I'm a ten year Kia master Elite Technician and all I'm stopping by at that. O intake piping gets unbolted from down. botten. I'll give you one tip, the waistgate valve is adjustable, but you need a kds to get it borderline so it won't trip safe home mode. I've got some Kia easily push 20+ horse power by just adjusting that rod. It was a recall also.
Yeah. I accidentally adjusted mine high and was boosting 3 or so more than stock and so my piggyback was adding on top of that. Not good on the stock turbo so got it back in range. Upgrading the turbo this year.
I got a black 2013 SXL and I love it. It's not the usual suspects of cars to mod but I wanted to do something different. I can't wait to start the mods.
ECU tune from BTRcc or LAP3 Uncle Tune will do so much more, for only a few bucks more. Add a water/meth kit for even more power. With a full set of bolt-ons, HKS MK45XL Plugs, 93 Octane Gas, Turbo-Back Exhaust, Intercooler, Meth Injection, Under-drive pulleys, and a proper ECU tune, 270-290 WHP (330-50 Crank HP) is normal. There are some that have the slips to prove 300WHP. A Wastegate upgrade kit from LAP3USA can net you over 400HP (Expensive though) $3000+
I've heard a lot of good things about the BTR, as far as I know it's as popular as the LAP3.. there are a number of other tuning options available: www.optimaforums.com/forum/130-optima-performance/60386-kia-optima-performance-tunes.html .. this post is old and there's a good chance there are even more options out there now. I personally went with the LAP3 because of it's simplicity to put in and take out for warranty purposes, takes 3 minutes and is so easy my wife can do it lol. I would love to look around for more ways to squeeze some more numbers out of this car, i.e., a meth kit or upgraded turbo setup, but I'm afraid if I push it much more it's going to start comprimising internals. I just blew my first engine and got another one for free off warranty but I'd rather make this one last a little longer, at least until after I get through school and start work lol.
Lol you’re not wrong!! I had a lot of extra money the first couple years I bought this car, & being 23 y/o, car parts sounded like the best way to spend it. I spend my money mostly on my business & home improvement now, BUT I do need some new springs & struts, so I’ll get something aftermarket for that. And I appreciate the compliment!
alright thanks for the info. I'm definitely ordering the chip, HKS spark plugs, oil catch can, and K&N intake. I the k5 bov plate and throttle body spacer installed as of yesterday. I noticed much more throttle response and an added 3 mpg just from the spacer.
+Michael McCray how does that k5 bov plate work for you? I saw that but decided to go with the HKS BOV. I just got my throttle body spacer put in last week.. some people reported a better/smoother throttle response, especially at low RPM, but I think the gains are minimal. I think the best advantage of the spacer are the ports, where you can put sensors in or inject, something that I may delve into at a later date. Let me know how those other parts work for you, or if you have any questions on install, and I will help the best I can.
I personally like to plate and you can't beat it for the price. Its just loud enough but its not obnoxious by any means. Very simple install obviously. I like the ability to plug into those ports in the spacer. I want to add a boost gauge. And I do notice a difference in throttle response but nothing is huge. I did it more for fact that it will add to all the other modifications I'm doing. And they all feed off each other really well. I'm looking at getting the full CPE exhaust setup. I have a list that goes on lol. I'm also trying to figure out what wheels I want to go with and if I should drop some lowering springs in the car. I'm just trying to get as much feedback from people with these modifications as possible. I think the car sits too high stock.
+Michael McCray something you might be interested in if you want a boost gauge is a Bluetooth diagnostic scanner.. you can get them off amazon for $10, they plug into your diagnostic port there below and to the left of your steering wheel, it connects to your phone and you download the Torque app.. get the Pro version and it gives you a live feed of all your sensors on your car, including boost. It's not as convenient as having an actual gauge there on your dash but it's a hell of a lot less expensive, for a temporary reading. Here's a link : www.amazon.com/Vgate-Bluetooth-Scanner-TORQUE-ANDROID/dp/B00AAOOQJC/ref=pd_sim_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41JhRgXChpL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=035G63D5NKPJJGEDXZ8A
+Michael McCray There are all kinds of suspension packages for the optima, I go back and forth on if I want coilovers. It would look sexy as hell and handle better, but it depends on how much of a daily driver it is for you, and your area. I know for me personally, I drive it all the time and go through a lot of steep driveways in my city, and I have to cut the shit out of my wheels or I drag my front bumper, I've already had to replace my front lip once. So if I did a drop it would have to be only 1" or 1.5". Something I KNOW i will do, is get a front strut tower bar, and a sway bar, which both are sold on k5 optima. I've heard really good things about how much they help with handling.
I know u posted this awhile back but maybe you'll still get this comment. I have a 2011 Kia Optima, but it's the non-turbo w/the 2.4L 200hp naturally aspirated 4cyl. I REALLY wanted the SX but I needed a car ASAP & found this 1. My que is, can I use any of the aftermarket parts u installed on the non-turbo motor. Obviously I wouldn't purchase the blow out valve, but u seem to really know what ur talking about & I'm just looking for suggestions on if or how I can at least get a LIL more power outta this motor...Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thx...
Hey man, sorry it took me 3 days to respond to this! To answer your question simply, yes, you can use a lot of the same parts. You don't need the BOV like you said, you won't need the catch can, you won't need an intercooler.. & I'm pretty sure they don't do downpipes for the non-turbo, I think you just get the exhaust system.. I'm talking off the top of my head right now and most of my knowledge is specific to the turbo model, that's what I've done all my research on. That being said, some parts do have 2.4 non turbo varients, such as the Injen Intake, and the Ark DT-S exhaust system. The Ark DT-S is the most expensive exhaust for this car, so I recommend looking at other options, Injen, Magnaflow, & Kinetic Motorsports all have systems made specifically for this car, and they run between $800-$900, as opposed to the $1400 I spent on the Ark DT-S system. www.k5optimastore.com/collections/exhaust-systems Here is the link for the Injen Intake : www.k5optimastore.com/products/injen?variant=405190169 Unfortunately it doesn't look like they make a varient for the LAP3 Uncle chip, because that was the single most helpful part that I installed, as far as gaining more power. Just doing the intake & exhaust will definitely bump you up with the power, you will feel the difference, AND it is going to sound amazing.. which I know is a big deal to a lot of guys (like myself).. even if you only gained 30 hp, it sounds and feels like you gained 60 lol.
feel free to keep asking questions, I love talking about this stuff and helping folks out to the best of my ability.. even if it does take me a couple days to get back to you, I make a point to always respond! & if you could do me a favor & give the video/channel a Like & Subscribe, it helps other people find it. UA-cam changed their policies to where I have to have 1000 subscribers to get any money for my videos now, so I do this simply for fun now :]
the basic bolt on will work, i.e. intake, exhuast, spark plugs, but tBH save your money and either buy a turbo kit for the car or save up for a turbo car cus throwing bolt ons onto the N/A you will have miminal performace inmprovement vs bolt ons on turbo car . FYI i have the 2015 Optima sx Turbo, and looing to do just about every part the person listed here as it will help the reliability of the car while also giving it the performace upgrade you would expect for about 3,500$ which is the cost of these parts if purchased new...
I'm not sure if they are talking about the Lap 3 Uncle Chip but in my experience that was the single most important aftermarket upgrade I did to my car as far as noticing a difference in power. That being said, I got it in the highest level 93 octane, and installed it AFTER upgrading my intake, exhaust, and intercooler, so it was able to take advantage of an increased inflow/exhaust.. if you chip a car with no other upgrades, the power increase won't be QUITE as impressive, but nevertheless, it is the best single upgrade you can do
Chris Harrison no, the spark plugs just by themselves are not going to make a noticeable difference. The main reason to replace the plugs are if you run the Lap3 chip, the stock ones have been known in the past to get too hot, fail, or according to some horror stories, break off and cause damage to the engine. Me, i notice a big difference after replacing them, but that’s only because I run rich and the plugs become fouled very quickly, and I notice a drop in MPG over time.. once it gets down to an avg. MPG of 19 or so, I’ll replace them, and it’s back up to 26. But again, without running a chip or any other parts, it’s not worth. Put that money towards saving for a good intake & exhaust.
