Nice, not many actually turbo the 3.8. I was going to 75 wet shot a 3.8 if I got one. But I have bk1 2.0t, ppl are making 600whp now days, going for big turbo build
Great way to start the day, I went for the 2.0T, as it offered more customization options over a longer period of time. Also each individual mod is cheaper than the 3.8, as that requires more money for less upgrade.
You’re the reason I got a 2.0t 2013 with 66k miles no accidents , the turbo sound and everything else made me so happy driving this off the dealership ❤🎉
I had a 2.0T and it was so much fun. The turbo noises were unreal! Now I have the 3.8 Which also sounds amazing and is overall faster BUT the 2.0T has hella potential!
i got the 2.0t! it's definitely a lot of fun because the turbo noises are pretty addicting. However, after a while of daily driving, i barely even use the boost. I'd still definitely prefer the 2.0t to break some necks and have it sound like a spaceship. Imo both are really good options
I test drove both 3.8 then 2.0 in 2012 brand new. Never wanted another 4 cylinder so drove the 3.8 first. It rode ruff and glad one of the streets I test drove on was not well maintained to find this out. The car felt front heavy and hit the bumps like I was driving my dropped s10 truck with 18 inch rims. Told the guy I did not like the way it drove but loved the look of it. Young car salesman said I would not be wasting his time and asked me to drive the 2.0. I agreed and I loved it right away. The car felt lighter and handled better. I never owned a turbo and it had plenty of power for my everyday driving vehicle to commute to work. My dad went with me and said he felt the difference sitting in the passenger seat and the suspension just felt better. I still have the car 9 years later with 83,000 miles on it today without any engine problems whatsoever using Royal Purple oil.
I chose the 3.8 because more out of the box power and I prefer the sound of v6 engine and exhaust. However I also love a nice BOV sound and plan on turbo-ing
I have a 2016 3.8. Ultimate. I swapped out the exhaust for a Magnaflow cat-back and I just love the way it sounds. I'm not crazy about the sound of the 2.0T. I have about 4,500 miles left on the warranty. When it expires I'll do some bolt-ons and a tune. This car has been a blast to drive around the back roads of southern Maryland. I get more compliments, comments, and questions about this car than any of the other ones I've owned, and I've owned some nice cars.
Iv had the v6 tiburon before now I have a sonata I'm looking to get the genesis thinking of maybe a 2013 one just not sure to get the 2.0 t or the 3.8 now I do love geting wiped back in the seat and feeling the horse power so not sure yet wat I might do
This (2.0T) is the first car where I've had compliments and I've had quite a few. Sometimes people don't know what brand it is and they are surprised when I say Hyundai
You’ve put together the best pov I don’t think I’ve ever see anyone place the camera where u did but I’m glad you did. And plus this video was definitely needed thank you 🙏
I just got my 2014 2.0t last month and I love it. I was originally looking for a 3.8 but there were very few in my area and they were about $3k more on average than my 2.0t. Got my exhaust and intake already, just waiting for my racepipe. Nice video 👍🏾
I don’t have a genesis (I have a tiburon) but I’m looking to get one and I really want a 3.8 stick shift because i like the N/A feel of a vehicle and rowing through the gears
The neat thing about the 2.0T is that it comes turbo which allows for more modulation options but spending less. With my 3.8, I could turbo it but it'll cost me an arm and a leg where as you can at least mess with the 2.0T before having to replace the turbo with a bigger one. Stock for stock, the 3.8 is more powerful but you can get further with the 2.0T's through the headstart they get.
The turbo is done around 115mph if you are in a long race the 3.8 leaves you behind. Turbo is also more accident prone cause you take more risks with it in heavier traffic.
Slap a turbo on the 3.8, give it something like 50hp through 4-10lbs and you'll never regret it. Just be mindful of the internals, the power you put down the more likely something in the engine can break. Still, a 3.8 non-boosted is such a good investment.
@Forced Induction You want to balance around the engine. 500hp sounds nice, my comfort zone I want to grab for my 3.8 is 400. But at some point, you're breaking parts so it all depends on the life of the engine.
@@FatalFist I’m thinking about getting 2013-2014 3.8 manual but what’s difference between the r-spec, track and ultimate and what year you think is better?
