Why I Bought A 2.0t over 3.8 Genesis Coupe BK2

[@GoMango_Scat_392]

I have a BK1 2.0T, I love it. About to start modifying it soon in the next few months. I don’t regret getting it over the 3.8.

[@prosyko486]

Trippin

[@spectrum870]

@@prosyko486 why

[@prosyko486]

@@spectrum870 depend how much it gon codt but stock to stock 38 better

[@spectrum870]

@@prosyko486 i was making 400whp on my stock bottom end on my bk2 much cheaper to make good numbers out of the 2.0. But i did end up building my bottom end. Molnar rods. Weisco pistons 65.5mm. And acl race bearings.

[@straightupgutta]

@@spectrum870 400whp a bit sketchy on stock block no?

[@spectrum870]

The same reasons i went with a 2.0 bk2. I fully built the motor. Currently only make 410whp on a conservative setup but turning it up this spring. Molnar rods, weisco pistons 65.5mm, acl race bearings. Mild head build. Bc valves and springs. Tomei mx7960 turbo. Mxp manifold and meth.

[@bikotheanimator6169]

How much did it cost to build it? Did you have Travis build the motor? I have a 2016 3.8 that is stock. I am too poor to do anything with it, but in the future, I would like to get a built motor. Either 2.0, 3.8, or LS. But most people keep saying the 2.0 is more reliable when built.

[@spectrum870]

@@bikotheanimator6169 i had my motor built by ebt machine in Holliston MA. I spent 2500 on parts molnar rods, weisco oversized pistons, king main bearing and acl rod bearings. Full engine gasket kit, new oil pump, new timing kit, and new new crank. Plus 4500 at machine shop to disassemble build and reassemble.

[@bikotheanimator6169]

@@spectrum870 That's actually not that bad. Damn. So did you ship your car or engine to them to have it done, or are hey local and you drove the car there? I am curious how it all works. Really makes me consider a 2.0 BK2 motor. How many days did it take for them to rebuild and install the engine?

[@brydonbrubacher5335]

... I have a 3.8 and all I have is a tune, straight piped and cold air intake and I'm at 407whp

[@brydonbrubacher5335]

Also there's 600whp 3.8's with just a tune and a turbo.. So the thing about $5000 into both and the 2.0T being faster is also wrong

[@randypender2867]

A stock 3.8 is 348 hp at crank Using the standard 15% powerloss to drivetrain, thats 296 whp Theres people on KZbin that have fullbolt ons and a tune and they only make about 350 whp at best Sorry bro but theres no way you make 407whp with a cai, straight pipe, and tune

[@joerader6532]

That’s right. People buy the 2.0 bc it is so much cheaper and it sounds like shit compared to the 3.8

[@OldDyer]

@@brydonbrubacher5335 also it’ll be way more for a turbo than $5000 unless you’re buying used or Chinese and want about 5 minutes of fun before a $10k bill

[@OldDyer]

@Brispy Z34 guess I wasn’t very clear in my initial comment way more than $5k for a GOOD turbo SETUP. If you push more than 6-7 psi you will blow everything to hell in these 3.8’s, you need to ATLEAST reduce the compression and SHOULD get new rods, crank, valves, head studs and SLEEVES if you want your turbo setup to get you real gains and not send a rod through the hood. Cheap power is short lived power. Realistically for a reliable gen coupe turbo $7-10k if you do everything yourself, which you can’t (balancing the crank specifically) probably $12-15k for someone else to do it. Then the other $5k you’ll need for supporting mods to the chassis and drivetrain. But if he wants to run 6 psi and have it be a baby boost setup more power to him 🤷🏽‍♀️.

[@reeseeulert5107]

My Stock 2013 2.0t engine completely blew. upgraded to the 3.8 much happier so far.

[@jeff346]

How'd you blew the engine lol

[@reeseeulert5107]

@@jeff346 Have no Idea, just doing some highway pulls nothing crazy it was bone stock. 70-110 mph pulls is all. after a few pulls was just cruising at 70 heard knocking for about 20 seconds before it threw a rod through the block.

