My Accent is slow

I just bought a 1998 hyundai accent
but before anyone makes fun of me, I got it for $1000 with 30,000 miles and a new trans. so I am happy

but I am wondering if there is anything out there to make it quicker.
I dont have alot of money but I more power to make it up my driveway

please dont recomend a tow truck

If I had the money, I would buy a road runner or a camaro

unfortunatly there isnt a lot of stuff out there for the accent. i drive an 04 and pretty much the only thing i can get for it is CAI and exhaust. sucks. if they came out with some internals that would be awsome, some cams or something lol. however u probably have some more options with ur older model. try www.hyundaiperformance.com they know their stuff. the only thing i can suggest is some basic bolt-ons. the usual intake, headers, exhaust. if u wanna go crazy, look into engine swapping.

i would say save your money and keep the car. use it and save money for i awhile then trade it in on something brand new, work your credit up so you can go into a dealership and get what you want.(not saying you have bad credit or anything,just a thought) and get something that you can have as a starting block that is good.

swap that alpha 1.5 to the beta 2.0 (elantra) n get 140 hp's!!!

I can run through the gears pretty quick in a 1.5 standard. I'm not going to beat a Camaro but I take 3rd up to 60 if need be to get on a highway 1st to about 20 or so and 2nd to 40s. You gotta give it some juice unless you have an auto which is a mistake if you're looking to get this car to move. Otherwise, I do pretty okay considering how small the car is and the engine and all. Also use a K&N filter but notice no major difference except about $35. All the best.

swap that alpha 1.5 to the beta 2.0 (elantra) n get 140 hp's!!!

He would then need a different trans and not the new one that's in it. Also this work would run him more then he paid for the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also why not the Beta from a Tib??!!

yeah and when you put that k&n filter in you might want to save some money for a new MAF cause when the oil from the filter contaminates the MAF it will cost you $100+ to replace the MAF but go ahead and listen to what ever "they" want to tell you or sell you.

hey why would you want to waste your money on getting a beta for a little 140 hp??? just save your money for something better i had a accent from2001-2004 and i did not put one penny into the engine cause it was not worth it. i saved my money and bought something that has a good starting point to go move up in hp. use your accent for driving to work, trips whatever , when you can buy a new car or a better starting car buy it and use the hyudai for all the waste mileage. i got a mitsu and am putting 170 hp out of it with a couple bolt on's and a few more and i'll be on the line of 200, not like that is alot of horse power . but my accent was lucky to put out 100 hp. but everyone has there own opinion so it's your choice:smokin:

look into www.rpw.com.au/ (http://www.rpw.com.au/) they have some stuff but prices i think alittle high

look into www.rpw.com.au/ (http://www.rpw.com.au/) they have some stuff but prices i think alittle high
That's all in Austalian Dollars! They are based there!

The Eclipe 2.0 motor will fit easily into an Accent and is the motor used in the evos up to 3. It can take some punishment and can be good for about 340 hp with stock internals if you get a boosted version.

yeah and when you put that k&n filter in you might want to save some money for a new MAF cause when the oil from the filter contaminates the MAF it will cost you $100+ to replace the MAF but go ahead and listen to what ever "they" want to tell you or sell you.

I've used one for 3 years in my Hyundai and 2 in my Dodge before that. I understand the problem with the MAF is usually due to someone re-oiling the cloth filter. I would recommend spending the $40 and getting a new one unless your name is Mr. Goodwrench. Aside from that I've had no problems with the MAF or Oxygen sensors and my car is a 2000 Accent. Was thinking about getting a new K&N and gas filter.

The key is preventive maintenance. I follow the severe conditions advice in the owner's manual and have had some stupid problems like loose wires causing a misfire and a shifter cable that broke but it's been 5 years and I've used fuel injector cleaner - Techron and I've used K&N filters both oil and air and they are far superior but I don't think they add anything much in the horsepower department so save your money if that's what you're thinking. As far as the filter and the MAF. If you re-oil it and don't do it exactly correct this can definitely happen; but I know of no one that had this problem from the K&N filter out of the box.

I am always open to the possiblity that I may be wrong. If so, please explain and I will stand corrected. :smokin:

I've used one for 3 years in my Hyundai and 2 in my Dodge before that. I understand the problem with the MAF is usually due to someone re-oiling the cloth filter. I would recommend spending the $40 and getting a new one unless your name is Mr. Goodwrench. Aside from that I've had no problems with the MAF or Oxygen sensors and my car is a 2000 Accent. Was thinking about getting a new K&N and gas filter.

The key is preventive maintenance. I follow the severe conditions advice in the owner's manual and have had some stupid problems like loose wires causing a misfire and a shifter cable that broke but it's been 5 years and I've used fuel injector cleaner - Techron and I've used K&N filters both oil and air and they are far superior but I don't think they add anything much in the horsepower department so save your money if that's what you're thinking. As far as the filter and the MAF. If you re-oil it and don't do it exactly correct this can definitely happen; but I know of no one that had this problem from the K&N filter out of the box.

I am always open to the possiblity that I may be wrong. If so, please explain and I will stand corrected. :smokin:


The oil contamination is form too much oil being applied and to the wrong side of the filter. It need to be done on the outside of the filer or it site on the metal mech inside and CAN but not alsways cause a problem, unless the filter is right on top of the TB the intake should stop the oil anyhow.

That's all in Austalian Dollars! They are based there!

The Eclipe 2.0 motor will fit easily into an Accent and is the motor used in the evos up to 3. It can take some punishment and can be good for about 340 hp with stock internals if you get a boosted version.


how much would that cost?


to SmilingBenny: get a turbo kit if they have one for it. that would get you some hp.

I've used one for 3 years in my Hyundai and 2 in my Dodge before that. I understand the problem with the MAF is usually due to someone re-oiling the cloth filter. I would recommend spending the $40 and getting a new one unless your name is Mr. Goodwrench. Aside from that I've had no problems with the MAF or Oxygen sensors and my car is a 2000 Accent. Was thinking about getting a new K&N and gas filter.

The key is preventive maintenance. I follow the severe conditions advice in the owner's manual and have had some stupid problems like loose wires causing a misfire and a shifter cable that broke but it's been 5 years and I've used fuel injector cleaner - Techron and I've used K&N filters both oil and air and they are far superior but I don't think they add anything much in the horsepower department so save your money if that's what you're thinking. As far as the filter and the MAF. If you re-oil it and don't do it exactly correct this can definitely happen; but I know of no one that had this problem from the K&N filter out of the box.

I am always open to the possiblity that I may be wrong. If so, please explain and I will stand corrected. :smokin:
YOU SAID GAS FILTER WHERE IS IT ON MY 99 ACCENT AND HOW EASY CAN i CHANGE IT [5 speed stick]

YOU SAID GAS FILTER WHERE IS IT ON MY 99 ACCENT AND HOW EASY CAN i CHANGE IT [5 speed stick]

Sorry Rhondas

didn't see until today. I think jaaribear answered the question. I knew there was something funky that had to happen with the back seat. Hope this info was of help to you. All the best.

Freddy :smokin:

Look, nobody owns an Accent that's going to blow $$$ putting a different motor in it. I have an '03 with 50000 miles. It's been dependable, cheap, and good on gas. Which is what the Accent was built for. But, I was doing some things to get better fuel economy lately. I pumped up the tires so they're fairly hard, put in synthetic oil, and switched to a K & N air filter. The car's not fast. But, it's got much more zip than it used to have. I'd say that its 104 horsepower could now be 112 or so? And I don't have to worry about a better airfilter burning out the clutch either.

Look, nobody owns an Accent that's going to blow $$$ putting a different motor in it. I have an '03 with 50000 miles. It's been dependable, cheap, and good on gas. Which is what the Accent was built for. But, I was doing some things to get better fuel economy lately. I pumped up the tires so they're fairly hard, put in synthetic oil, and switched to a K & N air filter. The car's not fast. But, it's got much more zip than it used to have. I'd say that its 104 horsepower could now be 112 or so? And I don't have to worry about a better airfilter burning out the clutch either.