I got a 2010 2.0t as my first car 6 years ago… I couldn’t suggest anything better. The only issue I have ever had with my car is that it will tend to leak in the trunk when it rains too much but with the look, safety,and life on my car, the leak isn’t even noticeable!
I have a '15 R-Spec 3.8 and never thought of getting the 2.0T. It was always the 3.8 or a 370Z or FRS/BRZ. Come to find out you can put on a bigger turbo on a 2.0T and get more of a power increase without costing an crazy amount of money. Just got a custom tune, downpipes, testpipes, and a Ferrari Asna Mid Muffler and what a difference. The car really is opened up. My main gripe was the throttle response before and it cleared that right up along with a gain of 37whp for a total of 276whp. I do Autocross and also had rear and sway bars added with Michelin Super Sport Cup 2 tires. I think for AutoX purposes the 3.8 trumps the 2.0T. Second gear holds well for this car. The next step would be a turbo for the 3.8 but honestly I'm content at the moment. The turbo for the 3.8 comes then it's forged internals to get more boost then your looking at the cost of what you could get a Camaro ZL1 for. This car your right isn't necessarily sought after for raw power it's for looks and over drivability which I'm happy to say I'm enjoying very much at the moment.
this is my dream car since i got my license i’ve been waiting to own this car, where i live they are very rare and the ones that are being sold are really expensive.. some day.. i’ll one day have one :,)
OhhNito Ouch, i mean sometimes some in my area go between that, but it’s definitely possible to find some cheaper ones, I mean I found a mint condition garage kept one 110000 miles for 7000$
I opted for the 3.8 rspec. 2013 . 348hp stock for a v6 coupe is pretty stout. And its rear wheel drive. Love the body style and like the 2.0t also. 2.0t does have more upgrades, at least for the cheaper.
Sweet ride. Car is clean and not overly done. Its perfect the way it is. I have a 2008 dodge caliber srt4 thats pretty much set up the same way for daily driving and its clean. Mine is all boltons and has a diablosport 93 octane tune. Its a beast on stock powertrain and stock turbo. I kinda feel like an old man in this world at 49 years old but i've always been into turbo cars. My last car was a 2012 mazdaspeed3. I guess we're never too old!!!!😊
@@nychick1023 The car has held up very well. I'm I put about 50,000km on it withing 2 years and maintenance has been good. I did have a turbo leak and a damaged oil pan this year. Overall very solid car
Just bought a 2010 2.0T R spec and i love it, its throwing me 3 codes so as soon as these get fixed i’m gonna start doing slight things like exhaust intake tailights etc
I am the new and proud owner of 2013 2.0T Genesis. The reason I purchased it were the turbo and the awesome Genesis stlye and handling. Plus they told me about the tuneup before I bought her.
I was looking for a turbocharged RWD and the genesis 2.0t check all the boxes for me and the budget I had at the time. So I end up with my 2013 2.0T r-spec 6MT and I really enjoy it too. So far I have done intake, bov, and turbo back exhaust next is the tune. The car has being nothing but a blast to drive. 👍
I live in Switzerland and because gas prices are more than twice as high in Europe as they are in the US, I initially thought about getting the 2.0t but buying a 3.8 is cheaper because people tend to prefer smaller engines here (mainly because of the gas prices) so there is a higher demand for the 2.0t. Since there is a 85k mile 3.8 which already looks phenomenal, I am going to get a 3.8 as my first car. Thank you for the very informative videos
I had the choice between the FRS, BRZ, Toyota 86 or the 14 Gen coupe 2.0T. After driving all 4, ah yea the 14 gen coupe 2.0T WON hands down. Dont get me wrong but those frs and brzs and 86's DO look good dropped with wheels on them but that boxer engine and only 200 hp was NOT going to cut it.
@@lollol-xp4mc i didnt buy the genesis for handling ... lets get that straight. We got 2 different cars here, apples to oranges. One is made for power and the other is made for handling. You chose which direction to go. I chose POWER over handling because i am a straight away guy.
We have 2 Genesis coupe 3.8s one 2013 Track and 2011Track. We just picked up a 2.0T manual that we are building and transplanting the 2.0T engine into another ex-3.8 track that we picked up with a blown engine. The plan is 700HP for the motor because the other 2 3.8s are both built so new project and a lot of fun.... These cars are great for mods and great fun to drive with manual transmissions...
Went with the 3.8 My friend owns a 370Z Nismo and I didn't want to blatantly pick up a Z. I originally wanted a BRZ but there's something about a coupe with a V6 that makes the Genesis awesome.
@@80s_Boombox_Collector Not to mention the power difference of 200hp vs the 3.8's 348hp. The 3.8 I have powers through the turns to the point where I get frustrated when someone is in an SUV going slow for me haha
I got the 2.0t because I heard you can add more upgrades to it 👌 plus got a taste of the turbo excited to slap a turbo kit soon only downfall im having with the genesis coupe is passenger side leaking water inside but not major leak
Got a 2012 2.0T premium last month after saving up internship money. Every time i see it I’m reminded of how much I love that car. Not the easiest to learn manual in compared to other cars but man I love that car.
I looked at probably 10 different genesis coupes before I finally bought my 2016 3.8 last year i've since sold it. I didn't like the no low end torque I didn't realize at the time to get the torque I wanted I needed a turbo. Now im looking for a 2.0
I bought a 3.8 and look for about a year before I found the one I wanted in Arizona. I am in California it had 30,000 miles on it when I got it I’ve had it a couple years and it’s still only got about 32,000 miles love the body design and like you said I’m not the end of the speed love the corner and capabilities of it and I’m 74 years old.
I went with the 2.0T because of the Turbo. If you mod the car up and compare it to other turbo cars 0-60, it's pretty freaking fast for a Hyundai. Look at the 2020 Q60 3.0TT. Stock 0-60 is like 5.4 seconds. The 2014 genesis stock 0 to 60 is 5.9 if I remember correctly(?). It is a great and fun car for the price!
I had a 2003 Mustang that I was looking to trade in and saw the Genesis sitting at the dealership. I've never heard of them before and it looked badass so I bought it. 2013 Hyundai Genesis 2.0 with 8-speed automatic
I had a BK2 3.8 for about a year. Unfortunately, I had a ton of problems with the manual transmission and diff, it was a street car and not driven hard. I loved the sound of the v6, probably one of the best sounding engines for the money. The torque was great, and it was smooth running. Personally, I’m partial to N/A cars over turbo, but the turbo cars are really solid. I didn’t love the rev hang in the 2.0T, either, but that’s not a problem for auto gearbox cars
i was looking into a mustang, FRS, 370z, and a genesis coupe, for the bells and whistles and for the price, i went with a 2013 genesis coupe 2.0T and loving it
@@everettbc4180 it has around 64k atm, you should go with a 2016 3.8 version, i only got the 2.0T cuz i wanted to cheap out 4-5k lol. also i was looking at this for my genesis www.gencoupe.com/threads/tesla-style-stereo.734558/
Taeng Keu i’m definitely cheaping out 3-8k going with a ‘13 2.0t , here in CA they’re way overpriced, I also like the tune potential for the 2.0t, not really looking for aggressive power out the gate, i’d rather enjoy the aesthetic. i daily a corolla, so i don’t want to spend more than I have to , to acquire a genny Lol
The automatic was better until 2014, when they upgraded to carbon sincros for the manual, I also bought the car with 10k on it because it was just sitting there on the lot and I was blown away by the styling, out side and inside. So I’m the second owner, I have owned a few cars in my 73 years on this plane of existence, first 1963 MGB, then 64 GTO, then 68 SS396 3speed manual, then 67 327 Corvette , then 69 427 Corvette both manual transmissions. I’ve also had an 83 Audi Quattro turbo, and several Bimmers, my 69 427 vette at 465 HP could do 0-60 in about 5.8 seconds which was flying back then, this Gennie is faster and handles 100 times better. The only car I loved driving more was my brothers 93 white NSX, but again the Gennie is faster. I’m glad I got the 3.8 because I think in the long run it will be more reliable. Less internal pressures and heat, I do worry about carbon build up but have devised measures to deal with it. So keep up the cool videos and I might add some of my own soon. I have one already at challengeaginglife, thanks. Karel.
