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    iQMe
    Last reply · posted in Engine, Drivetrain, Intake, Exhaust Discussion
    Anyone tried the Akrapovic tips on a 2022? pics? I’m wondering if they fit through the oem holes now without changing anything.
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      Was hoping to post a track video this week but socal weather wouldn't cooperate.. So here is our Port Injection built and dyno testing!

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        Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store
        Last reply · posted in Exterior Products
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        Is here to bring to the Stinger community:


        Carbon Fiber Hood Vent Covers

        (BUY NOW)

        Description:
        Refresh the look of your Kia Stinger with these Carbon Fiber Hood Vent Covers
        These Carbon Fiber Hood Vent Covers are overlays that attach directly over your OEM hood vents
        100% genuine Dry Carbon Fiber built from hand-laid epoxy over an OEM mold for perfect fitment and structural integrity
        These Carbon Fiber Hood Vent Covers are offered in Black Dry Carbon Fiber or Blue Dry Carbon Fiber
        Utilizes a high gloss UV-resistant clear coat that resists chipping & cracking
        Provided 3M tape makes for a quick & easy installation

        Specifications:
        100% genuine Dry Carbon Fiber
        (1) Pair of hood vent covers included
        Direct overlay for your stock hood vents
        OEM-like fitment with the same original design

        Offered in either Black Carbon Fiber or Blue Carbon Fiber

        Vehicle Application:

        2018-2023 Kia Stinger (All Models)


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          Zstinger
          Last reply · posted in Engine, Drivetrain, Intake, Exhaust Discussion
          2019 stinger GT all-wheel-drive 40,000 miles and our other 2019 GT two with 60,000 miles have both had torque converter leaks from the transmission Bell housing covered under warranty but a real pain in the ass takes nearly a month to get the car back anybody else experiencing this what are the odds both our stingers fell victim to this leak?
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            R
            Last reply · posted in Burger Tuning JB4 Support
            Hi everyone,

            I recently got a 19' GT1 AWD, and I have the BMS 450WHP kit, and a TiAL BOV, with the BMS adapter and I was wondering if this looks good for a 1/4-mile run. I have been reading into the expected boost levels and was wondering if these logs look alright or not. Any help is greatly appreciated. Screenshot_20260212_210540.webp
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              Last reply · posted in Engine, Drivetrain, Intake, Exhaust Discussion
              Hello everybody,

              I have a 2019 GT-line 2.0 RWD Stinger, 71k miles (115k km) that has all of the GT2 (3.3l) options except for the brembo brakes (yes, I have the adaptive suspension as well, it's a German version of the car with all of the options).

              I see very high fuel usage during my daily commute and I did some tests at night on the highway, both in summer and winter. Premium tires for summer and winter, at the recommended pressure, no luggage / people in the car, warm engine and transmission:
              - 110 km/h = 8.0l/100km // 69MPH = 29MPG (8th gear at 1850-1900 rpm)
              - 130 km/h = 10l/100km // 82MPH = 24MPG (8th gear at 2150-2200 rpm)

              This happens on ECO, Comfort and Sport mode.

              This is tested exclusively on a straight highway road and it doesn't take into consideration the accelerations to get up to speed when entering the highway, it's strictly constant accelerator pedal and speed.

              From what I could find on the forums, even the 3.3 Stinger gets better fuel economy when cruising like this. So something must be wrong with mine. I've drove another Stinger exactly like mine and that one had better fuel economy, on the same road I did the tests (29-30MPG at 85MPH // 8l/100km at 135km/h). Both cars have the same ECU and TCU software version, the one after the GPF issue was fixed in the software, so it cannot be that popular GPF logic bug that was happening on early softwares.

              - replaced the spark plugs, the old ones had around 30k km (20k miles) and were black (attached photo)
              - I did a smoke test for the intake, no leaks detected.
              - The fuel rail pressure stays around 20000 kpa (2900 psi).
              - The O2 sensor reports fluctuations between 0.95 and 0.98, where 1 is stoichiometric A/F ratio and 2 is 100% oxygen and 0% fuel, so it reports just a bit rich mixture, too small I think to count. Also the other Stinger that I drove had the same values and not the consumption issue.
              - LTFT stayed at 4.5% and STFT stayed around -1% to 1%
              - intake manifold absolute pressure was at 97-100kpa
              - timing advance between 15 and 18 degrees
              - cat 1 temp 780°C and cat 2 temp 680°C
              - engine coolant stays around 100°C, engine oil is around the same temperature

              It drives me crazy cause I use it as a daily and burns through my pocked with that fuel usage (20-25% more than it should). In mixed driving I get around 15l/100km (15MPG) without any hard accelerations.

