I'm going to help you guys out, as a fellow spectra owner (05 ex) They ripped everything out of the car, even the engine. It appears to me that they replaced the engine with that of a ~2000 sephia. Under the dashboard in front of the centre console is an external ecu which is how they're able to run any amount of turbos. Any bodykits on the car are custom fabricated, either to fit the car or from scratch. If I am not mistaken, it seems as though they installed coilovers on the car to lower it. -------------- If anyone of you are interested in modifying your spectra or cerato, I would start with the following: Coilovers Cold air/ ram intake Basic engine upgrades (head, pistons, cams, etc) Once you have the car and engine capable of handling more power, you can start with a turbo AFTER you install an external ecu OR flash your stock ecu, however I personally suggest an external. If anyone has any questions, I will do my best to reply as quickly as possible.
@@willhughes7304 That will depend. If you are looking for a turbo, any should work, however you need to customize it to fit. An ecu is simple, I prefer Megasquirt standalone ecu. Body kits, you will need to custom make out of either metal or fiberglass.
@@mugetsu.5832You must not know how the Kia Spectra takes corners then and how sleek it is to pass cars . This car is amazing let us know when you drive one.
I loved the sound of my T8D in my 02 GSX. I had a silver one fully loaded with 17 inch ASA Concept IS1 wheels on Kumho Ecsta 205/40/R17’s and a Ravin muffler. Still today one of my favorite cars. Not fast but it was peppy. It was a blast to drive.
A true modern-day hot rod. Im afraid most of the 98/01 Sephia/Spectra's are in junkyards or crushed. I'm going to have trouble finding one. I really have no desire to build anything else because I can find something else built already..
I got an 2007 Spectra...it's an auto for now but I'm planning on doing an SR20 swap and with that comes a 6 speed manual, I will also awd swap it, basically make a track beast, I was going to get a first gen Miata but my parents are pricks and bought me a car from a junkyard, so I'll fix her up and make it what I wanted to have
I would like to have communication with the owner of the project since I have a kia sephia 99 and it has been impossible for me to get pistons and pistons for mine thanks in advance direct from Puert Rico
KFX performance has some stuff. but if you're looking for simple things like headers you can find them for $65 on eBay by searching for 2.0 Hyundai Elantra or Hyundai Tiburon headers . best bet is to run a standalone ECU and boost the engine
The Spectra 5 has the beta 2 2.0 liter engine it is a extremely strong engine I have a 2005 Spectra SX and have sprayed a 125 shot of nitrous with completely stock engine the main problem is fighting support for ECU tuning because the only way to fully tuned the engine is to go with a standalone ECU and wire everything in manually. But besides that the stock engine is capable of producing over 400 wheel horsepower without opening up the engine at all if boosted correctly and running methanol injection to help cool the cylinders
@@robertbrooker706 I'm having difficulty in finding direct info and parts for the Beta2 . I have a USDM '08 Kia Spectra SX (What's the chassis/model code?). Would I be able to upgrade my rear sway bar with an aftermarket one for '06 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6? If so, will I need Tiburon end links too? Looking into very mild "power" mods like intake and catback, mostly looking to build up the suspension as far as I can go legally... I'm looking for performance not just for looks. Any help would be much appreciated.
I just got the same year too! It’s actually such a fun little car to drive. And with a 2.0 its definitely got room to turbo.. let me know if you find anything :)
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I'm going to help you guys out, as a fellow spectra owner (05 ex)
They ripped everything out of the car, even the engine. It appears to me that they replaced the engine with that of a ~2000 sephia.
Under the dashboard in front of the centre console is an external ecu which is how they're able to run any amount of turbos.
Any bodykits on the car are custom fabricated, either to fit the car or from scratch.
If I am not mistaken, it seems as though they installed coilovers on the car to lower it.
--------------
If anyone of you are interested in modifying your spectra or cerato, I would start with the following:
Coilovers
Cold air/ ram intake
Basic engine upgrades (head, pistons, cams, etc)
Once you have the car and engine capable of handling more power, you can start with a turbo AFTER you install an external ecu OR flash your stock ecu, however I personally suggest an external.
If anyone has any questions, I will do my best to reply as quickly as possible.
where can i get said engine parts for earlier 2002 spectra
@@willhughes7304 That will depend. If you are looking for a turbo, any should work, however you need to customize it to fit.
An ecu is simple, I prefer Megasquirt standalone ecu.
Body kits, you will need to custom make out of either metal or fiberglass.
@@poopsock3817 how well do they handle boost with stock internals?
@@poopsock3817 how well do they handle boost with stock internals?
@@poopsock3817 how well do they handle boost with stock internals?
I've got a 2007 Kia Spectra EX and I love it! I'm trying to get mine all tricked out. I've got 185,000 miles on it now and it's still a great car.
What have you done to it I have the same one and have no idea where to start
I got a 05 ex with 70,000 miles. Once suspension is replaced Ima really modify it
I got ex 06
@ghostkid1750 same I just had to get a new motor mount installed on front and now oil filter change and hopefully leak stops
I have an 07 spectra5 with the 2.0 dohc factory 298hp... i have to buy tires every 3 mo
You just made me want to keep my 2002 Kia spectra LS thank you 😩😩🤤🤤
This car isnt really for track or racing lol
@@mugetsu.5832 so you think get out of here
@@mugetsu.5832 neither was a honda civic but that didn't stop people from building them ......a civic was nothing more than a cheap economy shit box
@chris stone what's your insta I have a kia also😂
@@mugetsu.5832You must not know how the Kia Spectra takes corners then and how sleek it is to pass cars . This car is amazing let us know when you drive one.
