How to Make Power | G4FJ 1.6T Engine

[@hatedd7773]

As someone who wants to get into building up my 13' vt into a more oem+ kinda build I think this is an awesome video to help point me in the direction I think I wanna start. Thanks!

[@lilbakablessedmane]

Hollow out your cat. And get a resonator intercooler delete/ pipe.

[@jonseres]

You really sold me on Meth.

[@AustinSWarren]

Haha don't get addicted 😜

[@longmen7761]

I’ve been looking for this video, I saw this maybe a year ago. I have a 2016 veloster base and planning to mod. This is a very good informative video.

[@CodyOrr-p9d]

About time theres a channel that knows their stuff

[@jamespiner6222]

bro, you deserve way more views and subs. very well put together video. Made me think about how I'm going about my build.

[@AustinSWarren]

Thanks man! I appreciate it! I just started with the videos so I'm sure I'll get there eventually haha. What's your plan for you build? 🤟🏿

[@Killertomato84]

just picked up a 2016 VT two weeks ago. bookmarking this video, i'm sure i'll be back many times!

[@NoonerNuggie]

I'm so glad you put this out. I've been wanting to make my VT faster and this is just what I needed! Thank you so much

[@AustinSWarren]

Haha glad the video helped!

[@AustinSWarren]

I mean you could totally attempt that. But I've already dropped a video on piggybacks. Some ecu's play nice with piggybacks, some don't. If you look at what a dyno sheet from a piggyback looks like, you'd definitely feel differently! You're right though, all the bolt on's in the world don't mean anything with a tune. FBO without a tune? maybe +20 or so hp. With the tune? easily pushing the limits of the stock turbo and head studs.

[@NoonerNuggie]

@@AustinSWarren I've got a piggyback jb4 on atm that i got off of a friend. I'm waiting to go fbo then im getting a real tune

[@lukasfriederich2358]

Amazing video this is what I’ve been looking for the longest time!!! I’ve seen probably one 10 sec dyno video of a 350+ whp VT. We need more!!!!

[@AustinSWarren]

Haha thanks man! I appreciate it! I agree with you, we need more!

[@jamesconway4821]

The front grill can be changed out to a more air efficient intake Grill even removing the front license plate can help that one extra inch makes a big difference in the intake airflow also where the flood lights are placed they have intake air vent ports that can be attached to that area with high performance intake fan that will allow more air intake and finally the bottom skid plate that is normally made out of plastic from the factory can be changed out for a metal one with holes in it to allow even more airflow that helps allow the engine to breathe better dissipating Heat. Make sure that you're cooling hoses are well protected so they do not melt. And don't forget to remove heat shield from Hood if your car has one. Your paint might get baked but it'll keep your engine cooler without it. Use 5W-20 pure synthetic Quaker State oil and change it every 1,000 MI make sure you use a high performance oil filter which may be a pain in the ass but will save your engine.

[@AustinSWarren]

Not disagreeing with anything you've said here! These are all mods that can be made to gain that extra 2% on track. Lol unfortunately I'm not a track guy

[@TheRealWojak8]

thanks so much for the info just picked up a 2016 VT and i love it just about to start moding it

[@tomiam79]

Awesome video man. I just want to add on some bolt-ons. Get some extra horsepower and maybe little better exhaust note.

[@AustinSWarren]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@joshdrums9611]

Super informative bro! Awesome video

[@AustinSWarren]

Appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PowBamZing]

This is cool. I have a Rio with the 1.6L that I am going to turbo very soon and have tunes coming from Tork hopefully sometime this week. We'll see how much I can get out of stock internals.

[@AustinSWarren]

This sounds great! I remember my first time feeling the difference after the tune! Enjoy it!

[@aydensmith5645]

Have you done it yet I have an accent I want to turbo need to know if anyone has done it yet

[@COV-]

​@AustinSWarren yah until the internals blow up. Sadly these motors cannot handle 260+ engine horse without blowing out bearings and rods

[@Koup_TV_]

Some good info to share with our 2nd Gen Koup guys

[@AustinSWarren]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marg5905]

Great video sir you have a new subscriber.

[@AustinSWarren]

Thanks man!

[@SrawZy]

Just came across your video. I’m from Australia and I own a Kia Cerato GT (Kia Forte?) 1.6T I’m in talks atm about upgrading the engine to a Hyundai i30N 2.0T. Might cost me roughly $20k AUD and then bolt ons after that. Hopefully get it to 300+kws at the wheel

[@Jeff-ql1tw]

Been looking at a race chip with my k and n intake down pipe and I got a valve tronic muffler installed for better airflow and sound control also have a resonator for intercooler deleted and a bov.

[@AustinSWarren]

I really want to add a valve exhaust to mine. Cut it into the downpipe and wire it up!

[@hwmasters]

Greetings from Russia! i Have Hyundai Solaris (Accent in USA) and soon i make swap engine G4FC to G4FJ!

[@AustinSWarren]

Big task! But I believe in you! You'll enjoy it!

