2022 Kia Forte GT | Custom Exhaust

[@jimbobspov]

The setup: Muffler delete, secondary cat delete, resonator delete, Aero TR Series resonator in the rear for deeper tone & less drone.

[@andrew.313]

Do you have a link for the aftermarket resonator?

[@jimbobspov]

@@andrew.313 no I’m not sure which one it is but I believe it’s one of the ones with 2.5” inlet & outlet if you go to the Aero website. Any similar one should work. That’s just what my exhaust guy ordered.

[@kiagottigang1512]

I need to find a good shop in Ohio. I’m not really sure where to go.

[@jimbobspov]

@@kiagottigang1512 any exhaust shop should have no problem doing what you want done. Find the closest one to you & send it lol. If you’re anywhere near Massillon, BB Muffler & More is where I get my work done.

[@Cod_King94]

And we’re the sensors an issue?

[@flcarstv2396]

this set up sounds so perfect man. better than the xforce imo. i think the x force is just far too quiet for my liking and the tone isn’t the best but this setup is just wonderful. i have the evilla motorsports muffler delete section and it’s sounds amazing i want to go with the midpipe which deletes the 2nd cat and adds a smaller resonator but the drone is already borderline bearable so i’m not sure about making the move

[@jimbobspov]

Thank you! 100% agree that the XForce is too quiet & costs a LOT more than a simple setup like this lol. The drone is not bad at all. The high flow resonator being toward the back with no restrictions between it & the primary cat helps a lot. When I still had the stock resonator right under the middle of the car it was significantly worse.

[@flcarstv2396]

@@jimbobspov ofc man. that’s really interesting i surely thought the after market resonator would make the drone worse compared to the stock one. but i really appreciate the info bro i’ll look into getting a high flow resonator on mine. have a great rest of your day man!

[@jimbobspov]

@@flcarstv2396 glad I could help! You have a good one as well.

[@eejayyTV]

hey dude! i just recently got a kia GT and i've done a res delete. i kinda want to know how loud it'll get with a muffler delete. any drone in any speeds? long drives? (fan in AUS, been watching your vids before buying my GT XD) hope you are well bro.

[@jimbobspov]

I haven't had just the resonator & muffler delete at once. It may sound similar to when I had the primary cat & muffler delete (resonator still intact) which I have a video of that you can check out if you haven't yet. I would guess the drone will be a little bit much at highway speeds & could get annoying on long drives. Thanks for checking out my videos though! All is well. Same to you.

[@israelchildress4523]

Sounds clean af. Nice deep tone. 💯

[@jimbobspov]

Thanks! That’s what I was going for. 👌🏽

[@ronburgundy4375]

We really need a performance version of this car... just refine the looks a bit, move them, turn signals, and reverse lights into the tails quad tip exhaust make it a bit more aggressive on the outside. Inside better ambient lighting white illuminated buttons better fauge cluster (seltos) and infotainment screen give it the n performance bits down to the seats and call it a day

[@jimbobspov]

I agree but then the N wouldn’t be as special so that wont happen.

[@adrianMagdaleno16]

Sounds great.! Question did you do a muffler delete? Or is is stock?

[@jimbobspov]

Thanks. Check the pinned comment.

[@wade9907]

How can you hear your turbo spooling so well? Have you done anything in that area? I have a stock 22 GT 6speed, and never have heard my turbo. The most I hear is the intake sucking in air when I have my driver window down and I get on it...

[@jimbobspov]

I think you just gotta be behind the car or have a good echo. It was noticeable with just a muffler delete but even now I only hear it from inside the car if Im in my garage or some enclosed space. No mods except the exhaust.

[@braxstondean1102]

Would definitely be more noticeable with an upgraded downpipe. I have yet to do that to my 21 GT

[@_GodOfWar_]

i have a 2023 gt manual and Im thinking of doing a catted downpipe, 2nd cat delete, and maybe move the resonator down a bit. i know you have more experience with this car.. Please tell me what do you think of that setup?? also did you lose any power low end or high end?? im going to buy the racechip and put map 7, with HKS plugs and cold air intake.

