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Kia Stinger LAP3 Review for 2.0

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[MENTION=464]Rufus[/MENTION] I would check with Lap3. I think they recommend against a lower octane setting and running higher octane fuel.
I can't think of a reason why this would be an issue??
 

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[MENTION=320]Bubbabiker[/MENTION] what I read was if you only have access to 92 octane you would have to use the 91 octane setting on the chip not the 93. Sorry for my confusion on this.
 

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So I got my Lap3 chip today and installed it. Huge difference, there is zero lag or having to wait for RPM to build up. It is just instant power now! I?m not sure I can switch to any of the other drive mode now other than sport and will be needing to start a tire fund.
 
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So I got my Lap3 chip today and installed it. Huge difference, there is zero lag or having to wait for RPM to build up. It is just instant power now! I?m not sure I can switch to any of the other drive mode now other than sport and will be needing to start a tire fund.
How's the car running so far? (fingers crossed, as I have a 2.0 as well, and am rat-holing money away in the hopes it performs as advertised!) With the posts regarding chip-related and/or OE plug issues, I'd love to see an update :)
 
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Seattle
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2018 Kia Stinger
#26
How's the car running so far? (fingers crossed, as I have a 2.0 as well, and am rat-holing money away in the hopes it performs as advertised!) With the posts regarding chip-related and/or OE plug issues, I'd love to see an update :)
Same here.
 
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#27
If you're running the Chip on the 2.0T we require (like on the Optima) to upgrade to the HKS MK45XL plugs to safely run the chip

[MENTION=320]Bubbabiker[/MENTION] what I read was if you only have access to 92 octane you would have to use the 91 octane setting on the chip not the 93. Sorry for my confusion on this.
Yes if you have 92 run the 91 Octane setting, NOT the 93!
 

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[MENTION=464]Rufus[/MENTION] The car is running great, loving the extra kick it now has. I haven?t had any misfire or plug issues as some of the others have described. I am still running my stock plugs but will be changing them out shortly as recommended.
 
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[MENTION=464]Rufus[/MENTION] The car is running great, loving the extra kick it now has. I haven?t had any misfire or plug issues as some of the others have described. I am still running my stock plugs but will be changing them out shortly as recommended.
From what I've gathered so far on this forum, the majority of piggyback chip plug failures are on the GT. I might be wrong though.
 
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[MENTION=441]Marty17[/MENTION] how's the tune holding up?
 
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#31
I was wondering as well.
 
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#32
If these guys are running the tune fine on stock plugs then I see no reason to spend the extra money on the HKS MK45XL.
 
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#33
If these guys are running the tune fine on stock plugs then I see no reason to spend the extra money on the HKS MK45XL.
It more precautionary. We know that with the plugs there won't be issues as we've run the same set up on the 2.0T with the Optima and Sonata. The plugs are required to protect yourself and your engine
 
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Lakeland
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#34
Better safe than sorry.

Firemedix - Lakeland, FL

'96 Ford Bronco XLT
'03 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
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#36
Great to see all the 2.0 owners having zero issues so far with the chip.
 
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#39
I emailed David at the store in march and he said the 2.0T factory Stinger plugs were fine with no need to upgrade. I'm checking in now to see if that's changed. Did it?
 
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I emailed David at the store in march and he said the 2.0T factory Stinger plugs were fine with no need to upgrade. I'm checking in now to see if that's changed. Did it?
That was never a recommendation when using the Lap3 Chip. David is the owner of the company and I know wouldnt recommend that to anyone
 

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