Performance Air Intake for Hyundai Tiburon (1997-2001) 2.0L Engine

High-Velocity Induction for the Hyundai Tiburon Beta I G4GF Engine

Who It’s For: Engineered for 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon owners running the 2.0L G4GF Beta I powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and want to hear that four-cylinder breathe.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the Tiburon is designed for silence above all else. It utilizes a series of restrictive resonator boxes and corrugated accordion-style rubber tubing that creates massive air turbulence. This design chokes the engine’s ability to pull in air quickly, leading to a lazy throttle response when you’re trying to downshift and exit a corner or merge onto the highway. You feel the delay between your foot hitting the floor and the engine actually finding its powerband.

The Engineering Fix: This system replaces that restrictive plastic plumbing with a smooth-bore, mandrel-bent 6061-T6 aluminum tube. By removing the factory baffles and straightening the airflow path, we significantly reduce intake resistance and increase the oxygen density entering the combustion chamber. The result is a sharper throttle snap, a noticeable increase in mid-range torque, and a deep, aggressive induction roar that the stock airbox completely mutes.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Power Delivery: Boosts horsepower and torque by up to 10% by allowing the Beta I engine to reach peak volumetric efficiency faster than the stock setup.
• Premium Metallurgy: Constructed from 6061-T6 lightweight aluminum piping which dissipates heat faster than factory plastics, helping to keep intake temperatures stable.
• High-Efficiency Filtration: Includes a washable, high-flow cotton media filter that provides exceptional debris filtration while maximizing CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) throughput.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1997 Hyundai Tiburon Base 2.0L L4
• 1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2.0L L4
• 1998 Hyundai Tiburon Base 2.0L L4
• 1998 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2.0L L4
• 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Base 2.0L L4
• 1999 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2.0L L4
• 2000 Hyundai Tiburon Base 2.0L L4
• 2001 Hyundai Tiburon Base 2.0L L4

Interchange Part Information:

Red Performance Intake System, T304-Tiburon-9701-20

The Performance Promise

This kit is designed for a straightforward bolt-on installation, typically taking less than 60 minutes with basic hand tools. To ensure your ECU maps correctly to the new airflow volume, we recommend disconnecting the battery terminal for a few minutes during installation to reset the fuel trim logic. Buy with confidence knowing you’re getting a system engineered for real-world gains.