Top 3 best cold air intake system for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe

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Summary 

Cold air intakes are the best way to get more horsepower out of your vehicle. They work by cooling the engine and allowing for greater airflow. To save you time, we've compiled a list of our top 3 picks for cold air intake systems!

Table of contents

  1. The importance of an excellent cold air intake system for your Hyundai Genesis Coupe
  2. AEM Intakes 21-728P air intake
  3. AEM Intakes 21-730C air intake
  4. HKS 70020-BB001 air intake
  5. Takeaways

The importance of an excellent cold air intake system for your Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The all-new Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a car that has lots of style, performance, and luxury. The seats are shaped, so they fit your body for safety and comfort when you drive it. Its steering wheel is also shaped, so everything you need is right at your fingertips. With a standard 7-inch touch screen display, it is simple to use its iDrive system, which includes Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calls and a USB port to charge any device on the go.

An aftermarket cold air intake can breathe a lot more cool, dense air into your engine, helping the 2.0T produce more horsepower and better fuel economy. The massaging of outside air triggers a neat intercooler effect that keeps pressures in check while maximizing power increases up to 15 extra ponies. Integration is easy(the cone or tubular) shaped filters slip right under the stock bumper cover and offer suitable space for cleaner airflow. Some free options are quick removal K&N units with pre-oiled cotton gauze oiled filters that just need a screwdriver twist to install or replace.

Genesis Tuners offers for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe a wide assortment of products and services that includes: 

  • Performance Chip
  • Custom Cold Air Intake Systems
  • Cold Air Kits & Add-on 
  • Hot & Cold Pipes  

Regardless of what your vehicle needs, we have an option available to assist you in your automotive needs as well as give you the satisfaction to bring your vehicle up to its full potential through our high-quality products. As such, here we discuss one of our best sellers, which is the cold air intake system specifically built for your 2013-2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L L4 (non-turbo).

AEM Intakes 21-728P air intake

The AEM air intake system is designed to make your Hyundai Genesis Coupe faster. It provides maximum power and reduces heat soak. The aerodynamically efficient intakes also keep the engine internals at factory levels. Sound tuning with velocity stack designs makes it smooth for cars to take in air, which increases power by 12-18%. This system is easy to install because it only requires existing sensors and no recalibrations or modifications to the car.

AEM
AEM Intakes 21-728P air intake

This AEM intake is made of aluminum that makes it durable. This product is resistant to corrosion so that it can handle harsh conditions. The brackets are welded using lasers, so they are strong and secure. The air filter comes pre-oiled, so you don't have to worry about problems right away. You can clean the filter with the cleaning kit if there is dust in your car after heavy rainstorms or washings. The resonator is a part that you can put in your engine bay that keeps out certain frequencies. These frequencies can make parts like belts become worn or break. The good thing about this is that it will save you money on repairs later because parts won't get worn down quickly.

AEM intake systems employ a high-quality, reusable, cotton-gauze air filter with a sophisticated inlet tube and precision fitting that will connect to your vehicle's HVAC system. In years past, you could make horsepower from your 2 liter Hyundai bolt-ons or tune for larger cubic inch stroker engines if you had the money, which cost owners a lot of time and money.

By installing an AEM Cold Air Intake, you can add in a smooth power increase to your Hyundai Genesis Coupe that helps pull harder from low revs up to redline. Getting into or staying in boost is what puts power on the ground, and with an S-CARB-approved AEM CAI, it goes one step further by reducing lag! Plus, since we've years of experience making performance parts for cars like this one, we know how to make these air intakes ultra-reliable even at high speeds where others come apart! A lightweight intake system is critical for engine response under any condition.

AEM Intakes 21-730C air intake

AEM intakes are laser-cut, ABS plastic boxes designed to fit perfectly into your Hyundai Genesis Coupe 38L platform. All the AEM Cold Air Intakes (CAI) includes a heat shield with an integrated velocity stack. Each CAI has mandrel-bent aluminum intake tubes for maximum airflow and minimal restriction. All of our intakes come complete with all mounting hardware and instructions for easy bolt-on installation on your vehicle. They offer you great performance at great value pricing.

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AEM Intakes 21-730C air intake

The last way to improve your Genesis Coupe performance without changing or upgrading the engine is by installing an intake system. One of the first things people tend to do when seeking more power out of a vehicle is installed new exhaust components, but these first two upgrades on this list are on another level. When buying a used car or truck, many Mustang owners first search for a better muffler or cat-back exhaust that they can slap onto their Canadian muscle machine.

The AEM 21-730C is a cold air intake for 2003-2009 Genesis Coupe 2.0L Turbo 5AT with MAF housing. It fits more models, but some of them are Hyundai cars that have different intakes on the engine. The filter on top may not work for some people, but it may also appeal to those who care about stealth or crankcase ventilation problems related to remote mounts. With this AEM cold air intake, customers don't have to fine-tune nearly as much. Also, this was a popular product for not causing any issues with headaches in the car when trying to track test it. Listen to what customers said when they purchased from our store.

HKS 70020-BB001 air intake

HKS Suction Reloaded intake systems have been popular with street engines for years and have been proven to please turbocharged ones. These intakes feature a 360° rotating high-performance K&N filter element designed to allow cooler air into your engine while also lessening the amount of turbulence inside the intake. This aluminum heat sink will reduce heat build-up under the hood. There are other advantages available from this particular unit, including extra protection against harmful dirt particles by using a cylindrical valve.

 

HKS
HKS 70020-BB001 air intake

The HKS R-type RE loaded intake systems are both suitable for creating near maximum power through tuned supercharging. Along with this, the intakes effectively provide superior engine response, performance, and fuel efficiency upgrades on engines with variable valve actuation (cam-phasing) technology. An HKS R type RECL loaded suction kit doesn't need any extra parts to make your engine work well. The fully insulated pipes help the throttle work better, and the aluminum construction controlling heat transfer is lightweight. This will make it easier to handle corners.

The Racing Suction Reloaded Intake is protected by X-REAS valve technology; the Racing Suction Reloaded Intake produces more than 100HP gains with only 500km DYNO test results. The features of this intake are:

  • Blue Compact Powder Coated Heat Shield High-Performance
  • Large surface opening and dual four-angle velocity stacks

This intake provides a massive fresh atmosphere to the supercharger chamber for maximum power output bolstered by its blue powder-coated finish.

Takeaways

  • The intake system for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is designed to be aerodynamically efficient, reduce heat soak and provide maximum power.
  • AEM 21-730C is a cold air intake for 03-09 Genesis Coupe 2.0L Turbo 5AT with MAF housing as shown on the box and some other models that Hyundai dealers claim each car has a different design.
  • HKS 70020-BB001 air intake systems are both suitable for creating near maximum power through tuned supercharging. Along with this, the intakes effectively provide superior engine response, performance, and fuel efficiency.