U made me keep my 2003 kia spectra
I loved the sound of my T8D in my 02 GSX. I had a silver one fully loaded with 17 inch ASA Concept IS1 wheels on Kumho Ecsta 205/40/R17’s and a Ravin muffler. Still today one of my favorite cars. Not fast but it was peppy.
It was a blast to drive.
Can my 2003 look this clean man
Cool bro!greetings from malaysia.have been following your progress since 2012.
I have a Kia like yours and I deciding on either boosting it or turbocharging it
My car still powerfull. Kia spectra 2003. #Semarang_Indonesia
I have a kia Spectra 2003 ls laying around, but this video showing it is good project car, i want more(video)
sweet ride man love these spectras
I want a turbo
That's killer... I'm trying to make mine a sleeper like a hulk lol
I’ve been searching for old caddy fwd v8 should be able to fit one of thoes in it imagine then
@@rileyenia9388 alante
I have a 05 spectra any suggestions on what to start with?
@Real Ninja that’s funny as hell bc my 07 Kia spectra has truck nuts LMAO
TELLE M, what have you done. Cooling, bearings,pistons? everything. i really need turbo my cerato / spectra
Now this is the shit I like amazing something diffrent
How did you do it I’m in the process of k swapping my 08 spectra
So, I've got an 07. I would very much like to do this to. Any advice? Aftermarket parts for these cars don't exist.
Can I have your hand me downs for my spectra I just got lol
A true modern-day hot rod. Im afraid most of the 98/01 Sephia/Spectra's are in junkyards or crushed. I'm going to have trouble finding one. I really have no desire to build anything else because I can find something else built already..
I have an 09 spectra ex for sale still in good shape
I have a 07 spectra 5 that needs a new home, i daily drive it, needs some cosmetic work but it still is fast for what it is
People fail to relize that yea they might not have a high 0-60 but they can reach 140mph
Mine does and I also have a few upgrades on her
Wait what? Im scared to go over 85 but itll make a mustang v8 embarrassed from 0-80
Where did you get your parts from !!
What happened to the spec build???
I got an 2007 Spectra...it's an auto for now but I'm planning on doing an SR20 swap and with that comes a 6 speed manual, I will also awd swap it, basically make a track beast, I was going to get a first gen Miata but my parents are pricks and bought me a car from a junkyard, so I'll fix her up and make it what I wanted to have
Was hoping you have videos but it's just asseto corso
Someone please help me with my 08 kia spectra 5 sx no one has software to get into my ecu please help!!
I would like to have communication with the owner of the project since I have a kia sephia 99 and it has been impossible for me to get pistons and pistons for mine thanks in advance direct from Puert Rico
Have a look at mazda mx5 piston
Dude no shit Kia or whoever got something right with engine. Nothing insane just seems underrated af
Because the motor was made by Mazda and not Kia lul
@@griffinmackenzie yeah
@@griffinmackenzie this the FE3 yeah?
What did you do to headlights? its dope bro,
LED
Классная спектра
that idle
I have a sephia that has that same motor & i want to tune it. What cams you used for yours???
You have any numbers hp/QM Times? Thanks. Nice car!
I have a 06 spectra 5 I want to make some more power do you any suggestions and where I can buy the best parts
KFX performance has some stuff. but if you're looking for simple things like headers you can find them for $65 on eBay by searching for 2.0 Hyundai Elantra or Hyundai Tiburon headers . best bet is to run a standalone ECU and boost the engine
I wanna do this with my 2003
Where have you been Rev?
What's the deal? Car still around?
I own a 2006 Kia spectra and want to make it beefier any suggestions?
moemarsh engine swap
Would this work on a Kia Spectra 09
Gotdamn, I wish I knew something about cars.
There not hard to learn
that is like kia sephia's engine right?
Hanief Noor yeah thats the 1.8l l4
Engine twin cam ??
What kind of dashboard u used?
hey Rev, bro whats been going on are you still up and at it hit me up? It's Jaime aka Albi :)
How did u do the dash like that
Where did you find those headlights?
looks like he baked them open, painted the bezel black and removed the amber signal cover
Is it a g4gc????
hallo brother，What model is this engine?
刘家和 that motor is the t8d it’s the same motor they used in the sephia from 98-01.
I have a 2008 Kia Spectra5, Is it possible to do the same thing? Also, how much would this cost?
The Spectra 5 has the beta 2 2.0 liter engine it is a extremely strong engine I have a 2005 Spectra SX and have sprayed a 125 shot of nitrous with completely stock engine the main problem is fighting support for ECU tuning because the only way to fully tuned the engine is to go with a standalone ECU and wire everything in manually. But besides that the stock engine is capable of producing over 400 wheel horsepower without opening up the engine at all if boosted correctly and running methanol injection to help cool the cylinders
@@robertbrooker706 so how much would all this cost to do
@@robertbrooker706 I'm having difficulty in finding direct info and parts for the Beta2 . I have a USDM '08 Kia Spectra SX (What's the chassis/model code?). Would I be able to upgrade my rear sway bar with an aftermarket one for '06 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6? If so, will I need Tiburon end links too? Looking into very mild "power" mods like intake and catback, mostly looking to build up the suspension as far as I can go legally... I'm looking for performance not just for looks. Any help would be much appreciated.
@@robertbrooker706 ...oh and is it possible to swap the automatic transmission to a manual?
@@anotherstar8125 yes but it would be a pain I’m the ass
Hey ma I have several questions for you could you please hit me back up please and thank you
If only I could speak Malaysian...
madness haha
как успехи?
Hey may I have a spectra and I have some questions can you email me?
Would this work on a Kia Spectra 09
I just got the same year too! It’s actually such a fun little car to drive. And with a 2.0 its definitely got room to turbo.. let me know if you find anything :)
That engine he has is pretty much a Mazda engine b series Mazda Part fit on it. Like other Hyundai and Kia car have Mitsubishi parts as well.