Performance Air Intake for Hyundai Accent GL GLS GS L SE (2006-2011) with 1.6L Engine Blue

Optimizing Volumetric Efficiency: High-Flow Intake for the Hyundai Alpha II 1.6L

Who It’s For: Engineered for 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent owners running the Alpha II (G4ED) powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and restrictive factory airflow.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the Alpha II 1.6L engine is designed for silence, not performance. It utilizes a series of restrictive resonator boxes and corrugated plastic tubing that creates massive air turbulence, effectively choking the engine’s throttle response when you’re trying to merge or pass on the highway. This lack of air velocity makes the MC-chassis Accent feel underpowered, especially in the lower RPM range where you need torque the most.

The Engineering Fix: This system replaces that restrictive plastic plumbing with a mandrel-bent aluminum tube. By utilizing mandrel bending, we maintain a constant internal diameter throughout the entire bend, preventing the air from tumbling and losing velocity. By smoothing out the airflow path and utilizing a high-flow cotton media filter, we increase the oxygen density entering the combustion chamber. This results in a sharper throttle snap, improved volumetric efficiency, and a deep, purposeful induction growl that the factory airbox muffled.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Enhanced Torque Delivery: By reducing intake restriction, the Alpha II engine doesn’t have to work as hard to “breathe,” resulting in more usable torque for daily driving and better acceleration out of the hole.
• Induction Acoustics: This kit removes the factory sound-baffling resonators, providing a throaty, aggressive tone under wide-open throttle while remaining civil at cruising speeds.
• Thermal Management & Longevity: The blue-anodized aluminum piping dissipates heat faster than stock plastic, while the washable/reusable filter eliminates the need for restrictive paper replacements for the life of the vehicle.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2006 Hyundai Accent (GL, GLS, GS, L, SE) 1.6L
• 2007 Hyundai Accent (GL, GLS, GS, L, SE) 1.6L
• 2008 Hyundai Accent (GL, GLS, GS, L, SE) 1.6L
• 2009 Hyundai Accent (GL, GLS, GS, L, SE) 1.6L
• 2010 Hyundai Accent (GL, GLS, GS, L, SE) 1.6L
• 2011 Hyundai Accent (GL, GLS, GS, L, SE) 1.6L

Interchange Part Numbers:

HYUNDAI-ACCENT-0611-16L-BLUE, G4ED-INTAKE-MC, ALPHA-II-PERFORMANCE-AIR

The Performance Promise

Installation Note: This is a bolt-on upgrade that typically takes less than an hour with basic hand tools. We recommend disconnecting the battery during installation for 15 minutes to allow the ECU to reset its fuel trim maps and adapt to the increased airflow volume. Buy with confidence knowing this kit is backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.