Since 2017, the Kia Stinger has taken the affordable sportscar market by storm. The Stinger is powered by three engine options including the 2.0L Theta II, 2.5L SmartStream, and the 3.3L Lambda III. All Stinger variants are quick and handle well, there really isn’t much to hate.
Utilizing either a single-turbo 2.0 liter inline-4 or a twin-turbo 3.3 liter V6, the Stinger looked classy and produced enviable performance. Yet, it’s well known that Kia detuned both engines from the factory and left a lot of performance on the table. One of the best ways to get increase power and performance is through…
The Kia Stinger 3.3T is extremely powerful, capable of handling nearly 800whp on the stock motor. But it only produces 365hp from the factory. Pushing the upper bounds of its Lamba II twin-turbo engine will require some turbocharger upgrades. The factory turbos can handle pretty close to 500whp, but anything more than that and you…
Since its debut in 2018, the Kia Stinger has made a name for itself as one of the premiere sports sedans of the modern age. When equipped with the GT2 package, the Stinger puts down 368 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque through a twin-turbocharged 3.3 liter V6. While that is already good for a…
One of the top Kia Stinger performance mods we suggested was an upgraded intercooler to replace the undersized stock unit. Upgraded Kia Stinger GT intercoolers provide a solid power bump while also making your engine operate safer. They greatly reduce charge air temperatures, or air that has already been compressed by the turbo, resulting in…
Kia first released their Stinger GT2 sedan for the 2018 model year and it has been a huge hit since. The top of the line GT2 features the Lambda II V6 3.3 L twin-turbo engine, making 365-368 hp and 376 lb-ft. It is the same engine that is found in the Hyundai Genesis G70, G80,…
The twin-turbo 3.3L version of the Kia Stinger has a very strong engine. Just a few bolt-on upgrades like tuning, an intake, downpipes, and intercooler can get these engines very close to 500whp, and the factory block and internals can handle nearly 800whp. In this guide we’re going to discuss five Kia Stinger performance upgrades…
