Afe intakes

[13Nomad]

I just ordered a set off these afe intakes for my 2023 Ki Stinger.

Has anyone put them on an independent dyno yet?

 

[bfglitch]

I believe there's another thread where some have got their car dyno'ed after. Keep in mind, there's a very good chance you'll be missing 2 of the #32 clamps. There's been many mentions of it, I received mine Thursday, also missing the #32 clamps. If yours are missing, you have a few choices, call them and have them send the clamps (which could take another 7-14 days before they ship...which is what they told me), you could buy two clamps on your own, or you can re-use the existing clamps.

Check out these two threads for more info of others who have got these intakes. New Intake and Has anyone tried this CAI

 

[13Nomad]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Brichinelo]

I believe there's another thread where some have got their car dyno'ed after. Keep in mind, there's a very good chance you'll be missing 2 of the #32 clamps. There's been many mentions of it, I received mine Thursday, also missing the #32 clamps. If yours are missing, you have a few choices, call them and have them send the clamps (which could take another 7-14 days before they ship...which is what they told me), you could buy two clamps on your own, or you can re-use the existing clamps.

Check out these two threads for more info of others who have got these intakes. New Intake and Has anyone tried this CAI

Did you put them on yet Carl ? By far my best mod so far.

 

[bfglitch]

Did you put them on yet Carl ? By far my best mod so far.

Sadly not yet. Too much rain and I don't have a garage. I have off of work starting friday and all next week, so plenty of time coming up.

 

[Brichinelo]

Sadly not yet. Too much rain and I don't have a garage. I have off of work starting friday and all next week, so plenty of time coming up.

Sounds good. Let me know what you think once you have them in. Still have to drop my lap3 ecu in but this rain is a killer like you said .

 

[StingerMG]

I believe there's another thread where some have got their car dyno'ed after. Keep in mind, there's a very good chance you'll be missing 2 of the #32 clamps. There's been many mentions of it, I received mine Thursday, also missing the #32 clamps. If yours are missing, you have a few choices, call them and have them send the clamps (which could take another 7-14 days before they ship...which is what they told me), you could buy two clamps on your own, or you can re-use the existing clamps.

Check out these two threads for more info of others who have got these intakes. New Intake and Has anyone tried this CAI

That's me lol. Long story but I only got one run in. If you're interested in the story, I'll post it.

"I had a very interesting day at the Dyno. We only did one run because the electric parking brake actuator on the driver side got caught on a strap and broke the sensor. Everything still works fine excluding the parking brake. (and auto hold but I never use it)

I know the guys at the Racing shop so they told me the session is on the house and they ordered the OEM part though Kia. They'll install it free of charge once it comes in. I told them it's no big deal since shit happens sometimes.

My result was 475 wheel horsepower and 448 ft-lbs. Getting a good read on the Stinger is hard because the car will auto upshift, even on the Sport drive mode with manual mode engaged. I don't park on any steep inclines so the car will be good until the part comes in early next week."

I ran a max of 447 wheel horsepower before the intakes and got a max of 475 wheel horsepower afterward. My car isn't stock and I do have the aFe bladerunner charge pipes as well for add airflow.

 

[StingerMG]

I'm cleaning my air filters currently. Just wanted to let you all know that both the aFe intakes and charge pipes fit fit nicely but they're tight. Accessing the passage side intake with the cold side charge pipe installed WILL BE a pain in the ass. It's doable but it's a chore.

 

[Brichinelo]

I'm cleaning my air filters currently. Just wanted to let you all know that both the aFe intakes and charge pipes fit fit nicely but they're tight. Accessing the passage side intake with the cold side charge pipe installed WILL BE a pain in the ass. It's doable but it's a chore.

Did you use this spray off the website to soak them down and then let them dry? On the site it mentioned every 15-20k to clean… is that sufficient ? And how is that charge pipe from Afe working out for you?

 

[StingerMG]

Did you use this spray off the website to soak them down and then let them dry? On the site it mentioned every 15-20k to clean… is that sufficient ? And how is that charge pipe from Afe working out for you?

No, I didn't use the spray. I actually have to buy some lol. I just knocked off loose dirt and vacuumed out the airboxs. There was a good amount of dirt that I was able to knock off but the inside of the filters were still very clean.

Since you are running ram air ducts like me I would recommend checking for any debris buildup every 1k miles. I will do a deep clean with the spray every 6k miles, that'll be my cleaning routine.

