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Seeking advice!!! 2.0 Track vs. 3.8 GT

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#1 ·
Hi all,

I'm planning on getting my GenCoupe within a week and I have to decide whether to go with a 2.0 Track or a 3.8 GT.:D
I got to test drive the 3.8 GT in automatic but am hoping to get a manual.
While I was testing the automatic, I noticed that the time it took to upshift was almost as slow as a Scion tC...:sad:

So my 2 questions are...
1. Should I go for a 2.0 Track + bigger turbo, exhaust or intake? or 3.8 GT?
(any recommended colors?)
2. Does it really take that long for the rpm to drop to shift gears in a manual as well? If so, are there any solutions for this?

Would appreciate some thoughts.
Thanks.
 
#14 ·
I eat v6's for breakfast and shiit v8's for dinner. I'm not jealous I'm arrogant!!
 
#9 ·
Fatcat tsb takes off like 1aec or so, so you still end up with a wait. But an atmospheric bov will fix that issue. You're planning on upgrading anyway aren't you?
 
#15 ·
P.S selling kit to upgrade to 500whp. buy the 2.0t track and with the money u saved buy my 7ism turbo kit to kill v6's and v8's
 
#16 ·
Buy an Evo X and call it a day.
 
#17 ·
IF you decide to purchase a GC and modify it, it would be financially unwise (unless you have lots of money to waste) to purchase a GT/base model. Hyundai gives you an AMAZING deal on the components included in the R-spec/track package compared to purchasing them post-purchase. The MSRP on a R-spec 2.0t is ~$23500 and a track 2.0t is ~$26500 and if I had to do it again I would have waited for the R-spec. The 3.8 has considerable potential if you have the capital to invest in properly building it but the 2.0t will out-perform the 3.8 in budget-friendly modifications. Consider your ultimate goals here as the 2.0t becomes expensive after 340+whp, which is about the same point where modifications to the 3.8 become similarly expensive. Also, Hyundai has expressed that they are going to produce a 3.8 R-spec, so if you are considering the 3.8 I would wait until that surfaces. The bottom line here is waiting for more R&D to occur as well as what moves Hyundai makes will be the intelligent path to take.
 
#19 ·
unfortunately...
there aren't any track models available in my area...
i had the dealer search 3 states for it and they couldn't find any...:confused:
so i guess i'm going for the 3.8 GT...
at least i'll be able to upgrade some handling parts instead of power for the mean time...
thanks for all the info tho...
really appreciate everyone's help :)
 
#21 ·
Well, either way you won't regret it. 2.0T is nice and easy to upgrade and great if you like boost.

I like my stock NA power. mm.. no four-banger for me (unless its a STi)
 
#20 ·
I'd have him search further away, or look at Hyundai's website and browse dealer inventories. The LSD is what your really going to want and I don't think anyone here has put an aftermarket one in yet.

unfortunately...<br>
there aren't any track models available in my area...<br>
i had the dealer search 3 states for it and they couldn't find any...<img src="http://www.GenCoupe.com/images/smilies/confused.gif" border="0" alt="" title=":confused:" class="inlineimg"><br>
so i guess i'm going for the 3.8 GT...<br>
at least i'll be able to upgrade some handling parts instead of power for the mean time...<br>
thanks for all the info tho...<br>
really appreciate everyone's help <img src="http://www.GenCoupe.com/images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title=":)" class="inlineimg">
 
#23 ·
im in the same position but honestly i think my decision is based on the fact that im leasing and going from a v8 mustang id probably shoot myself with a 2.0 that i know i wont upgrade. 90% getting a 3.8gt, got enough bells and whistles and easier in the winter to slap on my old stang wheels and winter tires. giving up lsd, but never had it and i think as much as people preach lsd, its not the end of the world (to me at least, not tracking it)
 
#24 ·
ok here is my .02 i had a 05 mustang gt with plenty of power know i have a 2.0t track know i did research on the 3.8 and the 2.0t and if you want to go road racing or drifting in the future i would go with the track trust me it is worth finding one i have had cars without lsd and two with and it is completly different drive and the suspension, and brembos all the way around will save you more money in the long run and the lighter 2.0t handles way better then a v6 gc it handles better than my mustang my only thing is i wish it had the power but for like 2500 i can have about 300 so that is why i went with 2.0t and never regret it and i got mine a couple weeks ago and it has 1700 miles on it and i havn't seen any rev hang or grinding in the tranny yet but they had this car on the lot for a year and i got it with 714 miles on it and it still drives like a champ. have fun choosing either way you cant go wrong just go with whatever u want in the future
 
#27 ·
Plain and simple
2.0 track:
Pros: get it if you want to upgrade and go balls out. 1)You will have a car the will kill the 3.8's along with many other conventionally fast cars. 2) you will be paying about as much as a 3.8 with a couple bolt-ons and be 2x as fast. 3) slightly better cornering and weight distribution 4) bigger aftermarket... market?... 5) better breaks + LSD
Cons: 1) If warranty means anything to you, you will not be able to upgrade past a 3.8 with full bolt ons. plain and simple. 2) 3.8 actually gets better gas milage
3.8:
Pros: get it if you want out-of-the-box performance with good potential for a damn fast car1) pretty damn fast in stock form, fairly easy to make faster with bolt-ons 2) sexy brown interior (personal preference) 3) the v6 sound and tq and feel 4) aftermarket is expanding. If you have patience i'm sure you will be very happy with the 3.8's potential 5) if you do mod you will most likely keep your great 10yr100,000mi warranty
Cons: 1) no brembos, but stock brakes are still very good, and will do fin unless you're one of the 5 -10% or so of people who track their cars. 2) after market may be marginally more expensive
*note: i left the track suspension and 19'' wheels out as most people replace this as one of their first mods on both models and thus won't really make a difference*
It really comes down to PERSONAL PREFERENCE I DO NOT BELIEVE ONE IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER just go with what feels right to you and keep in mind what your goals for the car are
/thread + /stupid 2.0 v 3.8 fight:fleshbox:;)
 
#29 ·
what's false about my statement? :confused: you get more in terms of handling performance with a 2.0 track, but if you'd like to get it faster than a 3.8 with full bolt ons, you'll need to upgrade the turbo, hence voiding the warranty. 3.8gt has a couple more gadgets, worse brakes, no lsd, and a softer suspension. It's faster (sraightline) in stock form fairly easy to be putting down numbers in the low 300whp range once the market expands (specifically the tuning market) but anything after that a 2.0 will kill a 3.8 with bigger turbo + same mods about the same price... but no warranty.
Am I missing something here?:dunno:
 
#31 ·
agreed both are equally as good dependent upon what you are looking for and your goal for the car, which is why I said i don't think either is better or worse than the other. :werd:
 
#34 ·
not meant in a literal sense but i still wouldn't mind seeing a 7 second gc :D

I think it comes down to if you want it to be fast and under warranty or faster and not under warranty.
yes and thank you for not bringing in the whole bashing aspect. Hopefully no one else will :fingersx:
 
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