[@allenleroy9109]

Super interesting video.

[@AustinSWarren]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@allenleroy9109]

@@AustinSWarren any way I can make my ‘17 Elantra ‘standard edition’ faster? Lol

[@RamzaBeo]

Welp today my Elantra sport 2020 made around 280whp before the piston ring in cylinder 3 blew on me… yea these cars just weren’t designed for such high boost. I had the stuffed K03 turbo pushing 26 psi

[@2aprinter]

I know I’m a year late but this is a great video man definitely would love to see more of your build

[@AustinSWarren]

Thanks dude! To be honest, the car hasn't changed that much since the last video! When I kept running into troubles with the turbo I picked up a motorcycle as a daily. Lol it's been alot of #bikelife since!

[@RoyaleDistrict]

Love your content! I’m local to you man belle isle area if you are familiar… josh from kdm was a blessing recently blew my stock turbo got the stage 1 in 2 weeks ago…. Car is prime…. Have a VT1 ‘13… would love to discuss the G4 more in detail with you….

[@AustinSWarren]

Yeah man! Bummer about the turbo! Same thing happened to me but in reverse 😅 I happened to have the turbo already. Hit me up on ig! @skyshadex

[@lana_monich]

Great video!

[@AustinSWarren]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@marchiano5933]

Hey man, driving a facelifted proceed gt with the same engine. A famous tuner in the Netherlands, software tuned mine to 236HP and 375nm torque (275 foot pounds) He took the car in for 2 days and custom build/tested the remap specifically for my car (has a semi sport exhaust as well) Would love to hear your opinion.

[@laithsaeed8960]

Love the video I own a hyundai i30 2012 with the 1.6 gdi engine.it has no turbo. What could be the cheapest and best upgrade ?

[@joelagrinsoni4016]

Not bad, owner of a 2016 Forte5 SX manual , I’m looking for those numbers 250-290HP, nothing crazy head stud and gasket is a big project that I’m going to start, I do have exhaust, res delete, but am upgrading to hot pipe, down pipe catted, and catch cans are set up already, setting up Piersburg waste gate solenoid and MAC solenoid upgrades and already have bottom engine mount upgrade as well.. stuffed turbo is my last upgrade.. now intercooler I have an issue, I could do front mount but radiator has temp issues, could i still do a side mount instead but a bigger one? I saw one from Wagner intercooler but not sure if it’ll fit 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tical2247]

Nice, looking of going with something a little less powerful but close to 300hp. I have the newer SXTH intercooler, catback exhaust, intake and now want to do meth with a tune…

[@AustinSWarren]

Sounds like you've already got what it takes to hit that number :)

[@JoeBrands]

This is a very great information. Thank you. How can i reach you and what city are you located? I have a 2014 veloster turbo engine and have some issues with it. There is this knocking noise that comes up some times and it loses power when to accelerate harder. I will need your help with it if you can. we can communicate whichever way you want us to. Thanks

[@NineInchTyrone]

Do higher octane fuels have better additive packages ?

[@richardgreenwoodjr5263]

Nice video man, however I feel your numbers are about 50whp off. I had mine dyno tuned and based on their previous results a stock gen 1 VT makes about 140whp. Though I agree with most all of your mods and thorough descriptions, I do want to add that the biggest constriction of power is the intercooler- if I upgraded my intercooler I would have been able to get at least an extra 20-30 more whp (the stock one just heat soaks too quickly). Most tuners I talked to also said that if you're trying to hit the 300whp and above mark you have to upgrade the internals- the stock ones won't handle it. Was talking to a builder two weeks ago about upgrading the turbo and they warned me that even stuffing the turbo without upgrading the internals will quickly cause engine failure. Another big thing to consider with upgrading is what transmission you have. The 2012-15 the auto's are trash, the manuals are ok...16-18 the autos and manuals are ok, but the dct is garbage. I hope any of this is helpful. Thanks

[@AustinSWarren]

Youve got a lot of good notions in here! On the dyno thing, every dyno is different. Dynojet vs mustang dynos I think explains your 50hp discrepancy.

[@notsaying7801]

A bit confused on the ethanol mention, as unless an engine is built specific for it running higher amounts of it will cause reliability issues, one of which is because of it having less lubricity and causing it to wash oil off the cylinder walls, cause corrosion in the injectors and if I remember correctly most of the fuel lines don't like it much either

[@AustinSWarren]

Yeah you're right. Depends on the engine. In this platform, replacing the low pressure fuel pump and the fuel line are the only requirements. Fuel additives are highly recommended for the lubricity issue, as well as a shorter oil change interval.

[@rc267]

Great video, very interesting n detailed. Any dyno performance scores on certain upgrades?

[@FukuYoshiLoL]

good video keep it going

[@AustinSWarren]

Thanks, will do!

