Performance Air Intake for Hyundai Elantra (1996-2000) with 1.8L L4 Engine Red

Optimizing the Beta Platform: High-Flow Induction for the 1.8L & 2.0L Hyundai Elantra

Who It’s For: Engineered for 1996-2000 Hyundai Elantra owners running the G4GR (1.8L) or G4GF (2.0L) Beta I powerplants who are tired of the stock sluggishness and restrictive factory airflow.

The Symptom: The factory induction setup on the RD-series Elantra was engineered with silence as the priority, not volumetric efficiency. Between the restrictive paper filter box and the multiple resonator chambers designed to cancel out sound, the air entering your engine becomes turbulent and heated. This causes a noticeable lag in throttle response and a "dead" feeling during mid-range acceleration when you attempt to merge or pass, as the engine struggles to draw a consistent volume of oxygen under load.

The Engineering Fix: This system replaces the entire restrictive factory assembly with a high-diameter, mandrel-bent T-304 aluminum tube that maintains a constant cross-sectional area throughout the bend. By eliminating the accordion-style plastic hosing and relocating the filter to draw a cooler air charge, we significantly reduce the Reynolds number (turbulence) of the incoming air. This creates a more laminar flow into the throttle body, increasing the oxygen density in the combustion chamber and providing a sharper, more immediate response to the driver’s right foot.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Enhanced Volumetric Efficiency: Designed to increase horsepower by 7-10% and torque by 6-8%, specifically targeting the mid-to-high RPM range where the Beta engine typically feels choked.
• Resonant Induction Note: Replaces the muffled factory sound with a deep, throaty induction roar that signals the engine is finally breathing freely under wide-open throttle.
• Premium Material Science: Constructed from lightweight, polished T-304 aluminum which dissipates heat faster than stock plastics, paired with a high-flow, washable, and reusable cone filter for long-term durability.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1996 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L L4 (Base/GLS)
• 1997 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L L4 (Base/GLS)
• 1998 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L L4 (Base/GLS)
• 1999 Hyundai Elantra 2.0L L4 (Base/GLS)
• 2000 Hyundai Elantra 2.0L L4 (Base/GLS)

Interchange Part Numbers:

1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 1.8L, 2.0L, G4GR, G4GF, Beta-I-Engine

The Performance Promise

This kit is a complete bolt-on solution. Installation typically takes under an hour with basic hand tools and requires no permanent modifications to your engine bay. We recommend a brief battery reset after installation to allow the ECU to recalibrate its fuel trim maps for the increased mass airflow. Buy with confidence. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.