2022 Santa Cruz Cold Air Intake Installation

I install a Spectre Performance Cold Air Intake on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited. The 2.5T motor comes to life with the new sounds coming from the intake. A must have for anyone looking to really emphasize that turbo sound.
Sound check at 15:15!!!

[@carlosmartinez2748]

Thanks buddy, great vid. I have the same color lolz 😆 Can’t wait to get this done ✅ I bet it sounds a lot better in person..

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Always sounds better in person lol. Not bad for $50 at least.

[@johnbehneman1546]

GHANK YOU SO MUCH!!! TOTALLY AWSOME UPGRADE!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@chosanjuan]

Just did mine today. Ordered the shorter K&N and was able to keep the air diverter in. In time I'll make an ABS box that bolts to the stock mount points for the original filter box to keep the ambient engine bay temps more "away"than the setup is now. Great vid!

[@floridabornoutdoors]

I had a friend make a good point to me. The ambient air temp in the engine bay makes very little difference on a turbo engine with an inter/aftercooler. I never thought of it like that. So putting it in an enclosed box may not be totally necessary. I'd be interested to hear when you do to see if it made a difference.

[@fedrooster]

Do you have a part number for the KNN set up you bought or is it just a universal pod filter set up?

[@TheAmorianir]

Thanks for the video! Can't wait to do this myself. Just need the Santa Cruz first! Full exhaust next, eh??

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Wife had one request: "don't make it loud"

[@JwKovach85]

I did the exact same thing. The only difference is I left the ram air in place, I like where it’s dumping the air.

[@floridabornoutdoors]

I was thinking about putting it back in myself

[@timothybrahler5621]

Does he have a Phillips screwdriver?

[@rusty383]

Just Some FYI K&N makes a New Air filter that does the same thing with out taking everything apart and replaced the Factory air filter with the new K&N ! I did this to my Santa Cruz and Completely eliminated the Turbo lag. Raises mpg as much as 5 mpg . Its awesome deference.

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Are you talking about the drop in filter?

[@analogmadsound9830]

What filter are you referring to? K&N doesn't have an Intake Filter listed as compatible with the SC. You can potentially use the Sorrento one (69-5328TC). Only specific SC Air filter is the drop in (33-5108).

[@floridabornoutdoors]

@@analogmadsound9830 the universal one with the 3.5in sleeve. There aren't any SC specific ones that I'm aware of

[@57precision]

I'm not calling you a liar but you're full of it. There's no way a K&N drop in did all that. In fact, I would be willing to wager it does nothing at all.

[@dennylafoss]

Lol did this guy think he discovered the drop in filter before anyone else did?

[@xXxGATESxXx]

Do you think it would be worth it to put a performance intake on the non turbo SEL version of the Santa Cruz?

[@floridabornoutdoors]

It's really for sound more than anything. Performance intakes do very little for otherwise stock cars. The main advantage is never have to change your filter again. You just clean it and put it back in.

[@pata2692]

Do you think the Large filter was the correct size?

[@cmscms123456]

What else have you done to yours? Is any after market place making cool stuff for this yet?

[@aralangelloxxx7247]

Can this work for the 2024 santa cruz

[@photo_n_art]

“Sounds waaay better”… meaning a lot louder…. It adds the same performance boost as racing stripes 🤣

[@helloworld6160]

The sound of your car increases your enjoyment while driving it. A racing stripe provides no difference in the riding experience. I recently bought an exhaust for my bike, not because I wanted power gains but the thrill of having something with a little more growl.

[@JimmyMusignac]

Nobody can legally deny you warranty for an air filter replacement. Read Magnusson Moss Act.

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Thanks for the info. Also WEPA!!! Yo soy Boriqua, pa que tú lo sepas.