[@FukuYoshiLoL]

@@AustinSWarren Yo ur velo alive? long time no videos

[@Dazdyqwerty]

I have a ‘16 veloster turbo , would it blow if I add a bigger front mount intercooler and an exhaust manifold ? ( to complete full exhaust I just need the exhaust manifold )

[@jaylightfoot3303]

Great video! I’ve been looking into buying a VT but I’m not up on what model I should go with. I’m wanting to give it more hp right away before I do anything else. Any words of wisdom?

[@genarorodriguez8244]

So I have a 2013 NA veloster and I want to upgrade it to make at least 200 whp, at those levels I wouldn’t need to worry about the internals as much would I?

[@Coldheartedmanong]

Can you put this engine in a 2013 Hyundai accent GLS (1.6L)?

[@AustinSWarren]

I'm sure you could with enough fab work.

[@mateorincon8029]

thanks man

[@aidengamer33]

could you make a list of all things and possibly links to the parts to make it to the fbo stage? i’m not sure where to start, and what to first add to the car. i’m super new to this and im wanting to make this car speedy :)

[@henryharding651]

Depends what year you have for the VT but for the downpipe the best one to go with is the pierce motorsports downpipe either high flow cat or cat less. For cat back exhaust I would go with an MBRP cat back. For the intake you can go with numerous options like the K &N intake or the SXTH element one but personally I use a Injen short ram intake. And for the FMIC tork motorsports is probably the best one

[@joecain608]

I have a 2016 Kia Optima lx 1.6 turbo I can’t find many parts or tune for my car, can all these parts be swapped since they have same engine? Any advise will help

[@AustinSWarren]

For the most part yeah. Some parts like intakes and intercooler piping might be specific to the car due to the fit but the small stuff should work without much modding.

[@albertohart5334]

have you heard about people replacing the high pressure fuel pump? I've been thinking of replacing mine since I have a feeling its faulty (or maybe the cam follower bearing thingo underneath it)

[@cosmic7234]

im not sure accurate this information is, but assuming it is its really impressive the stock internals can survive past 300whp up until 350-400. I was worried about reliability trying to reach my target 240 wheel lol

[@AustinSWarren]

You'd be on borrowed time lol. When I say +300 stock internals (except for headstuds and gasket), that's everything possible to make power as efficiently as possible. Even then, it's just a matter of time.

[@Evan-mv9rl]

So if running 311lb-ft of torque (2022 Kia Forte GT) you'd suggest getting new head studs or should I be alright for a while? Car has under 600 miles but I don't want to risk hurting the engine. Thanks for your content, brother.

[@AustinSWarren]

definitely what he said! That's alot of torque and I'd be looking at head lift and other issues. I'm not super read up on the newer engines, but 311lb-ft, you should definitely consider building the bottom end.

[@Evan-mv9rl]

@@AustinSWarren I'll simmer down my map for now then, thank you for your reply!!

[@justinmathew8989]

Im actually getting one of these soon now and it will be my first turbo car whats something i should know getting into it and mods to help it run smoothly and some prevention mods as well.

[@RickGrimes-dx7fp]

could i do these same upgrades for my accent? they are the same engines without a turbo. do you think i could use veloster performance parts on my accent too?

[@User-fm3tv]

Do stage 1 "less aggressive" ecu tunes exist? If so who makes spare Ecu's for this platform that would fit this need?

[@Reaper1008]

I just bought a 2016 Veloster Turbo. It has aftermarket exhaust on it.. sounds like maybe strait pipe. Looking for some ways to add some power.

[@AustinSWarren]

Awesome! Well this video is a good starting point. You can bop on over to the velosterturbo forum for alot more information

[@Reaper1008]

@@AustinSWarren thanks. I will probably do so.

[@DJ-zx2rb]

Very informative. I have a 2016 Kia Ceed GT from march. Do you know of any way to check if i have the new stronger engine in the car?

[@AustinSWarren]

The serial number on the block should tell you the year. But other than that I have no idea lol

[@lukescholey5872]

Are the 23’ Kona N Line 1.6T GDI the same engines as these? Not seeing any parts anywhere really being sold for that car so wondering if I can just buy them for the Veloster and they’d just match right up?

[@COV-]

No they are the 2.0L turbos

[@RaageSauce]

Shoutout UCF

[@AustinSWarren]

GKCO!

[@eluniformado8927]

Donde me puedo conseguir el kit de turbo para adaptarselo a mi hyundai i30 del 2014 cual me recomienda

[@AustinSWarren]

lo siento, pero mi espanol es mal. No se cual engine es en esto. Pero, solamente alugnos jente hecho kits por la car. Menos por la cars ante 2016.

[@TheKingGummyBear]

What Elantra is that throttle body from?? Bro you need links to your build :) I’m trying to get as close to 300whp as I can on my 16 dct Veloster turbo. Still waiting on my tork intercooler…..it’s been over a month.

[@AustinSWarren]

2011-2018 elantra's. Lol I already did a video with all of my build, but I'll work on a document too. Lol I waited 2ish months for mine. Manufacturing times are alot longer than they used to be!

