One modification I'd recommend to this setup: Cover the outside of the main pipe, and the metal air box with DEI Thermal wrap. You'll keep you charge a bit cooler, and it'll help with power.
Thanks for that info! Going to look into some of that now. I’ve also seen these sleeves people are putting on them but I think I like the wrapped looked better.
hey Curt, what is the Kdm group your in again? i have the same 2019 kia optima S and love the work you did to the kia and might take a few of the ideas thanks for all the videos
Awesome glad I could help inspire you haha. I’m in KDMpire and KDM Alliance. Check out their pages on IG they also have pages for each state and even some international pages. Also if you join up with KDM Alliance be sure to register in the KDM registry they give your car a serial number it’s up to like 6000 people now.
Hey bro! I just bought a 2021 Kia K5 a few months ago I’m trying to customize my car on the outside similar to you, are you from tx? Might need some pointers new to customizing and learning about cars
Unfortunately I sold this car for a new one so I can’t get any new sound clips. But it does sound very aggressive with just a muffler and resonator delete.
Yeah I added one of these and listed it in the KMD Alliance and had a lot of haters that group is so toxic now in days it's not even worth being in, but regardless my ram intake with a heat shield I got off Amazon I gain 3hp and car sounds better. My only question and I feel dumb asking would getting a longer filter help or hurt the car I hot a 5 inch cone right now and it looks short in there lol
Yeah some people in those groups can be pretty mean lol hmm I’m not sure a longer filter would really make a difference, it’s more about the actual intake length and keeping the filter clean.
So question for you...2 questions since we have the same engine. Question 1: what are the 2 little hoses for on your k&n cold filter? Question 2: Do you know where the Mass Airflow Senor is located?
Those are vacuum lines. They basically help keep the engine running by supplying air to other parts of the engine than just the intake manifold. Unfortunately I don’t know where the mass airflow sensor is but you can probably pull up an engine diagram pretty easy on Google and locate it.
Question: is that throttle body spacer installed correctly? I believe the manufacturer recommends to install it with the o-ring towards the throttle, and the ridge facing upwards towards the hood. Looks to me that your is installed with the ridge facing towards the back, facing the acces holes for potential nitrous oxide upgrade to the top and bottom. Does this make a difference? I’m assuming the manufacturer went through the trouble of engineering the ridge for a specific reason, to prevent the part from being installed incorrectly.
@@KDMCurt thanks for the response! i have a 2015 2.4L GDi optima & i’m trying to give her some more power but i’m not entirely sure what else to put into it after i get the K&N filter.
@@trobs6573 for the 2.4’s there’s not too much in terms of power. You could add a throttle response controller to give you some better launching. I use RoarPedal and it’s been pretty fun so far, if you get one use my code KDMCURT for a little discount. Also, if you haven’t already, install a catch can. It won’t help on performance but it will help keep the engine cleaner and lasting longer.
@@KDMCurt that’s just my luck /: i actually just watched your video on the throttle response... seems pretty interesting actually amd okay sweet! i appreciate the discount code! keep up the sweet content man, im excited to see more stuff on your car!
@@trobs6573 thanks so much for the support I really appreciate it, yeah unfortunately all the 2.0 turbo model Optimas get all the performance love right now. Hopefully there will be more for the 2.4’s in the future.
I’ve been looking into getting a catback exhaust for this model and I’m starting to be convinced that they either stopped making them or don’t at all? Any help would be great. Sick vid 🤘
Nice mod you must live in Texas or somewhere else than california. Aww yes california I love this state I would love to do this mod to my 2017 Optima cali sucks!! Can't wait to move out of this state!! Have you thought about spark plugs yet? I just got a email sayying my roar pedal has been shipped.
Haha yup, Texas. We had some bad weather and now all the snow/ice is finally melting. Yeah unfortunately it even says on the website this mod is illegal in Cali which I find crazy. That’s awesome about your road pedal I bet you’ll enjoy it! Actually I have been looking into getting some NGK spark plugs. That will probably be a mod coming up soon.
I think you may be seeing my suspension rods for my air splitter in this vid. I took my tow hook off the front a long time ago, it was just a fake stick-on one for looks.
Back when I was more into cars (been in a long Jeep phase) I came to be under the impression these short ram intakes don't do very much. Now I have a new 2015 SX Turbo and I am relearning a lot. Would this intake be a good way to dip my toes I to modifying my Optima?
