3.3TT Kia Stinger Aftermarket Exhaust Information and Discussion

Just installed a JUN B.L , EVC system. It bolted right up with no issues and the quality is excellent

Preliminary thoughts:
  • Valves closed
    • It's about the same as stock with the valves closed, maybe a little louder
  • Valves open
    • From cabin it idles quietly, but build nicely as you get on the throttle
    • It sounds way better outside cabin (e.g. behind the car) than in the driver's seat
    • Compared to my Audi S5 with and AWE Tuning exhaust, it's not quite as loud, but offers a very refined sound.
All together, money well spent.
Like @keplaffintech, I'm curious how the install went. I'm wondering if you used a lift or if you did it on jack stands like a "true" weekend warrior (hah!)... =^)

(I personally seem to be accumulating a large pile of parts that are waiting with bated breath for my visit to a lift bay... JUN B.L secondaries, Eibach front & rear sway bars, BladeRunner charge pipes...)
 
Like @keplaffintech, I'm curious how the install went. I'm wondering if you used a lift or if you did it on jack stands like a "true" weekend warrior (hah!)... =^)

(I personally seem to be accumulating a large pile of parts that are waiting with bated breath for my visit to a lift bay... JUN B.L secondaries, Eibach front & rear sway bars, BladeRunner charge pipes...)
I installed my MBRP exhaust and Eibach sway bars using only jack stands on all four corners. Wasn’t too bad.
 
While the EVC connects to the OEM harness, it does nothing. FOB is required
If the fob uses a radio frequency, you can program it to open/close using the homelink mirror buttons.
 
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Like @keplaffintech, I'm curious how the install went. I'm wondering if you used a lift or if you did it on jack stands like a "true" weekend warrior (hah!)... =^)

(I personally seem to be accumulating a large pile of parts that are waiting with bated breath for my visit to a lift bay... JUN B.L secondaries, Eibach front & rear sway bars, BladeRunner charge pipes...)
It was done on a lift. I am fortunate to have access to one.
 
It was done on a lift. I am fortunate to have access to one.
I suppose I should ask (here or in its own topic…) if there are any forum members near me (Redmond, WA) with free access to a lift who wants a new friend.

Otherwise I will be dropping $45/hr here to do all these installs before the summer is out…
 
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It was done on a lift. I am fortunate to have access to one.
Can you share details about the electronic wiring involved? Did you have to run power to each exhaust?
 
Can you share details about the electronic wiring involved? Did you have to run power to each exhaust?
I found a video covering a different system (same principle). Essentially you have a pair of solenoids that open a valve on one muffler on each side. You'll need to power them, of course.


This guy has the E.V.C. version and does an unbox:


Unfortunately, he doesn't have an install video later in his set.
 
You'll need to power them, of course.
I asked because @fbgh2o mentioned connecting to the existing bimodal harness, so I was hoping it was simple as that to power them, and you didn't have to run additional power lines.
 
I asked because @fbgh2o mentioned connecting to the existing bimodal harness, so I was hoping it was simple as that to power them, and you didn't have to run additional power lines.
That would be very nice indeed!

I tend to overbuild solutions for things like this, make things modular, etc. I do wonder how I’ll eventually approach the EVC wiring myself. I need to spend more time under the rear of the car… ideally while working on it, not being drug…
 
Why haven't I seen anyone weld real exhaust tips to replace the fakes?
 
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Why haven't I seen anyone weld real exhaust tips to replace the fakes?
Many, many people have done this but they are clamp on instead of weld on.
 
why not? what's wrong with clamping? we've been doing it for years. Seems easier than welding, especially if you don't know how to weld.
 
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why not? what's wrong with clamping? we've been doing it for years. Seems easier than welding, especially if you don't know how to weld.
I mean for the people that are getting aftermarket exhaust systems installed anyway, instead of having 2.5" pipes hanging out inside of the tip you can eliminate that and just have the tip.
 
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I mean for the people that are getting aftermarket exhaust systems installed anyway, instead of having 2.5" pipes hanging out inside of the tip you can eliminate that and just have the tip.
Because it makes it easier to remove the exhaust and also easier to align it if it isn't perfect, which most off the shelf exhausts aren't going to be 100% perfect fitment without doing some adjustments.
 
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Because it makes it easier to remove the exhaust and also easier to align it if it isn't perfect, which most off the shelf exhausts aren't going to be 100% perfect fitment without doing some adjustments.
If you are having a shop do it they should be able to make a weld on tip work no?
 
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