How To Install VR Performance Intercooler Upgrade On Kia Stinger GT
This Install Guide is intended to help with the installation of the VR Performance Cold Intercooler Upgrade on the 2018 – 2019 Kia Stinger GT with 3.3L TT V6.
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Remove bumper by removing bolts from inside engine bay on each side.
Remove the 2 bolts holding bumper in place to fender liner on each side.
Unbolt and clip splash shield to bumper.
Carefully remove bumper and unclip sensor harnesses that are attached.
Loosen clamp on passenger side and remove tube from intercooler.
Driver side has a clip style connector. Unclip to remove intercooler and tube.
With those loose locate the upper intercooler supports. Remove bolt and nut to allow bracket to be removed. Repeat on driver and passenger side.
With brackets unbolted remove intercooler by pulling up.
With intercooler removed transfer bushings to new intercooler.
Place new VR Performance intercooler into lower bushing and bolt up the upper bracket in place but leave loose until tubes are re-installed.
Reuse the factory clamp and tighten on tube.
Push driver side in place till clips into place. Tighten upper bushing mounts and re-install bumper.
For my 19, the inter-cooler did not fit unless I cut the plastic on either far side of what is sitting against the trans cooler.
Sorry to hear about that! For the test fitting on our end, we did not have to do any trimming. I will look into this issue.
Hi, I thought this would be a perfect fit with no modifications, but in this video (link) shows it need to be cut part of the front panel. Why did not you show this in the pictures above? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8NjuD2ShPo
Hi Fernando,
Thank you for reaching out. While doing the install, we did not need to cut any part of the vehicle while fitting the intercooler. It is possible a change happened on the later vehicles that required cutting. Luckily, as you have shown, the additional step is a simple one with a pair of tin snips. Thanks for the insight!
Has this intercooler been installed on a 2019 Genesis G70? Will it fit and are there any placement issues?
Yes it has! Owners have been able to install our Stinger GT intercooler on their G70 with no problems.
hi, I’m in south korea. I want to buy this stuff so where can I get this with reasonable price?
Unfortunately, this intercooler has been discontinued. You can email our sister company and find an equal or greater value intercooler for your Stinger. Sales@vividracing.com