[@PhantomPhixer1]

He didn't just change the filter...he removed the air box.That could lead to warranty issues.That is just sucking in hot air

[@thehornblasterjohnny]

They can deny anything they want and by the time you get a lawyer involved, you could have bought a new car. 😉 Just saying, as a former performance speed shop owner and current manager for a nationwide retail custom shop... Moss Magnussen is there but very difficult to enforce and takes lawyers to take advantage of since most dealers are crooked and have much more money to spend ruining your life than you do theirs. Again... the laws exist but dealers will go to court in most cases than follow it... in addition... most dealership service advisors dont even know about cars much less the law regarding modification to said car. They will do/say whatever company policy is which in most cases is, "if ANY modification is present, it boids all warranty packages including purchased ones through the dealer" and that vould be something as stupid as toping off your coolant or having an oil change done outside the dealer. Read the fine print signed when buying the vehicle. It also can supercede law especially in extended warranty scenarios.

[@romantashevRT]

Hi. are you sure this is the MAF sensor at 4:20 ? I have the same engine on Santa Fe 2022 and was looking for the MAF sensor, but this one has only tubes. Where is the cable plug ? I don't see any cable there. So, if you know where it is I will be thankful if you share.

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Sure is. Depending on the type, it can have the sensor right at the tip or down a tube. I believe that this type is deeper into the tube. My BMW was right at the tip and didn't have any hoses connected to the back like on the Hyundai

[@romantashevRT]

@@floridabornoutdoors But where is the cable?? I have exact the same engine as yours. Could you show the cable shoe?

[@brandonpell4542]

Im in Springhill im looking to install this where do i find this? Is there a link?

[@rodneyplummer9659]

Hey yall, can a 2023 Santa Cruz SEL (Activity Package) get IN on this INtake action, huh yea?!?

[@regaladoerik7]

Did you get a check engine light ?

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Nope!

[@DV-tc1yr]

Where in Florida are you, I have the same vehicle and love it. I’m in Spring Hill

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Destin area. I love spring hill. Really pretty area. Originally from Tampa myself

[@lightningcoffeeman2085]

I’m also in Spring Hill and installing this today lol

[@Kracer715]

Any check engine lights after a period of time? Im sure it can tell there is more air coming in than normal.

[@floridabornoutdoors]

No check engine lights at all

[@David-kl5oj]

Nice. Any effects on mileage?

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Not really. Just sounds better

[@Sysaphys]

Is there a performance difference?

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Hard to tell without actually taking it to a Dyno. It's really just for sound. Best way to boost performance is a Tune

[@BTate27]

Can you post link for air Intake please ? I just purchased 2022 Santa Cruz SEL..having hard time finding air intake systems

[@floridabornoutdoors]

www.autozone.com/intake-system/universal-air-filter/p/spectre-red-medium-conical-air-filter/245771_0_0

[@pata2692]

@@floridabornoutdoors this is not the correct part. This link is for part number 8132. The number on your box says 9732.

[@pata2692]

Is the Large (the one you installed) too large in your opinion?

[@floridabornoutdoors]

@@pata2692 I tried to find a link to the one I bought at O'Reilly's but I couldn't. I don't think it's too large. You can't have to large of an air filter when you have forced induction

[@rusty383]

Just go to Amazon and get the replacement K&N and you don't have to go through any of this crap lol . Love it ! No more turbo lag

[@MttQaib]

This ain’t no cold air intake install. Title should be air filter replacement 🤣

[@DismemberTheAlamo]

Sir, thats an autozone pod filter on a box thats now pulling directly from the engine bay. Without a snorkel of some sort, you are just pulling hotter air into yer engine. Sounds pretty, but youve decreased performance.

[@honoredsage4946]

Do you have a link for the plastic tab removers

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Amazon search "car trim removal tools"

[@steelkane327]

they dont show any such kit on their site or anything for hyundai or kia

[@floridabornoutdoors]

It's not. You have to get it at your local auto parts store. You can ask them for a universal kit with different adapter hoses

[@joeleo9644]

Does does it increase gas mileage

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Not that I can tell. I would be shocked if any air filter would increase MPG.

[@tomc6593]

Help or hurt performance? Any difference??

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Nothing noticeable. Just makes good noises

[@DjeyB55]

Is this legal? Idk...

[@DjeyB55]

Oh...I just checked Google. Good old CA. Shit....lol

[@floridabornoutdoors]

@@DjeyB55 Florida has no laws lol

[@DjeyB55]

@@floridabornoutdoors I wanna move there now...haha

[@floridabornoutdoors]

@@DjeyB55 my V10 M6 was straight piped and tuned. It would NOT have been legal in most states lol

[@jtedd57]

@@floridabornoutdoors Florida 🇺🇸🌴. Wooooo

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

Sounds angry. I like it. How's the MPG?