Yeah this would be a good place to start and that’s pretty true about the intakes. If you aren’t tuning the engine to maximize power with the increased airflow you’re not really going to get much out of it which sucks for me because not really anyone tunes the 2.4L engines. However the turbo engines are quite popular so you could find a tune to capitalize on the intake pretty easily. I would check out Lap3 tunes if you’re interested in that type of stuff.
@@KDMCurt Thanks bro, I appreciate it. I have stated looking at Lap3. Looks like they are the primo real deal stuff. But, when the time comes for a tune, I don't want cheap.
@@717UT Lap3 is definitely the way to go for your tune, don’t go with JB4 or one of those “race-chip” things. If you’re on Facebook join the Lap3 group and talk with David Chung he’s the man to go to.
Gasoline. I believe I have seen K&N filters for 1.7’s but I’m not 100% sure on that. If you go to their site you should be able to plug in your make and model and they will show you all available options.
So I just got of the phone with the K5 Store. They have a way for me to get a intake like yourself, they can't ship it here to cali (eventhrow their in L.A.) so they will ship it to their HQ in ch town and they do they thing then they will ship to me. No tax I just have to pay 50 for shipping from ch town to cali.
You’ll have to call around to performance mechanics near you and see if anyone has experience tuning that engine. I personally haven’t found anyone near me tuning Optimas yet, or at least not 2.4’s.
It will add a little bit. Without a tune you won’t feel to full potential but it will increase some horses. You’re basically allowing the engine to breath better.
I haven’t seen to many “chips” I trust for a 2.4L. I’ve seen the JB4 and Lap3’s for the turbo’s but not many companies want to show love to the NA cars.
Pedal commander is just another brand of throttle response controller. I’d go with the RoarPedal like I have, it’s 1/2 the price of the PC and does just about the same thing. It’s not a real tuner by any means it’s just allows you to tweak your throttle opening speeds.
@@captainboomerang9231 yeah I use it almost every day still it’s pretty fun, nope no major issues so far. If you do end up ordering one use code KDMCURT for a discount.
Amazon. If you look on my channel a couple videos back you’ll see where I installed it. There’s a link in the description of that video for it and the suspension rods that help hold it.
No, I don’t believe this one will fit a Cadenza. I’m not really seeing many options out there for that car, you may have to DIY an intake for yourself. What a lot of people do is take off the stock air box and put a cone filter on that end. AutoZone has a couple different size filters from Spectre I believe so that would probably be a good start.
@@KDMCurt from the website you ordered from how long did it take to arrive? And is your engine a 2.4L non turbo as well? Sorry for all the questions but just curious
@@KDMCurt cool thanks man, I'm considering buying this one from the link you shared, do you think they're a legit sight? Cuz I ordered one but I had to cancel cuz the company changed the date on me, I ordered it Jan. 1st and they said it'll arrive in march then they said April then May lol
@@Jose-cc9yj K&N is definitely legit, they are probably the most well known name around the world when it comes to intakes and filters. Check their site before you order though there may be a different intake for the 2018/2019, it should tell you at the top of the website when you’re looking.
@@tajmir9 if you’re in an Optima with a turbo check out Lap3 or JB4 for a tune. If not there isn’t a whole bunch you can add to make the car much faster. A cold air intake and throttle response controller will get you some quickness though.
Bro do you have a propane star tattoo. Like the logo from Strickland propane? King of the Hill?
😉 I sell propane and propane accessories
I know these videos are a few years old but man i’ve used this guy for help on abt every mod for my kia and it’s always amazing
Glad to hear it!
One modification I'd recommend to this setup: Cover the outside of the main pipe, and the metal air box with DEI Thermal wrap. You'll keep you charge a bit cooler, and it'll help with power.
Thanks for that info! Going to look into some of that now. I’ve also seen these sleeves people are putting on them but I think I like the wrapped looked better.
sheeshhh finally, my optima will soon be up there thanks to you goat.
Haha thanks, yeah I had a few set backs that made this project take way longer than anticipated but I’m so happy I finally got it done!
Definitely gonna be my next mod in my ‘19 optima!
It’s sooo worth it!
You made a great video, very detailed. I was waiting for "IT" to appear with that music. 😛
Finally somone who understands what these things really are.
I try to be as informative as I can haha.
