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  1. Kia Forte 2.4L Engine Discussion
    Does anyone know the legitimate top speed of a a 2013 Kia forte SX 2.4? Google says it’s 120 but I can confirm that’s bs it carried it self beyond that and wasnt done but I was
  2. Performance Modifications
    Im considering Turboing my 2012 forte koup sx (2.4L 4 cylinder) and have seen the turbokits.com turbo kit and was wondering if anyone has turboed theirs, and if so what turbo/kit they used, and what kind of results they got. I am also curious what the installation costs might be like, i expect a...
  3. Kia Forte 2.4L Engine Discussion
    Hey everyone, my 2.4L Koup has been leaking oil for a little while now but it seems to have gotten worse. I noticed the leak was on the passenger side and looking at it, that's where its damp on the engine it looks like. A friend of mine suggested that it may be the front main seal but isn't...
  4. Kia Forte 2.4L Engine Discussion
    Hey guys I did a search and couldn't find advice about replacing the timing chain. I've got a car with 268,000KMs on it and I intend to use it for stock car racing so it's going to experience some real stress. I've already gotta do the clutch so I'm considering going in for the timing chain...
  5. Kia Forte 2.4L Engine Discussion
    Hey guys first time poster here considering purchasing a 2010 Kia Forte Koup with a 2.4L and a manual for bonestock/purestock racing. I have a couple key concerns I found difficult to navigate using the search bar. The rules for my class stipulate that VVT and ABS must be unplugged, how does...
  6. Koup General Discussion
    Hi, I'm sorry if it has been asked before but I tried looking this up and couldn't find it on here, or in the repair manual that I have. I'm working on a 2011 2.4l Koup (manual) and I can't find the spec for the 2 bolts that connect the bracket to the engine body (the bracket that links into...
  7. Koup General Discussion
    hello. I bought a 2011 kia forte koup with a blown 2.0 liter engine. I was looking into replacing the engine and was wondering how hard it would be to swap in a 2.4. I have the 6 speed manual transmission with it and I think that the trans should go with any engine but I'm not sure about it. is...
  8. Kia Forte 2.4L Engine Discussion
    Newbie here with a question. Hello everyone. 2012 SX with the 2.4L VIN Eighth digit is a 3. Do we have a resident expert on this engine? What are the recommendations for rod bearings? KING SEALED POWER HASTINGS DNJ The rod journals are at 0.020" (0.5mm). Thanks in advance.
  9. Koup General Discussion
    My 2013 2.4L keeps on blowing an ignition fuse when I'm driving. I don't know what's blowing it. High RPMs wont blow it. It sounds odd but it wont blow if I load down the engine. It randomly just blows, no given time. Its also only when I'm driving. Anybody had this problem or know what's the...
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