@@petrol_prophet I have a borla exhaust and a cold air intake already. Next week I am getting the Lap 3 uncle chip so I guess I'll need the spark plugs
How much power are you running in it? I have pretty much all the same upgrades but I have the cpe exhaust. Have you looked into the lap3 uncle boost ecu reflash? Thinking that going to be my last mod to the car
I'm running 291 to the wheels, I have the dyno video here: ua-cam.com/video/ojwxD97jiLQ/v-deo.html .. I haven't really considered flashing the ECU because I'm concerned about voiding the warranty while it is still my daily driver.. I just had the engine replaced with an unlimited miles warranty on it for 5 years, all covered under the warranty of the last engine which just blew a couple months ago. The plug and play version of the lap3 makes a big difference as it is, & I don't want to be pushing any more power through a car I'm still using as my daily. Hopefully here in the next year I'll be getting another daily, & then I can get more comfortable with some big power upgrades.. look at a different tune, bigger turbo, & replace some internals so it can handle that much boost over stock.
Hey brother on your top video you talked up about the performance parts u put, the first thing u showed was the chip! I'm curious about how much hp did u gain! and if it's buttom end power or mid or top end! Please get back to I'm interested in getting one installed, and is there bigger or better ones with more power thank you!! Tony
Hey how's it going man! Someone actually already put together a pretty good list on all the tunes available for this model and their breakdowns. I think for it's simplicity and gains, the Uncle Chip is the best, but I see a lot of people going for the BTRcc and I've considered it as well.. it's a little more work but I think it is possible to squeeze a little more out of it as well.
skip to 1:15 for the drive bys to hear Ark DTS exhaust (plus test pipe) with Megan Racing downpipe, HKS BOV, and INJEN intake on my new video with my 2013 Kia Optima SX !!! ua-cam.com/video/tMgGvvgiQTo/v-deo.html
Mowgli G just for the performance parts here, about $4,000. Almost half of that was the Ark DT-S exhaust, you can get much less expensive ones if your budget is tight
hey Grant, well, its a hotly debated subject, but I personally went with Injen because it's a dry intake, I had the K&N and you have to keep it oiled, ALSO, Injen has a Lifetime Warranty, vs I think K&N is 10k? I'll have to check. Injen looks better and I personally think sounds better. They're pretty comparable as far as quality I think but Injen is marginally better with the materials they use. It's a close call, it won't matter too much if you pick one over the other. But I'm completely happy with my choice.
next step I would recommend.. if getting more power from your kia is your goal and I assume with least cost+effort.. would be to buy the Lap3 chip sold for the kia optima, preferable 93 octane if it's in your area. it's simple and makes a huge difference. Access my channel and look at my dyno video for exact numbers on hp and torque AT THE WHEEL. good luck with your tuner!!
Hey Buddy, I just ordered the chip and spark plugs to add to my optima. I already have the K&N air intake system. Do you really think I need the Oil catch can after changing the tune/chip? thanks
+Matthew Land absolutely.. after a couple months of running the catch can you'll feel great about the purchase when you go to empty it and see all the garbage that would have been blown into your engine. Highly recommended. Depending on how you decide to place it in your engine bay it can be kind of a project, but yes, definitely worth it if you're interested in preserving the lifetime of your engine
Definitely will not be a problem. The factory intercooler is perfectly fine, you simply will not get as much power as you would from an upgraded intercooler
quick question on the HKS, i have the same one, but i couldnt find a video and i cant quite figure out how to install this on my 2.0T SXL could you please help, ive been fighting it for a week or so now -thanks
+Garrett Morgan I got you dude!!! I just made a quick video and uploaded it.. check my channel. I know its kind of a vague install video, I just kinda showed in more detail how I have it in my engine bay and touched on the conflicts I ran into. I know you will have more questions, feel free to ask away
+forte718 I couldn't tell you from personal experience because I bought the system with the test pipe and never had it without it. It's a little extra but I bought it because everyone online said it sounded nicer/louder with the test pipe. I would assume that that is because the exhaust has less resistance passing through, so maybe there is performance advantages as well
I've my ECU hacked by #SeoulFullRacing and it was dyno at 30Hp/22Lbs gain. Wonder if the Uncle Ship would improve on that. can you upload a video of how the intake sounds, exhaust and talk about the Intercooler & catch can?...l8r
+RurouniCjuro skip to 1:15 for the drive bys to hear Ark DTS exhaust (plus test pipe) with Megan Racing downpipe, HKS BOV, and INJEN intake on my new video with my 2013 Kia Optima SX !!! ua-cam.com/video/tMgGvvgiQTo/v-deo.html
+RurouniCjuro as far as the intercooler, the wagner tuning intercooler is like 3 times bigger than the stock.. when you google how an intercooler works : "As the air is compressed by a turbo/supercharger it gets very hot, very quickly. As its temperature climbs, its oxygen content (density) drops, so by cooling the air, an intercooler allows denser, more oxygen rich air to the engine, allowing more fuel to be burned, thus improving combustion and giving more power." ... so bigger intercooler, more cool air, more power. Definitely a good investment
+RurouniCjuro "For turbocharged cars, the purpose of an oil catch can is incredibly important. The can should work to prevent blow by of oil, which could lead to dangerous situations of coating couplers, causing them to slide off under boost, coating the fins inside an intercooler which drastically decreases its efficiency, and ultimately end up cooking inside your turbo, contributing to a nasty condition of what is called “oil coking” where the oil turns to a charcoal like substance in the turbo over time. In addition, you don’t want any blow by on your pistons either." -The Torque Post
if you are looking to tune, a custom dyno tune is the best but finding a dyno willing and able to do it has proved impossible for me here in Texas at least. the easiest option is to just get a plug and play tune (I use the Lap3 tune, Google it, k5optima sells them).. takes 10 minutes max to plug it in and gives instant results. It's a little pricy but it's probably the quickest route to get the most gains in hp. if your state sells 93octane then get the chip programmed for 93 octane, it will be the best. then after that you want to replace your spark plugs with high quality plugs because a high octane tune will burn up stock plugs quick. an oil catch can will help keep your engine protected but isn't as important. next I would look at an air intake system, it's inexpensive and easy to install. then a full exhaust system including a downpipe will get you a lot of extra power at this point, and it's fun because it makes the car sound SO much better.. but expect to spend $800-$1600 depending on what brand you choose... honestly if I could go back I wouldn't get the ARK.. it's amazing but for the price it's minimally better than the cheaper brands. then finally look at getting a Wagner Tuning intercooler. makes a big difference, it's a tough install and costs a few hundred though. an HKS blow off valve really doesn't give any extra power but it sounds cool as hell when you rev up and let off and it makes a very loud distinctive release of boost noise, big head turner.. idk if that's worth $350 or however much it was, I did it though and never regretted it.
hope that helps out. I had so much fun building my car.. I spent a fair bit but I bought it at 16k miles for $22,000 and it's a 350hp car that gets 30mpg if I take it easy, luxurious on the inside, and looks fantastic. good luck and enjoy the ride my friend
ayy I got the lap3 chip but ever since I did when I start my car it shakes, did you ever have that problem. I have the right spark plugs and I use the 93 octane gas. I also checked the gap nobody knows what the problem is
stock exhaust and injen intake. I was putting in the wrong gas so I took out the chip and I was still having problems so I took the intake out and two weeks later everything went back to normal.
So you're back to stock? I wonder how the intake was affecting it.. if you had to take the intake off it might have had something to do with compression. Were you 100% sure the intake was installed correctly, everything sealed down with no leaks? I've had hose clamps slip loose before, especially if i had to put it on in a tight spot where i couldnt see what i was doing. I had issues with the blow off hoses mainly, but if something is loosing compression somewhere it throws it all off. I don't know how the chip would mess you up if you put the correct octane in.
nosir, never heard of anything like that. closest thing I can think of related to what you are saying, is that the stock plugs have been known to burn up and break off into the motor due to their low quality. But the only time I read about something like that happening is on a thread related to tuning, where they guy probably had it tuned to burn real hot and the cheap stock plugs couldn't take it. Moral of the Story: buy some nicer spark plugs.