I buy my Kia today 2017 lx and u give me a lot of ideas to make it better thanks man 👁🤟🏽
That’s awesome! Glad I could help you come up with ideas!🔥
What have you done to your car?
IM SO EXCITED I CANT WAITH TO PUT MINES ON
It’s a great feeling 😄
hey Curt, what is the Kdm group your in again? i have the same 2019 kia optima S and love the work you did to the kia and might take a few of the ideas thanks for all the videos
Awesome glad I could help inspire you haha. I’m in KDMpire and KDM Alliance. Check out their pages on IG they also have pages for each state and even some international pages. Also if you join up with KDM Alliance be sure to register in the KDM registry they give your car a serial number it’s up to like 6000 people now.
Hey bro! I just bought a 2021 Kia K5 a few months ago I’m trying to customize my car on the outside similar to you, are you from tx? Might need some pointers new to customizing and learning about cars
Yup I’m from Dallas, Tx. Good place to start would be CarID.com or K5OptimaStore.com or even eBay.
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Might be my next mod to my optima
Go for it, I’m so happy I finally got it done!
Hey bro is that "whistly" sound coming from the intake? I like it
Yup, that’s the intake. Thanks!
Can you add a second video of you driving it in the city . I want to see how aggressive it sounds . I have a 2018 sport Kia Optima
Unfortunately I sold this car for a new one so I can’t get any new sound clips. But it does sound very aggressive with just a muffler and resonator delete.
Yeah I added one of these and listed it in the KMD Alliance and had a lot of haters that group is so toxic now in days it's not even worth being in, but regardless my ram intake with a heat shield I got off Amazon I gain 3hp and car sounds better. My only question and I feel dumb asking would getting a longer filter help or hurt the car I hot a 5 inch cone right now and it looks short in there lol
Yeah some people in those groups can be pretty mean lol hmm I’m not sure a longer filter would really make a difference, it’s more about the actual intake length and keeping the filter clean.
So question for you...2 questions since we have the same engine. Question 1: what are the 2 little hoses for on your k&n cold filter? Question 2: Do you know where the Mass Airflow Senor is located?
Those are vacuum lines. They basically help keep the engine running by supplying air to other parts of the engine than just the intake manifold. Unfortunately I don’t know where the mass airflow sensor is but you can probably pull up an engine diagram pretty easy on Google and locate it.
We don't have a mass air flow sensor I called kia myself well that applies for sxl models at least hope this helps
Question: is that throttle body spacer installed correctly? I believe the manufacturer recommends to install it with the o-ring towards the throttle, and the ridge facing upwards towards the hood. Looks to me that your is installed with the ridge facing towards the back, facing the acces holes for potential nitrous oxide upgrade to the top and bottom. Does this make a difference? I’m assuming the manufacturer went through the trouble of engineering the ridge for a specific reason, to prevent the part from being installed incorrectly.
Sheesh, keep up the good videos man 🔥🔥
Thank you! 🙏🏻
yo sweet vid! how much power did you notice with the k&n filter? is it worth it?
Yeah I’d say its definitely worth it, I’m not sure exactly how much power it added but you can feel the car is quicker off the line.
@@KDMCurt thanks for the response! i have a 2015 2.4L GDi optima & i’m trying to give her some more power but i’m not entirely sure what else to put into it after i get the K&N filter.
@@trobs6573 for the 2.4’s there’s not too much in terms of power. You could add a throttle response controller to give you some better launching. I use RoarPedal and it’s been pretty fun so far, if you get one use my code KDMCURT for a little discount. Also, if you haven’t already, install a catch can. It won’t help on performance but it will help keep the engine cleaner and lasting longer.
@@KDMCurt that’s just my luck /: i actually just watched your video on the throttle response... seems pretty interesting actually amd okay sweet! i appreciate the discount code!
keep up the sweet content man, im excited to see more stuff on your car!
@@trobs6573 thanks so much for the support I really appreciate it, yeah unfortunately all the 2.0 turbo model Optimas get all the performance love right now. Hopefully there will be more for the 2.4’s in the future.
I’ve been looking into getting a catback exhaust for this model and I’m starting to be convinced that they either stopped making them or don’t at all? Any help would be great. Sick vid 🤘
You try the borla catback?
Or magnaflow
I’ve tried but no luck, it just shows the dual one but that wouldn’t fit. Unless you’ve found one that i missed?
