2.0T Community Thread

[Alex Roca]

I just gapped the factory plugs. Actually I'm not much of a car guy either. I had a guy from Solo Motoraports in Atlanta gap the plugs, install the jb4 and my cold air intake. I did the pedal tuner myself.
When I added this stuff to my car I had 6k miles on it. I bought a really good fuel injector cleaner ($25) and ran that through after installing everything.
I plan on doing the catch can but from what I'm told and what I have read, if your just driving to work and runnin around town, it's not dire that you do it right away. I'm going to do it eventually just for piece of mind.

Thanks for the information! Can’t wait to order mine.

 

[Alex Roca]

Does anyone know if These Nitto 275/30ZR19 96W XL will fit? I checked them dimensions and it seems to me it will fit since they already fit the 19’ OEM rims. Just want some wider tires for the back of my car since I have a RWD. Any thoughts???

 

[Chyoon]

I'm so happy to see this thread. Finally something for us step children.

Does anyone know what the most reliable and least risky way of improving the engine/car performance? Loving the fuel economy over the V6 but would love to see if I could squeeze a bit more out.

Tried the JB4, but didn't feel safe for the 2.0 engine, and CA gasoline is only up to 91 octane (costly to get boosters).

 

[Eric OHalloran]

I'm so happy to see this thread. Finally something for us step children.

Does anyone know what the most reliable and least risky way of improving the engine/car performance? Loving the fuel economy over the V6 but would love to see if I could squeeze a bit more out.

Tried the JB4, but didn't feel safe for the 2.0 engine, and CA gasoline is only up to 91 octane (costly to get boosters).

 

[Eric OHalloran]

You could do the maintec performance intercooler kit. It's her at the stinger store but its $800 plus install. Unless you able to install yourself. It says easy install but I wouldn't try it myself.
Why did you not like JB4? Was it because you can only run 91 in CA?

 

[cncBilly]

I'm so happy to see this thread. Finally something for us step children.

Does anyone know what the most reliable and least risky way of improving the engine/car performance? Loving the fuel economy over the V6 but would love to see if I could squeeze a bit more out.

Tried the JB4, but didn't feel safe for the 2.0 engine, and CA gasoline is only up to 91 octane (costly to get boosters).

You could look at Injen or another intake set up.

 

[TStaino]

I'm so happy to see this thread. Finally something for us step children.

Does anyone know what the most reliable and least risky way of improving the engine/car performance? Loving the fuel economy over the V6 but would love to see if I could squeeze a bit more out.

Tried the JB4, but didn't feel safe for the 2.0 engine, and CA gasoline is only up to 91 octane (costly to get boosters).

Any particular reason you felt the JB4 was not safe for the 2.0? And you can run map1 on 91 without any issues at all.

Answering the question about which mods are least “risky” is a bit of a double edged sword. Modifying anything opens you up to KDM trying to deny a warrantee claim.. but as we all know, they have to prove what you modified caused whatever was damaged. Regardless, any type of mod is going to open you up to some level of risk of that happening. Which mod is least risky, is probably the one that adds the least amount of HP/TQ. So I guess it all depends on what your risk tolerance is vs. how much of a performance gain you’d like to see. The more performance added, the riskier it would be towards breaking something.

Here is what I’ve modified, in order of how I would ESTIMATE the performance gains, and therefore the riskiest to least risky:
-JB4 with Fuel Control Wire Harness (thanks @ecko04)
-Maintec Performance Intercooler
-Jun BL EVC Catback Exhaust System
-K&N Typhoon Performance Intake System
-Velossa Tech Big Mouth Ram Air Intake (Black/Black)
-BMS Pedal Tuner (This doesn’t really qualify as a performance mod, as it doesn’t add any HP/TQ, but it’s fun as hell)

 

[Eric OHalloran]

Any particular reason you felt the JB4 was not safe for the 2.0? And you can run map1 on 91 without any issues at all.