What is the part# on the NGK plugs?? Thanks for video it really helped me a lot with the mods I want to install on my 2013. How much horsepower did u get out of these parts...
+Mustang GT (MSTNGMAN) I did originally run the NGK plugs that K5 Optima Store offered and they ran nicely as far as I can tell, and they are less expensive than the HKS plugs I am running now, I just upgraded because I wanted the best for my car. You can look at both and decide for yourself www.k5optimastore.com/products/hks-m45xl-spark-plugs www.k5optimastore.com/products/ngk-1422-ilkr8e6-spark-plugs
+Mustang GT (MSTNGMAN) A couple dyno results reported 290 whp.. I know I could get more if I clean up the power band a little ua-cam.com/video/ojwxD97jiLQ/v-deo.html
Yo bro. Thanks for the knowledge you have shared with us about your Optima. It's much appreciated, but I have a question for you. What if any modifications can you do to a 2015 Kia Optima LX with only a 2.4Liter engine in it. (No Turbo). I'm not trying to be a ricer or anything like that but I would like to push out a bit more performance out of the car, so please give me any suggestions that you have that will give me more performance from my naturally aspirated Optima.
Chatman Shellman yessir, always trying to help folks out when I can! So I haven’t done a whole lot of research on the 2.4L, and there isn’t as many parts you can get for it, but I do know there are some exhaust systems made for it, MagnaFlow makes one for the 2.4L Optima for example... And an improved intake is always a good move, I know that K&N makes a system for the 2.4L. You can find these on the K5optima store, it’s a good reliable store with authentic parts, but I always encourage folks to shop around to try and save money. Intake and Exhaust are easy bolt on parts, they will give you a decent HP boost, and of course, you get that addictive “performance sound” that will make driving your car so much more fun and enjoyable. I don’t think there are any chips out there for the 2.4L, but you could look... a chip is usually the easiest way to get a significant boost to your performance. Just be wary if you have a warranty because it’ll void it. I’m slow about it, but I’ll reply if you have more questions! Hope this helps!!
I got a 05 kia optima. Did a muffler delete...sounds great! Doing a cold air intake in a couple days. Also got a performance chip put in. Nobody believe she a 05 lol
I'm not sure where it builds up, I'm sure someone here is more knowledgeable than me. I feel like it would be on the valve covers but I really don't know.
hey man I like all your mods. I'm going the same route worn my 2013 sxl that I picked up last month. What is the performance difference you noticed with the performance chip and wager intercooler? big difference in hp and tq? is the ram intake worth it cause it's not a cold air intake?
+Michael McCray if there is any single part to get for the biggest differences in performance, it would be the Lap3 performance chip. I saw my gas milage go up from getting an average of 28 on the hwy to 33 on the hwy, theres a big difference in the pull, and I didn't record top speed or rpm limit before but I was able to bring it up to 150 on the way back from Cali pretty easily. It's about $600 but it's by far the most bang for you buck. I didn't know they had a ram air out for the optima.. the ram airs are better I think because it gets that cold exterior air forced right down it. I didn't worry about that and just got the Injen cold air intake, I know Injen makes a good product and between my front grill and the vented hood I have, I concluded I have enough cool air getting into my engine bay as it is.
+Michael McCray as far as the wagner intercooler, I put it in the same night that I plugged in the Lap3 chip so unfortunately I'm the wrong guy to ask about how it feels as a performance difference. I spoke to the owner of K5 Optima about it before I bought it and he sold me on it, I think it's a great upgrade to get, its just difficult to install. I wasn't able to find another way besides taking my entire front end off to get it installed.
+Michael McCray if I had advice for you on the first upgrades, it would be to get the chip (be sure you replace your spark plugs with something aftermarket before you chip), then intake, then exhaust, then oil catch can, then intercooler.
yessir, I got pretty much all of my parts from the k5optima store except for my ARK exhaust that I got from a now out of business website. I would recommend getting everything from k5optima
Michael McAuliffe hey thanks for the reply. bought a ton of stuff from K5 Optima store here's a link to the video on some of the performance upgrade that done so far on my Sonata. after this video was made I installed D2 racing Springs from them also. ua-cam.com/video/aUPi7dZ8zag/v-deo.html
Michael McAuliffe ua-cam.com/video/ImGYd0AyYK4/v-deo.html here's the video on me installing the racing springs from D2 racing I ordered this from the K5 Optima store as well
Michael McAuliffe if you want to see some of the other stuff that I've done to the car feel free to scroll through my UA-cam channel and look at my videos I've done a video on every performance upgrade and put in the car
My dyno run showed 291 whp, or approx 350 engine or crank hp, up from stock 274 crank hp. So about 75hp more than stock. I think I could get more out of it, the plugs I had in there were fouled and it was creating an uneven power band.. I would love to have another run at it and see what more I could squeeze out of it.
Hey John, I apologize for the delayed response, this semester has been hectic. I had to do some fabrication to get the optima to fit, the stock battery terminals have that 90degree piece on them as I remember.. it fits nicely on the stock battery but it discourages usage of any other battery size. As does the tray it sits in, so get rid of that. I went a little overboard trying to make some terminals of my own that look nice, but in short, you have to replace the 90 degree piece of plastic with a standard battery terminal.
i just googled a decent battery terminal clamp in 2 seconds.. the truth is that you will probably want to look at what wires you are trying to connect, how many of them there are, and their gauge, and find a clamp that will fit you needs. Remove the stock 90 degree piece and replace it, and you will have no problem hooking up any battery you decide on
no not yet.. I'm still only at 85k. That's a discomforting bit of news, did you have an aftermarket setup similar to my own? And what kind of engine failure was it?
Everything under the hood was stock on mine (Although I will be doing some mods, probably lap3, injen intake and a catch can, once the new engine is installed). Dealership confirmed official cause of failure to be a worn rod bearing due to oil starvation, which caused rod knock. They found metal shavings in the oil pan. I took very good care of the car, synthetic oil every 4-5k miles. When they took the engine apart to examine, there was no sludge, so they quickly approved my warranty claim. This is an issue only with engines manufactured in the US, so if you have a Korean built engine, you should be fine. I'm sure you've probably heard by now, but KIA just recalled all the Optima engines from 2011-2014. If yours craps the bed before you hit 120k miles, they will replace it for free, regardless if you are the original owner or not. According to my dealership the replacement engines are manufactured with strengthened bearings, and cleaned differently to fully remove any metal shavings before they leave the factory.
My recommendation would be to rip the shit out of your engine before you hit 120k. That way you can get a brand new one and extend the life of your vehicle.
WOW, thank you for giving me a heads up about this.. I did some reading and its happened to a couple dozen people if not more, it sounds like a failure of the oil distribution system, like the oil isn't getting to certain parts the way it should. I've been super meticulous about oil changes myself but it doesn't sound like that will help. I'm at 85k miles myself right now, which seems to be the median of when this happens, so I'm scared for my engine lol
A couple questions for you, if you know off the top of your head: if I take it to a dealership today, will they be able to check for defects, and if found, will they offer a replacement... or do I just have to blow it for them to replace it? And secondly, since I have mods, would that void my chances of getting a replacement? Seems like an easy blame, "Oh, your engine blew because of all these crazy aftermarket parts you have on it, so we don't have to give you a new one".
not these parts. the non turbo is a 2.4, it's a completely different setup. I could be mistaken because I have only researched the 2.0 turbo SX, but off the top of my head it wouldn't be the same.
yes I do, it was an easy install and not expensive , the power gains are minimal, hardly noticeable..maybe just a touch more.. the main reason to get a tbs would be the ports, which you could use to install sensors like a boost sensor or if your were trying to inject, like a meth or NOS system
+M Sephirauth got my throttle body spacer today but having a hard time installing can't find a tool to take off the clamp or can i install it without taking off the clamp?
