Yamaha's 1998 Hyundai Tirburon

[yamaha]

Well, its a base model 98 Tiburon with 42,000 miles on the odometer. I bought this back in November of 2006 and has been sitting for the past two and a half years. When I bought it off of the guy it was currently not running. I finally got it back to my garage this week for an extensive teardown and some much needed TLC. Here is the car as it sat when it came off the trailer yesterday.

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I worked for about two hours tonight getting the intake manifold off and disassembling most of the engine compartment to gain access to what I need. After sitting for two years, the bolts on the car were abit rusted, but with some good hit from a hammer solved this problem. My biggest concern was the condition of the turbo. After inspecting it thoroughly, I was suprised to see zero shaft play and fresh oil and coolant in the proper lines.

As expected, most of the rubber lines will need to be replaced in the engine compartment from the previous turbo install. From this point on, tomorrow I plan on taking off the power steering, air conditioning, draining the oil, coolant, and starting to install my dual rail kit. Here are some pictures from tonight.

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Also, after finding some surface rust on the manifold and turbo. I will also be taking these components off to clean and send the turbo manifold off to Jet Hot for a good coating. Future parts waiting to be installed are:

MSD DISII
Perfect Power SMT6
Bosch 440cc Secondary Injectors

Thanks for looking, more updates to follow as time progresses.

Update: After a long nap in the garage I finally decided to do some much needed TLC on the ****bucket. New parts are as follows:

30psi PVC Valve
Catch Can-Thanks Felix!
DFI Intercooler sprayer system-Thanks Felix!
Redline Mt-90 Gear Lube
Wing Removal
New rear rotors and pads

I'm going to be dropping my new motor in at the end of summer. Fully built and blueprinted along with a hybrid 3071. For now, I will be enjoying the car as is.

I do need to do some majoy body work on the hatch where the wing sat. It will need some bondo and paint work, nothing I can't do.

Pictures:

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[slow 2K2GT]

Damn that tib is sexy, seems like a good score even with the work that needs to get done. I see you are into another boosted ride, thats coo!

Great pics, keep up the good work!

[PSUsouthpaw]

Good luck man! That thing looks pretty good now, but I'm sure it'll look, sound and go 100X better when you get done with it!

[xxxmonoxidechil]

wow, that tibby has more history to it then you probably even know......


i think its been through like 4 owners since teamSR

[only1db]

damn...and your going to get that up and running in the next month before the meet??? i cant wait ot see it in person!!

btw...the kore front end is the bomb!!

[evan938]

glad to know i can reference 2 threads about this car

http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20519&highlight=tiburon+head

:D

[Ugzz]

^^ i was just thinkin "wait.. am i having deja vu or what" hehe

[jalmir]

lolll and I thought that was another thread revival!!!

[Ugzz]

i thoguht so to, but i remembered some of the other posts but i didnt see them hehe

[yamaha]

Worked on the car for alittle over and hour today to get the power steering and air conditioning off. Most of this consisted of draining the freon from the line, and a ****load of power steering fluid everywhere. I'm happy with the space I have gained from losing these two systems in the car. I'm going to finish cleaning up some odds and ends to make room for the dual rail install and the MSD. Also, after getting a good look at the intercooler, I was happy to find it was not some small deal, which means I can run some higher numbers, which is what I wanted to do, and not worry about air temperature to much. Here are some pictures:

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[Cypher]

so you've decided to do away with PS all together? interesting. btw you do know its illegal to vent freon to the atmosphere right ;)

edit: what turbo manifold is that?

[CornbreadXD]

you plan on using this as a drag project? or a weekend driver?

[evan938]

you plan on using this as a drag project? or a weekend driver?

come on...we know sean cant keep a turbo hyundai running for more than a few days

:D:D:D

i think i even remember having to pull off on 33 on the way to HITH because the IC piping blew off at a coupler and then his fuel line was leaking

JFWY sean. i hope you get it up and running

[chillbro1]

Looks like a pretty solid project car to me....

All of the turbo/engine wiring is a mess from what I can see though...but you'll get through it...

I don't know the history of all the threads on the car, but it's not bad all that bad...(don't know the price though)

Good luck...

Peace

[evan938]

i think he got it for like 3400...i could be wrong though

[chillbro1]

well...3400 isn't bad at all...particularly if the car has a clear title...

