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IM BACK! I've gone from a 2011 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track with several LS configurations (LS1, LS3, supercharged LS3 - HERE IS MY ORIGINAL THREAD WITH BROKEN PICS), to a GTO ( FULL BUILD THREAD ), 300zx ( FULL BUILD THREAD ), to a Corvette Grand Sport, Evo 8, and then I found myself back in a 2011 Genesis Coupe GT! In an effort to bring more consistency to YouTube (and my life), I've decided to do a full in depth build on Youtube and in this forum from start to finish. My first sports car was a genesis, my first car crash was a genesis, my first time wiring was a genesis, my first LS swap was a genesis, and the list goes on.... it feels good to be back.
My YouTube AND Instagram is LS3_LaFlare , feel free to hit me up with any questions, comments, concerns here or anywhere else!
My goal for this thread and YouTube videos is to guide a "POOR NOOB" through the steps needed to LS swap a Genesis Coupe, in depth, with text, visuals, and videos, from fuel, to electronics/wiring, cam install, etc... Stop paying for labor with this relatively easy process! If you're asking yourself who is this guy.. here is some of my work:
LS1, my first swap in 2016
N/A LS3 in 2017
LSA Supercharger, ZL1 lid, LS3 - ~600wtq blew the trans and the diff had fluid under it so this is when I parted out - 2018
But okay.. lets get started!
I wanted another Genesis Coupe to swap but I ONLY wanted a BK2 track model... but I ended up with a BK1 GT. I'm 28 and the military and rolling around a garage for four years straight has taken its toll.. I am an old 28 and want my creature comforts! Leather seats, NAV, decent stock sound system, sunroof, push start etc... but instead of trying to find a blown up or shell, I settled. I found a rear ended but clean title 2011 Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT, it was pretty beat. The infamous Bobby (guy who does all the body / paint work for every car I've had since 2016) offered to take me to see the car and I couldn't refuse, he was huge help because he was able to see the damage himself since he'd be the one working the magic. It was listed at $4600, I talked him down to $3800, then $3300 after seeing the condition in person. Torn up and painted seats, bondo'd trunk, shot front bumper were the obvious issues, but I decided it was worth the trouble at that price. I would also have to swap in a LSD and Brembos! For all the bad, it has Raceland coilovers (yuck - but it rides nice enough for me to leave them for now), aftermarket wheels (not my taste but I can sell them), full exhaust (can reuse the axle back), good tail lights, strong 3.8/Auto drivetrain for someone who needs it, and again, it was $3300. Here it is:
What is sad about this pic of me driving home is another black genesis coupe drove by me with a missing bumper as well LOL
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My YouTube AND Instagram is LS3_LaFlare , feel free to hit me up with any questions, comments, concerns here or anywhere else!
My goal for this thread and YouTube videos is to guide a "POOR NOOB" through the steps needed to LS swap a Genesis Coupe, in depth, with text, visuals, and videos, from fuel, to electronics/wiring, cam install, etc... Stop paying for labor with this relatively easy process! If you're asking yourself who is this guy.. here is some of my work:
LS1, my first swap in 2016
N/A LS3 in 2017
LSA Supercharger, ZL1 lid, LS3 - ~600wtq blew the trans and the diff had fluid under it so this is when I parted out - 2018
But okay.. lets get started!
I wanted another Genesis Coupe to swap but I ONLY wanted a BK2 track model... but I ended up with a BK1 GT. I'm 28 and the military and rolling around a garage for four years straight has taken its toll.. I am an old 28 and want my creature comforts! Leather seats, NAV, decent stock sound system, sunroof, push start etc... but instead of trying to find a blown up or shell, I settled. I found a rear ended but clean title 2011 Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT, it was pretty beat. The infamous Bobby (guy who does all the body / paint work for every car I've had since 2016) offered to take me to see the car and I couldn't refuse, he was huge help because he was able to see the damage himself since he'd be the one working the magic. It was listed at $4600, I talked him down to $3800, then $3300 after seeing the condition in person. Torn up and painted seats, bondo'd trunk, shot front bumper were the obvious issues, but I decided it was worth the trouble at that price. I would also have to swap in a LSD and Brembos! For all the bad, it has Raceland coilovers (yuck - but it rides nice enough for me to leave them for now), aftermarket wheels (not my taste but I can sell them), full exhaust (can reuse the axle back), good tail lights, strong 3.8/Auto drivetrain for someone who needs it, and again, it was $3300. Here it is:
What is sad about this pic of me driving home is another black genesis coupe drove by me with a missing bumper as well LOL
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