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Everyday average is 23-24mpg. Cruising I get 28-30mpg

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

@@floridabornoutdoors i have a 19 ram 5.7.. gas is killing me. Looking into one of these.. just don't know if I can convince myself.

[@floridabornoutdoors]

@@Bagel_Biscuit I had a 2021 F150 Powerboost before this. I have no regrets changing to the Santa Cruz.

[@57precision]

@@Bagel_Biscuit I bought one of these instead of paying crazy markups on the Ford Bronco. It will do exactly what I need it to, which is stick to the road like a gecko with snow tires this winter. As long as you get the 2.5T I don't think you will regret it.

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

@@57precision Good choice! No one ever uses a Bronco for what they built for; usually a mall crawler just like the Wranglers.

[@Daniel-pu1dw]

GREAT IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Sure won't. Had two oil changes under warranty with this installed.

[@erikcorcoran6063]

Without a tune on a turbocharged engine??? That’s not a smart idea…

[@floridabornoutdoors]

On a modern engine with an electronic waste gate, a MAF, and ECU? I'm interested in hearing your justification.

[@erikcorcoran6063]

@@floridabornoutdoors Literally any change to fuel or air flow requires a tune to run optimally... if you don't, it will work, but will not run properly

[@JwKovach85]

Yeah that’s wrong Erik. The ECU compensates for any changes such as this.

[@ae5646]

@@JwKovach85 *laughs as a two-time WRX owner” you have no power in this topic.

[@timothybrahler5621]

Somewhat a waste of money and time.

[@dougraber8291]

OMG i feel sorry for this guy, If he were my neighbor i would let him borrow some tools. Oh and MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR should be one of the first things to move to a safe place

[@thehornblasterjohnny]

A warm air intake on a turbo vs cai is not really as big an issue on a turbo car that is intercooled than a NA vehicle. NA vehicles will be his harder performance wise especially in warm months. Intercooled turbo cars, not AS MUCH. The larger intake flow will compensate for minute temparature variant exiting the intercooler. Will the air be warmer? Potentially... but the degrees are going to be small at best. Please remember the compression of the air in a turbo already generates massive heat, hence the need for an intercooler. These cars are engineered to run well in the hottest of temps... think Vegas at 120 degrees in the summer. The charge air is already 160+ hoing through the intake. Sensors read this and compensate. Same with a WAI. SO performance increase? Potential. Minimal but potential. Cool sounds? Sure. Ram air nonsense in the video talking about running cold air over the filter? Rubbish and completely nonsense. Effectively... you may decrease lag slightly whilst lowering mpg and getting a "cool sound". Will I do it? Maybe with a better quality cone such as a K&N and a barrier setup potentially, but with my pedal commander and drop in K&N my mileage is already worse. But my 0-60 is at 5.5 at elevation (4600 ish) and eat the bubarus (wrx and the like) for dinner on the commute home. So all good. Worth the $80 fillups every week or two.

[@honoredsage4946]

Does the drop in change the sound at all?

[@thehornblasterjohnny]

@honoredsage4946 no... not at all. Not noticeable anyway... i have a full on AEM intake which I changed from a K&N setup after the drop in. K&N is much louder but was open without the box. Less filtering. AEM has the dry filter setup and is claimed to filter 2 times as much with 15hp improvement. I plan to test the AEM SETUP with both AEM and K&N comparisons to see the power outputs. I forsee the K&n being more performance based but can use the AEM for when I clean the K&N. Lets see but dynod at 392 awhp and 427lbft at the wheels after exhaust, tune and intake. Wheels are also 14lb hypergrams from konig so yeah. I DUST tesla model 3s all day. The top of the line awd high battery ones get me till 30mph or so but after. Walk in the park.

[@jamespitts1977]

You said the dealership may choose to avoid let me clarify that they will absolutely void any modifications made to your engine dealerships look for the littlest things do not have to make good on warranties

[@floridabornoutdoors]

Nope. They didn't with mine