@@TheZooyork17 check out the k5 Optima Store they have cats on there
I'm going to be adding a wotbox n2mb on a 2015 Kia!
Nice!
Nice mod you must live in Texas or somewhere else than california. Aww yes california I love this state I would love to do this mod to my 2017 Optima cali sucks!! Can't wait to move out of this state!! Have you thought about spark plugs yet? I just got a email sayying my roar pedal has been shipped.
Haha yup, Texas. We had some bad weather and now all the snow/ice is finally melting. Yeah unfortunately it even says on the website this mod is illegal in Cali which I find crazy. That’s awesome about your road pedal I bet you’ll enjoy it! Actually I have been looking into getting some NGK spark plugs. That will probably be a mod coming up soon.
I've been trying to do things, I need advice.. like where to get parts etc
Most of my stuff comes from Amazon or eBay. I also frequently check K5OptimaStore website or just googling stuff.
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I'm up next thanks to your video bro
Bro where did you get that tow hook on the front bumper? Also, are two hooks a universal mod?
I think you may be seeing my suspension rods for my air splitter in this vid. I took my tow hook off the front a long time ago, it was just a fake stick-on one for looks.
Can you record how it sounds inside the car and you driving by PLEASE!!!
Sure, I’ll make one soon of how it changed the exhaust sound a little bit.
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What is it call that black plastic that helps throw cold air to the back from the front?????? Does it come with the intake
That’s part of the stock air duct that feeds air into the stock air box, it came on the car.
Am I able to do this to the FE version an hows the lights on the dash does check engine pop up when installed
Check their website to be sure that they make one that fits that model. No check engine lights or anything yet.
Back when I was more into cars (been in a long Jeep phase) I came to be under the impression these short ram intakes don't do very much. Now I have a new 2015 SX Turbo and I am relearning a lot. Would this intake be a good way to dip my toes I to modifying my Optima?
Yeah this would be a good place to start and that’s pretty true about the intakes. If you aren’t tuning the engine to maximize power with the increased airflow you’re not really going to get much out of it which sucks for me because not really anyone tunes the 2.4L engines. However the turbo engines are quite popular so you could find a tune to capitalize on the intake pretty easily. I would check out Lap3 tunes if you’re interested in that type of stuff.
@@KDMCurt Thanks bro, I appreciate it. I have stated looking at Lap3. Looks like they are the primo real deal stuff. But, when the time comes for a tune, I don't want cheap.
@@717UT Lap3 is definitely the way to go for your tune, don’t go with JB4 or one of those “race-chip” things. If you’re on Facebook join the Lap3 group and talk with David Chung he’s the man to go to.
@@KDMCurt Heck yeah man. I recently joined a group where the mods and admins are Lap3 affiliated. I think one of them has a 500hp SX-T.
@@717UT haha yeah there are a couple people out there with some massive gains on the Optimas, Stingers as well.
Heck yeah man 100% 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!! 🙏🏻
Hi is your car petrol/gasoline?
I have the 1.7 crdi I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 and want an air filter for my car
Gasoline. I believe I have seen K&N filters for 1.7’s but I’m not 100% sure on that. If you go to their site you should be able to plug in your make and model and they will show you all available options.
So I just got of the phone with the K5 Store. They have a way for me to get a intake like yourself, they can't ship it here to cali (eventhrow their in L.A.) so they will ship it to their HQ in ch town and they do they thing then they will ship to me. No tax I just have to pay 50 for shipping from ch town to cali.
That’s awesome, glad they were able to work out a way to get one to you!
I just got my cold air intake, were would I get the tunning that you were mentioning in this video?
You’ll have to call around to performance mechanics near you and see if anyone has experience tuning that engine. I personally haven’t found anyone near me tuning Optimas yet, or at least not 2.4’s.
@@KDMCurt oh okay koo thanks I'll check around. Thanks
do you ever have any problems? i have a kia optima lx 2015 n im looking to get a cold air intake but i just dont want nothing to blow lol
Nope, haven’t had any issues with it at all.
been trying to find one for a 2017 2.0t but i can’t seem to find one, would this air filter work on that engine?
does u feel a difference in speed ? idk if i should get this short ram or a cold air
Yes there is a little better acceleration that you can feel.
make a review of the intake after a month
So how would you tune the engine to the full potential of the mod
A piggy-back tune like JB4 or an ECU tune from Lap3 or other ECU tuners.