+Beast mode migz hey dude I saw your question I've just been overwhelmed with life here the past couple weeks, bought a house and have surgery tomorrow. if you haven't gotten it by now already I'll take a look early next week and get you an answer
I’m actually about to order some more this week!! the LAP3 chip fouls them up fairly quickly, I change them out every 20-25k miles… I figure it’ll be just in time for the Fall temps that this engine seems to love
@@petrol_prophet when I rebuilt my Impala SS I noticed it was a reoccurring thing for them to burn up often for mine was only because I was burning so lean in the 5.3 it was basically a normal maintenance procedure every 5k to 6 k
@@blckopssnipingmdsgms every 5-6k, dang that’s a lot, pretty much every time you change the oil lol. Mine is an issue with burning rich rather than lean, but yeah, the NGKs are nice and hold up a lot better than stock that’s for sure… I wouldn’t ever use stock with this chip. Once the extended warranty is up on the engine I figure I’ll sell the LAP3 and get a custom tune done, maybe it’ll help with that issue.
+chernandez233 QUOTING FROM +k5optimastore "This is David from the K5 Optima Store, leaving this comment for any customers watching this video who become confused when viewing the end of this where Corey states the green and red LED should be flashing indicating the chip is working. This is an older design that was a in beta, the LAP3 Uncle Chip units we sell will not alternate with red and green flashing LEDs. If your chip LED is lit up at all, whether green or red, whether solid or flashing, this means the chip is working. Please do not assume that if your LED is not flashing the way it is in this video, that it is not working properly. We have been getting tons of calls and emails regarding this, so we needed to come on here and leave this comment to clear this up for anyone curious. You can find this product on our website for sale here: www.k5optimastore.com/products/lap3-performance-tune "
You can do this with a stock engine and drivetrain. I eventually would like to put a larger turbo in mine and at that point I know I will need to look at replacing some internals.. but for now the car seems to be happy with this extra power. I don't abuse it, I drive pretty easy 95% of the time, and I'm at 72k miles now with no problems, everything still runs smooth.
the closest thing to an internal that you have to worry about is keep nice spark plugs in it if you're running the Lap3 chip.. the stock plugs are no good for it. And I would say replace them every 30k miles at least.. I went 40-45k before I replaced the nice plugs I put in and I started having major issues with no power when I did a hard acceleration, I hypothesized it was incapable of igniting the fuel efficiently. I replaced the plugs and immediately noticed a massive return in power. Moral of the story: if you're running a tune, keep clean plugs in
as far as the warranty.. it's iffy with as many engine modifications as I have done to mine. The tune will void it without a doubt, but part of the beauty of the Lap3 chip is that you can install and uninstall it within 5 minutes.. so if you need to go to the dealership and don't want to have the tune on it, then it is super easy to take it off and simply put it back on when you're done. I never bothered with such shennanigans because I figured I had gone too far with modification to still have a valid warranty
they sell tons of stuff for the Optima and the Sonata I have a Sonata that I'm working on currently you can check it out of my UA-cam channel if you'd like thanks for the video the car is looking good
thanks man I really appreciate it.. in response to your previous question I did get most of my parts from k5 except for the Ark pipes.. I'll be sure to check out your page though !!
+KymaticaHealth that makes sense, the SX has more features on it that I'm sure adds up when it comes to total weight. Apparently for 2016 they have a 1.6 liter turbo that drops another 300lbs or so.. but it has significantly less power of course, so screw that. Honestly I'm not worried that much about weight or else I would take my subs out of the trunk, those things are heavy af lol
If everyone's recall went as smoothly as mine did, it wouldn't be a bad thing.. it was only a few days in the shop & I got a new engine out of the deal, so I'm not complaining. However, if I was one of the people who ran into complications getting the engine replaced, either with time, or worse, with getting it done for free, I would be furious.
you really had to take off the intercooler? hahah are you okay? i dont remember the last time someone took off their front end to even remove their radiator lol which is like 3 times bigger than the stock intercooler
Unless you have done it yourself on this model of car, I don't believe you have any say in how it could have been done. Here is a video I pulled up for you to explain the situation further. ua-cam.com/video/MDgf3bdGHuU/v-deo.html
hahaha, hey I'm not going to lie, my first car was a 2006 Honda CRV and I tortured that poor thing with all the worst rice mods.. I was 18 and broke and learning though, I had so much fun with it and it's still running strong to this day, my little sister owns it now lol
I wouldn't know.. I took it up to 151 lol I had no idea that the max speed was 152 or I would have tried to push it over that. I just wanted to see if it would go over 150 and as soon as I touched that I let off. It was working hard to get from 140 to 150.
I drove to San Francisco about a month ago and found a nice stretch of road that was empty and got my car up to 140 before I had to let off due to traffic ahead. I wish I had a little bit more open-road... LOL
yikes.. yeah dude, I would head out to the desert honestly if you want to go balls to the walls with it.. it takes a good minute to get up to max speed and it's no bueno trying to do that if theres any kind of traffic, hills, or turns for the next couple miles
I'm a ten year
Kia master Elite Technician and all I'm stopping by at that. O intake piping gets unbolted from down. botten. I'll give you one tip, the waistgate valve is adjustable, but you need a kds to get it borderline so it won't trip safe home mode. I've got some Kia easily push 20+ horse power by just adjusting that rod. It was a recall also.
Yeah. I accidentally adjusted mine high and was boosting 3 or so more than stock and so my piggyback was adding on top of that. Not good on the stock turbo so got it back in range. Upgrading the turbo this year.
I got a black 2013 SXL and I love it. It's not the usual suspects of cars to mod but I wanted to do something different. I can't wait to start the mods.
ECU tune from BTRcc or LAP3 Uncle Tune will do so much more, for only a few bucks more.
Add a water/meth kit for even more power. With a full set of bolt-ons, HKS MK45XL Plugs, 93 Octane Gas, Turbo-Back Exhaust, Intercooler, Meth Injection, Under-drive pulleys, and a proper ECU tune, 270-290 WHP (330-50 Crank HP) is normal. There are some that have the slips to prove 300WHP. A Wastegate upgrade kit from LAP3USA can net you over 400HP (Expensive though) $3000+
I've heard a lot of good things about the BTR, as far as I know it's as popular as the LAP3.. there are a number of other tuning options available: www.optimaforums.com/forum/130-optima-performance/60386-kia-optima-performance-tunes.html .. this post is old and there's a good chance there are even more options out there now. I personally went with the LAP3 because of it's simplicity to put in and take out for warranty purposes, takes 3 minutes and is so easy my wife can do it lol. I would love to look around for more ways to squeeze some more numbers out of this car, i.e., a meth kit or upgraded turbo setup, but I'm afraid if I push it much more it's going to start comprimising internals. I just blew my first engine and got another one for free off warranty but I'd rather make this one last a little longer, at least until after I get through school and start work lol.
Michael McAuliffe what warranty do you have on the car?
How do I know what size air intake filter to get? 2013 Kia Optima lx
Sounding cool never been so expensive haha! Nice car.
Lol you’re not wrong!! I had a lot of extra money the first couple years I bought this car, & being 23 y/o, car parts sounded like the best way to spend it.
I spend my money mostly on my business & home improvement now, BUT I do need some new springs & struts, so I’ll get something aftermarket for that.
And I appreciate the compliment!
alright thanks for the info. I'm definitely ordering the chip, HKS spark plugs, oil catch can, and K&N intake. I the k5 bov plate and throttle body spacer installed as of yesterday. I noticed much more throttle response and an added 3 mpg just from the spacer.
+Michael McCray how does that k5 bov plate work for you? I saw that but decided to go with the HKS BOV. I just got my throttle body spacer put in last week.. some people reported a better/smoother throttle response, especially at low RPM, but I think the gains are minimal. I think the best advantage of the spacer are the ports, where you can put sensors in or inject, something that I may delve into at a later date. Let me know how those other parts work for you, or if you have any questions on install, and I will help the best I can.
I personally like to plate and you can't beat it for the price. Its just loud enough but its not obnoxious by any means. Very simple install obviously. I like the ability to plug into those ports in the spacer. I want to add a boost gauge. And I do notice a difference in throttle response but nothing is huge. I did it more for fact that it will add to all the other modifications I'm doing. And they all feed off each other really well. I'm looking at getting the full CPE exhaust setup. I have a list that goes on lol. I'm also trying to figure out what wheels I want to go with and if I should drop some lowering springs in the car. I'm just trying to get as much feedback from people with these modifications as possible. I think the car sits too high stock.
