Upgrading the Intercooler on the Elantra N

[@Jafromobile]

I'll just leave this here: Adding 17 extra lbs to the forward-most point on the car does *nothing but help a FWD car*. Weight reduction to the front end is the worst possible thing you could do for performance. ;)

[@ENtense]

Truly didn’t even think of this. Thanks for pointing this out!

[@WahlVids]

Also, I've read adding a spare tire will help with stability. Maybe more so for Kona N, but FWD cars suffer from uneven weight distribution

[@Wazza722]

i wouldn’t say adding 17 more pounds to the front of a car that engineees designed to have 17 pounds less is a good thing!

[@Jafromobile]

@@Wazza722 Engineers don't know everything. Neither do non-Engineers, but regarding FWD and traction, I know that a 70/30 weight ratio for FWD and drag racing is optimal. I promise you that Elantra is nowhere close to that. Engineers are designing a mass-marketed street car that happens to have some performance. It will not conform to the highest performance standards without modification. Weight is a huge factor with FWD once you make more than 300hp. My Elantra runs 13.0008@116mph, and only because it has no traction until after the 1/8 mile is over. Won't get up and out of the hole, but boy, that back half... You can make all the power in the world, but it's worthless without traction. This is why you see all the import FWD drag cars totally gutted with rear innards cut out, lexan windows, and pizza cutters on the back for rear wheels and tires, and huge compounds on the front. They mount the battery, gas tank, and dang near everything else to the front bumper. I promise I wouldn't mislead you. With a turbo FWD car that you're turning up... adding 17 front-end pounds is a good thing.

[@hg1496]

That's the first time I ever heard that. What about a CF light weight hood?

[@Arkeny-SS]

I love the few second with the dogs 🐶 😂 keeps the good work.

[@0123try]

Love your videos man, very informative and more importantly for someone like me, without too much mechanic knowledge or skill, very approachable! Love the links to the stuff you use too, makes it easy to click on any of your videos and get information on any part of your build! Keep up the awesome work.

[@ENtense]

I’m so glad you enjoy them, and I appreciate you watching! Don’t hesitate to ask any questions if you ever need anything 👍🏻

[@andrewlavigne4717]

Awww seeing your dogs has just made my day 😁

[@ENtense]

They’re the best!

[@AddictPR]

Great detailed and informative video man, definitely saving for when I have to do this !

[@Tylermyp]

Very well done. Thank you

[@2R1V3R]

I don't even have ann elantra N. Great content sir.

[@aaronp8700]

Great, detailed video. I am curious what the performance difference is. Also, how you treat your pups when they get in the way says a lot about you. Kudos all around

[@Roondog1]

Performance difference isnt even noticeable unless you track the car.

[@slow_rednline4874]

You can see 20 to 30 dwgree temp drops after about 50

[@SilverScarletSpider]

does this void the warranty? would you still buy another hyundai elantra n despite dct recalls and warranty voiding? my friend is thinking of buying one

[@bbwsstillonthefloor]

Lol hyundai is not even rendering any warranty work now so in my opinion it doesn't matter if u do mods or not. Your not going to get good customer service from hyundai

[@pancakes1983]

Greetings from Australia, great videos mate, keep up the good work!

[@Vffr1]

Great video with wonderful info. Triple

[@n-power-automotive]

Nice install video! Honest question: What was the main reason you decided to drop the $$$ on the intercooler? I know you have taken the car to the drag strip, so is that where you imagine this having the biggest benefit? Would you recommend it to those who are just daily driving their N’s and won’t see any track time? It looks like a really nice piece, but almost $800 is pretty steep for a supporting mod. 10hp is nice, but adding 13+ lbs might negate the majority of that. Thanks as always for the top notch content!

[@ENtense]

I’d say for anyone who drives this daily, and also drives it the way it’s “meant” to be driven, keeping temps down is very important. While yes, taking it for a few laps on a road course is where it will be the most noticeable for gains and temps, there’s definitely no downside to upgrading. Also if you plan on adding a dp, intake, hpfp, along with getting a tune, this is very necessary. As of right now, those are my plans. Thanks for watching my friend 🙏🏻

[@slow_rednline4874]

I don't have en I have nine and this intercooler is great for even regular driving.i don't know what sixth did but the piping on my stock car worked great.

[@Roondog1]

@@ENtense This is a mostly useless upgrade unless youre tracking the car. Even if youre driving it fast often on the streets, its not enough to see a noticeable difference with an intercooler.

