Thanks man! Yeah different times back then from nowadays lol They are fun little cars, enjoy it! I recently added a few more simple bolt-ons and got it down to 13.70 on street with the Dragy and 13.65 at the Dragstrip. Got newer video on my channel, if you haven't seen.

Believe me I have watched all your videos! Much respect 🙏 See you running a B58 these days..

As long as they both remain stock we'll be alright 🤣

There's a photo @2:40 of video to get an idea..

I'm curious to how your ignition timing is looking on these pulls. I'd def switch to a jb4 so atleast you can monitor your car. You can add safeties but all in all goo's runs

@@aj1984p Why JB4 over the Racechips GTS? Can you go into a little more technical details?

@thestreamreader because with a jb4 you have live gauges of what's going on with your car. You can make custom maps. You can set boost and timing safeties. A racechip is just a boost adder. It's where I started but quickly moved on. I use the jb4 to monitor the car as my car is ecu tune. If I wanted to get crazy I can run a custom map on top of my tune.

​​​​​​​@@thestreamreader ​​​ All that he's saying about the JB4 is true and I admit. There's more flexibility and adjustments it can provide (IF it's set up properly) even if you later decide to add an actual ECU tune to go along with it. Will aslo help monitor everything together. But won't necessarily give you better performance straight out of the box, compared to RC. I know a lot of guys that use the jb4, but after the initial setup they hardly ever go back to adjust or monitor anything which can be just as bad as any other device. The main reason I chose the RC is because its simplicity and it works very well. I have done plenty of hard runs testing it in the last 10k+ miles that it's been installed and never experienced any kind of detonation using 93 premium gas with spark plugs gapped at .025, plus the way the car pulls mid to top end, it still feels that ignition timing is within limits. Plus, if you're the original owner of the RC gts model you get their 2yr/$5k engine warranty upto 48k total odometer miles. IMHO if your are raising your stock boost levels in ANY way, by either a piggyback or ecu tune, you are Now-Boosted-More-Then-Stock and must follow/listen to actual experienced tuners advice (not any others) when they constantly say to use higher octane gas and tighten that spark plug gap! Sure the car may still run with neither in normal driving or a wot every now or then, but for how long? If you like bouncing off the rev limited more often, then people should listen to professional Tuners.

No obd2 connection with RaceChip just 2 plugs under the hood.

13.70 on street and 13.65 at a dragstrip recently. Have latest video on my channel..

I like the Evilla midpipe. If I'll ever replace my exhaust it will be full Evilla.

@@beeswaxx3.8 I almost went that route with their axleback but got a solid deal on the MBRP for $400. I also preferred the quad tip to fill in the OEM tip openings on the bumper.

That was a good deal! Like that Evilla gives you options to customize mid & axle back to whatever resonators or mufflers you choose for that personalized sound.

@@beeswaxx3.8 yeah evilla is solid. I would have probably just went with their sport series resonator on the axle back if I had bought it. Could have also ordered different tips. But felt the MBRP would suffice for what I wanted for now. I have enjoyed it. ♠️

Spoiler King, they carry 3 different designs for the Forte. They are all stick-on with high quality 3M tape.

​@@beeswaxx3.8 does it cover up the holes for the screws? That was my problem in finding a good spoiler for the gt because they always left the screw holes visible

​@@hunterfulton9866 The one I got barely covers the holes, but it does! No holes are visible from top. You'll need to align it perfectly tho. The material of their spoilers softens when heated and is very flexible to adjust. Once installed is pretty solid. I also used pieces of 'Flex Tape' underneath to cover the holes completely and ran a thin line of the 'Alecpea T-700' black adhesive glue across the outlines of spoiler on top to seal even better. After a couple heavy rain storms, it was completely dry in the trunk! An extra set of hands could be very useful installing it.

@@beeswaxx3.8 okay thank you man, I'll look into it. Thanks for the tips!

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That's a good deal for the GTS model. Got mine last Christmas for $399 from $499 (price back then) they had $100 off for the holidays.

@beeswaxx3.8 yep I also just ordered the mbrp exhaust from vividracing. Going to do a air filter and leave it alone

@@RyanJohnson-ft6qi that's all you really need and maybe one step colder spark plugs when you change them like the HKS M45XL or NGK ILKR9Q7G gapped no higher than .028 (my suggestion) I have very limited perf mods as you saw in the video and car runs great and it's a blast to drive.

Turning it up to 7 is where it's at, this little car can move, the mbrp exhaust sounds great, got to get the hks plugs and a high flow filter

My best 0-60 ALL stock was 6.5s but the Forte is around 150-200lbs lighter then the Optima. You should see a noticeable difference with the RC.

