K&N Air Filter Replacement for V6 - Hyundai Performance Forums

03TiburonGT · 03-03-2002, 08:21 AM

OK fans, heres a slight problem for those thinking about replacing the stock air filter with a K&N (until a company comes out with a CAI) on the V6 engine. Thinking that Hyundai would use a existing airbox for the 2.7L Sonata or Santa Fe, i looked up the K&N part numbers for them.......and guess what? Two different part numbers!! Sonata = pn 33-2188, Santa Fe = pn 33-2198......anyone know which works on the 03 Tiburon?

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JustinL · 03-03-2002, 11:03 AM

This is from the Hyundai parts extranet.

This is the picture with the part number for the v6 tib, http://partscatalog.hyundaidealer.co...0280028102.gif

This is the picture with the part number for the 02 v6 sonata, http://partscatalog.hyundaidealer.co...0280028102.gif

The hyundai part numbers appear to be the same #28113

This is for the 02 santa fe, http://partscatalog.hyundaidealer.co...0280028102.gif

They all appear to have the same part number at hyundai, not sure why they would have a different part number at K&N unless there are different flow characteristics for the sonate and santa fe because of the difference in vehicle type. The K&N from the old tiburon fits in with a little trimming of the rubber flange, that's what I have in now. I emailed K&N about when they would have something available specifically for the 03 tib and they have of course not replied and it's been over a week allready. Maybe if everyone sends them an email they'll get off their asses and respond!

North America - South America - Asia - Australia/Oceania
Send all product related inquiries to: tech@knfilters.com.
Phone: (909) 826-4000

Hope that helps, let us know if you get one of them if it fits or not.

JustinL

<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>2003 Tiburon GT V6 Ultrasports package 1
Modifications: Big ass smile on my face when I drive!

K&N panel filter
Removed intake resonator

03TiburonGT · 03-03-2002, 11:32 AM

i crossed referenced that number from Hyundai (28113) at the K&N website and what comes up doesnt help a bit...........K&N lists about 7 items for that number and none of them looks right. This sucks!! <img src=/images/forums/snitz/angry.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>

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JustinL · 03-03-2002, 11:43 AM

The k&n part numbers are not the same as the hyundai part numbers, they use their own numbering designation. I was just saying for all intents and purposes that the filter appears to be the same for all three hyundai's, so theoretically either k&n would fit (sonata or santa fe) it may just be a difference in filter flow (number of pleats=total area of filter) physically I would think either one would fit since dimensionally the filter seems to be the same for all three models on the hyundai part. Give k&n a call and see if they know, they could give you the physical dimension of the filter and see if it matches the size of your stock filter.

JustinL

<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>2003 Tiburon GT V6 Ultrasports package 1
Modifications: Big ass smile on my face when I drive!

K&N panel filter
Removed intake resonator

03TiburonGT · 03-03-2002, 01:13 PM

I'll call them tomorrow and find out whats up......I live in the same town as K&N too so maybe ill drive down to their shop and let them take a look at the V6 Tib

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TiCeR · 03-03-2002, 01:56 PM

I just bought a K&N fileter for my '03 tib and this is the number that was very close to the factory filter. the part # for the K&N is 33-2050. it was just a tiny bit smaller than the stock one and the rubber surround is a bit thicker. I just installed it about 45 mins ago and it seems the gas pedal is a little more responsive than before.

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ConceptVBS · 03-03-2002, 02:38 PM

after your tib breaks in real good, you will DEFINITELY see the response go up. <img src=/images/forums/snitz/thumbup.gif width=25 height=18 border=0>

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Beast · 03-05-2002, 07:48 AM

which brings up the question...is it better to install a mod such as a the K&N filter before or after you've broken in the car?

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Dixiflatline · 03-05-2002, 11:07 AM

I used the one from my 2.0 beta. I had to trim some top flash off but it fit Perfect.
Well now I have a spectra and the parts for my CAI just came in. But yes You can make a K&N work.

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ConceptVBS · 03-05-2002, 11:56 AM

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which brings up the question...is it better to install a mod such as a the K&N filter before or after you've broken in the car?

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Just to be safe, I think you should probably mod it after your car has been broken in real good.

<hr width=60% noshade size=1 align=left>Your car is like fart, only your own smells nice.