Engine swap

2012 KIA OPTIMA
130,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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DAWNNAME
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I was wondering if I could replace my 2012 Kia Optima 2.4L GDI motor with a 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L gdi motor.
Aug 30, 2018 at 4:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Yes, they are interchangeable. The external components are slightly different. It would be good to strip down the donor motor and change all the externals from your motor to the donor motor.

Roy
Aug 30, 2018 at 4:33 AM
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TGREEN05
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Will a 2015 Kia Optima engine fit a 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
Apr 27, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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STRAILER
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A 2015 Kia Optima engine will not fit into a 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Apr 29, 2023 at 3:44 AM
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