What do you have planned to combat the carbon build up? Im hopefully getting a 2013 3.8bk2 and have read abojt carbon buildup but havent seen many ways to combat it. Car only has 60k miles on it
I own and drive a 2013 2.0T modified Genesis coupe i love it. My reason was i wanted a turbo car sun roof and fog lights. If I was going to get a new car i may as well get the package deal. I daily drive it all year round this also involves winter driving. Overall its a fun car to drive with the 8 speed auto tri shift paddles sequential shift and car drives it self. I dont think i would change my choice.
You need a good set of winter tires. The problem with these cars is they are rear wheel drive and light in the back end which makes traction in snow a bit sketchy. That’s also one of the things that makes them so fun in good weather though!
I have recently developed an appreciation for the genesis. I’m lightly modified with an ecoboost mustang and I’m curious how they would compare in a race.
I may be wrong, but I believe the genesis is lighter. It would be a good race, for sure. I think a full bolt on 2.0t Genesis would win due to the P/W ratio, but the 2.0t ecoboosts make almost the same HP as a 3.8, and stock.
@@remainingrex9471 the genesis is lighter by about 40 lbs but is down 35 hp and 75 tq. I also think mod for mod the ecoboost will make more power. I am a little more than lightly modified now (bigger intercooler and e30 with an exhaust) and I’m making around 410 at the crank, and I feel like the genesis probably won’t respond the same way. I do still think they are good looking and fun cars though.
I have a 2.0T and I bought it brand new back in 2013. I chose it because I was dumb, young and couldn't afford the 3.8. But, glad I did because 13+ 3.8s with the GDI engines have really bad carbon build up that cause the engine to prematurely implode on itself in 50-60K miles. the 2.0t was before hyundai went with GDI 2.0Ts engines like they do in the new N cars. I assume the new GDI engines will have the same issue as the other GDI engines. My 2.0t with a stock turbo, tune, and FBO is faster then any non-boosted 3.8 out there. I love the turbo sounds and spooling of the 2.0t as well. I will say I like how the 3.8s sounds with a nice exhaust though and the cars balance is far superior to the 2.0t as well.
I went with my 2013 2.0t because it's easier to maintenance the engine and it was cheaper and way better gas mileage and I can mod it later on when I pay it off
Oh by the way can you do a video on a throttle controller and when you upgrade your turbo the best thing about that you can upgrade on your stock internals our engine are able to take up to 400hp with tuning the bk1 engine can't handle it im glad i got my bk2 love it and thanks again enjoy watching your videos just look into it when you can take care
Its great I love my car but if you going to get the car take it to the dealership to get a full inspection just to make sure the last owner took care of the car the first thing I look at it the interior it will say alot the the engine check for leaks list to if the engine knock and then the Rotors and brakes but it's a great car and affordable to maintain
I got a 2.0 bc it has a better displacement for the motor which gives a lot of space for twin turbos the sound is better gas I can use any type I want but wish it had more cup holders lol great car my last one saved my life they r built strong I flipped four times end over end and walked away from it great car when this ones motor goes I’m not gonna sell it I’m gonna build again until I die
I had a 2011 2.0t and sold it to get a 2013 2.0 R-spec. I choose the 2.0 over the 3.8 because I love the turbo spool, and I also love that it’s so much cheaper to get more performance out of the 2.0 then the 3.8, the 3.8 does sounds amazing but at the end of the day I like feeling boost and I will never not want a turbo sound
I have a 2013 genesis sedan 3.8 and the exhaust sounds amazing. I wouldn't mind hearing a turbo under the hood but my friend has a 2.0 coupe and overall i like the 3.8 better. What I really want is the 5.0 though haha
I went 3.8 because stock it’s so much faster the bk2 of course if your ever in Cali hmu when can do some friendly runs and I’d love to show you a few things about the genny that will definitely help
Hey buddy, I have the 2014 2.0 T R-Spec with the 6 spd Manual tranny. It currently has 18,000. miles. The only mod I’ve done at this point is the fresh air intake. I have a new down pipe and exhaust. I just haven’t had the time to install it. I’m looking to get the exhaust installed and get the SFR Tune.
i got a 2.0T auto for my 16th birthday and i told my dad that i wanted a genesis, but i didn’t tell him which engine. so i ended up with sum nice turbo flutter🤞
The 2014 3.8 has been maintenance free for me while the 2013 2.0 burned oil (leaked out of tailpipe), blew pistons twice bank 1 and the turbo cuts off around 115,
This video is great! I’m planning on getting a genesis coupe as long as it’s bk2 haha! The mileage that you mentioned really did help, I kept hearing people saying that they get 16mpg, 20mpg, etc. Does regular gas really affect the mpg on the car?