But the more I look at the engine wiring...I'd pull that engine and start from scratch electrically...

Peace,

[yamaha]

so you've decided to do away with PS all together? interesting. btw you do know its illegal to vent freon to the atmosphere right ;)

edit: what turbo manifold is that?

I don't like power steering on boosted cars because I beleive it does not give you that feeling of being able to tell what the tires that create the power are doing. Also, I drained the freon the proper way, so no goverment fines for me. I'm not sure what turbo manifold it is. It's pretty solid, just has some rust on it. I may be getting it Jet Hot coated soon.

you plan on using this as a drag project? or a weekend driver?

This will be my fun car.

Looks like a pretty solid project car to me....

All of the turbo/engine wiring is a mess from what I can see though...but you'll get through it...

I don't know the history of all the threads on the car, but it's not bad all that bad...(don't know the price though)

Good luck...

Peace

Some of the wires in the engine bay were lengthened to be replaced, also, there is wiring for halo's in the lighting system, wiring for the oil pressure, egt, and some other various extra componenets. I bought the car for 3,000 back in November.

[Ugzz]

i see its comin along, hadnt heard anything in a while.

[yamaha]

I finished most of the wiring today. I bled the front brakes, made my injector wiring harness, finished up the SMT6 wiring, wired up the wideband and installed the dual rail kit. It's been coming along nicely, and I am hoping t have her running by next weekend. I need to go to the junkyard sometime this week and get a stock fuel rail and stock injectors.

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[evan938]

i might have a stock beta 1 fuel rail you can have if you would just send me your address...i can also send the hair straightener/iron you left here last time you were out as well

[slow 2K2GT]

I have a set of BetaII stock injectors if you want em, just pay for shipping.

[yamaha]

I dont think I can use the BetaII injectors with my stock computer, and if I can, I have a set sitting at my house along with J1 injectors. Thanks for the offer though. Evan. I will send you my address tonight!

[evan938]

ill dig through my closet from where i packed up all the **** from the spare room. im about 90% sure i have it

[TheHybrid]

Very sexy car... I like :)

You had told me about your garage. Think you got the required gear to help me drop the Elantra about 1.6 inches if I bought some new springs? (This wouldn't be for at least 1 month)

[yamaha]

Well, she is 90% complete. Over the weekend I went to Millerstown Pick-a-Part and got some much needed odd's and end's. I got my stock injectors, fuel rail, injector clips and some other stuff. The wiring has been finished but I double checked everything to make sure it was good and it was.

I also finished up the dual rail and the fuel system witht he return line. I got everything put on but stripped a bolt in the stock fuel rail, so I had to take it out and drill and tap it. After getting it back in, I repressurized the fuel system and checked for leaks. Much to my happiness, there were none. After I filled up the necessary fluids, I double checked everything and I was good to go. To make my story even better, she fired on the second crank, but would not idle. After some research I did not have the IAC plugged in, so after that she was and is where you see it.

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Here are two video's I took of the start up, one is 32mb and the other is 18mb.

http://66.93.172.84/SEAN/RDRunning/DSCN1642.MOV

http://66.93.172.84/SEAN/RDRunning/DSCN1643.MOV

[slow 2K2GT]

Nice videos, sounds like its got a mean idle to it. Whats the boosting plan and when will you have her out on the road?

[SuperGLS]

Good work Sean. I look foward to ride sometime this year.

[OPZ]

I hope I see this in pitt sometime.


That would be amazing.

[evan938]

next step - get your IM cleaned up and painted/powdercoated and put a new camshaft cover on that *****

[yamaha]

Car is finally running properly and inspected. On my old turbo setup, I ran the MAF on the air intake pipiing without issues. That is what seemed to cause my running rich and stalling issues. I moved the MAF to the charge piping right before the throttle body and it did wonders for the run time on the car. After getting the car inspected and running around for 100 miles tonight, I found out I may have bad seals in my turbo. I plan on purchasing one soon to replaced this. I have a 7psi tune currently on the car, but it seems to be running a bit lean, I have a 9psi MAP I will be running tomorrow to see what happens. More pictures to come.