[@velosterscrub]

Hey man I got a quick question, what mix you run with your water meth injection kit? I know Tork says to run something like a 95% meth mix, but that sounds kinda excessive to me. Would love to hear your input, thanks!

[@AustinSWarren]

It's complicated to answer. If you're trying to min-max everything, +95% makes sense. If you don't care about min-max and understand that you car will last longer and you can still have fun... you can run whatever you want haha. I used to pour 95%. I used to do 50/50 by weight. Now I just eyeball whatever I feel like will get me the temperature I'm looking to get.

[@freedomworks7897]

Hey man I just bought a 2022 sonata limited with 1.6t is there a good tune out of the gate that I can get to add little hp and better torque. It’s just a little low for me

[@AustinSWarren]

So that engine is actually different so it's hard to say. But any of the KDM shops I've listed in my other video can probably take care of you!

[@johnfranklin5277]

There a difference between a normal 1.6 engine, and the 1.6 Turbo engines built from the get go to be a turbo engine? Like stronger bearings, pistons and rods???

[@lazriosjenkins1436]

NA veloster has premature rod bearing wear recall started in 2021, as for the turbo i dont know. they are the same engine technically

[@jamylegarmon8023]

any chance you can make a parts list and put it in the description with links?

[@coreyu98]

I'm a bit confused. To get to the FBO stage, do I need to do all Flow and Heat mods, and do I need a tune? What would you recommend for beginners that are easy/cheap?

[@n75motorsports68]

ECU tune, Intake and exhaust is a good start

[@AustinSWarren]

What N75 said is the answer to where to start! FBO would be "all the bolt on mods". Intake, exhaust, downpipe, intercooler. Some people count the turbo upgrade as bolt on, I don't on this car lol.

[@ItsTokens]

Trying to push my 21 Kia K5 GT Line to a decent limit. I haven’t done any performance mods yet, because it’s more of a show car right now. But I do want to get into things, where should I begin? Also with the car being so new some things bc aren’t available now such as down pipes and what not.

[@AustinSWarren]

That's hard to say because, like you say, it's such a new car. Things like BOV valves and intakes don't necessarily add performance but they do add smiles! I would say look at getting a tune if available. Something stage 0 or stage 1 that works for a mostly stock car. See where the potential is!

[@hunterlowe2470]

Hey man gotta question I have the same engine in my 2016 koup and I heard their were issues with boost when you switch to a aftermarket bov if you can help me to clarify whether I would have some issue with boost thanks and great video man btw really helpful

[@AustinSWarren]

Hey! Yeah so the issues I've seen with the bov arise from the spring/timing of the bov. The ecu has a very specific timing it's expecting the bov to operate in. Step outside of that and it's a CEL. It's not problem unless looking at a CEL annoys you. To solve it, you have to make sure the ecu can control the BOV within that range. If you have a BOV with interchangeable springs, you want one as light as possible so the ECU doesn't have to work hard to get what it wants. This can be addressed with either the bov spring or upgrading the solenoid that controls the bov. Some times it takes both to address the CEL. It could be tuned out but I doubt any tuner will go to such lengths to address an issue like that.

[@hunterlowe2470]

@@AustinSWarren alright so either a lighter spring or different solenoid I appreciate it man I’m glad I didn’t get a aftermarket bov yet

[@maXXik1337]

This is very well put together and presented. BUT. You are completely missing any info whatsoever about how much transmission and clutch can handle. In EU we have 7 speed DCT (Also 6 speed manual that you don't get i guess) paired with this engine and it can handle stage 1 so-so. I believe same applies for USA.

[@AustinSWarren]

I was missing that information because I was keeping it engine specific. What the trans can handle was a little up in the air on the dct side of things at the time

[@OfficialGiru]

Hello, I have a 2013 turbo model, and I’m saving for your intercooler setup, with a stock block is it worth it, or should I first build my block?

[@OfficialGiru]

I already have a 2.5 inch down pipe with one resonator, ingen intake, and a HKS BFV

[@AustinSWarren]

Well, because '13 are known to have bad internals, I'd say you're probably going to approach your limit very soon. I would worry about the block. Alternatively, if you can trade up to a '16 or newer, that might make more sense financially. Compared to trying to find a '16 block, have it swapped. Or taking the '13 block and changing out all of the parts.

[@hosseinmaleki7685]

Great video, keep it up

[@AustinSWarren]

Thank! I'll try my best!