That's actually a pretty good improvement over a stock Soul 1.6t. Car & Driver had tested a 2021 Soul 1.6t w/dct and got 15.0s 1/4ml @95mph and 6.4s 0-60. Turbo cars respond better in higher altitudes then normally aspirated engines. www.garrettmotion.com/news/newsroom/article/how-to-turbocharge-at-elevation-counteracting-lower-air-density/#:~:text=At%20high%20elevations%20turbochargers%20compress,found%20only%20in%20turbocharged%20applications.

with just simple mods. car is running great. that was a 5.40s (1ft)

From what I've been reading some people are using the oem spark plugs. Upgrading them is also recommended though. You're better off asking the company or tuner you'll be purchasing the tune from.

I originally purchased the Sprint Booster 4 years ago for my previous car a 2016 Genesis G80, part #SBRHY007 and plugged right up to my 2023 Forte GT and worked with no issues, connections were the same. Their website actually shows part #SBKIOO43S for 2018+ Forte/Cerato. Maybe email them to confirm. I originally had the Pedal Commander on my Genesis but the transmission responded better with the Sprint Booster. www.sprintboosterusa.com/product/sbki0043s-sprint-booster-select-v3/

The tips I used are AMG tips from ebay. They are wide, so you'll need to purchase the 5.0 lower rear panel/diffuser shown at 4:25 in video. Then you'll need to cut off the round holes so the tips go through the panel. www.ebay.com/itm/403677476827?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mpo1zdglqx2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=sT7ejUwyRX6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Or.. you can use these narrower tips and keep your original lower panel without cutting it. You'll need to unattach the original metal exhaust tips tho, so the new ones feed through. A good muffler shop can install these nice and even through the holes for any tips you'll use. www.ebay.com/itm/263563495737?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Ytj5xlttSrq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=sT7ejUwyRX6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@@beeswaxx3.8 Sweet, thanks for the reply!

Thanks man 👊 running stock wheels on both of those video runs. Just recently installed new 18x8.5 rims with 265/35 tires and are 3-4lbs lighter each corner from oem setup.

Tf you got 265's to fit?! You must rub like crazy!

​​​@@AMT_Ted Not at all !! it clears everything front and back, inside and out. Not lowered tho. I'm running the 18x8.5 with a +50 offset. I did a post on "Fortified" fb group showing photos of all suspension clearances if you ever go in there.

Here is a link to that post.. facebook.com/groups/fortefied/permalink/7257056904411551/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

@@beeswaxx3.8 how's your mpg now?

Holding up real good. I recommend it. I drive the car daily myself without any issues. Just follow the install instructions they provide and you'll be set

JB4 Definitely adds power and upgrade tire to a 235

Not as impressive as ur "King of the hill" 🥸🤙

Thanks! Just give the 16 a little time and you'll love it. It'll ride even better on 22s the chassis has been stiffened up from gen 1.

@@beeswaxx3.8 Cool. I will those 2's on that bih soon.

Not 100% myself about the tips, but I already had them for my previous car which I never installed. They do fill-in those gaps perfectly though. Everyone is doing quad rounds. As for the sound, there's No better or worse. It's what sounds good to you as an owner! Was never looking for a louder exhaust or bov sounds, otherwise I knew exactly what I had to do. I'm a bit older so this is perfect for me 😎

Btw.. there's no need to ever upgrade an oem resonator, unless you're going bigger tubing. It is straight-through and flows just like any aftermarket one, but would outlast any of them. Deleting it completely, is another story.

Hi, i am wonder if your xforce mid pipe and stock muffler too loud?

@@justinchu1417 Hi Mate, no it’s perfect. Gives a very nice sports note without being too loud like the full Xforce exhaust IMO. Gives those lovely up shift cracks but you can drive it so it doesn’t do it. Cold start is loud with lots of pops but that only goes for the 40sec or so during the warm up process. If you’re after most of the benefits without it being overkill I would highly recommend 👍

Hey mate, do you have any videos of the setup so i can have a listen because it doesn’t seem like anyone is running xforce mid pipe and stock muffler on youtube, so i can have a little expectation of what im getting into. Thanks

@@justinchu1417 nah no vids sorry mate. I watched heaps of videos on here prior to doing it and honestly the sound of videos is nothing like in person so I wouldn’t go by that. How loud do you want your car?

@@Hutchy86 not obnoxious and has a good note to it but can be a little loud if i give it, otherwise just don’t want it be be annoying loud 24/7 because it’s my daily

Thanks man 🙏 Can't say much about them tbh, my oem ngk's only had 13k mls and were firing fine with stock tune. I just went with the trend and what most performance shops recommend after a piggyback or a tune. I only closed the gap from .028 to .025

@@beeswaxx3.8 I thought these were a direct fit with the GT. Why did you close the gap?