[@bikotheanimator6169]

@@jeff346 Yeah, I still don't know how people keep blowing their engines. I have a stock 2016 3.8 with automatic transmission. I have 67,000 miles now. I never had any problems.

[@LilScotty10]

@@bikotheanimator6169 v6 much more reliable than a 4 cylinder lol

[@rickeymoxley1420]

If 400 hp is your goal then the 2.0 is the way 2 go. Far less expensive 2 get 2 those hp numbers. But over 400 rear wheel hp is really pushing it. New turbo, n tune n fuel system will get u about 400 hp at the crank which is good. However 4 just over $5000 u can turbo the 3.8 kit n work n get 500 hp. So the idea that $5500 or so in both n the 2.0 is faster is wrong. But 4 just $1500-$2k or so u can get about 400hp from your 2.0. So if 400hp is your goal which in my opinion is enough hp 4 a light car

[@alphagenperformance]

Good video man. I chose the 2.0T for the same reason of hitting a specific power goal. I’m familiar with both the 3.8 and 2.0, and I’ll choose the 2.0T every time. Too bad the 2.0T didn’t sound as good as the 3.8 though haha 😛

[@brayan_m]

I regret getting a 3.8. I got mine before they started getting popular so the only things available were intakes and exhaust hahah. Now im selling it, next car is going to be a G70 or infiniti q60 before more people know about the vr30s and the price sky rockets

[@GerbsInDaBuilding]

Price has been mild for the q50&60 for awhile now. I really wanted one but got the 2.0t genny 2014 with 50k miles for 10k cheaper than what I would’ve payed for the q, definitely getting either that or a m2 as my next car in a few years

[@young_reezzyy]

People literally do sleep on the 2.0t’s! To me the 2013 - 2014 2.0t make good ass power when it’s stock mainly because it has 275 Torque 😭😅

[@rafakelrodriguez4835]

Curtly own the 2014 it’s a sleeper

[@young_reezzyy]

@@rafakelrodriguez4835 plus they have more aftermarket parts & cheaper to modify than the 3.8

[@Ogknav]

400whp on a boosted 2.0 genesis? ? Wow. Mercedes engineers wanna know your location!

[@littygenesis8858]

Remnant performance make a turbo kit for like 3k for a 3.8 and at only 7lbs of boost will be around 450whp not only that 2.0s are known for blowing up until the day I don’t GAP a 2.0 I will always say the 3.8 is better lmao I’d only want a 2.0 for the turbo and that’s it everyone loves that sound

[@fire_nyc5685]

Nah we like bolt on bigger turbos to make a hell of alot more power and then hear the "turbo noises ". Don't you hear it when you get gapped by a bigger turbo in a 2.0t? No shame to admit that lmao.

[@andresmojica6932]

D Sanford dead on , the 2.0t has way more potential in tuning and costs alot less to modify than a 3.8 , any car blows up if u dont take proper care of it , ive seen 3.8s blow up also , 3.8 is mostly for people who want power out of the lot , while 2.0t is more for tuners i would say

[@littygenesis8858]

@@andresmojica6932 cap like I said until the day one gaps me it’s called 2.slow

[@andresmojica6932]

Litty Genesis damn , cant admit it huh , i do admit i chose the 2.0 because of the turbo but also because theres more of an aftermarket for the 2.0t than the 3.8 , and like i said , it has more potential

[@littygenesis8858]

@@andresmojica6932 money spent right the 3.8 will smack I’ve already told you for 3k you can get your 3.8 boosted and be pushing serious numbers at only 7lbs of boost and then the aftermarket platform opens up for that turbo kit or you can supercharge which is a newer option if you want you can get a stroker kit etc I’m just saying I did my research money spent right the 3.8 will always dominate just can’t be broke if you wanna be “fast”

[@EidherMendoza]

Love the intros !! 🔥🔥keep the the vids bro !! Got a 2k14 gen myself and been trying to push 400whp 🙏🏼

[@AmbiguousAndrew]

I really want to get one,but I get a lot of different opinions,some say they aren’t reliable others say they haven’t had a single problem

[@CarlyleBuilds]

Comes down to how well the owner takes care of it

[@jayone3848]

I've got about 150,000 on my 2013 2.0 and no issues. Hyundai did good with the engines, they just went cheap on cosmetics like interior and exterior paint chipping in order to sell the car cheaper than competitors.