Answering the question about which mods are least “risky” is a bit of a double edged sword. Modifying anything opens you up to KDM trying to deny a warrantee claim.. but as we all know, they have to prove what you modified caused whatever was damaged. Regardless, any type of mod is going to open you up to some level of risk of that happening. Which mod is least risky, is probably the one that adds the least amount of HP/TQ. So I guess it all depends on what your risk tolerance is vs. how much of a performance gain you’d like to see. The more performance added, the riskier it would be towards breaking something.

Here is what I’ve modified, in order of how I would ESTIMATE the performance gains, and therefore the riskiest to least risky:
-JB4 with Fuel Control Wire Harness (thanks @ecko04)
-Maintec Performance Intercooler
-Jun BL EVC Catback Exhaust System
-K&N Typhoon Performance Intake System
-Velossa Tech Big Mouth Ram Air Intake (Black/Black)
-BMS Pedal Tuner (This doesn’t really qualify as a performance mod, as it doesn’t add any HP/TQ, but it’s fun as hell)

 

[Eric OHalloran]

I run on map1 daily driving and mess with the throttle tuner. Sometimes when the conditions are good (roads, traffic, weather etc) I test the performance and Jack everything up.
The typhoon cold air intake is a relatively cheap mod but it only adds 5 to 10 hp. It sounds really cool though. So everything put together with some performance tires (i recommend Michelin pilot 4s) it really brings the 2.0 to life.

 

[TStaino]

I know the 0-60 isn’t accurate, but it’s comparably 0.65sec faster than anything I had done previously. This after upgrading the FMIC and catback exhaust.

I plan on getting a draggy so I can log some accurate 0-60 times and 1/4 mile runs. Curious if I’ve gotten close to stock 3.3TT times....

 

[Eric OHalloran]

View attachment 32883 View attachment 32884 I know the 0-60 isn’t accurate, but it’s comparably 0.65sec faster than anything I had done previously. This after upgrading the FMIC and catback exhaust.

I plan on getting a draggy so I can log some accurate 0-60 times and 1/4 mile runs. Curious if I’ve gotten close to stock 3.3TT times....

Wow. If it doesn't beat the 3.3 it's close. JB4? What map?

 

[TStaino]

Wow. If it doesn't beat the 3.3 it's close. JB4? What map?

Surprisingly, that was with map1... with the upgraded FMIC and catback, I’m a little nervous about map2+. This log shows close to 25 psi on map1, and that is testing my comfort level. I tried a few pulls on map2 and it over boosted the first two times. If map1 is going to push 25 psi, I think I’ll stay there.

And I’d like to say I’m close to the 3.3 numbers, but probably not. They advertise the stock RWD 0-60 @ 4.7 sec... so I’d assume the stock 3.3 AWD is closer to 5 sec.

Either way, the JB4 0-60 readings are around a half second quicker than what you are actually doing.. so that would put that run somewhere around 5.275 sec... close, but no cigar.

I’m pretty sure we would have to upgrade our turbo to something bigger to actually hit the 3.3 times, and that would be very expensive. But, I am thinking I might have one of the fastest 2.0 stingers out there

Need some verified draggy/track times to prove it though. More to come!

 

[Eric OHalloran]

Surprisingly, that was with map1... with the upgraded FMIC and catback, I’m a little nervous about map2+. This log shows close to 25 psi on map1, and that is testing my comfort level. I tried a few pulls on map2 and it over boosted the first two times. If map1 is going to push 25 psi, I think I’ll stay there.

And I’d like to say I’m close to the 3.3 numbers, but probably not. They advertise the stock RWD 0-60 @ 4.7 sec... so I’d assume the stock 3.3 AWD is closer to 5 sec.

Either way, the JB4 0-60 readings are around a half second quicker than what you are actually doing.. so that would put that run somewhere around 5.275 sec... close, but no cigar.

