Hey guys, I'm new here. I hope I don't get flamed for not having a sweet car but I need some help with it.
I have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. I should get a pic of it on here because I love it. Its nothing fancy but I think it looks really cool. Recently I bought a custom fit cold air intake system for it. I heard that it would increase engine noise which I personally would like. Some other gains are the obvious HP up and I heard they may up the milage a little (currently getting ~18 MPG). The issue I have with installing it is that a friend of mine who's opinion I respect says that its too late to put it in. He sites the 99,000 miles I have as too much saying that 30-40 is the latest you should install one.
He tells me the engine will seize because the CAI will pull too much air in thus leaning out the fuel to air mixture which will increase engine temp. Obviously an increased engine temp will cause my the pistons to expand and if they expand too much... Engine siezure
I come here looking for expert opinions on what to do. I already have the intake and it was purchased off ebay relatively cheap (another bad sign, I know) for $50. I'm a highschool student with an income of a little over 100 bucks a week so I am in NO position to spend. I think I can live with putting this down as a mistake and forgetting about it though. This is my last effort at salvaging the CAI by getting some other opinions. If this CAI really will cause my engine to seize could you offer up some cheaper ways to increase power, mileage, and engine noise?
Thanks,
Chef
I have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. I should get a pic of it on here because I love it. Its nothing fancy but I think it looks really cool. Recently I bought a custom fit cold air intake system for it. I heard that it would increase engine noise which I personally would like. Some other gains are the obvious HP up and I heard they may up the milage a little (currently getting ~18 MPG). The issue I have with installing it is that a friend of mine who's opinion I respect says that its too late to put it in. He sites the 99,000 miles I have as too much saying that 30-40 is the latest you should install one.
He tells me the engine will seize because the CAI will pull too much air in thus leaning out the fuel to air mixture which will increase engine temp. Obviously an increased engine temp will cause my the pistons to expand and if they expand too much... Engine siezure
I come here looking for expert opinions on what to do. I already have the intake and it was purchased off ebay relatively cheap (another bad sign, I know) for $50. I'm a highschool student with an income of a little over 100 bucks a week so I am in NO position to spend. I think I can live with putting this down as a mistake and forgetting about it though. This is my last effort at salvaging the CAI by getting some other opinions. If this CAI really will cause my engine to seize could you offer up some cheaper ways to increase power, mileage, and engine noise?
Thanks,
Chef