I easily get a all around average of 25 mpg in my 16 3.8 6 speed and I get on it a lot. Taking off the engine cover got me 2 mpg I was shocked at that.
I went with a 2012 2.0t base. I wanted the r spec but they didnt have one on the lot. I went with the 2012 instead of the 2014 3.8 they had cus I liked the front end alot more, and i love the feeling of a turbo car. Completely stock the car is fast enough for me, I was able to hit 157 mph on the speedometer (in Mexico ;D ) First thing I did was replace the coils, rotors, and brakes with sets off a 2011 r spec. After that i did a hard transmission mount and limited slip diff (off the same 2011 r spec) and put it on Tien lowering springs. Haven't done anything else but im glad i got the 2.0t cus i have huge upgrade potential and endless aftermarket support, something you cant find for the 3.8
Idk man my 2015 3.8 and my buddy at work has a 2013 2.0 and we both agree my shit feels like 1.5x as fast at minimum. Like you can literally feel it through 2/3/4, 1/5/6 not as noticeable. I’m looking at a 2012 w chalked engine for 4K ima see what I can fit in it, v8 genny coming soon.
well , i'm looking for a genesis coupe on europe , and the reason why i look for a 3.8 it's because it's a V6 , sound beter , the 2.0T sound pretty good but i always wanted a 6 cylindre car (or more, no mater V, VR, in line or what ever ) with ISR race exhaust the car sound amazing (a bit too loud but it's not for daily driving) , i search a BK2 , less issue but if i find a good 2.0T , bk2 not to expensive i'm probably gonna buy it
True, but a fbo 2.0 will beat a 3.8, unless the 3.8 is boosted, the only reason I’d get a 3.8 would be for sound, it’s pretty hard squeezing power out of those engines
I used to work at a tow yard and i towed a "drug car" 2.0 3 times in one week. Yes that means they took it from the yard.. anyway sometime later i seen a mess of a 2.0 with a donut for a rear tire and the paint peeling, and the driver window down. I stared at it for two weeks until i sold 300 chrysler and went straight over and bought it. 2 years and about 14 g later.. fully rebuilt with new upgraded turbo. $ well spent, a head turner every where
I just upgraded from a 2007 2.0 Tiburon to a 2013 2.0t r spec and it just feels so much better. I just got it cuz it was available and I was able to sell the Tiburon for a profit too. What kind of tune were you talking ab for your car because I’m looking into tunes and don’t know if I should do a piggy back or bring it in somewhere
I have a white ‘13 2.0t Prem. and it’s a really fun car to drive. Turbo noises are way too satisfying and the 2.0T is cheaper to modify as well. I have not modified her yet, but i’m looking in to getting a BOV because it’s cheap.
Lighter weight, better MPG, mod-ability, the TQ of a turbo 4 could definitely be more preferable for certain driving styles, having the smaller motor "underdog" aspect, without even watching the full video I can see why someone would go for the 4. gonna watch it through tho.
I chose the 3.8 (M/T) over the 2.0t because: -the 2.0t needs thousands in mods to hit the same crank HP, if done properly. -I can spend my thousands on body kit, hood, grille, etc first and still hit the same expected power marks as a modded 2.0t -either of these motors making over 500hp should be getting some really serious components. Rear end, transmission, and lower end building. Not to mention the upgraded valve train, intake, exhaust, etc. Either way you're in for $10,000+ if you want something reliable. No reason not to stick with higher HP output, better sound, etc. Until you're ready to drop the big money on proper mods. So the 3.8 makes the most sense for the highest avg HP over time modding it. Although since the 2.0t models are cheaper, there is much more aftermarket available for them. I'm a mechanic as my day job and have fabrication supplies so the lack of aftermarket for bk2 3.8's does not scare me away from them.
friend got a 2013 2.0 and at 100k it got rod knock because an oil sensor failed and the code refused to show until the knock was as loud as a bang. my friend is a 20-year-old girl and she was so used to the car shaking already with a/c on so she didn't notice it until too late.
