[icheema]

Even though I was pretty happy with my axle back muffler and res delete, I ended up with the XFORCE catback exhaust. A last minute impulse buy really, but worth it.

It was a great decision really, because being able to adjust the volume is extremely valuable as a daily driver. There will be times when I need it quiet, and there will be times when I want to cut loose and enjoy the exhaust in all it's splendor. Even with the valve open, it's still decently quiet during cruising situations on the freeway.


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XFORCE exhaust with the valve open

Love the car man, amazing mods.
May I please ask where did you get the xforcw exhaust for sedan? Few places I have checked online are all saying it only works with hatch.

 

[Arith]

Love the car man, amazing mods.
May I please ask where did you get the xforcw exhaust for sedan? Few places I have checked online are all saying it only works with hatch.

Funny story that. When Xforce first released it for the Cerato/Forte they only test fitted it to the hatch, not knowing the hatch and sedan had different lengths. After this was pointed out they had to change it to hatch only.
I lent them my exhaust to help them with the sedan version and was lucky enough to get a set for myself.
However they are now waiting for the required parts for the sedan version, but there are delays due to COVID. They said they are hoping the the parts will arrive in a few weeks time.

 

[icheema]

Funny story that. When Xforce first released it for the Cerato/Forte they only test fitted it to the hatch, not knowing the hatch and sedan had different lengths. After this was pointed out they had to change it to hatch only.
I lent them my exhaust to help them with the sedan version and was lucky enough to get a set for myself.
However they are now waiting for the required parts for the sedan version, but there are delays due to COVID. They said they are hoping the the parts will arrive in a few weeks time.

That makes a lot of sense now.

Thanks for the explanation man and thanks again for sharing your journey, helping me alot to choose what to do on my cerato.

What are your thoughts on this one? I believe it is tony's Mufflers and I saw one of their videos claiming about 30kw increase at wheels.

Kia Cerato (GT) - Sports Muffler

Looking for a way to add a bit of style and noise to your Cerato GT? Look no further! Thanks to Tony's Mufflers we have this sports exhaust option for your 1.6T. Made out of multiple pieces and shipped to your door, it's easy to put together at home and install yourself. With quad tips for the...

cherrytuning.com.au

 

[Arith]

What are your thoughts on this one? I believe it is tony's Mufflers and I saw one of their videos claiming about 30kw increase at wheels.

Kia Cerato (GT) - Sports Muffler

Looking for a way to add a bit of style and noise to your Cerato GT? Look no further! Thanks to Tony's Mufflers we have this sports exhaust option for your 1.6T. Made out of multiple pieces and shipped to your door, it's easy to put together at home and install yourself. With quad tips for the...

cherrytuning.com.au

That's a lot of money for just an axleback, especially when you consider for just $200-$300 more you can get the Xforce catback that you not only unleashed more performance potential but you can control the volume. The biggest restriction to performance for the Cerato/Forte is the muffler and the 2nd cat. Remove both (Xforce) and you gained the most. Remove only 1 (axleback) and gains are minimal. Although you will get a better and louder exhaust note.
With a free flow axleback muffler you're probably looking at 3-5kw at most. Most of the gains will be a more robust WOT and a bit quicker response.

 

[icheema]

That's a lot of money for just an axleback, especially when you consider for just $200-$300 more you can get the Xforce catback that you not only unleashed more performance potential but you can control the volume. The biggest restriction to performance for the Cerato/Forte is the muffler and the 2nd cat. Remove both (Xforce) and you gained the most. Remove only 1 (axleback) and gains are minimal. Although you will get a better and louder exhaust note.
With a free flow axleback muffler you're probably looking at 3-5kw at most. Most of the gains will be a more robust WOT and a bit quicker response.

Fair enough, thanks for the valuable feedback. I will wait for the XFORCE one. I contacted them today and it looks like it will be in about in a month.

 

[Arith]

Got some side skirt extensions to beef up the sides. Ever since the duck tail spoiler the sides look a bit skinny. Nothing fancy like the Air Design. Just a bit of poke for the sides.

 

[Arith]

Rear Diffuser

A local Australian body parts maker had a rear diffuser for the Forte/Cerato. It's not quite an exact fit, but it was close enough to give the rear a more aggressive appearance. It's not bad. Install was a quick 20-30 minutes with just x4 bolts.

 

[ForteGT2]

Arith, Are Mad Max and Road Warrior your favorite movies? 😃

 

[Arith]

Arith, Are Mad Max and Road Warrior your favorite movies? 😃

Lol. What I think I look like now.

 

[Arith]

Decided to ditch the splitter rods and give the front a less mechanical look. The diffuser from certain angles doesn't look too bad but might tone down the fins a bit.

 

[Arith]

The quad tips were starting to look disproportionate with the new rear diffuser. So I'm giving oval tips a try. I think it looks more proportioned.

 

[ForteGT2]

IDK...it looks good with either exhaust outlet!

 

[Arith]

People have been asking me about some sound clips of the Xforce catback exhaust. I also included a sound clip of my original axleback muffler.

2020 Kia Cerato GT With An Axleback Muffler

2020 Kia Cerato GT With An Xforce Catback Exhaust (Valve Open)

2020 Kia Cerato GT With An Xforce Catback Exhaust (Valve Closed)

 

[Arith]

I highly recommend an oil catch can if you have the GT. I poured this out of my primary catch can after 2 months. Got yelled at by the wife because I destroyed a measuring cup. Lol.

And no, it's not soy sauce.

 

[Wifeismad]

I highly recommend an oil catch can if you have the GT. I poured this out of my primary catch can after 2 months. Got yelled at by the wife because I destroyed a measuring cup. Lol.

And no, it's not soy sauce.

Must be warm for those two months. Here in the cold winter that two months turns our contents into a milky shake, cause water condensation.

 

[ForteGT2]

Must be warm for those two months. Here in the cold winter that two months turns our contents into a milky shake, cause water condensation.

Arith is enjoying Summertime weather...

 

[ForteGT2]

I highly recommend an oil catch can if you have the GT. I poured this out of my primary catch can after 2 months. Got yelled at by the wife because I destroyed a measuring cup. Lol.

And no, it's not soy sauce.

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When you say Primary catch can you are talking about the PCV one, right?

How much oil is in the breather tube?

 

[Arith]

Arith is enjoying Summertime weather...

Lol. Correct, good sir. It's nearing the end of summer here in Australia.

Must be warm for those two months. Here in the cold winter that two months turns our contents into a milky shake, cause water condensation.

I'll see how it turns out once our winter approaches.

 

[Arith]

When you say Primary catch can you are talking about the PCV one, right?

How much oil is in the breather tube?

Actually I haven't checked. I installed that second one a month later so I figured it hasn't had any time to build up anything. But during the installation the parts I unplugged were quite fouled up with oil.

 

[ForteGT2]

I'm curious if one is worse then the other.