              I am planning to do the following hoping I might find the issue:
              - replace the fuel pressure sensor (a few times I got the P0191 error and was showing fuel rail pressure at 500-600 kpa, so 10-40 times lower than normal, goes away after turning the engine off and on again)
              - try to see if the dealership can override the current ECU fuel map with the stock one, to make sure the previous owner did not try to tune it or anything
              - replace the upstream O2 sensor
              - take down the GPF and have it checked physically at a specialized service to make sure it is not clogged
              - replace the MAP sensor
              - replace the HPFP

              If anyone can help me in this matter would be great!
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                Richard Martinson
                Last reply · posted in What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?
                With the Stinger's release right around the corner, Post pics and give updates of what you did to your Stinger. From a simple car wash to installing aftermarket items. Andddddd go!

                There's lots of mods and upgrades to be seen at KDM Warehouse!
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                  cncBilly
                  Last reply · posted in Kia Stinger Technology Discussion
                  My drivers seat was not returning to my preset position so I took it to the dealer and after a bit of discussion (they originally thought something needed to be replaced) and after a couple visits a tech “Reset” the seat and it worked properly again. Fast forward about 8-10 months and it’s at it again. I would like to save myself the frustration of another dealer visit so I’m wondering if any of our sharp techie types here might know how to do this and would be will to share the knowledge. Thanks in advance to anyone who may be able to help. Cheers B.
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                    Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store
                    Last reply · posted in Performance Products
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                    Is excited to present to the Stinger forums:

                    STILLEN GT Catback Exhaust System

                    (BUY NOW)

                    Description:
                    Increase the performance of your Stinger with the STILLEN Cat-Back Exhaust! This exhaust system features a 2.5 inch dual split rear configuration.
                    Stillen prides itself in designing an all-new cat-back exhaust system that strikes a great balance between the performance-minded enthusiast & daily drivability.
                    The STILLEN cat-back exhaust system for the Kia Stinger GT is a great addition to any enthusiast who wants the most grunt without any of the drone.
                    Intelligently designed exhaust flow helps the Kia Stinger GT free up some back pressure and push the car to reach 30+ max HP & TQ over stock!
                    In addition to reaching industry-leading HP & TQ figures, Stillen was able to keep the exhaust tone quiet & comfortable while cruising.
                    STILLEN's Kia Stinger GT Exhaust has no tips but uses the factory outlets that are integrated into the rear bumper valance.
                    This Stinger GT Exhaust improves the sound and performance of the vehicle.

                    Features:
                    304 Stainless Steel Construction
                    Uses the Factory Tip Outlets
                    Greatest Incremental Horsepower gain: 364HP @ 6000 RPM
                    Greatest Incremental Torque gain: 385 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
                    Authoritative Tone Under Throttle

                    Limited Lifetime Warranty

                    Vehicle Application:
                    2018-2021 Kia Stinger 3.3T (All Models)


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                      ElChanclo
                      Last reply · posted in Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, Tires Discussion
                      TLDR: If I went to 245/35r18 (or 255) tires all around for track days, what effect would that have on handling?

                      I had a very fun and rewarding track day with all my track focused improvements done (new PB's are always exciting), one of which was the Cup2 tires (235/40r19 front and 265/35r19 rear).
                      I tracked the wear and tear and found that the fronts wore 1.27mm left & 1.15mm right, while the rears didn't wear at all.

                      I get the feeling the front OEM tires are undersized for hard braking and cornering, so if I widen those, I might as well meet in the middle with the rears for a square setup. At this rate the rears will probably age out before they wear out, but going to a square 245 or 255 setup would let me rotate the tire's any which way and even out the tread wear.

                      Was also considering dropping to 18" rims to reduce unsprung mass. Any input would help before I go finding out the hard way :laugh:.
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                        SoCalPearl
                        Last reply · posted in Engine, Drivetrain, Intake, Exhaust Discussion
                        Seeing if anyone has had any experience with this before I take it to the dealer.

                        Oil pressure light comes on while idling, under 800 RPM it will come on and go off once I go over 800 RPM.

                        No CEL, oil is at Full mark on stick, oil changed 2k miles ago with 5w-30, at 61k miles.
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