+Michael McCray something you might be interested in if you want a boost gauge is a Bluetooth diagnostic scanner.. you can get them off amazon for $10, they plug into your diagnostic port there below and to the left of your steering wheel, it connects to your phone and you download the Torque app.. get the Pro version and it gives you a live feed of all your sensors on your car, including boost. It's not as convenient as having an actual gauge there on your dash but it's a hell of a lot less expensive, for a temporary reading. Here's a link : www.amazon.com/Vgate-Bluetooth-Scanner-TORQUE-ANDROID/dp/B00AAOOQJC/ref=pd_sim_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41JhRgXChpL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=035G63D5NKPJJGEDXZ8A
Thanks I'm going to look into it. Sounds interesting
+Michael McCray There are all kinds of suspension packages for the optima, I go back and forth on if I want coilovers. It would look sexy as hell and handle better, but it depends on how much of a daily driver it is for you, and your area. I know for me personally, I drive it all the time and go through a lot of steep driveways in my city, and I have to cut the shit out of my wheels or I drag my front bumper, I've already had to replace my front lip once. So if I did a drop it would have to be only 1" or 1.5". Something I KNOW i will do, is get a front strut tower bar, and a sway bar, which both are sold on k5 optima. I've heard really good things about how much they help with handling.
I know u posted this awhile back but maybe you'll still get this comment. I have a 2011 Kia Optima, but it's the non-turbo w/the 2.4L 200hp naturally aspirated 4cyl. I REALLY wanted the SX but I needed a car ASAP & found this 1. My que is, can I use any of the aftermarket parts u installed on the non-turbo motor. Obviously I wouldn't purchase the blow out valve, but u seem to really know what ur talking about & I'm just looking for suggestions on if or how I can at least get a LIL more power outta this motor...Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thx...
Hey man, sorry it took me 3 days to respond to this! To answer your question simply, yes, you can use a lot of the same parts. You don't need the BOV like you said, you won't need the catch can, you won't need an intercooler.. & I'm pretty sure they don't do downpipes for the non-turbo, I think you just get the exhaust system.. I'm talking off the top of my head right now and most of my knowledge is specific to the turbo model, that's what I've done all my research on.
That being said, some parts do have 2.4 non turbo varients, such as the Injen Intake, and the Ark DT-S exhaust system. The Ark DT-S is the most expensive exhaust for this car, so I recommend looking at other options, Injen, Magnaflow, & Kinetic Motorsports all have systems made specifically for this car, and they run between $800-$900, as opposed to the $1400 I spent on the Ark DT-S system. www.k5optimastore.com/collections/exhaust-systems
Here is the link for the Injen Intake : www.k5optimastore.com/products/injen?variant=405190169
Unfortunately it doesn't look like they make a varient for the LAP3 Uncle chip, because that was the single most helpful part that I installed, as far as gaining more power.
Just doing the intake & exhaust will definitely bump you up with the power, you will feel the difference, AND it is going to sound amazing.. which I know is a big deal to a lot of guys (like myself).. even if you only gained 30 hp, it sounds and feels like you gained 60 lol.
feel free to keep asking questions, I love talking about this stuff and helping folks out to the best of my ability.. even if it does take me a couple days to get back to you, I make a point to always respond!
& if you could do me a favor & give the video/channel a Like & Subscribe, it helps other people find it.
UA-cam changed their policies to where I have to have 1000 subscribers to get any money for my videos now, so I do this simply for fun now :]
the basic bolt on will work, i.e. intake, exhuast, spark plugs, but tBH save your money and either buy a turbo kit for the car or save up for a turbo car cus throwing bolt ons onto the N/A you will have miminal performace inmprovement vs bolt ons on turbo car .
FYI i have the 2015 Optima sx Turbo, and looing to do just about every part the person listed here as it will help the reliability of the car while also giving it the performace upgrade you would expect for about 3,500$ which is the cost of these parts if purchased new...
@@Souleman561 now the question is could you just bolt a turbo to the 2.4l engine without upgrading anything else first?
@@petrol_prophet hey, just got a 13 optima sx. Just wondering what are some good (more on the cheaper side) starter upgrades for her?
i want to get a programmer for my turbo sportage but a lot of people are saying there shit and dont really add power2012 2.0 turbo
I'm not sure if they are talking about the Lap 3 Uncle Chip but in my experience that was the single most important aftermarket upgrade I did to my car as far as noticing a difference in power. That being said, I got it in the highest level 93 octane, and installed it AFTER upgrading my intake, exhaust, and intercooler, so it was able to take advantage of an increased inflow/exhaust.. if you chip a car with no other upgrades, the power increase won't be QUITE as impressive, but nevertheless, it is the best single upgrade you can do
Do the spark plugs make a difference that you notice? I'm looking for people who are upgrading there Optimas I want some ideas from people
Chris Harrison no, the spark plugs just by themselves are not going to make a noticeable difference. The main reason to replace the plugs are if you run the Lap3 chip, the stock ones have been known in the past to get too hot, fail, or according to some horror stories, break off and cause damage to the engine. Me, i notice a big difference after replacing them, but that’s only because I run rich and the plugs become fouled very quickly, and I notice a drop in MPG over time.. once it gets down to an avg. MPG of 19 or so, I’ll replace them, and it’s back up to 26.
But again, without running a chip or any other parts, it’s not worth. Put that money towards saving for a good intake & exhaust.
@@petrol_prophet I have a borla exhaust and a cold air intake already. Next week I am getting the Lap 3 uncle chip so I guess I'll need the spark plugs
Thanks a lot dude, now I have mod goals to attain and weekends to waste on Talia (my SXT)!
That's the kind of stuff I love to hear!!lol.. Let me know if you have any questions along the way and I'll do my best to help out!
How much power are you running in it? I have pretty much all the same upgrades but I have the cpe exhaust. Have you looked into the lap3 uncle boost ecu reflash? Thinking that going to be my last mod to the car
I'm running 291 to the wheels, I have the dyno video here: ua-cam.com/video/ojwxD97jiLQ/v-deo.html .. I haven't really considered flashing the ECU because I'm concerned about voiding the warranty while it is still my daily driver.. I just had the engine replaced with an unlimited miles warranty on it for 5 years, all covered under the warranty of the last engine which just blew a couple months ago. The plug and play version of the lap3 makes a big difference as it is, & I don't want to be pushing any more power through a car I'm still using as my daily. Hopefully here in the next year I'll be getting another daily, & then I can get more comfortable with some big power upgrades.. look at a different tune, bigger turbo, & replace some internals so it can handle that much boost over stock.
Hey brother on your top video you talked up about the performance parts u put, the first thing u showed was the chip! I'm curious about how much hp did u gain! and if it's buttom end power or mid or top end! Please get back to I'm interested in getting one installed, and is there bigger or better ones with more power thank you!! Tony
Hey how's it going man! Someone actually already put together a pretty good list on all the tunes available for this model and their breakdowns. I think for it's simplicity and gains, the Uncle Chip is the best, but I see a lot of people going for the BTRcc and I've considered it as well.. it's a little more work but I think it is possible to squeeze a little more out of it as well.
www.optimaforums.com/forum/130-optima-performance/60386-kia-optima-performance-tunes.html
I see u have a yellow top optima battery. I thought they didn’t fit in the optimas
Marshall Timmons they don’t, but with a couple of simple modifications they will!! I made a video covering this topic if you want to see
skip to 1:15 for the drive bys to hear Ark DTS exhaust (plus test pipe) with Megan Racing downpipe, HKS BOV, and INJEN intake on my new video with my 2013 Kia Optima SX !!! ua-cam.com/video/tMgGvvgiQTo/v-deo.html
Have u thought about full bolt ons?
Got a 2015 optima ex. Any specific intake ?
Hey Michael. How did you get the optima battery to fit? Couldn't find an exact fit on the website and if so what size is that one?
