the short one or the long one that puts the filter down into the fender?

 

I don't know about performance or efficiency changes, for me it's all about how it sounds.

And it sounds great.

 

So basically when u install this, all that changes is the sound? nothing changes? If that's the case i don't mind getting one because im fine (in a way) with the the performance.

 

There could be changes, the Injen dyno runs show power and torque gains but I've never bothered to confirm that one way or the other as I installed the CAI for pure aural enjoyment.

 

Are you worried about driving through snow with the CAI? We get bad winters here sometimes and I see you live in Vancouver where it's probably worse.

 

It doesn't snow much in Vancouver, the winter is quite mild here. But it rains...a LOT.

At the end of August when the rainy season starts I'll buy a hydro shield for the Injen just in case but I doubt that would protect the filter from snow and ice build up.

 

I was the first person to install this. No issues, no CEL, better mileage, cooler engine sound, no water intrusion and I have been through LARGE puddles on purpose to test if water can even get to that spot where the filter sits and nothing.

 

NOOOOOO----- i was the first person to install this and i went to the dyno to test it. I gains power and torque. i even have the sheet to prove it!!

Always talk with numbers on hand!!!:00000732::00000732::00000732::00000732:

 

Do yo have any pics of it installed?

 

Search function is your friend... http://www.hyundai-forums.com/233-rb-2012-accent/135908-first-2012-accent-w-cai.html

 

LOL was just digging them. I am sure we all ordered and installed around the same time give a week or two.

 

It is the short one. Only driven around town the sound is pretty good. Can hear this small engime gulping air. Start back to.work Tuesday commute around 130 miles a day report any mileage changes at end of the week. Jeff

 

Are they annoying at highway speed or can a conversation be held at normal volume? Specifically the CAI, not SRI. Wake the neighbors loud? Cop-drawing loud?

 

You only hear the throaty growl when you boot it, just driving around it's just about like any other Accent.

It also comes on when you downshift to overtake or merge and IMO it never gets annoying in the cabin...although they can hear you coming from a fair distance away in boot it mode.

 

If I remember correctly, IronmanRB201257 was the first one with the CAI. Echomatics was the first one with a catback.

 

Someone has a catback on an RB already? Custom? Info?

 

Yeah have had a custom Catback for around 6 months now and the Injen CAI. Installing a custom Turbokits.com Veloster CAI with air-box this week. Had to make some adjustments. You can read, hear and see my catback here:

http://www.hyundai-forums.com/233-rb-2012-accent/137944-rb-accent-custom-cat-back.html

 

why change to the turbokits.com veloster intake? trust me i am not saying its a bad idea, but just wondering why it would be better than the injen. i breifly checked it out on their website but do not conceptualize the difference right off hand.

i am still in my tiburon, but hope to be out of it and into the accent se in the next couple months and intake will be the first mod.

also, any reason to wait until 500 miles or so break in before changing out the intake? i've typically done that in my other vehicles but wonder if its even necessary.

 

also, any reason to wait until 500 miles or so break in before changing out the intake? i've typically done that in my other vehicles but wonder if its even necessary.

I would wait at least until your first oil change. I think the only way I'd get the intake is if they come out with an aftermarket header and exhaust. I could get a sweet custom exhaust like echomatics did, but I'd like to wait and see if any companies think it's worthwhile. Maybe if we start a petition to Borla or something?

 

how much did u guys pay for your Injen with tax total? and was it on ebay?
Because i was confirming the purchase on this link http://www.ebay.com/itm/INJEN-TUNED-SP-SERIES-AIR-FILTER-INTAKE-SYSTEM-FOR-ACCENT-VELOSTER-1-6L-POLISH-/320936057382?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AAccent|Year%3A2012&hash=item4ab9479a26&vxp=mtr

untill they wanted to charge me $18.81 for CA sales taxes.

do i approve?

 

I have this saved on my eBay watch list cause I saw it went on sale for 190ish. I'll probably ask the seller if I drop by and pay cash, will he not charge me tax.

 

I just ordered one. Echo has an automatic and is having some fitment issues, so I'll be the guinea pig for the manual transmission. I'm hoping to manhandle it into fitting any way possible lol

 

Just bought the Injen SP series cold air intake (black) for $198 at Auto Anything with a free Hydroshield. I installed it myself a week ago and personally I love it. My neighbor's actually do not mind the noise and actually enjoy it. (My previous car was a '94 Z28 and made them hate me.) Anyway, just had a major rain storm yesterday and could not see 3 feet ahead of me. I checked my engine when i got home and felt around the CAI holding area. Not one spot of water. This makes me happy to see. The hydroshield is a good bit of added protection. If you are thinking of not getting it because you want to see the "cool" filter at the end of the intake... dont bother! because if you get the CAI you wont be able to see it anyway. The holding area is not only water proof (dont hold me to that statement, but it seems true), but also is alot cooler then where the holding area for the SRI is. I also changed my oil with Hyundai's OEM Genuine oil filter and Quaker State Q Horsepower Ultra Durablilty Synthetic 5w-20 and have recorded a 3 MPG increase! Not sure which one did more.I checked this by traveling on the same road I recorded this before on I was going 55mph and recorder 46Mpg. Today, I recorded having 49MPG on the same road. This is not an official record, but I thought it may bring up interest.

 

I ordered the SP1340BLK, the long one, and Autoplicity sent me the IS1340, the short-ram one. I am upset They need to get back to me ASAP so I can exchange it for what I originally ordered...

 

Could be worse...When I got mine, I only got the short ram...AND IT CAME BENT... I thought you got that intake from turbokit? Whatever happened to that?

 

I cancelled on the turbokits intake because I preferred the design of the Injen. So I have to send back the IS1340 and they told me they don't have any SP1340's in stock...I'm going to have to wait like a week or two to get my money back to try again with a different company...

 

Bout to order the SRI from Injen here in a local shop $200 out the door and will hopefully be there on Monday cant wait

 

Some of us are suffering from S.E.L.I syndrome lol. Used to be mostly civic owners. "Small Engine Loud Intake" syndrome

 

Why do some of you guys prefer the short-ram over the longer cold-air intake?

 

Some people don't want the anxiety of driving in the rain with a CAI in case hydro locking might occurr.

SRI sound great with less risk.. if any at all.

 

I really really like my turbokits intake I would definitely recommend it , not sure if its any faster but it seems like it doesn't struggle as much on hills

 

But doesn't the SRI lose some power versus the CAI? I mean, if it didn't, then what would be the purpose of getting the CAI?

 

The tki intake has a snorkel off the end so it draws cold air from the fender well without the worry of your filter getting wet