I’m pretty sure we would have to upgrade our turbo to something bigger to actually hit the 3.3 times, and that would be very expensive. But, I am thinking I might have one of the fastest 2.0 stingers out there

Need some verified draggy/track times to prove it though. More to come!

I think your right about the fastest 2.0.
Are you aware of any lowering kits for the 2.0t.?

 

[TStaino]

I haven’t really looked into them, so I can’t really confidently answer that.

But I THINK the kits for the 3.3 will fit the 2.0 too. I would just make sure to ask the seller/manufacturer before you buy. They will know for sure.

 

[Alex Roca]

I'm so happy to see this thread. Finally something for us step children.

Does anyone know what the most reliable and least risky way of improving the engine/car performance? Loving the fuel economy over the V6 but would love to see if I could squeeze a bit more out.

Tried the JB4, but didn't feel safe for the 2.0 engine, and CA gasoline is only up to 91 octane (costly to get boosters).

If you are up to selling your JB4, I’ll be interested in buying it from you.

 

[Chyoon]

You could do the maintec performance intercooler kit. It's her at the stinger store but its $800 plus install. Unless you able to install yourself. It says easy install but I wouldn't try it myself.
Why did you not like JB4? Was it because you can only run 91 in CA?

I will look into maintec! Does that void warranty by any chance? And how much additional gain am I looking at?

JB4 was great but I felt that the engine was struggling against the added boost. It started making some metallic noises from time to time under load/acceleration, which seemed like low speed preignition, so I had to just give it up.

 

[Chyoon]

If you are up to selling your JB4, I’ll be interested in buying it from you.

Sorry but it was sold months ago

 

[Chyoon]

Any particular reason you felt the JB4 was not safe for the 2.0? And you can run map1 on 91 without any issues at all.

Answering the question about which mods are least “risky” is a bit of a double edged sword. Modifying anything opens you up to KDM trying to deny a warrantee claim.. but as we all know, they have to prove what you modified caused whatever was damaged. Regardless, any type of mod is going to open you up to some level of risk of that happening. Which mod is least risky, is probably the one that adds the least amount of HP/TQ. So I guess it all depends on what your risk tolerance is vs. how much of a performance gain you’d like to see. The more performance added, the riskier it would be towards breaking something.

Here is what I’ve modified, in order of how I would ESTIMATE the performance gains, and therefore the riskiest to least risky:
-JB4 with Fuel Control Wire Harness (thanks @ecko04)
-Maintec Performance Intercooler
-Jun BL EVC Catback Exhaust System
-K&N Typhoon Performance Intake System
-Velossa Tech Big Mouth Ram Air Intake (Black/Black)
-BMS Pedal Tuner (This doesn’t really qualify as a performance mod, as it doesn’t add any HP/TQ, but it’s fun as hell)

Wow that is quite the list. Your 2.0 gotta be one of the fastest around.

 

[Eric OHalloran]

I will look into maintec! Does that void warranty by any chance? And how much additional gain am I looking at?

JB4 was great but I felt that the engine was struggling against the added boost. It started making some metallic noises from time to time under load/acceleration, which seemed like low speed preignition, so I had to just give it up.

I am not sure about warranty but there are many discussions on this platform that discuss that topic. Hp want to say 20+.

 

[TStaino]

The manufacturer states 15-25 HP gains, but who really knows. It all depends on so many factors, but the core and piping are larger than stock, so it at least has better air flow, and should cool relatively better. Which of course means more power.

As for the warranty, same as any other mod I mentioned before. Just because you install an aftermarket FMIC, doesn’t mean the warranty is automatically voided. However, if something goes wrong with the drivetrain, and you try to submit a claim to fix it, I’d bet my last dollar that the KDM engineers looking into the claim will look for anything and everything that intercooler could have done wrong, causing damage to the drivetrain.

It is on them to PROVE that your aftermarket parts caused the failure, but I’m no engineer myself, so not exactly sure how I would prove them otherwise if they determined my mods caused the failure. It’s all a calculated risk in my opinion.

But hey, it’s only money right?