[@pippifpv]

I bought a 2020 proceed (eropean forte GT), which is only available with DTC in my country. Do you you hos much torque the stock gearbox can take? I would love to start playing around with some bolt on stuff

[@AustinSWarren]

I'm not super knowledge about the newer model, but I'm told the DCT is more robust than the old one so you should be able to throw 300+ at it without big problems. At least for the transmission anyway

[@MrGravloc]

Awesome Video , I can never find info about this little engine. Except for tuners offering tunes and a down pipe / and intake etc. HOWEVER , the METH Injection is what grabbed me. 19 Elantra GT N -Line with a clutch ) . This is the slowest most mundane car I have owned at 55 and I bought it cuz im not wealthy anymore and I dont live outside my means and it was the coolest possible car being sold that was practical ( hatch ) and most importantly had a clutch ( that they paid you 1200.00 to take the better trans AND upgraded you to fucking PS4S tires for free on a fucking Hyundai . Anyway I LOVE THE CAR cuz I paid 20K new . 20 K gets you NOTHING TODAY , I MEAN NOTHING in the way of ANY IDEA of sporty and engaging . I expected VERY LITTLE in the way of power if anything at all and frankly a 1.6 engine to me is not even worth building " in my 55 year old mind" unless its in a 2500.00 pound car or even lighter . So I dont think its a great idea to use it as base to go fast even if its cuz thats what you got to work with . I ended up liking the car WAY MORE THEN EX{ECTED on so many levels ( THE FUCKING PRICE and what you get ) but i was most shocked by handling with the german dudes IRS and suspension with the free GOD tires . The power, what I expected and some nites with perfect air I like it more then expected and when hot meh. I AM NOT HAPPT TO HAVE DI without some Port or something to clean . So meth allows for more timing and fuel and cleans the top of the engine and modulates temps a bit . 3 for one , no need ( for my HP wants/ purposes for the Intercooler wich was an obvious weak link from day one. No IC cost removing bumper and other stuff needed . If my car is 180 HP stock and pushing 3100lbs which is light for today but heavy fora 1.6 that loses a little from heat and NEEDS to be in the exact right gear to feel it has enough power . 1st with open diff is often too much power and such a quick gear . But I am used to V8s or bigger turbo 4s that are still not like a 400 or more V8 where you always have power. I wouldnt even want more boost in 1st but for sure everywhere and 4 5-6 especially) 5-6 are both overdrive and gutless unless your flying, So too me 250 WHP would be perfect shit 225 -30 would make it GREAT as what it is designed to be which is the last CHEAP sensible car that has just enough ( any less an statement fails) HP to not be just an appliance and something you look foward to driving even if nots the kind of car you make excuses to drive . At the least you get to flat foot it ( I think in dead stock trim its is a SUPER PLEASENT engine sound even if not loud , i dont need loud but like a nice tone and smoothness from a 4 that doesnt sound like its screaming with bolts in its mouth and not going anywhere or just shit a cruising) to redline it and quick shifting it which it likes and never misses a shift . It just make little trips fun by shifting . It has to me nice weight to and decent steering and the GRIP is stupid as far as cornering speed on entry , the diif is what it is but for corners I just adjust a little and Im still like WTF did I just do on the mountain road with insane technical turns 5-10-15 or more in a row multiple times in a drive often. Its faster then it needs to be for that kind of momentum driving WHICH is why I think the car as far as the chassis suspension and brakes would not at all be overpowered for SURE with225-230 wheel which feel like I think every owner would like stock if they dont mod cars and arent obsessed with being fast but want a car that feels right. Basically a GTi minus the diff , 250 and it should feel quick like a fast 90s car which is plenty fast if its just your transportation but you wanna enjoy it and match the chassis to the power on the aggressive side . I imagine with the meth you can have an 87 tune that is turned up a smidge without buying expensive gas and then you can have a 93 + Meth to have some more fun but dont lose the nice thing about 87 being useable. I STILL CAN NOT BELIEVE just because its designed to be run on 87 and they say the 93 doesnt do anyting although I could imagine how that could be. Somehow Im not a believer ( wrong or right that intakes do anything besides intake noise unless your trying to make big power . I feel like a tune and meth injection for both power but SAFETY and cleaner engine would actually be enough and downpipes are cheap . I dont even want a louder exhaust . Just want that power bump that makes the car fit the suspension ( which also is not crashy or bouncey and for street driving and if you not a maniac is fine for me as a grocery getter that I take some turns at stupid speeds and the car isnt even passing limits and feels GREAT to know I am pushing it and not gonna be going TOO fast so its not fun . I am not driving so hard for long while on brakes , because no LSD I am entering fast and momentum driving and not trying to slow down fast from high speeds that I am even Ok with the brakes . Dont want to race or beat anybody although I might slow roll somebody if they have a stock whatever that isnt super fast and want to beat somebody and engage even if it is to lose but make them question why their XYZ didnt crush the hyundai they way they figured and looking and sounding stock makes that fun. I will watch other videos of yours to see how you handled the tuning . I am not flush so whatever I would do would be IT. I dont want keep paying for tuning . Plus I dont want to start braking stuff or over powering the clutch or hurting the trans etc , Just enough to feel stock if they did it right which is only off with the power in certain scenarios and ways . Weighing only 3100 pounds 45-70 more HP will give you /me the feel /power to match what they put into the platform and components . I love the seats for comfort and ergnomics but I am already jammed up on the door on turns with the speed I carry on technical roads if I am going for it which adds to the drama of slow car fast . I hope I find more content about your meth set up and cost to purchase and get set up. I want this car to last and I want to able to rev it and shift it without always having to get out of it before its fun cuz I am going way too fast . Having the MT the car is already slower then the DCT , I drove the DCT and even though it was obvious its the better car for going fast and for not needing to manaully shift from 6th to 4th or 3rd when you have a quick decision to make when you need or want power and I WAS surprised who fast the DCT car was by keeping the turbo spooled and shifting so fast and OFTEN but its not an ACTUAL fast car so still enjoy the power shift over acceleration but for an auto daily that is not expensive with tiny engine it never feels underpowered. It was good to see and hear a smart guy just illuminate whats actually important and not just talk about making the most power the easiest or by throwing a ton at a car that unless you lust like a challenge and spending money to brag how much power you have with an underdog / small displacement engine and speak to the DI issue and the thing that is gonna help your engine survive no matter your goals. I would also like to know what somebody who did decide to get big power does about the diff issue or if they would just torque steer and wheel tramp everywhere and just want a car that is highway fast . That and if you know how much the stock clutch will hold and other stock components if all somebody wants is to go from 180-220 up to 250 ( i think with 250 WHP the car would start being nutty for what it is without going down a money hole ). With all the talk of heat modifying the hood to let heat out if it could be done without too much water getting would be cool but probably a bit much to figure I also dont know if these hyundai engines should be pushed . Luckily Hyundai puts it in everything so a replacement should not completely destroy you .