[@matthewwinner9197]

Great video as always! I’m getting my N in December. What did you do to make the logos black? Was it a cover or???

[@ENtense]

I swapped them out for some black badges, full replacements

[@bnb1639]

Any updates on the inner cooler? Do you notice any difference? What is your pro’s and con’s?!! Thanks for your post

[@LeftenantMalachi]

Looks very impressive, and should do you good when you add more mods and get a tune. Not a mod for me, but I respect what you are doing!

[@EMJ_USPSA]

Great vid man. I had a shop put my sxth FMIC on cause I was terrified of damaging the bumper. Nice work.

[@ENtense]

Thanks! And I understand your concern, while it wasn’t that difficult I should have had someone help lol.

[@stefanb974]

What were you charged?

[@EMJ_USPSA]

@@stefanb974 2 hours labor don’t remember the total. Wasn’t terrible for a stress free install.

[@stefanb974]

@@EMJ_USPSA should have been 1hr labor.. So you probably paid around 220-260

[@EMJ_USPSA]

@@stefanb974 ok Stefan

[@normal_ch9]

2:37 [고성능N] on the right wheel cover :)

[@troGNman]

[High Performance] You made me look it up. ;)

[@DirksDiggler]

Random question, is there enough information on what the weak points are on this engine/trans yet? Things to look out for when modding?

[@terelll6990]

People ask all the time think of it like this the sonata nline has almost 300hp and 311lb-ft of torque they both use the same transmission so in assuming it would be fine around 350lbft of torque on the trans

[@anthonyscott5484]

​​​@@terelll6990hellll no. This engine is phenomenal tuners are pushing this car in the 430-450hp range and well over 400 torque people having no problems. Transmission wise, booth are DCT's the gearing ratios are different because the full N cars are truly meant to race not the n line models. some slippage occurs on the DCT just depends, however a clutch pack is being developed for those pushing over 400hp to prevent the slipping. Other than that it's perfect . I'm at 360hp and can't complain I will be pushing into 400s soon enough. Also this engine is a theta II-i and fixed all the faults of theta II and it is a port injection engine not DI.

[@terelll6990]

@@anthonyscott5484 the engine in the EN is DI only

[@anthonyscott5484]

@@terelll6990 🙃 ok yes, idk what I was thinking. 11 hour night shift got me in a diff dimension. DI. NOT port injection.

[@terelll6990]

@@anthonyscott5484 😂😂😂 I own the sonata nline I would like to mod it but my dealer has a 20year million mile warranty so I’m just going to leave it alone but it’s perfect 8spd dct with port and direct injection it’s just asking for mods

[@damienfrizzell9394]

do your dogs have water?

[@dansmith805]

Once again great content and information. I have the dct and I can vision maybe a handful of swear words working under that airbox lol

[@ENtense]

Thank you! Perhaps a few lol, but it’s not that bad, you got this 💪🏻

[@BecauseHYDE16]

Can you link me to the front all black N badge you have? I love it.

[@ENtense]

I know we already spoke lol but just linking this here just in case anyone else needs it www.badgeskins.com/store/c100/Elantra%2FN.html

[@jonnyboy07519]

I come from the Subaru world, and anytime you add a mod you gotta account for it with a tune…bov, front mount intercooler, etc. is that not needed with these cars? ECU compensates just fine?

[@ENtense]

Not necessary, but a tune will surely help immensely after going full bolt on. Car runs perfectly fine without a tune, although it’s in the plans, it’ll likely be the last thing I do after I get all the parts I want.

[@Neon-jn3sp]

Them Beagles be cute

[@pilotmavrick]

Hey bud thanks for the video I have the 1.6t smartstream with a race chip at the moment and there is a upgraded for the intercooler also . I don't race I just love the noise and flutter. Will this change the sound much and increase power . Thoughts . Thanks again bud

[@jgmairsoft735]

Race chips are all gimmicks. None of them will work. Will only change the throttle response, no power gains whatsoever

[@JoshLenny11]

have you voided the warranty with anything you've doe to the car so far?

