Where could i find an aftermarket intake manifold for an accent, or could i use a different car model for it?

 

Frankly I haven't seen anyone with any an AM IM, so I think boring the stock one is the only way to go.

 

Depending on your mechanical ability I think your best bet would be to do a gasket/port match on stock manifold and maybe a big bore throttle body (not sure how much of a performance gain these are though), or if you want it to just look pretty, they polish up real nice with a whole lot of time and patience. Can't remember exactly but I think i started with a 300 grit sand paper, then 800, then buffed it with a cloth wheel on a bench grinder with the polish that comes in bars (black, then brown, then red, then white) You'll end up with a mirror finish that almost looks like chrome but with a softer shine (better looking in my opinion). Then just paint the plugs in the casting with whatever color you want to match any other add-ons you have under the hood and finish everything with a coat of clear (to prevent oxidation of the now shiny aluminum or it will start to turn foggy over time). I did my oil pan for the beta that way too. In fact, anything made of aluminum can be polished this way. It's a lot of work and something that won't be seen often but you'll be proud when you can show it off and say you did it yourself.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ShockAndAwe @ May 18 2008, 03:07 PM) </div><div class='quotemain'>Depending on your mechanical ability I think your best bet would be to do a gasket/port match on stock manifold and maybe a big bore throttle body (not sure how much of a performance gain these are though), or if you want it to just look pretty, they polish up real nice with a whole lot of time and patience. Can't remember exactly but I think i started with a 300 grit sand paper, then 800, then buffed it with a cloth wheel on a bench grinder with the polish that comes in bars (black, then brown, then red, then white) You'll end up with a mirror finish that almost looks like chrome but with a softer shine (better looking in my opinion). Then just paint the plugs in the casting with whatever color you want to match any other add-ons you have under the hood and finish everything with a coat of clear (to prevent oxidation of the now shiny aluminum or it will start to turn foggy over time). I did my oil pan for the beta that way too. In fact, anything made of aluminum can be polished this way. It's a lot of work and something that won't be seen often but you'll be proud when you can show it off and say you did it yourself.</div>


Thanks alot ShockAndAwe im not particularly goin for looks, but i didnt know that, i might try it, and i might have the intake man. ported at the local shop here and im def. gettin a big bore throttle body. but thanks again dude!

 

Racing Performance Works makes single and dual throttle body performance intake manifolds and they'll do them for the Accent. It'll cost you a lot though.

Also someone sells ported and powder coated Accent IM's but I can't remember who. If you're that interested I'll look them up for you.

 

Thanks bro, ill look into it, that is a lot of freakin money though.

 

I got my IM ported from denis @ atelierhp.com he specializes in hyundai, and has a turbo/nitrous/beta2 X3 himself, so he loves the stuff wink.gif

 

you'se guys get a lot more metal intakes then we do here in Oz
my sisters 94 X3 has a metal intake from factory, but its one of only a handful that ive stumbled across
ive got a stupid plastic intake - maybe i might have to nick hers

i would do what shockandawe suggested - port/gasket match and a BBTB possibly with some polishing if you can

 

Sharkracing used to have throttlebodies for the LC2 Accents, as for a intake manifold, no luck there bud, sorry.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Komptek @ Jun 21 2008, 06:17 PM) </div><div class='quotemain'>Sharkracing used to have throttlebodies for the LC2 Accents, as for a intake manifold, no luck there bud, sorry.</div>

If you're up for sorting out a moderate headf*ck, you CAN get a universal-fit ITB kit, have the runners fabricated and flanges welded to produce a quad-throttle. If you want to go a step further, you can have a plenum made up to surround the trumpets. Like I said, a moderate headf*ck. This modification is hardly optimal for street applications but; it comes in the most handy when you're looking to squeeze out every ounce at the higher revs(depending on runner+trumpet length) while managing a huge inlet cam.

And yes, you WILL need management.