They ARE a direct fit and come pregapped @ .028, can also use them at that gap. However, most piggyback and ecu tuners recommend them between .026 - .022 for best performance, as I was researching.

@@beeswaxx3.8 haven’t heard that, I’ll have to do more research. Have you still got the Genesis or just rolling with the Forte now?

​@@Hutchy86 just the Forte, much more fun then the Genesis for a daily. Check Burger Motorsports on those plugs, I believe they recommend them at .022 for their JB4 on the 1.6t

I don't see why not. 2015-17 model years were identical her in the states with 3.8 v6 and were all assembled in South Korea.

You can follow my IG and message me through there. instagram.com/bees_waxx_3.8/

Haven't really looked into any headlights or taillights, but I've seen a few guys updating the headlights to newer g80 leds. If you're interested in any performance mods you can follow my IG and see what I've done instagram.com/bees_waxx_3.8/

BTR would still need your original ECU to copy onto the new/used one, but not sure if the oem can even get cloned for the 3.8 sedan. You'll need to ask Sam at BTR. I know the TCU you can buy outright without sending yours in.

@@beeswaxx3.8 sweet. Thanks man I'll email them.

Bought a used one on ebay and send it to MAXBORE.com to get bored/ported. They did an awesome job for a reasonable price! Check out my IG @ bees_waxx_3.8 for my mods and other useful info 🤙

I personally love the 20s the car even handles a little better without sacrificing much of the rid. My oem wheels are 18" compared to your 19s, so you'll sacrifice even less. 20x9 w/ 20x10.5 wheels are perfect fit for these cars. Try to have the offsets between 30-35 in front and 40-45 for rear if you go with same size tires as mine.

@@beeswaxx3.8 that's whats up bro! Thanks for the advice on that. I think those tire sizes will bring out the aggressive look while still keeping the luxury appeal

@@beeswaxx3.8 I'll be ordering them by the end of the week and I'll shoot u a pic once they come in and get installed

I believe all Genesis platforms are designed as RWD vehicles. They offer a AWD (HTRAC) transfer case as an option. But not just FWD.

Thank you.

No, not at all! The secondery cats do not have o2 sensors or any other wiring connected to them to trigger the check engine light. They are only there to filter more exhaust gasses and be restrictive lol

@@beeswaxx3.8 thanks

They are custom made pieces I got from ebay. One is routed through the front lower bumper and one underneath the front under-panel. Or you can get the Velossa snorkels for the 5.0 and make them fit. Either way it'll require some fabrications if you have a radiator shroud. You can find photos of my setup on my IG account @bees_waxx_3.8

@@beeswaxx3.8 thanks a lot man!!!

No, not the whole bumper just the lower black panel as you saw in the vid @ 4:25

TY bro! Car was dyno-tuned last year in April of 2021. Base runs with AEM CAI and Exhaust were 258whp w/ 262wtq. After the tune, were 283whp w/ 294wtq. An increase of 25whp & 32wtq. Since then, I have thermo-wrapped the AEM aluminum intake tube and added 2 ram-air ducts to feed the air filter for colder air and IATs. Have also ported the throttle body, added a larger radiator with colder thermostat. Follow my IG @bees_wax_3.8 for more info..

Lol, Thanks man! ..and for watching the video! Hopefully you'll find something useful. Good luck and safe driving 👍

I purchased ALL the exhaust parts separately myself from Amazon, as you saw in video. The exhaust was custom built and pieced together by a local muffler shop. EXHAUST: (prices at time of purchase) $120 - 1 pc Megnaflow Tru-X muffler $160 - 2 pc Vibrant Ultra Quiets @$80 each $200 - 2.25" Stainless Tube/Pipe set (stock is 2" on 3.8) Total in Parts = $480 EXTRAS: (Optional, you may not need) $120 - Stainless Quad Exhaust Tips $80 - 2 pc Bullets @$40 each (in place of 2nd cats) $65 - Stainless Hangers for exhaust system $160 - 4 pc Stainless V-band Clamps @$40 each $130 - OEM Rear 5.0 Under-Panel $300 - AEM Cold Intake System Total in Parts = $855 TOTAL Labor/Installation for Everything = $650

Front: 20x9 with 255/35/20 tires Rear: 20x10.5 with 295/30/20 tires

Staggered Set: Element EL006 Gunmetal w/ Machined Face Front: 20x9 +30mm Rear: 20x10.5. +42mm www.elementwheels.com/wheels/element-wheels/el006-gumetal-w-machined-face/element-el006gm2090-90986

Lol it does but with a deeper tone now that I've installed the 2 resonators up front instead of the secondery cats.

@@beeswaxx3.8 sounds dope doe bro💯