Hey John, sorry about the delayed response, I will reply above
I actually made a video addressing this question this week if you're interested! ua-cam.com/video/uvlkvysWKao/v-deo.html
How much did you spend on all your upgrades in total? Just curious. I love my optima.
Mowgli G just for the performance parts here, about $4,000. Almost half of that was the Ark DT-S exhaust, you can get much less expensive ones if your budget is tight
Michael McAuliffe cool thanks man, good stuff.
@Michael McAuliffe np bro got you
Hey Michael any reasoning for buying the Injen intake over the K&N ? I'm tying to decide which one to buy and can't find any comparisons.Thanks
hey Grant, well, its a hotly debated subject, but I personally went with Injen because it's a dry intake, I had the K&N and you have to keep it oiled, ALSO, Injen has a Lifetime Warranty, vs I think K&N is 10k? I'll have to check. Injen looks better and I personally think sounds better. They're pretty comparable as far as quality I think but Injen is marginally better with the materials they use. It's a close call, it won't matter too much if you pick one over the other. But I'm completely happy with my choice.
so what's your total HP and torque now. I have the same car and I got the same spark plugs and intake what should I get next to notice a improvement
next step I would recommend.. if getting more power from your kia is your goal and I assume with least cost+effort.. would be to buy the Lap3 chip sold for the kia optima, preferable 93 octane if it's in your area. it's simple and makes a huge difference. Access my channel and look at my dyno video for exact numbers on hp and torque AT THE WHEEL. good luck with your tuner!!
Hey Buddy, I just ordered the chip and spark plugs to add to my optima. I already have the K&N air intake system. Do you really think I need the Oil catch can after changing the tune/chip? thanks
+Matthew Land absolutely.. after a couple months of running the catch can you'll feel great about the purchase when you go to empty it and see all the garbage that would have been blown into your engine. Highly recommended. Depending on how you decide to place it in your engine bay it can be kind of a project, but yes, definitely worth it if you're interested in preserving the lifetime of your engine
Matthew Land you will need the catch can.
if I run the factory intercooler with a tune will that be a problem? anyone know? is the factory intercooler any good
Definitely will not be a problem. The factory intercooler is perfectly fine, you simply will not get as much power as you would from an upgraded intercooler
@@petrol_prophet thank you.
Where did you get the spark plugs from cuz when i look them up the prices are all over the place and i want to get the right ones for my sx
I bought mine off of the k5optima online store, they have fair prices and the products are solid
quick question on the HKS, i have the same one, but i couldnt find a video and i cant quite figure out how to install this on my 2.0T SXL could you please help, ive been fighting it for a week or so now -thanks
+Garrett Morgan I got you dude!!! I just made a quick video and uploaded it.. check my channel. I know its kind of a vague install video, I just kinda showed in more detail how I have it in my engine bay and touched on the conflicts I ran into. I know you will have more questions, feel free to ask away
+Garrett Morgan ua-cam.com/video/BLKBOkj27NQ/v-deo.html
what difference did the test pipe make?
+forte718 I couldn't tell you from personal experience because I bought the system with the test pipe and never had it without it. It's a little extra but I bought it because everyone online said it sounded nicer/louder with the test pipe. I would assume that that is because the exhaust has less resistance passing through, so maybe there is performance advantages as well
How much HP did u get?
I've my ECU hacked by #SeoulFullRacing and it was dyno at 30Hp/22Lbs gain. Wonder if the Uncle Ship would improve on that. can you upload a video of how the intake sounds, exhaust and talk about the Intercooler & catch can?...l8r
+RurouniCjuro skip to 1:15 for the drive bys to hear Ark DTS exhaust (plus test pipe) with Megan Racing downpipe, HKS BOV, and INJEN intake on my new video with my 2013 Kia Optima SX !!! ua-cam.com/video/tMgGvvgiQTo/v-deo.html
+RurouniCjuro as far as the intercooler, the wagner tuning intercooler is like 3 times bigger than the stock.. when you google how an intercooler works : "As the air is compressed by a turbo/supercharger it gets very hot, very quickly. As its temperature climbs, its oxygen content (density) drops, so by cooling the air, an intercooler allows denser, more oxygen rich air to the engine, allowing more fuel to be burned, thus improving combustion and giving more power." ... so bigger intercooler, more cool air, more power. Definitely a good investment
+RurouniCjuro "For turbocharged cars, the purpose of an oil catch can is incredibly important. The can should work to prevent blow by of oil, which could lead to dangerous situations of coating couplers, causing them to slide off under boost, coating the fins inside an intercooler which drastically decreases its efficiency, and ultimately end up cooking inside your turbo, contributing to a nasty condition of what is called “oil coking” where the oil turns to a charcoal like substance in the turbo over time. In addition, you don’t want any blow by on your pistons either." -The Torque Post
I have the same car all stock where can I go to get it tuned I don't know much about cars.
if you are looking to tune, a custom dyno tune is the best but finding a dyno willing and able to do it has proved impossible for me here in Texas at least. the easiest option is to just get a plug and play tune (I use the Lap3 tune, Google it, k5optima sells them).. takes 10 minutes max to plug it in and gives instant results. It's a little pricy but it's probably the quickest route to get the most gains in hp. if your state sells 93octane then get the chip programmed for 93 octane, it will be the best. then after that you want to replace your spark plugs with high quality plugs because a high octane tune will burn up stock plugs quick. an oil catch can will help keep your engine protected but isn't as important. next I would look at an air intake system, it's inexpensive and easy to install. then a full exhaust system including a downpipe will get you a lot of extra power at this point, and it's fun because it makes the car sound SO much better.. but expect to spend $800-$1600 depending on what brand you choose... honestly if I could go back I wouldn't get the ARK.. it's amazing but for the price it's minimally better than the cheaper brands. then finally look at getting a Wagner Tuning intercooler. makes a big difference, it's a tough install and costs a few hundred though. an HKS blow off valve really doesn't give any extra power but it sounds cool as hell when you rev up and let off and it makes a very loud distinctive release of boost noise, big head turner.. idk if that's worth $350 or however much it was, I did it though and never regretted it.
hope that helps out. I had so much fun building my car.. I spent a fair bit but I bought it at 16k miles for $22,000 and it's a 350hp car that gets 30mpg if I take it easy, luxurious on the inside, and looks fantastic. good luck and enjoy the ride my friend
ayy I got the lap3 chip but ever since I did when I start my car it shakes, did you ever have that problem. I have the right spark plugs and I use the 93 octane gas. I also checked the gap nobody knows what the problem is
no I've never had that issue, what intake and exhaust are you running? it could be a problem with pressure
stock exhaust and injen intake. I was putting in the wrong gas so I took out the chip and I was still having problems so I took the intake out and two weeks later everything went back to normal.
So you're back to stock? I wonder how the intake was affecting it.. if you had to take the intake off it might have had something to do with compression. Were you 100% sure the intake was installed correctly, everything sealed down with no leaks? I've had hose clamps slip loose before, especially if i had to put it on in a tight spot where i couldnt see what i was doing. I had issues with the blow off hoses mainly, but if something is loosing compression somewhere it throws it all off. I don't know how the chip would mess you up if you put the correct octane in.
Let me know what the end result is if you put it all back on. Im curious to see how it turns out
I had the intake put on by a shop but they could of fucked up. and yea everything's back to stock with no issues. I'll let you know what happens
Don't the spark plugs fall into motor if you drive it?
nosir, never heard of anything like that. closest thing I can think of related to what you are saying, is that the stock plugs have been known to burn up and break off into the motor due to their low quality. But the only time I read about something like that happening is on a thread related to tuning, where they guy probably had it tuned to burn real hot and the cheap stock plugs couldn't take it. Moral of the Story: buy some nicer spark plugs.
What is the part# on the NGK plugs?? Thanks for video it really helped me a lot with the mods I want to install on my 2013. How much horsepower did u get out of these parts...