[@AustinSWarren]

Haha alot of words. I'm glad you're enjoying the car! Yeah it's absolutely a fun little car that can wet the appetite with a few upgrades!

[@tylerlougheed9022]

What tb do you need to make more power, i thought I saw a video where you can use a tb from a 2.0t genisis or sonata?

[@AustinSWarren]

My TB was from an elantra, it's not necessarily going to make more power, it just allows more airflow for other power-adders. There are a few vendors that sell bigger bore TB's

[@AIDAHAR210]

Это тот же двигатель, что и мой 2023 Forte GT?

[@yfuthatsy7909]

Great video I have 13 VT I did the 60 mm throttle body with the KDM spacers with ports. Is that where you did your meth injection port? If so why did you decide to put it after the throttle body instead of before?

[@AustinSWarren]

Yeah that is where my meth port is. I plan to add one more nozzle on the intercooler piping eventually. The spacer has to be there lol. Or are you asking why my nozzle is there and not before the TB? That's the most efficient location on this car, other than porting each runner.

[@eastender74]

My interest has been peaked with a water methanol injection. Do you trigger it manually or is it set automatically to come on at full throttle?

[@AustinSWarren]

Depends on your controller but almost all of them are automatic, just depends on what's the reference. Throttle is usually a "dumb" reference because 100% throttle doesn't mean much if the ECU is deciding how to make that happen. Some are built to reference boost, min and max. Example: at 6psi, spray 1%. after 15psi, spray 100% Some are built to reference RPM, min and max. Example: at 2000rpm, spray 1%. after 5000rpm, spray 100% Some are 3D controllers with programmable maps. Example: Making decisions based on multiple references. Several Meth Controllers can do this. Standalone ECU's could do this. JB4 has a controller that can do this. Just depends on your needs and how much money you want to spend at that point! Mine is the AEM V2 controller. References boost!

[@GTkIAS]

Mine is stock 201 it’s a 2020 forte gt

[@killakalikush6023]

Will this work for a forte gt manual 2023 1.6 turbo ???

[@dac1605]

hi, I have kia pro ceed gt 2013 with same engine, stock is 204hp and 265nm with k&n panel filter, exhaust center resonator delete and remap it produce now 240hp and 350nm and its wild! should I upgrade to Wagner intercooler (approx 1000$) or leave it stock what do you think is it worth it?

[@AustinSWarren]

Hey! Nice car. Tbh the stock intercooler and take you to 300hp (not that I recommend going that far on the '13-'15 engines) so it's not really worth it. Installing a water/meth injection kit would be money better spent!

[@Imavoiding]

@@AustinSWarren Hey. You recommended not going 300+ on the 2013-15 engines, so what changes did they make to the 2016 + G4FJ engines? I have been looking around for info yet cannot find any good sources.

[@AustinSWarren]

Namely the rods are much thicker on the later engines. Rods on the earlier engines weak. I'm sure there are other details that were changed but that's the big one that's stuck in my mind. Seen images of them side by side and it's noticeably stronger

[@Imavoiding]

@@AustinSWarren Thanks for the quick reply, I just watched your other posts too, and you talked about weak rods in early models. I've been considering using the G4FJ-T at 350+hp in a guard pumped 3 door UB Kia Rio, which weights only 1050kgs. Inspired by kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYOUeXaBj9yfm5Y I'll look into the 2016+ engines now. Cheers.

[@MysticFPS]

Where did you get the methonol kit and where get I get it installed?

