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Rear valance

3.2K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by  noturbonoproblem  
#1 ·
So I have a 2022 Kia forte Lxs can I change the rear valance into the gt version so I can have the 2 exhaust exits and can the xforce exhaust fit into the 2.0l?
 
#3 · (Edited)
It's not just the rear lower bumper panel that is different - the rear suspension on the GT is independent arms, while the rear suspension on LXS, EX, S, and GT-Line models have a solid rear axle. The trunk floor is also different (where the spare tire sits) - to allow for the independent rear suspension on the GT. The exhaust pipe routing is different. Because of this the available GT exhausts will not fit on the non-GT models.

If you were to install the lower panel from a GT on your LXS you would have to get an exhaust shop to fabricate a dual-outlet exhaust. I don't know of anyone who has tried this.
 
#5 ·
Exhaust comparison (2021) - 2022 pictures not available yet:

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I haven't crawled around a LXS model to know if an exhaust shop could do it. I recommend you take your car to an exhaust shop and have them take a look to get their opinion on feasibility.