+Mustang GT (MSTNGMAN) I did originally run the NGK plugs that K5 Optima Store offered and they ran nicely as far as I can tell, and they are less expensive than the HKS plugs I am running now, I just upgraded because I wanted the best for my car. You can look at both and decide for yourself www.k5optimastore.com/products/hks-m45xl-spark-plugs www.k5optimastore.com/products/ngk-1422-ilkr8e6-spark-plugs
+Mustang GT (MSTNGMAN) A couple dyno results reported 290 whp.. I know I could get more if I clean up the power band a little ua-cam.com/video/ojwxD97jiLQ/v-deo.html
Yo bro. Thanks for the knowledge you have shared with us about your Optima. It's much appreciated, but I have a question for you. What if any modifications can you do to a 2015 Kia Optima LX with only a 2.4Liter engine in it. (No Turbo). I'm not trying to be a ricer or anything like that but I would like to push out a bit more performance out of the car, so please give me any suggestions that you have that will give me more performance from my naturally aspirated Optima.
Chatman Shellman yessir, always trying to help folks out when I can!
So I haven’t done a whole lot of research on the 2.4L, and there isn’t as many parts you can get for it, but I do know there are some exhaust systems made for it, MagnaFlow makes one for the 2.4L Optima for example...
And an improved intake is always a good move, I know that K&N makes a system for the 2.4L.
You can find these on the K5optima store, it’s a good reliable store with authentic parts, but I always encourage folks to shop around to try and save money.
Intake and Exhaust are easy bolt on parts, they will give you a decent HP boost, and of course, you get that addictive “performance sound” that will make driving your car so much more fun and enjoyable.
I don’t think there are any chips out there for the 2.4L, but you could look... a chip is usually the easiest way to get a significant boost to your performance. Just be wary if you have a warranty because it’ll void it.
I’m slow about it, but I’ll reply if you have more questions! Hope this helps!!
I got a 05 kia optima. Did a muffler delete...sounds great! Doing a cold air intake in a couple days. Also got a performance chip put in. Nobody believe she a 05 lol
did the lap3 tune help with acceleration?
absolutely. significantly more power and better gas milage
thanks. just got a 2012 optima turbo. definitely gonna look into getting these mods for mine
nice dude! they're a lot of fun.. let me know if you have any more questions as you go and I'll do my best to answer
I've lost 4mpg. Sport mode used to give me about 22mpg and now I'm down to 18 since installing the chip.
what happens with the oil without the catch can?
Da1WithdaPoleCam back into the intake and gets burned
yep^^^ it builds up carbon in your engine. good for a 2stroke dirtbike, Kia Optima not so much
I'm not sure where it builds up, I'm sure someone here is more knowledgeable than me. I feel like it would be on the valve covers but I really don't know.
The build up happens inside the intake on the valves.
hey man I like all your mods. I'm going the same route worn my 2013 sxl that I picked up last month. What is the performance difference you noticed with the performance chip and wager intercooler? big difference in hp and tq? is the ram intake worth it cause it's not a cold air intake?
+Michael McCray if there is any single part to get for the biggest differences in performance, it would be the Lap3 performance chip. I saw my gas milage go up from getting an average of 28 on the hwy to 33 on the hwy, theres a big difference in the pull, and I didn't record top speed or rpm limit before but I was able to bring it up to 150 on the way back from Cali pretty easily. It's about $600 but it's by far the most bang for you buck. I didn't know they had a ram air out for the optima.. the ram airs are better I think because it gets that cold exterior air forced right down it. I didn't worry about that and just got the Injen cold air intake, I know Injen makes a good product and between my front grill and the vented hood I have, I concluded I have enough cool air getting into my engine bay as it is.
+Michael McCray as far as the wagner intercooler, I put it in the same night that I plugged in the Lap3 chip so unfortunately I'm the wrong guy to ask about how it feels as a performance difference. I spoke to the owner of K5 Optima about it before I bought it and he sold me on it, I think it's a great upgrade to get, its just difficult to install. I wasn't able to find another way besides taking my entire front end off to get it installed.
+Michael McCray if I had advice for you on the first upgrades, it would be to get the chip (be sure you replace your spark plugs with something aftermarket before you chip), then intake, then exhaust, then oil catch can, then intercooler.
Nice set up man. liked an subscribed
+Manny82pr I appreciate it!!
did you get some of your parts from K5Optimastore.com
yessir, I got pretty much all of my parts from the k5optima store except for my ARK exhaust that I got from a now out of business website. I would recommend getting everything from k5optima
I apologize for the late response, I've been in school and haven't checked my page in a long while
Michael McAuliffe hey thanks for the reply. bought a ton of stuff from K5 Optima store here's a link to the video on some of the performance upgrade that done so far on my Sonata. after this video was made I installed D2 racing Springs from them also. ua-cam.com/video/aUPi7dZ8zag/v-deo.html
Michael McAuliffe ua-cam.com/video/ImGYd0AyYK4/v-deo.html here's the video on me installing the racing springs from D2 racing I ordered this from the K5 Optima store as well
Michael McAuliffe if you want to see some of the other stuff that I've done to the car feel free to scroll through my UA-cam channel and look at my videos I've done a video on every performance upgrade and put in the car
How much horsepower did u gain with all these upgrades?
My dyno run showed 291 whp, or approx 350 engine or crank hp, up from stock 274 crank hp. So about 75hp more than stock. I think I could get more out of it, the plugs I had in there were fouled and it was creating an uneven power band.. I would love to have another run at it and see what more I could squeeze out of it.
How did you get the optima battery to fit?
Hey John, I apologize for the delayed response, this semester has been hectic. I had to do some fabrication to get the optima to fit, the stock battery terminals have that 90degree piece on them as I remember.. it fits nicely on the stock battery but it discourages usage of any other battery size. As does the tray it sits in, so get rid of that. I went a little overboard trying to make some terminals of my own that look nice, but in short, you have to replace the 90 degree piece of plastic with a standard battery terminal.
jet.com/product/detail/02359e7dd4e74c47bf1fb6446e32f25e?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Electronics_a3:Electronics_Car__Vehicle_Electronics_Vehicle_Electronics_Accessories_a3:na:PLA_785706713_43735006689_pla-293279044778:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15
i just googled a decent battery terminal clamp in 2 seconds.. the truth is that you will probably want to look at what wires you are trying to connect, how many of them there are, and their gauge, and find a clamp that will fit you needs. Remove the stock 90 degree piece and replace it, and you will have no problem hooking up any battery you decide on
I finally got around to making a video addressing this question that I have had a number of people asking me: ua-cam.com/video/uvlkvysWKao/v-deo.html
Did your engine fail yet? Mine just went at 96k. Rod bearing. Kia is replacing long block under warranty.
no not yet.. I'm still only at 85k. That's a discomforting bit of news, did you have an aftermarket setup similar to my own? And what kind of engine failure was it?
Everything under the hood was stock on mine (Although I will be doing some mods, probably lap3, injen intake and a catch can, once the new engine is installed). Dealership confirmed official cause of failure to be a worn rod bearing due to oil starvation, which caused rod knock. They found metal shavings in the oil pan. I took very good care of the car, synthetic oil every 4-5k miles. When they took the engine apart to examine, there was no sludge, so they quickly approved my warranty claim. This is an issue only with engines manufactured in the US, so if you have a Korean built engine, you should be fine. I'm sure you've probably heard by now, but KIA just recalled all the Optima engines from 2011-2014. If yours craps the bed before you hit 120k miles, they will replace it for free, regardless if you are the original owner or not. According to my dealership the replacement engines are manufactured with strengthened bearings, and cleaned differently to fully remove any metal shavings before they leave the factory.
My recommendation would be to rip the shit out of your engine before you hit 120k. That way you can get a brand new one and extend the life of your vehicle.
WOW, thank you for giving me a heads up about this.. I did some reading and its happened to a couple dozen people if not more, it sounds like a failure of the oil distribution system, like the oil isn't getting to certain parts the way it should. I've been super meticulous about oil changes myself but it doesn't sound like that will help. I'm at 85k miles myself right now, which seems to be the median of when this happens, so I'm scared for my engine lol
A couple questions for you, if you know off the top of your head: if I take it to a dealership today, will they be able to check for defects, and if found, will they offer a replacement... or do I just have to blow it for them to replace it? And secondly, since I have mods, would that void my chances of getting a replacement? Seems like an easy blame, "Oh, your engine blew because of all these crazy aftermarket parts you have on it, so we don't have to give you a new one".
