Pipercross Intake Kit for Hyundai i30N - PK424

Pipercross Performance Intake System
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Pipercross PK424 Hyundai i30N Induction Kit

The Pipercross Intake System has been designed and engineered to directly replace the OEM airbox and integrated intake plumbing on the Hyundai i30N, pre and post facelift.

KEY FEATURES

• Large filter heatshield utilising OE cold air duct
• Bespoke Pipercross concial air filter utilising market-leading foam filtration media
• Single piece mandrel bent aluminium intake pipe
• Strong silicones with smooth stepped internals
• Designed, prototyped and iteratively refined using latest 3D scanning and CAD technology

OEM INTAKE ASSESSMENT

The Pipercross engineering team identified multiple opportunities for improvement within the OEM intake system found on the Hyundai i30N which utilises a large cylindrical filter, drawing air through a front mounted inlet duct directed at the lower portion of the filter. Air is forced to make two 90° turns throughout this scoop prior to entering the air filter, restricting flow and creating unwanted air turbulence The OEM intake pipe also offers a significant opportunity for improvement , primarily where the pipe passes by the battery. The pipe has a large flat spot on the right hand side to maintain a large amount of clearance in this area, resulting in further restriction of airflow into the turbo.

Filtration media/surface area was to be improved via a custom conical, foam-based air filter produced in-house at Pipercross. The airbox and the respective integrated plumbing were to be wholly replaced with an aluminium heatshield and hard pipe assembly that optimised usage of the OE fresh-air ducting, while isolating this fresh air from ambient engine heat. All Pipercross components were to be maximised (filter size, partitioned heatshield space, hard pipe/hose diameter) for the available engine volume, without compromising clearance standards required for the long-term durability of the kit.

CONICAL AIR FILTER

The heart of the Pipercross intake kit is the Pipercross conical air filter. This filter features Pipercross’ time-tested and proven air filter construction methods, to achieve the targeted airflow performance of the kit while maintaining the headroom required to support significant future tuning packages/hardware upgrades. The bespoke Pipercross foam filtration media blend strikes the perfect balance between increased flow and air filtration, while the large radius spinning, optimised for airflow draws from decades of successful in-house Pipercross filter manufacturing. The utilisation of a conical filter increases filtration surface area 10.14% over a typical panel filter and features a 205mm OD filter with a 100mm diameter spun aluminium outlet. This filter serves as the foundation for the performance increase offered by the Pipercross intake kit.

HEATSHIELD

The Pipercross heatshield was meticulously designed to maximise the shielded volume within the engine bay, while optimising the use of the OE fresh-air ducting - thus maximising the performance of the air filter. The part fully shields the filter from ambient engine heat with a walled design towards the engine, fully insulating the cavity from heated air ingress. The lower portion of design is tailored to the OE fresh-air ducting, with off-plane bends designed to shape the fresh air flow from the OE ducting throughout the enclosed space (and distribute across the lower portion of the Pipercross filter, as such). The Pipercross heatshield is CNC laser cut from corrosion-resistant 1.5mm aluminium sheet and powder coated for additional corrosion resistance/aesthetic appeal. To further assure the long-term durability of the Pipercross parts, hybrid EPDM edging trim is used to isolate the heatshield from direct contact with any other components - preventing any vibration-related part failures.

HARD PIPE

The hard pipe assembly supplements the benefits offered by the air filter and heatshield, rounding out the overall performance capabilities of the Pipercross kit. The assembly is constructed of a single-piece, 100mm outer diameter aluminium tube that has been CNC mandrel-bent with optimal radius bends, for a consistent internal cross-sectional flow area throughout the tubing. The pipe has the three necessary hose connections along the pipe. Two at the rear section of the pipe for recirculation hoses and one at the front to connect to the turbo blow-off valve. The pipe assembly also features an integrated mounting point designed to mount directly to the engine. This allows the pipe to move with the engine to eliminate any potential for cracking. Finally, each assembly is powder coated to stringent specifications for additional corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal, without any internal bore/boss overcoating.

COMPATIBLE VEHICLES

• Hyundai i30N Hatchback (Pre-Facelift + Post-Facelift)
• Hyundai i30N Fastback (Pre-Facelift + Post-Facelift)

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

• Click HERE to download fitting instructions

Manufacturer:

PIPERCROSS

Manufacturer Part Number:

PK424

Filter type:

Long-life Filter

Quantity Per Package:

1