[@AustinSWarren]

I got my kit from QwikTyme Performance. I got it installed at a friend's shop

[@otpixel8791]

could i put a turbo in a nav 2017 Veloster?

[@AustinSWarren]

It wouldn't be worth it lol. You'd spend more than the cost of a VT just trying to do a conversion

[@Jcastro9444]

I was thinking of going fbo 93 with the stuffed ko3 turbo pushing 300-350whp max a daily driving it. Would that be ok reliability wise you think or would I need more ?

[@AustinSWarren]

Definitely would add meth to help with power, safety and reliability. But yeah. I'd say I'm floating around 300ish dailying. I'd attempt to tune further but I don't like my compression test numbers.

[@Jcastro9444]

@@AustinSWarren definitely adding meth,once I install it do I need to retune and Can it run safely on stock tune with fbo? How often do I need to refill the meth tank?

[@AustinSWarren]

@@Jcastro9444 well if you want +300 on 93 you're going to need that meth in the tune. You can run meth outside of the tune as well. Helps with Temps and all that. You'll also need headstuds if you're going past ~270 How often to fill... Depends on how you drive lol. When I was being a street menace, every few days. Now that I split my time between the bike and the car, about as often as I fill up for gas.

[@Jcastro9444]

@@AustinSWarren my bad for all the questions man I'm new to the platform and wanna be as safe as I can since I'm gonna be daily driving it. Where do you buy the meth from?

[@AustinSWarren]

@@Jcastro9444 you're good! I was new too! Questions are how you learn. Check out the velosterturbo.org forum for alot of info. There are a few race shops in my city that sell special fuels (methanol, mr12, c85, Nitromethane). I get 2 5gal tanks every time I go. Usually lasts me 3-6 months.

[@cameronalford4506]

Boss what about the 2020 hyundai sonata 1.6 mods they match up The same?

[@AustinSWarren]

I have no idea. I've never been under the hood on a 1.6 Sonata. I guess the engine is identical. The layout of the piping or wiring could be different since there's more space under the hood.

[@calebka8898]

Youre saying you can just put the elantra throttle body on and it will work? like its for sure compatible with a V

[@AustinSWarren]

Well that relates to gen 1 1.6t's. But yes, plug and play!

[@issaccody1161]

When you say Gen 1 that's including 2015 turbo r-spec? Isn't gen 2 the rebuilds in 2019?

[@AustinSWarren]

Correct! Gen 1, I'm referring to the 2011-2017. Although in 2016-2017 had stronger internals. 2018+ is gen 2's

[@ThePaleBean]

Do you know if the 2021 Kona 1.6t has the same engine as this?

[@AustinSWarren]

Google says it's also a G4FJ lol

[@ikzuq]

Does this apply to the base model of the engine aswell or is it pointless to even bother modding a non turbo engine?

[@AustinSWarren]

I would say it's not worth it. The amount of money you'd be in just to match the VT wouldn't make it worth it.

[@otpixel8791]

@@AustinSWarren what would i have to add to make it the same?

[@marklagace5728]

You need a cold air intake not a hot air intake. You car came with a cold intake. But Everything else you did is awesome.

[@AustinSWarren]

Haha yeah so short ram intake vs cold air intake is really what i should've said. The difference in gain from either on this platform is debatable. They are both better than the stock option.

[@marklagace5728]

The dyno says the stock intake is better for the 1.6T.

[@marklagace5728]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/haSwfmuCj56gjZY

[@Mooncake.S4]

In your opinion how far can you make it horsepower wise on pump 93?

[@AustinSWarren]

On 93, I'd probably say the car could make it to 330-350 with the right turbo and other mods. I'm currently tuned for 93+meth, but I plan to move to E85+meth shortly as soon as we get the current tune in a happy place.

[@Mooncake.S4]

Gotcha, I have a pretty much stock 15 VT manual and I want to start putting power to it but I also don’t want to go to E-85 so I was curious what my end power would be on 93. I appreciate the advice, thanks a lot.

[@elohero1791]

Phenomenal video.

[@AustinSWarren]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@brodydempster9172]

Theoretically how much power do you think this stock block would handle

[@AustinSWarren]

Headstuds will be needed after 270whp... but 350 or so. And that's if you're covering all of your bases. After that, rods and pistons.

[@yoltsbp]

@@AustinSWarren so if i targeted say 260-265 like i did on my civic si it would be safe for the most part? im looking at doing the exhaust intake and wheels then having it tuned at some point. already ordered the intake and exhaust :)

[@AustinSWarren]

@@yoltsbp yeah 260 is a nice target without having to sell organs 😅

[@jameskillian9269]

@@AustinSWarren I would be crazy 😜 happy with 250 / 260 hp🤪🤩🙀 on my VT 2013🤨

[@yoltsbp]

@@jameskillian9269 that’s what I have a 2013, did the exhaust, intake, forged wheels, and intercooler resonator delete. Definitely pulls significantly harder than it used to. Next is to do the wide body and have it tuned!

