Short Ram Air Intake for Hyundai Accent (2011-2017) with 1.6L Engine Red

Wake Up the G4FD: High-Velocity Short Ram Intake for the 2011-2017 Hyundai Accent

Who It’s For: Engineered for Hyundai Accent owners running the G4FD (Gamma GDI) powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and want to hear their engine actually breathe.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the 1.6L Gamma engine is designed for silence and cost-efficiency, not performance. It uses a restrictive resonator box and corrugated accordion-style tubing that creates massive air turbulence, effectively choking the engine’s throttle response when you try to merge onto the highway. This leaves the Accent feeling underpowered and hesitant during mid-range acceleration, as the engine struggles to pull air through the maze of plastic baffles.

The Engineering Fix: This system replaces that restrictive plastic plumbing with a smooth, mandrel-bent aluminum tube. By smoothing out the airflow path and eliminating the corrugated sections, we significantly reduce parasitic drag and increase air velocity entering the intake manifold. This ensures a more consistent supply of oxygen-dense air to the combustion chamber, resulting in a sharper throttle snap and a deep, aggressive induction growl that completely transforms the driving dynamics of this subcompact chassis.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Torque Delivery: By reducing intake restriction, we help the G4FD reach its peak torque faster, making the car feel much lighter on its feet during city driving.
• Thermal Efficiency: The aluminum construction dissipates heat quickly, while the high-flow cotton filter provides superior surface area for filtration without the "cork" effect of a paper OEM filter.
• Long-Term Value: Unlike the disposable factory filters, this high-flow red filter is fully washable and reusable.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2011 Hyundai Accent 1.6L GDI (International RB Chassis; US 1.6L GDI starts in 2012)
• 2012 Hyundai Accent 1.6L GDI
• 2013 Hyundai Accent 1.6L GDI
• 2014 Hyundai Accent 1.6L GDI
• 2015 Hyundai Accent 1.6L GDI
• 2016 Hyundai Accent 1.6L GDI
• 2017 Hyundai Accent 1.6L GDI

Interchange Part Numbers:

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 1.6L, G4FD, T304-RED-ACCENT

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed for a direct bolt-on installation using basic hand tools in under an hour. We recommend a brief battery terminal reset after installation to allow the ECU to recalibrate its fuel maps for the increased mass airflow. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.

Common Questions

Will this intake fit my 2012-2017 US-market Hyundai Accent?
Yes, this short ram air intake is a direct bolt-on fit for 2012-2017 North American Hyundai Accent models (and 2011 international RB-chassis models) equipped with the 1.6L Gamma GDI (G4FD) engine.

Will this fit a 2011 US-spec Hyundai Accent with the MPI engine?
This system is engineered specifically for the 4th-generation Accent running the 1.6L Gamma GDI (G4FD) engine, which launched in 2011 internationally and 2012 in the US market.

What is included in this air intake kit?
The kit includes a smooth, mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube and a washable, reusable high-flow red cotton air filter.

How long does installation take and what tools are required?
It is designed for a direct bolt-on installation using basic hand tools in under an hour.

Do I need to tune my car after installing this intake?
Custom tuning is not required, though a brief battery terminal reset after installation is recommended so the ECU can recalibrate its fuel maps for the increased airflow.