So with all that how much more horse power did you make
+Jevon Johnson DYNO RESULTS ARE IN!!! Click here to watch: ua-cam.com/video/ojwxD97jiLQ/v-deo.html
would these upgrades up a non turbo kia optima?
not these parts. the non turbo is a 2.4, it's a completely different setup. I could be mistaken because I have only researched the 2.0 turbo SX, but off the top of my head it wouldn't be the same.
Logan Gree
do u have a throttle body spacer? would u recommend it?
yes I do, it was an easy install and not expensive , the power gains are minimal, hardly noticeable..maybe just a touch more.. the main reason to get a tbs would be the ports, which you could use to install sensors like a boost sensor or if your were trying to inject, like a meth or NOS system
ok Thanx for theadvice
+Beast mode migz no problem dude!
+M Sephirauth got my throttle body spacer today but having a hard time installing can't find a tool to take off the clamp or can i install it without taking off the clamp?
+Beast mode migz hey dude I saw your question I've just been overwhelmed with life here the past couple weeks, bought a house and have surgery tomorrow. if you haven't gotten it by now already I'll take a look early next week and get you an answer
Ngk for the win
I’m actually about to order some more this week!!
the LAP3 chip fouls them up fairly quickly, I change them out every 20-25k miles… I figure it’ll be just in time for the Fall temps that this engine seems to love
@@petrol_prophet when I rebuilt my Impala SS I noticed it was a reoccurring thing for them to burn up often for mine was only because I was burning so lean in the 5.3 it was basically a normal maintenance procedure every 5k to 6 k
@@petrol_prophet the ngk plats and titanium's definitely made a more responsive spark though
@@blckopssnipingmdsgms every 5-6k, dang that’s a lot, pretty much every time you change the oil lol.
Mine is an issue with burning rich rather than lean, but yeah, the NGKs are nice and hold up a lot better than stock that’s for sure… I wouldn’t ever use stock with this chip.
Once the extended warranty is up on the engine I figure I’ll sell the LAP3 and get a custom tune done, maybe it’ll help with that issue.
What plugs are u using part number pls
NGK 1422 (ILKR8E6) Spark Plugs
Michael McAuliffe ok thanks and issues
What’s your increase in HP?
75 horsepower increase, stock crank horsepower is 274, and she ran the dyno at 291 wheel horsepower, which roughly translates to 350 crank.
Great info man. Just got a 2013 SXL and want to upgrade and mod it.
Thank you!! It makes my day whenever I see my vid helped someone out.. good luck with the build!
I wish you could have turned it on for the sound
Dmytro Kovalskyy I have a few other videos on my channel with sound!!
does the lap3 has to be blinking red and green ? Mine only blinks green but i do feel the extra power it makes tho
+chernandez233 really? i'll do some extra research on this, that never crossed my mind. let me get back to you on this
+chernandez233 QUOTING FROM +k5optimastore "This is David from the K5 Optima Store, leaving this comment for any customers watching this video who become confused when viewing the end of this where Corey states the green and red LED should be flashing indicating the chip is working.
This is an older design that was a in beta, the LAP3 Uncle Chip units we sell will not alternate with red and green flashing LEDs. If your chip LED is lit up at all, whether green or red, whether solid or flashing, this means the chip is working. Please do not assume that if your LED is not flashing the way it is in this video, that it is not working properly.
We have been getting tons of calls and emails regarding this, so we needed to come on here and leave this comment to clear this up for anyone curious. You can find this product on our website for sale here:
www.k5optimastore.com/products/lap3-performance-tune "
one more thing, with all these mods did you have to change anything to your engine like new Pistons anything? or can the car handle all that extra hp
You can do this with a stock engine and drivetrain. I eventually would like to put a larger turbo in mine and at that point I know I will need to look at replacing some internals.. but for now the car seems to be happy with this extra power. I don't abuse it, I drive pretty easy 95% of the time, and I'm at 72k miles now with no problems, everything still runs smooth.
+M Sephirauth did the dealership try to void your warranty?
the closest thing to an internal that you have to worry about is keep nice spark plugs in it if you're running the Lap3 chip.. the stock plugs are no good for it. And I would say replace them every 30k miles at least.. I went 40-45k before I replaced the nice plugs I put in and I started having major issues with no power when I did a hard acceleration, I hypothesized it was incapable of igniting the fuel efficiently. I replaced the plugs and immediately noticed a massive return in power. Moral of the story: if you're running a tune, keep clean plugs in
as far as the warranty.. it's iffy with as many engine modifications as I have done to mine. The tune will void it without a doubt, but part of the beauty of the Lap3 chip is that you can install and uninstall it within 5 minutes.. so if you need to go to the dealership and don't want to have the tune on it, then it is super easy to take it off and simply put it back on when you're done. I never bothered with such shennanigans because I figured I had gone too far with modification to still have a valid warranty
wher can i buy uncle chip
www.k5optimastore.com/products/lap3-performance-tune
they sell tons of stuff for the Optima and the Sonata I have a Sonata that I'm working on currently you can check it out of my UA-cam channel if you'd like thanks for the video the car is looking good
thanks man I really appreciate it.. in response to your previous question I did get most of my parts from k5 except for the Ark pipes.. I'll be sure to check out your page though !!
EX turbo's are 172lbs lighter than the SX.
+KymaticaHealth that makes sense, the SX has more features on it that I'm sure adds up when it comes to total weight. Apparently for 2016 they have a 1.6 liter turbo that drops another 300lbs or so.. but it has significantly less power of course, so screw that. Honestly I'm not worried that much about weight or else I would take my subs out of the trunk, those things are heavy af lol
Nice cars, but a pain the ass with all the recalls
If everyone's recall went as smoothly as mine did, it wouldn't be a bad thing.. it was only a few days in the shop & I got a new engine out of the deal, so I'm not complaining.
However, if I was one of the people who ran into complications getting the engine replaced, either with time, or worse, with getting it done for free, I would be furious.
This should be titled "Kia Optima Performance Guide for MORE HORSEPOWER for the 2.0 motor"
dope
I appreciate it!!
DYNO RESULTS ARE IN!!! Click here to watch: ua-cam.com/video/ojwxD97jiLQ/v-deo.html
am I crazy or is this entire video sideways...?
you really had to take off the intercooler? hahah are you okay? i dont remember the last time someone took off their front end to even remove their radiator lol which is like 3 times bigger than the stock intercooler
Unless you have done it yourself on this model of car, I don't believe you have any say in how it could have been done. Here is a video I pulled up for you to explain the situation further. ua-cam.com/video/MDgf3bdGHuU/v-deo.html
Yea, but it's a fucking sweet car bed.
Thanks man:)
Not gonna trust a guy to much when he has a Cain to support his hood
I'm not going to put much stock into the opinion of a guy that can't spell *cane
Should have been a honda ricer man
hahaha, hey I'm not going to lie, my first car was a 2006 Honda CRV and I tortured that poor thing with all the worst rice mods.. I was 18 and broke and learning though, I had so much fun with it and it's still running strong to this day, my little sister owns it now lol
L
Does the Lap3 override the (Max speed 152) governor?
I wouldn't know.. I took it up to 151 lol I had no idea that the max speed was 152 or I would have tried to push it over that. I just wanted to see if it would go over 150 and as soon as I touched that I let off. It was working hard to get from 140 to 150.
I see... Let me know if you try again. Thanks!
Hey! I'm just curious, did you ever test the top speed yourself? I still haven't gotten around to bringing her out to the track... or the desert lol
I drove to San Francisco about a month ago and found a nice stretch of road that was empty and got my car up to 140 before I had to let off due to traffic ahead. I wish I had a little bit more open-road... LOL
yikes.. yeah dude, I would head out to the desert honestly if you want to go balls to the walls with it.. it takes a good minute to get up to max speed and it's no bueno trying to do that if theres any kind of traffic, hills, or turns for the next couple miles