[VENDOR][FS]: Kia Stinger 3.3T - Ultimate Performance HFC Downpipe + Mid Pipe Kit - K8 Stinger Store

Someone know what cell number and what diameter are our stock secondary cats?
 
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Hey Folks,
I see I'm a little behind the times lol.
Anyway. I am thinking of this kit and keeping the stock catback. Can anyone tell me what to expect in terms of DRONE mostly as well as loudness ?
I can't handle drone. I don't mind louder but prefer not super loud.
Also, in terms of power will the stock cat back decrease gains claimed by the company?

And lastly, it recommends a bench tune. Can I use the JB4 in this role ?? Or does it need to be a bench tune?

Thank you all for any input you can give,

Gonzo
 
Hey Folks,
I have a few questions mabye someone can give me some insight. These pipes have been on the market for a couple years so hopefully...
1. How bad is the drone if you use the stock cat back ?

2. Do you have to get a bench tune or can you use the JB4?

3. What if you do no tune or JB4?

4. Can anyone who has installed these give me feedback on what to expect and how hard installation is?

I'm looking because one of my stock Cats split and Kia may not replace it under warranty. So this may be a great option vs. paying KIA for a stock cat.....

Thank's
Gonzi
 
Gonzo said:
Hey Folks,
I see I'm a little behind the times lol.
Anyway. I am thinking of this kit and keeping the stock catback. Can anyone tell me what to expect in terms of DRONE mostly as well as loudness ?
I can't handle drone. I don't mind louder but prefer not super loud.
Also, in terms of power will the stock cat back decrease gains claimed by the company?

And lastly, it recommends a bench tune. Can I use the JB4 in this role ?? Or does it need to be a bench tune?

Thank you all for any input you can give,

Gonzo
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Gonzo said:
Hey Folks,
I have a few questions mabye someone can give me some insight. These pipes have been on the market for a couple years so hopefully...
1. How bad is the drone if you use the stock cat back ?

2. Do you have to get a bench tune or can you use the JB4?

3. What if you do no tune or JB4?

4. Can anyone who has installed these give me feedback on what to expect and how hard installation is?

I'm looking because one of my stock Cats split and Kia may not replace it under warranty. So this may be a great option vs. paying KIA for a stock cat.....

Thank's
Gonzi
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Hello Gonzi,

Happy to help answer these questions for you.

1) You will not gain much drone at all from installing this setup with the stock exhaust. Done usually comes from changing out the catback exhaust, but by keeping your stock mufflers, this alone will not add much drone if any at all.

2) No, a bench tune is not required/needed, we have many customers running this setup with the JB4 tune.

3) This can be run without a tune on a stock Kia Stinger without an issue. To get the most performance however, it is best to run a tune with this setup.

4) I'll let a member who has already installed this give you feedback on what to expect in terms of the installation, but it is pretty straightforward.

-David
 
David,
Thank you very much for sharing your expertise. It is much appreciated.
If I keep the stock cat back, will I still see power gains ? Or do you recommend a catback with this set up ?
Looks like this will be my next mod once I get my sway bars and install them !!

K8 Stinger Store said:
Hello Gonzi,

Happy to help answer these questions for you.

1) You will not gain much drone at all from installing this setup with the stock exhaust. Done usually comes from changing out the catback exhaust, but by keeping your stock mufflers, this alone will not add much drone if any at all.

2) No, a bench tune is not required/needed, we have many customers running this setup with the JB4 tune.

3) This can be run without a tune on a stock Kia Stinger without an issue. To get the most performance however, it is best to run a tune with this setup.

4) I'll let a member who has already installed this give you feedback on what to expect in terms of the installation, but it is pretty straightforward.

-David
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Gonzo said:
David,
Thank you very much for sharing your expertise. It is much appreciated.
If I keep the stock cat back, will I still see power gains ? Or do you recommend a catback with this set up ?
Looks like this will be my next mod once I get my sway bars and install them !!
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You're very welcome.

Yes, absolutely, but it's better to upgrade them both for less backpressure and better performance.

Sounds good, feel free to reach out anytime with any questions: Sales@K8StingerStore.com
 
Gonzo said:
David,
Thank you very much for sharing your expertise. It is much appreciated.
If I keep the stock cat back, will I still see power gains ? Or do you recommend a catback with this set up ?
Looks like this will be my next mod once I get my sway bars and install them !!
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You're very welcome.

Yes, absolutely, but it's better to upgrade them both for less backpressure and better performance.

Sounds good, feel free to reach out anytime with any questions: Sales@K8StingerStore.com
 
Hey David - I'm in NJ, and it sounds like we have similar laws as you do in NC around primary + secondary cats with a visual. No issues passing emissions for you with HFCs I am assuming? I actually got rid of my last car because I deleted my secondary cats and it was almost inspection time, so I joined the Stinger family a month before inspection was due :).
 
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Asapcrocky said:
Hey David - I'm in NJ, and it sounds like we have similar laws as you do in NC around primary + secondary cats with a visual. No issues passing emissions for you with HFCs I am assuming? I actually got rid of my last car because I deleted my secondary cats and it was almost inspection time, so I joined the Stinger family a month before inspection was due :).
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Actually, I'm here in California, and we have the strictest emissions laws anywhere in the US.

This kit is designed to pass California emissions without any issue at all, so I am 100% confident you will not have a single issue in NJ either.

No issues with visual, sniffer, or OBD with this setup. ;)
 
Ok,
Thank you all for sharing your experience and input.
One more question:
I will do the downpipe/high flow cat kit.
Which catback exhaust would you match up with it, to get the least drone ? and second consideration after least drone is most gain in power.

Thank's
Gonzo
 
Gonzo said:
Ok,
Thank you all for sharing your experience and input.
One more question:
I will do the downpipe/high flow cat kit.
Which catback exhaust would you match up with it, to get the least drone ? and second consideration after least drone is most gain in power.

Thank's
Gonzo
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My pleasure, happy to help.

Any catback exhaust will be compatible with the Ultimate Performance downpipe/midpipe combo kit, however, I would recommend Ark Performance or Borla in terms an exhaust with little to no drone.
 
My pleasure, happy to help.

Any catback exhaust will be compatible with the Ultimate Performance downpipe/midpipe combo kit, however, I would recommend Ark Performance or Borla in terms an exhaust with little to no drone.

Hi David, I think Stillen catback would be the perfect match for a non drone ride at all. Or, may be Maganaflow. Borla do not have the midpipes resonators and I think this makes a huge diference, in exhaust noise (much louder) and drone effects, to Borla set up.
 
Fernando Glufke said:
Hi David, I think Stillen catback would be the perfect match for a non drone ride at all. Or, may be Maganaflow. Borla do not have the midpipes resonators and I think this makes a huge diference, in exhaust noise (much louder) and drone effects, to Borla set up.
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hi Fernando,

Stillen is also a great choice as well. I’m a little confused on what you are referencing, all catback exhaust that we carry come equipped with the same piping, different diameter piping per manufacturer, but Borla isn’t missing anything that other brands come with.
 
Did we ever get any dyno results or track times om this mod?
 
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Gonzo said:
Thank you!!

I must be going blind!!

Are those numbers just these? Or is that with a catback and a tune?

Thanks
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No problem, you’re very welcome.

This is just with their product only, no tune, no other performance parts. (Unless listed otherwise)
 
Hey guys I'm going to buy this kit as soon as I get my tax return. But does anyone have a link or video of the install. This would be my first time working on any type of downpipe or exhaust installation. Thanks in advance.
 
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