[@princechennattu2304]

Have u thought abt relocating your number plate , I have a elantra N and I wanna do it but I don’t wanna mess up anything with my warranty or anything

[@ENtense]

The license plate? I only require one on the back

[@4drturbo85]

Also another point Looks like the kit comes with t-bolt clamps I'm personally not a fan of t-bolt clamps especially if it's on a coverture of the pipe They don't like to seal well as opposed to a regular worm clamp. In your video you mention about tightening them down really tight. You want to be really careful tightening those t-bolts down because if you tighten them down too tight you'll end up bending the aluminum on the outlets.

[@ENtense]

I understand your point here 100%. I feel like it’s just one of those things where you need that extra car knowledge to “know” when it’s tight enough.

[@alphadog6155]

Does that bracket which doesn't go back on impact the front bumpers connection to the car, does it sit any different or is a bit loose or no effect at all?

[@ENtense]

I don’t think it does personally. I know on pattyboi’s video they had some squeaking on theirs, but I kept putting pressure all along the bumper and it seems fine 👌🏻

[@Soul_Flow_]

I wonder how reliable the aftermarket intercooler is.

[@ENtense]

SXTH did a lot of testing prior to offering it to the public. But time will also tell.

[@Soul_Flow_]

@@ENtense I see. That's cool. It looks nice

[@slow_rednline4874]

Much better than the pos that's comes with the car

[@vishaltalpada]

Great video, thank you for your insightful installation! I actually had a question: do you or anybody in the comment section know if I can get a new rear bumper for my 2022 Elantra Preferred(other than from Hyundai)? I'm located in Canada(Niagara Falls) and my Elantra's colour is Cyber Grey. Thank you in advance!

[@ENtense]

Thanks for watching! I’ve heard from a couple US owners about having issues getting bumper replacements. Your best bet will likely be your local dealer, but expect a longer than normal wait time.

[@vishaltalpada]

@@ENtense thank you!

[@Stainlessautos]

Love me a good intercooler poke. Ram air next?

[@ENtense]

In the plans for sure

[@jensencaballero8477]

Nice video 👍

[@4drturbo85]

Hopefully those bolts don't break off holding the new intercooler on since the new intercooler weighs substantially more. They weren't designed to hold that much weight. Something to think about.

[@slow_rednline4874]

Good thing it comes with mounting hardware

[@4drturbo85]

@@slow_rednline4874 no. You just reuse the factory bolts.

[@ENtense]

I hear what you mean. They did months of testing so I’m hoping their R&D speaks for itself.

[@joemorgan1560]

I see u are doing a lot of upgrades lately, are u concerned about voiding the factory warranty at all?

[@ENtense]

I’m not too concerned overall. Plus if anything were to happen, they’d have to prove the modifications caused the problem, if any. I knew I’d be doing some heavier modifications over time, and I also feel I have a good relationship with my dealer, so that helps as well.

[@Jrod0827]

Haha when the beagles came for love attack I died 😂😂😂

[@ENtense]

They’re savages lol, but I love them to death

[@mybroolstory1015]

Like for the beagles!

[@dronetheworld4k67]

And ur car manufacturer warranty ???

[@wedel610]

I don’t have an Elantra N or a friend. 😢

[@ENtense]

We can be friends! But you can’t have my car… lol

[@razormetal127]

Hey Brandon. I get my performance blue Elantra N 6speed this weekend having the windows tinted to 20%. I’m picking it up in Wisconsin. Please contact me ide like to meet up while I’m around the Michigan area on my way back to Indiana

[@ENtense]

Hey Clayton! Sorry I’m just seeing this now, feel free to email me and we’ll see if we can make something work! [e-mail]

[@GoogleAccount-pt4zu]

Can you please drag race a Sonata N Line, stock for stock, I’d love to see which car is quicker

[@rayj33]

whats the point of this? you are driving an auto. Waste of money I say

[@slow_rednline4874]

So I guess a Porsche 911 turbo s is waste of money with it very automatic pdk trans 🙄 🤦🏿.it also has a sub 4 sec zero to 60.wtf are you even talking about

[@rayj33]

@@slow_rednline4874 automatics wont let you rev past 3-4k unless its in manual mode. you wont make much gains. You are too Stpd to compare PDK with DSg

[@ENtense]

Did you watch the whole video or just skip through to leave a negative comment?

[@rayj33]

@@ENtense its not a negative comment. a realistic question. Its internet and last time i checked we are in democracy. if you dont wanna answer its fine

[@ENtense]

@@rayj33 the answer is in the video. It’s already been answered. Auto or manual it doesn’t matter. Also stating you think it’s a waste of money solves what?

[@razormetal127]