I really like the charge pipes. I have both the hot and cold side. I feel that the boost delivery is smoother overall.

 

[bfglitch]

I'll probably wind up ordering an extra set of filters + the cleaner spray when the time comes. I figure the spare filters will come in handy in case something comes up causing me to drive before the filters would normally be completely dried.

 

[Brichinelo]

No, I didn't use the spray. I actually have to buy some lol. I just knocked off loose dirt and vacuumed out the airboxs. There was a good amount of dirt that I was able to knock off but the inside of the filters were still very clean.

Since you are running ram air ducts like me I would recommend checking for any debris buildup every 1k miles. I will do a deep clean with the spray every 6k miles, that'll be my cleaning routine.

I really like the charge pipes. I have both the hot and cold side. I feel that the boost delivery is smoother overall.

Staying on top of things I like it. Yes will do. I’ll probably clean mines 4-5k miles like an oil changed just to be safe. My intake spray actually came in today so just wanted to have it on hand if need be. Have to take a look at my ram ducts now that you mentioned it. Good info

 

[StingerMG]

Staying on top of things I like it. Yes will do. I’ll probably clean mines 4-5k miles like an oil changed just to be safe. My intake spray actually came in today so just wanted to have it on hand if need be. Have to take a look at my ram ducts now that you mentioned it. Good info

I'm still using up all the free dealer oil changes, I actually had the service manager ask me why I was getting my oil changed every 3k miles. I told him the oil should be changed every 3k miles for server driving conditions per the manual lol.

I should have taken a picture to help visualize but a little bit of debris can travel up the ducts and pool in the bottom of the aFe airbox. I use a vacuum and small microfiber towel the wipe the box. That's all I do to check duct build up.

 

[bfglitch]

Finally installed!!!! The drivers side box doesn't fit quite as well as the passenger side box as others have mentioned on the other thread (which I also updated). I was able to get all the screws in place. Just left the front one loose, then did the other two. Once they were all threaded I tightened them all down, which is what it tells you to do in the instructions. Anyways, took about 2 hours total removal and install. Passenger side is definitely tighter than the drivers side and I would imagine that bigger charge pipe would definitely make it even tighter. So far I'm pretty happy. Only took a quick drive and got on it after it warmed up.

 

[Brichinelo]

Finally installed!!!! The drivers side box doesn't fit quite as well as the passenger side box as others have mentioned on the other thread (which I also updated). I was able to get all the screws in place. Just left the front one loose, then did the other two. Once they were all threaded I tightened them all down, which is what it tells you to do in the instructions. Anyways, took about 2 hours total removal and install. Passenger side is definitely tighter than the drivers side and I would imagine that bigger charge pipe would definitely make it even tighter. So far I'm pretty happy. Only took a quick drive and got on it after it warmed up.

I noticed some increased throttle response. Glad you got yours in Carl. Best intakes imo

 

[bfglitch]

I noticed some increased throttle response. Glad you got yours in Carl. Best intakes imo

Yeah it definitely seemed a bit more punchy. With the music off I was definitely able to hear the induction during heavy acceleration and blow off when suddenly letting off. Would imagine it's more noticeable outside. Couldn't hear it with my music. So for me...that's perfect Personally I'm not looking for it to be so obnoxiously loud that I have to make my ears bleed with my music to drown out the car. Also there's enough obnoxious cars in my neighborhood that people are pretty annoyed with.

 

[Brichinelo]

Yeah it definitely seemed a bit more punchy. With the music off I was definitely able to hear the induction during heavy acceleration and blow off when suddenly letting off. Would imagine it's more noticeable outside. Couldn't hear it with my music. So for me...that's perfect Personally I'm not looking for it to be so obnoxiously loud that I have to make my ears bleed with my music to drown out the car. Also there's enough obnoxious cars in my neighborhood that people are pretty annoyed with.

I’m right with you my guy. Perfect tone for the daily vehicle. You can hear the whoosh sound but not loud loud like the injen intakes. And it’s a true cai with the enclosed box. Going to get my car Dyno this Monday with my mods I have so far. You coming out to c&c this Sunday ?

 

[bfglitch]

I’m right with you my guy. Perfect tone for the daily vehicle. You can hear the whoosh sound but not loud loud like the injen intakes. And it’s a true cai with the enclosed box. Going to get my car Dyno this Monday with my mods I have so far. You coming out to c&c this Sunday ?

I usually wind up at the Dulles and sometimes (usually) head out to the Leesburg one as well. Looks like the weather will be pretty good.