as you mentioned, it'll be very nice for people without a tremendous budget. Furthermore, it's so unexpected from a company like Hyundai. This is really going to change people's perception of the entire brand. I've already seen a few coupes around here in Palm Beach, Florida. This could turn into the next "me too" car...
Sal Collaziano
http://www.genesisowners.com
hokieman09 7:55PM (4/23/2009)
I want t see what they can get out of the 3.6L direct injected 304hp engine in the Camaro.
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KeatMP 8:01PM (4/23/2009)
How bout the LS3, heck even the LS9!
KeatMP 8:01PM (4/23/2009)
I was talking about engine swapping from the Genesis btw.
Dave H. 8:24PM (4/23/2009)
Ford should be quaking in it's booties.
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Greg Aryous 8:40PM (4/23/2009)
Ka BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!
Thats the sound of your Hyundia with too much turbo! 16PSi without upgraded internals is NOT going to last. Theres such a thing as durability and reliability to all this after market junk. Anybody can slap on a turbo and get a quick dyno test to show increased HP, big deal. Show me how it lasts in the real world... NOT!
I do not think Ford is shaking in there boots, not at all. The EcoBoost POWER plants that are coming have very good HP and torque and reliability built in.
This Hyundia trash is unproven... give it time and all you'll hear is KA BOOOOOM!
montoym 8:58PM (4/23/2009)
Umm, the 2.0T in the Genesis is already turbocharged(probably not far from 16psi stock). So, I imagine the internals are already beefed up for FI duty.
The V6, on the other hand, is likely not strong enough to stand up to 16psi without mods, but I bet the kit they are talking about is fairly low boost(