[ilanpro]

Shark racing gauges Suck
this is what you need

http://www.blackcatcustom.com/hyundai_tiburon.htm

[only1db]

so you still might be able to make it with the tib them??

[yamaha]

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Might be able to make it with the Tiburon. If I get my blue smoke fixed and the SMT6 working properly, I will be out. Enjoy the pictures.

[PSUsouthpaw]

Its a beauty!

[OPZ]

I deff saw you sat night then...

this thing is beautiful in person...

[Keyan]

I'd watch the condition of the MAF with the oil burning problem you are having.
If the seals are going, not onl is oil entering the exhaust, but entering the charge piping. That will foul your MAF and make you run rich/lean.
So watch out for that !

I hope I get to see it next week.

[yamaha]

Car runs 100% perfect now. I was having issues not getting any RPM's in the SMT6 while the car was running. Thanks to Jay-M I switched around a wire and everything is working fine. I am running 9psi without issues under 12.5 WOT. I need to say a BIG thanks to Denis and John for all their help!

[ilanpro]

see you sat

[only1db]

thats ****ing sweet...so the tib will be there on sat?? cant wait ot see it in person!

ah...no power steering uh?

[yamaha]

No Airconditioning or power steering. Suprisingly, I love the way it handles without power steering. I have a 18PSI map for a T3 super 60 I may throw on for the meet.

[silversharkXD2]

so are you happy with the smt6 now. Is it running the car well?

[yamaha]

Car runs extremely well at 9psi, 12.5 dead on at WOT. I have some wheelhope through first, second, and third. The SMT6 is working well.

[ilanpro]

Sean Your car is Incrdible. I am very inpresed, I love the fact that you keept the ROH wheels

[NY2002ElantraGT]

Nicest RD, ive ever seen!

[Cypher]

wicked car. got video of him wheel hopping like crazy in 4th gear

[Keyan]

he needs traction bars is what he needs !

[slow 2K2GT]

No Airconditioning or power steering. Suprisingly, I love the way it handles without power steering. I have a 18PSI map for a T3 super 60 I may throw on for the meet.

What kind of struggle did you go through to remove the PS system, it doesnt hurt things anyhow does it? I was thinking about doing this myself and removing the AC but it does get pretty damn hot here so I may just leave it in place.

[Blackcasper2005]

Yes your car is sexy, i have to give u credit on that and so is the turbo

[yamaha]

Sean Your car is Incrdible. I am very inpresed, I love the fact that you keept the ROH wheels

The ROH wheels seems to go on everything.

Nicest RD, ive ever seen!

Thanks, I think it looks good and sounds good too.

wicked car. got video of him wheel hopping like crazy in 4th gear

Some better tires and traction bars will fix this.

What kind of struggle did you go through to remove the PS system, it doesnt hurt things anyhow does it? I was thinking about doing this myself and removing the AC but it does get pretty damn hot here so I may just leave it in place.

No real struggle to get the power steering system off. I love the way it feels without it, you have much more feel on the road. Just make sure you get all the fluid out of the lines. A/C isn't my thing, so that went too.

Yes your car is sexy, i have to give u credit on that and so is the turbo

Thanks, 80 hours can do alot.

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[toymachine566]

yeah man, congrats on all the progress. It definitely an impressive ride. I love the pull of the turbo so of ourse you get extra points :D

I shouldve taken you up on the offer to drive but I just wanted to sit and not puke lol

keep up the good work bud

[KeWLKaT]

i hate the little crease in the front of your hood, lol.

[evan938]

bought not built. HA!.

jfwy though. it does look really good. hopefully ill be out within the next month or so to get that suspension from you

[KeWLKaT]

pffft lucky mofo that buys a 3000$ car with a built low comp piston engine, lol.

what are you waiting for 20 psi

[evan938]

i know. i wasnt hating, just ****ing with him

if i had 3g's at that point, i would have got it. it was just as close to me as it was him. lol

[seguin22]

Looks great man wanna hook up my SMT-6 if/when I get one? LOL Im thinking I might need to take a roadtrip!lol

[KeWLKaT]

He doesn't even want to wire mine up, lol.

Oh man the more I look at the installed pics of the dual rail, the less I can wait to get mine in!!!!

[Cypher]

isn't no PS a PITA when you're moving slow?

