JA AirScoops (Not For Sale)

[Rakker]

hey Raker, can you PM me? would like to get a set

Sent you a PM

 

[DortmunderLeben]

Any news in connection with the Wagner intercooler

 

[xot1]

Any news in connection with the Wagner intercooler

 

[Rakker]

Any news in connection with the Wagner intercooler

Not yet sorry. Still trying to get some good measurements.

 

[Rakker]

Now available in the Stinger Shop All orders should go through there.

JA AirScoops for the Kia Stinger

The OEM air intake setup is highly restrictive so give your beast the fresh cool air it needs! But why pay more for less? The mouth on these air scoops dwarfs the competition while still maintaining a stylish yet mean look behind the grill. Don't mistake the lower price for inferior quality...

kdmwarehouse.com

 

[xot1]

Now available in the Stinger Shop All orders should go through there.

JA AirScoops for the Kia Stinger

The OEM air intake setup is highly restrictive so give your beast the fresh cool air it needs! But why pay more for less? The mouth on these air scoops dwarfs the competition while still maintaining a stylish yet mean look behind the grill. Don't mistake the lower price for inferior quality...

kdmwarehouse.com

Congrats ! I wish you well

 

[Hawk853]

I ended up using this thing to cut out the out two rows of cells that partially block the snorkels on the GT grills. Cleaned up the residual melted plastic with some mini (needle) files. It made very precise cuts and the piece popped right out. The thought of using a Dremel wasn’t appealing.

Takes a little time for the knife to initially plunge, but like most tools, just let it do the work and don’t force it. It’s only an exacto blade affixed to a soldering iron.

 

[xot1]

I ended up using this thing to cut out the out two rows of cells that partially block the snorkels on the GT grills. Cleaned up the residual melted plastic with some mini (needle) files. It made very precise cuts and the piece popped right out. The thought of using a Dremel wasn’t appealing.

Takes a little time for the knife to initially plunge, but like most tools, just let it do the work and don’t force it. It’s only an exacto blade affixed to a soldering iron. View attachment 51284

Could we see pictures of the before after?

 

[Hawk853]

Could we see pictures of the before after?

Thought I took a picture of the pieces I cut out but can’t find any.

 

[xot1]

Thought I took a picture of the pieces I cut out but can’t find any.
View attachment 51291View attachment 51292

Ohhh
I didn't know the grille situation was that bad on the GT. Well done!

 

[Hawk853]

Ohhh
I didn't know the grille situation was that bad on the GT. Well done!

Yeah, the GT1/2 grills make up for the radar blockage in the middle with more air on the periphery.

 

[AYip31]

Yeah, the GT1/2 grills make up for the radar blockage in the middle with more air on the periphery.

I also have a GT
once I get my CK71 LED DRL delivered. I’m going to do both install at the same time.
in your picture, can you mark about where, I would need to cut a piece off

thanks!!

 

[Hawk853]

I also have a GT
once I get my CK71 LED DRL delivered. I’m going to do both install at the same time.
in your picture, can you mark about where, I would need to cut a piece off

thanks!!

If you look closely there are little hexagonal fillers towards the outside edges of the grill.

Got to cut these little guys out. Two rows of them on each side

 

[Rakker]

I ended up using this thing to cut out the out two rows of cells that partially block the snorkels on the GT grills. Cleaned up the residual melted plastic with some mini (needle) files. It made very precise cuts and the piece popped right out. The thought of using a Dremel wasn’t appealing.

Takes a little time for the knife to initially plunge, but like most tools, just let it do the work and don’t force it. It’s only an exacto blade affixed to a soldering iron. View attachment 51284

Nice find! Yeah the GT and GTS have 2 additional columns on each side filled in because they don't have the radar blockage in the middle.

 

[AYip31]

If you look closely there are little hexagonal fillers towards the outside edges of the grill.

Got to cut these little guys out. Two rows of them on each side View attachment 51312

Around this area?

 

[Rakker]

Around this area?
View attachment 51323

You'll want to cut out those that have an "x"

GT/GTS Grill


GT 1/2 grill

 

[Hawk853]

You'll want to cut out those that have an "x"

GT/GTS Grill
View attachment 51331

GT 1/2 grill
View attachment 51330

I went a little crazy and cut out two more cells than that.

 

[Travis Wills]

I removed the entire shroud when installing @Rakker snorkels. In case anyone is hesitant about removing the shroud I was driving in temps over 100 today for over three hours and the water temp didn’t rise beyond normal. I even had the car running while parked in 108 degrees for about 10 mins and again the temp did not rise.

What does the shroud even do? It just felt like a flimsy piece of plastic barely secured in there. It didn’t appear to have any purpose except to secure the wiring as far as I could tell.

 

[Hawk853]

What does the shroud even do? It just felt like a flimsy piece of plastic barely secured in there. It didn’t appear to have any purpose except to secure the wiring as far as I could tell.

It directs air into the radiator much like the snorkels are directing air into the engine bay and it keeps the weather and dirt from infiltrating the surrounding area.

Some say it’s not necessary, but it’s probably better to have than not have if you have the patience to reshape it.

 

[Metalmania82]

Successfully installed. I chose to modify the air scoop instead of removing it as I have no plans of removing the snorkels. On a side note, I still have the factory cold air boxes installed. I've noticed a huge difference in throttle response above 40mph, and at highway speeds it's a whole different car. Seriously debating now if I still want the injen intakes. Factory boxes provide ram air injection. Thinking dropping in k&n filters now. What do you guys think?

@tshing02 g or anyone else that might have the answer, would removing the radiator funnel or scoop or whatever you want to call it be detrimental in regards to performance? If so, with what @tshing02 has done, does that seem to still function similarily to how it was stock as far as getting fresh air to the coolers?