[@jimbobspov]

That should be a solid setup but I haven’t had it so just try to find a video of the closest thing to it if you can. Never lost any power though. The car has run the same with every setup I’ve had.

[@joeylobello6798]

How much drone do you have and how much does it vibrate the cabin?

[@jimbobspov]

Not much of either. That’s a personal preference thing though. What I don’t mind could be annoying to you lol.

[@flcarstv2396]

how is the drone on yours, i have a 6MT so it might be different but just curious

[@kalebrides7848]

Hey man I also have a blue manual 2023 gt I’m in the canton area I see you have Ohio plates hit me up I may need some advice on what to dow

[@jimbobspov]

I’m in Canton as well! Might have seen your car around a couple times. If you have Instagram hit me there @jimbobskia.

[@TheGoatReo]

@@jimbobspovI’m in Akron thinking about picking up a manual one of these lol

[@luciasbudwine6257]

Man I had my mufflers removed. It sounded great, the shifts were nice and loud. Now I had my resonator removed and it lost performance and the shifts sound so weak now.

[@jimbobspov]

Removing restrictions doesn’t cause loss of power. You might have something else going on.

[@luciasbudwine6257]

@blickybobby true it just feels different maybe it's just me. Because that's all I've done so far.

[@the1.6t]

@@luciasbudwine6257 it’s because the resonator adds back pressure to the Engine and removing that can result in a loss of power.

[@adamszczechowicz4202]

add a vibrant resonator and it should sound and drive a lot better

[@mattjingles5758]

Sounds so good it shouldn't be allowed.

[@jimbobspov]

Thank you! I always say things like this as I'm driving & listening to it lol.

[@bobramirez7689]

I jusst want to hear mine a little more would muffler delete or resonator delete be better

[@jimbobspov]

I have 2 videos with just the muffler delete you can check out & there should be some videos out there of just the resonator delete. I never had only a resonator delete so I’m not sure about that.

[@CentraPlex]

Is it decently loud in person? I love the loudness of a straight pipe but I found out real quick that the rasp is awful. I really wanna do a single exit eith a fat can and res but am worried that it will be too quiet.

[@jimbobspov]

Yeah it was plenty loud. I ended up getting tired of the drone eventually & had the stock muffler reinstalled lol. Wasn’t unbearable by any means but my commute is mostly highway so it got old.

[@CentraPlex]

@@jimbobspov either way I am doing a fat single exit can just wasn't sure if I wanted a resonator or not but tbh I will probably need it once I am completely catless

[@jimbobspov]

@@CentraPlex yeah I highly recommend a nice quiet resonator if you want it to be tame at all fully catless, probably a quiet muffler too. I had a high flow cat with only the Aero resonator, sounded atrocious & it was way too loud for a daily. Even after I got the single exit it was still too loud & sounded like shit.

[@CentraPlex]

@@jimbobspov yeah my tuner was recommending a vibrant ultra quiet but I was worried that it maybe too quiet but also at the same time the whole point of wanting a single access cuz I'm going to shoot a fat fat flame out of it and if I could get a resonator that someone hollow that would probably be for the best lol.

[@CentraPlex]

@@jimbobspov so you were the one on the forte page with the single exit?

[@vliwhy]

Is this a DCT or MT?

[@jimbobspov]

@@vliwhy DCT

[@pratikbp1]

I prefer silent cars. How is the original sound of the car?

[@jimbobspov]

There are lots of videos of the stock exhaust out there. I have one on my channel.

[@justinfilion6586]

Is it stock??

[@justinfilion6586]

I mean engine wise is it tuned or anything?

[@jimbobspov]

@@justinfilion6586 nope, nothing done with the engine. Just exhaust work.

[@justinfilion6586]

@@jimbobspov wow it looks decently quick

[@jimbobspov]

@@justinfilion6586 It's not too bad for 200hp lol.

[@kdmscarlett2012]

Why do you feel the need to showcase it in reverse? Sounds the same as in any other gear

[@jimbobspov]

I think a better question is why are you bothered by it? Lol