Performance Air Intake for Hyundai Tiburon (1997-2001) with 2.0L L4 Engine Red

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 T304 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 T304 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.