My story is kind of magical. I wanted a Genesis for a long time. I had a Tiburon, which I loved. I bowl out in Normandy, MD. At one point they cancelled my league, so I was gonna stop bowling there. The day that I planned would be my last day bowling there, I just happened to look on the lot of the dealership, and there was my Genesis 2.0t sitting there for only $13k. I was like wtf? So after bowling, I looked into it, and it only had 30 something thousand miles. Price was low because it had accident history, but the accident was not enough to discourage me from buying. That's pretty much it. I wanted to buy a car that year, but I wasn't ready to get one at the time because I was going on vacation. I wasn't gonna let my car get away though. That was a deal of a lifetime!! It was between that, and an Accord coupe. Anyway thanks for reading.
I’m about to pickup a BK1 2.0T tomorrow! Too excited to say the least, here in South Korea 🇰🇷 and already looking to tune and do some cosmetic add ons.
this car is so much like my 328i i use 93 and my horsepower and torq pretty much the same except this car doesnt seem like a lot of maintance and i love the spoiler also is this RWD or can you get AWD
I've had my 2010 2.0 since 2 miles and I currently like it more than my 2018 Camaro SS lol, it has alottttttttt of quirks and issues due to cheap material on window trims, bad grounding but once u nail it they ride soooo nice, the 2.0 is a much better option in my opinion, u can beat a 3.8s ratings with the same trim in a 2.0 T for just about as much as the 3.8 is off lot and have much more customization towards your likings than a stock car that's engine is unusually expensive to work on
Speaking reliability wise, the 2.0 will take a lot of preventative maintenance to keep solid buttttt when something goes wrong with the 3.8 it's muchhhh more expensive.... Im putting 400 to the wheels on a stick engine with 180k now lol
Everyone says I'm lucky with my engine but I quite literally do a full year down and inspection once a year and nock on wood the cars never broken down in 12 years running 20psi
How's the manual trans holding on modded 2.0s vs the autos? I have the Sonata 2.0 2012, and the trans is there but letting me know it's almost time to cut the car loose.. 180k miles
So I’m buying a 2.0 2011 driven only 121k miles. It’s salvage but it’s the door nothing huge, automatic as well. wanting to know is it reliable? The most I’m doing with the car is swerving few cars in freeways, doing pulls nothing crazy like donuts, drifts etc. I‘ll be driving it chill a lot of the time and it is my first car, I’m not really gonna beat the car up since it is daily as well just few pulls here and there nothing huge as I said. Is it worth buying? Also the only things I’ll be changing is things very small like tint windows, louder exhaust, small interior changes but absolutely nothing huge like change add anything to the engine or make it any faster. I just want something sport to drive daily to my job, school, gym etc and hang with friends Edit: I heard the car leaks a lot of water, I also heard when you take the car on a wash the water gets in through the tail light and when there’s water inside and it’s a hot day out it can ruin the tail lights. I also heard there is vibrating on steering wheel going 70 mph. Are these problems I’ll see from the way I’ll be driving it?.
I had a 2016 R spec 3.8 manual. Loved the car. The biggest let down was that shit transmission, I did everything that was readily available to try and fix that second gear lockout, but it wasn't meant to be. I do agree with you and the tune-ability with the 2.0T, there wasn't anything out there for the 3.8 other than Tune( I went with SFR as well) and an exhaust. It did wake the car up for sure but there's def. more potential and bang for the buck with the 2.0. I've since moved on and still miss that car. You're the only Genesis content I still follow, keep up the good work Tim. 👍
@@MrStinky2011 My 2013 3.8 rspec is doing same thing. Only when i get on it. Buddy said it may be the synchronizer. Got a stage 2 clutch we were about to put in, so hes gonna check and see if thats the issue
I own a 2013 genesis coupe 2.0t premium (canada). I go with the 2.0t for winter driving and turbo torque. Since 2 years I got intake, catback, donwpipe, colder spark plug and sfr 1.5. But the best upgrade except the tune is upgrade my open differential To an factory LSD from bk1 track and wow not same car even with stock suspension !!