What does this do for horse power? I have a 2015 duel exhaust. It's already fast
It will add a little bit. Without a tune you won’t feel to full potential but it will increase some horses. You’re basically allowing the engine to breath better.
You should get yourself a High-Performance Tuner Chip they make a difference. Did you check out the website I sent you for the spark plugs?
I haven’t seen to many “chips” I trust for a 2.4L. I’ve seen the JB4 and Lap3’s for the turbo’s but not many companies want to show love to the NA cars.
@@KDMCurt Check amazon .....they work
and would you recommend that throttle response controller or a pedal commander
Pedal commander is just another brand of throttle response controller. I’d go with the RoarPedal like I have, it’s 1/2 the price of the PC and does just about the same thing. It’s not a real tuner by any means it’s just allows you to tweak your throttle opening speeds.
do you still use it as of right now ? and had there been any major issues with the roar pedal
i have a 2015 kia optima lx
@@captainboomerang9231 yeah I use it almost every day still it’s pretty fun, nope no major issues so far. If you do end up ordering one use code KDMCURT for a discount.
was there any problems since the intake ?
🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
Thanks bro! 🙏🏻
I got a Kia k5 gt 2021 should I get one ?
I don’t think K&N makes an intake that fits the new K5 just yet. Check their site, but I know they’ll for sure have one at some point.
Where did you get your front splitter
Amazon. If you look on my channel a couple videos back you’ll see where I installed it. There’s a link in the description of that video for it and the suspension rods that help hold it.
No engine light will come up?
Nope, no CEL’s.
Awesome! Thanks 🙏
Where is the intake air sensor?
I have a kia cadenza will that work for me
No, I don’t believe this one will fit a Cadenza. I’m not really seeing many options out there for that car, you may have to DIY an intake for yourself. What a lot of people do is take off the stock air box and put a cone filter on that end. AutoZone has a couple different size filters from Spectre I believe so that would probably be a good start.
good job
Thanks!
Just out of curiosity, will this fit on my 2018 kia optima 2.4L
I’m not certain this exact one will fit but I’m pretty sure I saw one on the k&n website for a ‘18 2.4L
@@KDMCurt from the website you ordered from how long did it take to arrive? And is your engine a 2.4L non turbo as well? Sorry for all the questions but just curious
@@Jose-cc9yj yeah mine is the 2019 2.4L non-turbo, it took about a week and a half I believe.
@@KDMCurt cool thanks man, I'm considering buying this one from the link you shared, do you think they're a legit sight? Cuz I ordered one but I had to cancel cuz the company changed the date on me, I ordered it Jan. 1st and they said it'll arrive in march then they said April then May lol
@@Jose-cc9yj K&N is definitely legit, they are probably the most well known name around the world when it comes to intakes and filters. Check their site before you order though there may be a different intake for the 2018/2019, it should tell you at the top of the website when you’re looking.
Does it fit 2012 optima 2.4l
No, this model does not. There is another for that year on the K&N website.
Has anyone try installing/adapting this intake on a Kia Sportage 2.4?
I really need some mods on my kia could u help
Just get some tools and get out there and start modding. That’s how I did it.
would this fit in my 2016 optima?
I believe it does but check their website just in case. It will show you the model # for that year of Optima.
Order one for me and ship it to me bro please . I've been trying to get my hands on one but they don't ship to cali 😫
Haha yeah it even says on the site it’s an illegal mod for Cali, that would make me crazy.
@@KDMCurt whenever you want ill venmo the money lmao 😂
That’s not turbocharged….. you put a catch can into too?
You don’t need a turbo to run an intake or a catch can.
@@KDMCurt i know lol, I thought your was turbo
@@spoken_truth2501 ohh haha nah it was the 2.4L NA engine.
I’m about to start a UA-cam Channel with my car too;
i’ll pay how much to install
I only do installs on my cars sorry lol
@@KDMCurt dam💔💔💔💔💔i keep getting gapped by a benz i need help
@@tajmir9 if you’re in an Optima with a turbo check out Lap3 or JB4 for a tune. If not there isn’t a whole bunch you can add to make the car much faster. A cold air intake and throttle response controller will get you some quickness though.
@@KDMCurt i got a optima lx silver
How do you get it tuned?
Companies like JB4 or Lap3 offer tunes that can be applied directly to an ECU or used with a “piggyback” device.