i30 Owners Club
THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => GENERAL => Topic started by: FDGazza on April 22, 2023, 23:53:32
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Dear All,
I would like to share the following project .
I own a 2017 Hyundai I30 SR with 45000 km's that is a great car in it self.
I recently successfully transplanted an entire 2021 I30 N 8 speed DCT
( statutory write off )with 14000 km's , no airbag deployment, service log and both key's into the I30SR.
This transplant was carried out by myself ,and included everything , engine, gearbox , brakes suspension , all electrics, looms, dash window regulators full interior and so on , in short the only thing left from the original SR is anything with white paint on it. A replacement radiator was sourced from Sunco Hyundai Caloundra.
Front radiator support frame , and transmission oil cooler were repaired.
After this job was completed the vehicle was inspected here in QLD Australia and fitted with a modification plate and issued with a certificate covering all aspects of the transplant.
I also registered the I30N donor car with Hyundai Australia in case of recalls and as it turned out ,there was one involving a software update on the 8 speed DCT.
The recall was carried out by Sunco Hyundai Caloundra with help and info from Michael ,the service manager there.
So in short, a " transplant" is virtually a strait swap with a few very minor changes like moving brake line support brackets and a few studs on the fire wall.
I've attached some pictures for your info
Please note ,If you are contemplating doing a transplant , it can only be done from SR or N Line to N due to the independent rear suspension , the body shell is quite different from the standard PD
Cheers,
Gary.
(https://i.ibb.co/xHzNRy1/Donor-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M6Pm3bc)
(https://i.ibb.co/rFHsdGz/Donor-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5GLFKWS)
(https://i.ibb.co/yYC6jpb/Donor-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wwqSm7x)
(https://i.ibb.co/jJkg3p1/Original-SR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NT2ZW4H)
(https://i.ibb.co/pwdPTZ9/Process.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4tpfLM5)
(https://i.ibb.co/dKfb2j3/20221231-063143.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jkcx7mb)
(https://i.ibb.co/Vv6rStq/20221230-095517.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BgkdZtC)
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FDGazza, welcome to the forum.
That transplant was quite a project. I am impressed as I have a small understanding of what is involved. I do like your: " ...in short the only thing left from the original SR is anything with white paint on it." That sums it up well.
From your photos it looks like you have a large, well-equipped workshop. I am envious.
Would you mind saying why did you do this? And, are you a mechanic (sorrry, showing my age, I meant "technician" ;)). Not matter your qualifications, I am sure the forum would benefit from your knowledge/experience in things automotive (and with i30's in particular) if you would contribute when you can.
Lastly, how useful do you find the scissor hoist compared to a two-post hoist?
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Hi Terry ,
Thank you for your reply!
Yes mate , I'm an old school , young at hart 66 yo mechanic !
Why did I take it on ? Well a few reasons,
1 I was told by the dealer that the waiting time for a new one , pending color could be up to 15 months...
2 Low km used ones are selling for more than a new one at the moment.
3 I liked the idea of a white " sleeper " N
4 I liked the challenge this project presented, I can now say I know every nut and bolt of the I30 PD bar the inside of engine and gearbox! Mind you ,I have the benefit of a work shop manual and online parts info .
It also showed how well these cars are designed and built.
I still have all the original SR 1.6T and DCT running gear so now looking to put that into a standard I30,
The sissor hoist is fantastic , takes little room , no posts to run in to .
Happy to help with any questions that forum members might have ,
Cheers, Gaz
(https://i.ibb.co/7ycxnQQ/20230101-100743.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3hX5pvv)
(https://i.ibb.co/qFGBsTb/20230113-052456.jpg) (https://ibb.co/843M51F)
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Gaz, thanks for the reply. Just shows me how far out of the loop I am. I had no idea of the waiting times nor the prices that second-hand i30's presently command. I've got my little 2018 i30 SR turbo and I'm happy in my bubble. :)
Your reason No.3 "I liked the idea of a white "sleeper" N. Now that I do understand. I had a 2006 STi, oem 155 kW at the rear wheels. A few years later, 310 kW. On the street, it looked like Photo 1, oem, a sleeper and driven like Miss Daisy. When it got trailered to the track, it looked like Photo 2, big front splitter, big rear wing, race wheels etc and it was a tiger (club level motorsport only).
You said: Happy to help with any questions that forum members might have. Bless you, my son (I can say that, I'm 78 yo! :) ) .
Cheers, Terry
Photo 1.
(https://i.ibb.co/5n5GFby/STi-street.jpg) (https://ibb.co/txbQXVt)
Photo 2.
(https://i.ibb.co/k5r18Bg/STi-track.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8NRc5sD)
Photo 3. One of my favourite mechanics looking for that extra kilowatt during a dyno run. :lol:
(https://i.ibb.co/0szDqRV/Brendan-eng-bay.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QDxb93j)
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Well done FDGazza :goodjob: quite the project and would be an exceptional upgrade to perform, if only I had a workshop like your one :mrgreen:
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Thanks Graig ,
It turned out an awesome car !
Cheers , Gaz
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Hi Terry ,
The I30 SR 16T are a great car especially with the 7speed DCT , you could easily do club level track days with it !
Cheers Gaz
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Hi Terry ,
The I30 SR 16T are a great car especially with the 7speed DCT , you could easily do club level track days with it !
Cheers Gaz
Yep, Gaz, they are a good car and I'm still pleased I bought it, but with only 150kW at the flywheel (I think) I do sometimes miss the raw power of the STi (310kW at the rear wheels) when I have to tramp the pedal.
My i30 may be good enough for track days but my wife informs me that I no longer am! And after 50 years in, I not arguing with her, she can be mean! :wink: