Kato_the_kia_stinger
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GT-9 x 82-Performance ValveTronic Catback Exhaust System
I’ve had this Korean-made exhaust on my 3.3 Stinger for a month, and I am very surprised how pleased I am with the set-up. The tone is untouchable. And while I am biased, to a degree, I’ve experienced a few other exhaust options on my Stinger before (Muffler Delete w/ and w/o aftermarket midpipes, and also the MBRP exhaust), and the GT-9 dominates in every area. Fellow Stinger owners who have heard my exhaust on video and in person—both inside the car and outside—are similarly impressed. I was put into contact with 82-Performance for this exhaust, and was then offered a discounted price in order to be the first North American Stinger “tester.” So, while I had a discount, this is not a paid advertisement.
The exhaust was so simple to install, which surprised me because it has electronics to control the valves. When the valves are opened, the tone is deep, guttural, and smooth. No Fart Can!!! And perhaps the most amazing thing to me is that there is zero drone in the cabin at any speed and RPM. I honestly am still in disbelief. And it’s still loud outside the cabin! But if you don’t like loud, when the valves are closed it is stock silent… but luckily has a deeper tone than stock.
The valves are controlled by a nice key fob, and open or close quickly on-the-fly. There is also a smartphone APP that can either open or close the valves, but more importantly, includes an “auto” mode so the valves can be set to open at a predetermined RPM (I will test my power band in the future to see if this can help performance).
Visually, the system is stunning. Shiny Stainless Steel… It looks like it was built for a sports car that costs well into the six figure price range. The welds are immaculate, and the fitment is perfect.
To date, I cannot find one thing about the exhaust system that I do not love. The only concern would be price. At $2,400 retail, it’s one of the more expensive catback exhaust systems. But, as a valavetronic exhaust system, it is priced very reasonably. It is, in fact, due to the location of manufacturing (Korea) and shipment costs that make it more expensive than many wish to pay. But if you are looking for an exhaust with unrivaled tone, zero drone, and an option to quiet it completely, the GT-9 exhaust from 82-Performance is the only option.
There is a limited number of first-shipment systems being sold for $2,150 ($700 deposit with the remainder due before it ships to the buyer). Shipping begins at the beginning of next month. If you have any additional questions, please let me know. Below, you will find a link to the discounted offer, along with videos from my YouTube videos of this exhaust in action. Please subscribe if you like what you see.
[GT-9] Valvetronic Exhaust | 2019+ Kia Stinger <---LINK FOR EXHAUST BUY
Kia Stinger—Best Sounding Exhaust?!?!
I’ve had this Korean-made exhaust on my 3.3 Stinger for a month, and I am very surprised how pleased I am with the set-up. The tone is untouchable. And while I am biased, to a degree, I’ve experienced a few other exhaust options on my Stinger before (Muffler Delete w/ and w/o aftermarket midpipes, and also the MBRP exhaust), and the GT-9 dominates in every area. Fellow Stinger owners who have heard my exhaust on video and in person—both inside the car and outside—are similarly impressed. I was put into contact with 82-Performance for this exhaust, and was then offered a discounted price in order to be the first North American Stinger “tester.” So, while I had a discount, this is not a paid advertisement.
The exhaust was so simple to install, which surprised me because it has electronics to control the valves. When the valves are opened, the tone is deep, guttural, and smooth. No Fart Can!!! And perhaps the most amazing thing to me is that there is zero drone in the cabin at any speed and RPM. I honestly am still in disbelief. And it’s still loud outside the cabin! But if you don’t like loud, when the valves are closed it is stock silent… but luckily has a deeper tone than stock.
The valves are controlled by a nice key fob, and open or close quickly on-the-fly. There is also a smartphone APP that can either open or close the valves, but more importantly, includes an “auto” mode so the valves can be set to open at a predetermined RPM (I will test my power band in the future to see if this can help performance).
Visually, the system is stunning. Shiny Stainless Steel… It looks like it was built for a sports car that costs well into the six figure price range. The welds are immaculate, and the fitment is perfect.
To date, I cannot find one thing about the exhaust system that I do not love. The only concern would be price. At $2,400 retail, it’s one of the more expensive catback exhaust systems. But, as a valavetronic exhaust system, it is priced very reasonably. It is, in fact, due to the location of manufacturing (Korea) and shipment costs that make it more expensive than many wish to pay. But if you are looking for an exhaust with unrivaled tone, zero drone, and an option to quiet it completely, the GT-9 exhaust from 82-Performance is the only option.
There is a limited number of first-shipment systems being sold for $2,150 ($700 deposit with the remainder due before it ships to the buyer). Shipping begins at the beginning of next month. If you have any additional questions, please let me know. Below, you will find a link to the discounted offer, along with videos from my YouTube videos of this exhaust in action. Please subscribe if you like what you see.
[GT-9] Valvetronic Exhaust | 2019+ Kia Stinger <---LINK FOR EXHAUST BUY
Kia Stinger—Best Sounding Exhaust?!?!
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