Full Powertrain, Subframe & Suspension Installation on the “Free” Hyundai Sonata - Part III

South Main Auto LLC Published October 15, 2025

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Lifestyle (Sociology) Vehicle

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In this third part of the engine swap series, we install the engine and transmission back into the Hyundai Sonata, hook everything up, and fire it up for the first time. Low and behold—it runs! The motor sounds strong, but the real test will be on the road to see how the transmission shifts and if anything unexpected shows up. Next up: brakes, tires, alignment, and a trip to Wilbert’s U-Pull-It for the rest of the parts. Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining the SMA "YouTube Membership" by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtAGzm9e_liY7ko1PBhzTHA/join You are also able to support us on Patreon if you feel inclined to do so by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/southmainauto CHECK OUT OUR "SMA SWAG" STORE! Go on Teespring and get your very own SMA merch! https://teespring.com/stores/the-sma-store If you don't like Patreon feel free to use the "PayPal Me" link: https://www.paypal.me/SouthMainAuto The South Main Auto Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/southmainautorepairavoca AES Wave Automotive Diagnostic Tools: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/Miscellaneous-p9347.html Thank you so much for the support! --Eric & Vanessa O. Feel like sending some swag to SMA because you love the videos but don't know where to send it? Just ship it here: South Main Auto Repair 47 S. Main St PO Box 471 Avoca, NY 14809...