[@AmbiguousAndrew]

@@jayone3848 nothing a wrap can’t fix 😂

[@LAAO369]

Did this guy die or what? He hasn’t even posted on his IG either

[@victorrippe5845]

My cousin is a car collector and we just found a 2015 bk2 3.8 Gt garaged kept super clean car with only 5000 miles we got it for 14k cash we stold it. Unfortunately the bk2 2.0 won't be as collectible.

[@sugerhitman1295]

Yes it will...far more 3.8s than 2.0s especially bk2 2.0s...only 2 year production for those and they are bad ass.

[@victorrippe5845]

@@sugerhitman1295 Nope wrong 3.8 will be way more collectable reason why collectors are going after the bk2 3.8 GDI instead of the 2.0 bk2

[@2538159408]

@@sugerhitman1295 bk2 2.0 was in production for 3 years. Just not in usa 2012-2015

[@straightupgutta]

@@victorrippe5845 yea you can't even find bk2 3.8s where I am. People don't sell them

[@Bk2Markus]

Aka didnt have enough to throw a turbo and tune a 3.8

[@Bk2Markus]

And get a bk2 lol

[@projectocamero7502]

Be aware. Buy quality parts. I learned the hard way. I went SFR 1.5 and engine knock twice.

[@CarlyleBuilds]

I've been tuned (sfr stage 1.5) for almost 50k miles (at 96k now). Never had any major engine issues. All comes down to how you treat it, how often you do pulls, etc. Also hyundais motor quality is really spotty. Some are good some a bad. Comes down to luck.

[@luissantiago7772]

These engines are delicate even the car looks fast sporty but not strong internals parte, lubrication inside not that good. They Last a while depending your foot. Stay away from the high revs. I have driven up to 80 miles the most thats it. No racing eventhough i am tuned with 244whp and 275wtq. Bk1 2011 almost 100 miles

[@zerot2314]

Whats the song name of the intro!

[@FrostyBk2]

IMO in a lot of genesis pages the 2.0t’s are almost a meme. I agree with everything this man just said.

[@robtyla71]

These vids need to be longer bro

[@CarlosHernandez-gc6no]

How reliable is your 2.0 with 400hp?

[@reysanchez1908]

Not reliable

[@depressedsauce2898]

I got a ralliart so I guess a 3.8 makes more sense

[@MJT-DA]

Hyundai design the block and shared it with Chrysler and Mitsubishi (called the Global Engine Alliance) and those two manufacturers made changes to the internals the G4KF is open deck while the 4B11T is closed deck so the Mitsubishi can handle higher boost. In conclusion no it's not straight of a a Mitsubishi it's a Hyundai block. If you're gonna make a video on this please know this.

[@CarlyleBuilds]

I do know this tho

[@MJT-DA]

@@CarlyleBuilds It's just around 1:25 You said "The in the 2.0 is pretty much the engine straight out of a lancer ralliart". Not hating love the vid's but this may confuse some viewers

[@CarlyleBuilds]

@@MJT-DA I thought the ralliart was open deck but I guess I'm wrong there. Semi closed deck turns out, learn something new everyday.

[@dominickconbee7325]

Po

[@hardtjr6012]

Still gap you 💀 with my 3.8

[@CarlyleBuilds]

Bet

[@UB00F]

Poor mans genesis

[@s2kalban]

Lol just a turbo tune and bolt ons is 5k. Take the 3.8 slap a 500 dollar wet kit and done

[@1stockvr30]

Keep dropping where the videos 👀

[@littygenesis8858]

My first comment got a good debate going I wasn’t going to respond separately but let me be clear UNTIL I GET GAPPED BY A 2.0 THEY WILL BE A 2.SLOW if you got a fast 2.0 hmu let’s get something set up

[@SOMEGANGSTER]

Theta>lamba