[KeWLKaT]

It takes some gettning used to. When my XD was breaking down because of the unichip I got used to coasting with the engine off, it feels kind of cool, but VERY weird when turning corners.

[SuperGLS]

I went with Sean around the block and the car is very quick.

As for the no power steering, it didn't seem to bother him except when he was backing up into the parking space.

[Munky]

I went with Sean around the block and the car is very quick.

As for the no power steering, it didn't seem to bother him except when he was backing up into the parking space.

Plus, no power steering can build up his arm strength. I had an old Cavalier with no PS, it sucked for a few weeks, but as you get used to it, you don't even notice.

[TDO]

Never been a fan of the tibs but I have to admit this is a very nice car! Good buy and good work by the looks of it.

[yamaha]

Nothing too special, just some pictures and exhaust clip:

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[slow 2K2GT]

One lonely Tibby I be, all by myself without nobody!

No love from anyone there in those pics huh? Oh and linky no work for me!

[Keyan]

nice pics....the video is still loading after like 10 minutes LOL.


get that valve cover painted darnit !

[05xd]

I love your car man.That thing looks wicked

[toymachine566]

yeah sweet ride meng :)

[KeWLKaT]

very very shweet :D

you have to bring that shizznit up here man

[only1db]

its even better when you get to drive in it!! nice one man...i'm still feinding over that KORE front end.

a classical car show...man you know how to crash things uh??

[yamaha]

Just some updates. My wastegate is getting installed with a new stainless steel braided return line, and in September my car is going in for a six point roll cage.

[Cypher]

why are you getting a roll cage? you haven't even been to the track to see if you're going to run fast enough to need one! :tongue:

[evan938]

sean likes to spend money for stuff he doesnt need

take the roll cage money and go dyno it.

your car is pretty much show, with a little go. you dont need a cage. put your money somewhere useful

[slow 2K2GT]

But roll cage is pure sex! Go with the cage, dont listen to those guys.

[evan938]

for what reason? the car hardly gets driven

[yamaha]

why are you getting a roll cage? you haven't even been to the track to see if you're going to run fast enough to need one! :tongue:

I'm getting a rollcage put in because I will be entering some local drag racing events as well as SCCA classes at Beaver Run.

sean likes to spend money for stuff he doesnt need

take the roll cage money and go dyno it.

your car is pretty much show, with a little go. you dont need a cage. put your money somewhere useful

With little go? Obviously you need a new ride in it then.

I'm building my spare engine this winter with some different stuff for some serious power. Along with a new turbo. The engine breakdown will be extensive, as I want reliable power for what I will be doing.

[evan938]

im not saying your car is slow, but it sure isnt fast compared to a lot of other cas out there

[yamaha]

When you come to Pittsburgh you can have another ride in it.

[Cypher]

its funny that evan would say that lol especially when he went out to PGH for his birthday and made posts about how your car "pulls like a raped ape"

what turbo are you planning on going with?

[evan938]

it does pull very good for what it is. im not denying that

im just saying, theres much faster cars around.

[yamaha]

GT30R dual ball bearing.

[slow 2K2GT]

I remember the raped ape story, lol.

GT30R dual ball bearing.

thats a pretty hefty turbo for our small motor, gonna be crazy

[Keyan]

yamaha, keep me in your thoughts when you go upgradings your parts....because you'll have no use for the old ones !

[yamaha]

Updates on first page.

[Keyan]

wtf did you do to the wing??????/


it was my favorite part!!!!

[KeWLKaT]

Glad you like the stuff I sent you. Let us know what difference it makes on the track! Alas my turbo project go canceled before I was able to play with that.

[optimoprime]

i like the engine bay updates but i probably would have kept the wing on. you've had yours for awhile though so a new look never hurts.

[yamaha]

Updates:

The ****ty muffler saw it's last days this week, Jeff did an awesome job again at welding.. It's running straight through right now. Added the Airam and fixed my secondary fuel rail also thanks to 1st-Try Engineering.

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[Deviant]

Best ride I have ever taken in a Hyundai. (So far)

[maral01]

Man that looks sweet! How much are you pushing? Didn't notice any numbers in the previous posts.

[SuperGLS]

Best ride I have ever taken in a Hyundai. (So far)

I agree, and that was last year when I rode in it. Even if it is a little riced out, ha!