well here's one
http://www.jrponline.com/gallery/media/pas/7-2-accent.pdf

and there are other up here in Canada, In fact my sister's fiancee owns a highly modded 02 Accent that will be recieving some form of engine work. it may be getting the turbo set up form an s-coupe turbo, it may get the tib 2.0 beta and turbo it may get the 2.0 mitsu tsi motor. but that will be seen. In his club there is another Accent that is completely done and cleans up at shows all the time and not just best accent, most recent was best Asian car. that's vs Honda, toyota's and the likes!
Maybe tomorrow I'll be bothered to find some pics. not now too tired

beta swap... worth the money.

read the post titled "beta swap"... again, i can provide alot of info on the swap, as i have participated in one

unfortunatly there isnt a lot of stuff out there for the accent. i drive an 04 and pretty much the only thing i can get for it is CAI and exhaust. sucks. if they came out with some internals that would be awsome, some cams or something lol. however u probably have some more options with ur older model. try www.hyundaiperformance.com they know their stuff. the only thing i can suggest is some basic bolt-ons. the usual intake, headers, exhaust. if u wanna go crazy, look into engine swapping.

I have a buddy that has a SHO and is having 6 custom pistons w/rings and to have them custom made was only 775 through rosspistons.com. I'm sure it'd be under 500 for a 4 cylinder and that's what people are paying for the ones on hyundaiperformance.com.

These two companies will make custom pistons/cams for any of our motors for as much as most companies are charging for pre-made components and with these you get the added bonus of picking compression ratio/cam duration.

http://rosspistons.com/
http://www.importperformanceparts.net/imports/webcam-hyundai.html

Everyone does the beta swap mainly because cams, valves, pistons, rods, flywheels, etc. are all easily available.

If you have a 1.6 though it still has potiential, it'll just cost more to coax the power out of it.

Here is all the links for anything and everything you could want for a 2.0L Beta I/II motor.

http://www.real-engineering.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=80&cat=0&page=
http://www.real-engineering.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=66&cat=164&page=1
http://www.kspec.com/list.php?ac_id=85&ai_id=1420
http://www.kspec.com/list.php?ac_id=85&ai_id=1415
http://www.kspec.com/list.php?ac_id=81&ai_id=985
http://www.kspec.com/list.php?ac_id=81&ai_id=661
http://www.kspec.com/list.php?ac_id=81&ai_id=666
http://shop.hyundaiperformance.com/shop/item.php?i=HWA_CRB0001
http://shop.hyundaiperformance.com/shop/item.php?i=FID_193141
http://www.real-engineering.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=64&cat=166&page=1
http://www.sharkracing.com/acecart/bin/shop.cgi?action=view&itemID=turbogasket_1_6&cate=011003000
http://www.sharkracing.com/acecart/bin/shop.cgi?action=view&itemID=remappedecu&cate=011003000
http://www.sharkracing.com/acecart/bin/shop.cgi?action=view&itemID=pulleys_1_1_1_2&cate=011003000
http://www.importperformanceparts.net/imports/ferreacompplus-hyundai.html
http://www.importperformanceparts.net/imports/pauterods-hyundai.html

here are the part numbers for ARP bolts/studs for mains/rods/head.

Crank Mains:
P/N: AM4.500-1LB 10mmx1.25pitch 4.5" long, $4.62ea x 10
P/N: 200-8519 10mm washer, $1.37ea x 10
P/N: 300-8343 10mm nut, $5.35ea x 10

Cylinder head, Primary set:
P/N: AM5.0L 10mmx1.25pitch 5" long, $5.10ea x 8
P/N: 200-8519 10mm washer, $1.37ea x 8
P/N: 300-8343 10mm nut, $5.35ea x 8

Cylinder head, Secondary set:
P/N: AU7.25L 12mmx1.25pitch 7" long, $9.57ea x 2
P/N: 200-8500 12mm washer, $1.28ea x 2
P/N: 300-8307 12mm nut, $4.55ea x 2

I don't know if the prices are still the same though.

My girlfriend owns a 96 Accent that was really gutless. She had been running the car for 6-8 months with an engine light on, getting it shut off periodicly. When I got my hands on it and read the code it was the front oxygen sensor. Replaced that. It was better but not great so I went down to a wrecker and found a new catalitic converter from a newer Impala (much less restrictive) and welded that in. Threw in some 5w30 Mobil fully synthetic, and vrooooom! The cat had been plugged, running the car too rich for too long. Maybe that's what's wrong with your car. Total cost = $ 200 and worth every penny