3.3TT - Agency Power Intercooler-DIY GUIDE- READY FOR PURCHASE

[NICK_KHAR]

The all new replacement intercooler by Agency Power is now ready for purchase

Nearly twice as thick as the OEM core and greater fin density
say good bye to heatsoak

This is a simple step by step to assist the DIYers
Any questions please feel free

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Agency Power Intercooler Upgrade 2017+ Kia Stinger GT

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Now the Step by Step
Thanks to Agency Power for the opportunity

 

[NICK_KHAR]

This Install Guide is intended to help with the installation of the Agency Power Cold Intercooler Upgrade on the 2018 – 2019 Kia Stinger GT with 3.3L TT V6.

Remove bumper by removing bolts from inside engine bay on each side.

Remove the 2 bolts holding bumper in place to fender liner on each side.

Unbolt and clip splash shield to bumper.

Carefully remove bumper and unclip sensor harnesses that are attached.

Loosen clamp on passenger side and remove tube from intercooler.

Driver side has a clip style connector. Unclip to remove intercooler and tube.

With those loose locate the upper intercooler supports. Remove bolt and nut to allow bracket to be removed. Repeat on driver and passenger side.

With brackets unbolted remove intercooler by pulling up.

With intercooler removed transfer bushings to new intercooler.

Place new Agency Power intercooler into lower bushing and start the rebolting upper bracket in place but leave loose until tubes are re-installed.

Reuse the factory clamp and tighten on tube.

Push driver side in place till clips into place. Tighten upper bushing mounts and re-install bumper.

 

[JDM_Man]

Hi,

where the hell are all these people getting tow hooks? I can't find a single one.

 

[SteveCo]

Hi,

where the hell are all these people getting tow hooks? I can't find a single one.

Should be in the styro 'case' under the rear cargo floor, just over the spare tire.

 

[robz32]

Great write up

 

[ZyroXZ2]

Color me interested: it's the mild intercooler upgrade I've been looking for...

Now we just need some dyno runs demonstrating IAT differences between the stock and this intercooler...

Also, a weight comparison and side-by-side photos showing thickness differences would be great!

Might just be my next purchase if it's weight is negligibly higher than the stock one (the car is already 52/48, so I'm resistant to adding more weight to the front).

 

[NICK_KHAR]

Here are the side by side photos comparing oem to AP

 

[ZyroXZ2]

Here are the side by side photos comparing oem to AP

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I'm guessing that's at least another 5 lbs... Any forearm guestimates for me?

 

[NICK_KHAR]

My well calibrated arm says about 8 lbs
The oem core is fairly light (plastic endtanks)
while the Agency Powers cast endtanks are beefy

I'm guessing that's at least another 5 lbs... Any forearm guestimates for me?

 

[ZyroXZ2]

My well calibrated arm says about 8 lbs
The oem core is fairly light (plastic endtanks)
while the Agency Powers cast endtanks are beefy

Damn, now I gotta consider a CF hood... Anyone working on something that looks like stock but instead of molding the fake air vents as sadly fake air vents, one that makes them real air vents?

 

[NICK_KHAR]

Damn, now I gotta consider a CF hood... Anyone working on something that looks like stock but instead of molding the fake air vents as sadly fake air vents, one that makes them real air vents?

The seibon ones are technically open

 

[ZyroXZ2]

The seibon ones are technically open

I've seen pictures of it, it doesn't look open...? Got a pic of the vent itself (topside and underside)?

 

[NICK_KHAR]

I've seen pictures of it, it doesn't look open...? Got a pic of the vent itself (topside and underside)?

I was the test vehicle for the hood as well top is open (top vent is a metal mesh)

Underside however is not cut open so you cut cut open the underside and have a functional vent
But as it is its a open non functional vent

Not the greatest photo but I agree they should have had a fully functional vent

 

[ZyroXZ2]

I was the test vehicle for the hood as well top is open (top vent is a metal mesh)

Underside however is not cut open so you cut cut open the underside and have a functional vent
But as it is its a open non functional vent

Not the greatest photo but I agree they should have had a fully functional vent

... Soooo, it IS a fake vent unless I modify it, lol

Any chance there's enough interest in the hood that they could be open to that suggestion? Hell, they don't even have to worry about the water/drain channeling. As long as the molding is open, I can easily Gorilla glue up a tiny drain pan with a tiny hose sealed to it and channel it down the side of the hood.

Or in short: I don't want to cut CF

 

[Kazz]

So no documentation for air temp drops, horsepower, etc.?

 

[NICK_KHAR]

So no documentation for air temp drops, horsepower, etc.?

Ive requested them but havent been supplied any yet

 

[NICK_KHAR]

 

[Howlingmad]

Damn, now I gotta consider a CF hood... Anyone working on something that looks like stock but instead of molding the fake air vents as sadly fake air vents, one that makes them real air vents?

Take off the engine cover, and buy carbon fiber radiator support brackets. Problem solved.

 

[NICK_KHAR]

Another customer cleaned up the bottom grill and showing off their new intercooler

 

[JDM_Man]

Does the mesh part just come out? or does it need to be cut out?