[@Skwisgaarz666]

Kona 1.6t owner here… where can I find FBO and a tune?

[@AustinSWarren]

Qwiktyme Performance is my top recommendation!

[@TheYahwehson7]

Can I do this for my Kia cadenza 15?

[@AustinSWarren]

Haha not unless someone is gonna donate me a car. I did these videos because it's the car I have and the information I couldn't find.

[@garywinterbottom6073]

Trouble is reliability tends to suffer if tuning too much look at gp bikes they need a rebuild after 1 race.😮

[@iiswizzard624]

Is it worth going to FBO if I’m sitting at 123k miles?

[@AustinSWarren]

Hahaha if you plan to rebuild the engine shortly. At 123k I'd say you're in the danger zone! But if you do rebuild, you can go all the way!

[@conneralexander7392]

what model elantra throttle body works

[@AustinSWarren]

2011+

[@CerbveruzGaming]

Where do you buy your items for the car ?

[@AustinSWarren]

Few different sites! Some stuff I got from Tork Motorsports. Some stuff I got from KDMTuners. Some stuff is from Qwiktyme Performance. Some is from N75 Motorsports.

[@CerbveruzGaming]

@@AustinSWarren ty for the responde

[@zachkuczek9669]

Could you go FBO without a tune?

[@AustinSWarren]

So as you increase flow by going FBO, You'll start to run into the limiters of the stock tune. So you'll notice the occasional limp mode, cel, and things like that. Could you do it, sure. But you'll definitely want to get that tune.

[@kger4643]

Who uses a ram intake??

[@SkylineFinesse]

Know anything about the G4FP high output?

[@AustinSWarren]

Unfortunately I don't. Lol everything I know is about the car I have.

[@SkylineFinesse]

@@AustinSWarren thanks man I appreciate the reply. You’re very knowledgeable about what you own, and that’s what keeps the car community alive and well. Cheers from Canada!

[@AustinSWarren]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Dantastic123]

1:24 300 whp with FBO on a 1.6t?? No chance. I'm a little late to the comments, but even the Veloster N with a much bigger engine and turbo can't hit 300hp. You gotta swap out the turbo to see those numbers.

[@AustinSWarren]

Lol when I said 280-300 could be done, I pointed out heat & flow. 280whp, I've seen plenty of dyno sheets done on a stock turbo. 300whp "could" be done on a stock turbo but it's not gonna last long. 280-300 is always going to require E85 + Meth to increase timing and manage the extra heat. You're in "max effort" territory up there. FBO VN's can crack 300whp on the stock turbo as well. 1.6L vs 2.0L isn't what I'd consider much bigger. The extra 400cc's came with about an extra 400lbs too. All that being said, if you live at altitude, you're never going to see those numbers on either! So yes, no chance! But I live at sea level lol.

[@XDemonicBeastX9]

How do you keep your engine bay so clean?

[@AustinSWarren]

Lol it's not 😂. But basically live in a big city with no snow or dirt roads! I've never really cleaned the engine bay.

[@neonbuzz7392]

Degreaser and a rag?

[@joerichardson6107]

This is for manual tran only right

[@AustinSWarren]

The only difference is theanual doesn't have electronic torque limits. Get whatever clutch plates you need and send it

[@brandonewert]

Full bolt on you don't need a tune you need a tune at stage 2

[@AustinSWarren]

You'll have more limp mode issues. You don't have to get a tune but if you don't mind the annoyances.

[@Arkeny-SS]

now tell me how to make power in the new Elantra N

[@AustinSWarren]

Haha buy me an N and I'll figure it out 😅

[@romainet8204]

Every time I hear about "POWER LEVELS" my mind goes back to DBZ....😹

[@AustinSWarren]

Are you even a threat if you're not over 9000? 😂

[@lonemaus562]

I thought it was stock 201 horsepower ?

[@AustinSWarren]

You're correct! But that's 201 at the crank. After all the drive train losses only about 170-180 makes it to the road :)

[@mikew6135]

Always run straigh meth too for max effect. Just be careful because of rhe flammability

[@ronburgundy4375]

Stage 1 is a full tune (if you're dct) also a trans tune. Stage 2 would be full bolt on/ with tuning (wich is needed) Stage 3 would be an upgraded turbo. Nobody knows the upper limits of the stock motor due to the lack of aftermarket support and people only wanting to do basic mods like a race chip or jb4 an intake a resonator delete. Not wanting to void warranty. Fbo on 93 is likley on par with a gti fbo. On e85 I'm willing to bet this motors upper limits with an upgraded turbo is around 500hp. I have an 800hp Honda civic the b18c1 for example can squeeze around 400 and it wasn't designed for boost any more you need to build but a na motor that can take more than double factory power that was never meant to see boost. I have a 23 forte gt dct it's quick for what it is capable of keeping up with and beating stock 5.7 hemi cars. Kia is doing a disservice without putting the elantra n goodies or the 2.5t in it. That said these things should easily be capable of 300whp fbo 93 and tuning.