Hyundai/Kia 1.6 T-GDi RaceChip Installation Guide

[@mattdawson475]

I have recently fitted the base RaceChip 'S' to my 2015 KIA Proceed GT. £159.00 shipped from/made in Germany. What a difference. +33HP/77NM torque (claimed). The more expensive versions are RS/GTS but they don't offer much more 'bang for your buck' so I went for the 'S'. More lower end pull and it has transformed the car. Same engine as the vehicle on this video. Really pleased. And fuel economy better. All it does it kick the turbo in quicker with more boost and alters the fuel injection pressure and timing but all within manufacturers tolerences. The 'S' has to be manually set from within the bonnet (hood) with ignition on but engine not running. I have no warning lights or issues and my KIA GT is now on a par with Golf GTI Performance for £159.00. 👍🙂

[@user-zm3wd6nj8l]

Your engine still works? I read a lot of blown up engines 1.6 tgdi it's doesn't really take too much tuning

[@purplehazeffc]

Great video.. Would've like to see a before & after on a dyno..

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

We have dyno data available from the manufacturer if you would like. Please give us an email address and we can send it out. Our video is primarily an installation guide, it's not a full review nor designed to promote specific power gains, which change from vehicle to vehicle.

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

@@purplehazeffc Sent

[@VilThong]

@@purplehazeffc what was the results ? Is it worth buying?

[@purplehazeffc]

@@VilThong While they are not perfect & a custom tune is better. For the $$ spent, it’s good bang for te buck.

[@andrewpattie358]

Ur never c one on a dyno 🤣 if u get one may as well put ur money in the bin all independently dyno'd cars with boxes on get removed by lawyers or thay say the car is faulty 🤣 iv even had a reply the atmospheric conditions must of change the results if want 5hp and realistically that is about what ur get a bit more on a vag some of the time depending on what sensors r fighting against it if u want 30/40hp get it mapped, racechip say 50hp extra 🤣 not possible form that engine without changing parts 🤣 all these videos r the same all numbers nothing to back it up 🤷 save ur money get a quicker car if u want one if u love it and want to keep it map it a leave it at that as everything else in 2/3 hp for lots of money

[@xxlukedimoxx6131]

Love these mate please keep doing installation tutorials really helps! :)

[@bustermv]

Loud and clear way up here in DC, USA. Excellent tutorial and install made easy.

[@sabesquepran0t]

I have a US based 2018 Hyundai Kona 1.6L turbo will this work?

[@missael773]

Hello would this work on the.2021 kia k5?

[@RoscoePablo]

When I see these tuning chips and read extra horse power, extra torque, better fuel economy. So why wouldn’t the multi million dollar or billion dollar company that probably spend millions of dollars in testing their product add this to the factory chip.

[@Blaeven]

Manufacturers are building cars that have to work with lower quality fuel, and run with standard servicing, driven sedately for hundreds of thousands of miles and over 20+ years If you're happy to run your car on premium fuels and actually look after them properly with servicing, you can usually get a lot more power out of them safely and reliably

[@akent46]

Question Tristan, how does the stock ECU respond to a downpipe install? I'm noticing large power gains claimed and wondering if this is safe on the stock ECU in terms of boost limit control and AFRs for eg. Cheers mate!

[@BagzyREAL]

does this work on a 2012 veloster non turbo?

[@christopherbaribault7642]

Will this work with a 2023 Seltos 1.6L Turbo? Obviously, it can be said that this wouldn’t be recommended on a leased vehicle?.. However, there is “no evidence left behind” of the mod and once it’s removed; it’s considered stock?

[@mervchow5208]

any supporting parts needed with this? eg spark plugs?

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

RaceChip and Cherry Tuning both recommend replacing the plugs if you're planning on using the RS or GTS chip. The higher boost pressures and more aggressive timing that are targeted by the RaceChip will add additional heat and stress to the engine, running colder spark plugs is an easy and cost effective way to help keep things a little more under control.

[@Slipperystick73]

Do these do any damage to the car at all? Can dealer know it’s ever been there?

[@fumakotaro4038]

No, it won't damage the car And also, it can be unplugged, no traces left behind

[@pokelegends7904]

Does the chip fine for Hyundai Elantra N line 1.6T 2022?

[@danted4917]

Countless blown motors from these piggyback tunes. Please do not install this on your car! Get a proper ECU tune

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

RaceChip offer an engine warranty for their chips, we've never heard of a car with a blown motor from a Racechip. I would welcome you to share something with us to this effect.

[@danted4917]

@@CherryTuningPerformance I'm part of countless groups and users have reported blown turbos and motors. Using a chip like this is putting a huge strain on your motor because its altering the limits of the ECU and reporting dangerous values. ECU tunes do not do this

[@official_commanderhale965]

@@CherryTuningPerformance So you just straight up ignore the multiple examples of people blowing their engines and or Turbo's using this chip? Scammer logic right there.

[@mharro88]

@@official_commanderhale965 where's the evidence that it is?

[@official_commanderhale965]

@@mharro88 the people with blown up engines from using the tune?🤣

[@mharro88]

Will this work on a Hyundai i30 n-line premium sedan 1.6T?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Does this work on the 2021 (new shape) Hyundai Tucson 1.6?

[@johannessilver8653]

Yes...they give the guarantee for the motor itself but not for the gearbox (or the whole powerline) which will be limiting sometimes and you brake it with extra torque. In my case even the S model overlaps 20 Nm the max torque of my automatic gearbox and if I install it I do not know which setting I can adjust just to the limit.

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

We have cars with DCT gearboxes making 130HP MORE than stock, with a completely stock gearbox, and no problems. The DCT can hold a lot more torque than it's apparently rated for

[@AIDAHAR210]

I know a guy who also has the 6 spd manual and pulling 300 hp. He still has that setup for 2 years now and with no problem. The 6 spd can take big power

[@Regulareverydaynormalguy1]

My kia seltos has the same engine. Will this kit work it?

[@IllegallyAcquiredKIA]

I'm assuming this only works on the turbo model?? Not for the 1.8L

[@vroomgc]

correct

[@UW4IT]

Would love to see how it runs and some timings. And does this work the same way for proceed gt?

[@maelg7267]

I mm looking for one I have a 2020 elantra gt

[@madpwr4154]

Hi got a new kia certao gt 2024 If I install exhaust system upgrade and a cold intake as well will that be suitable for this chip upgrade too

[@iLL3571]

Guys please help, it's urgent! Where is the manifold pressure sensor on a Sportage QL 2L diesel?! I can't find it for the life of me. I need to install Racechip GTS and it asks for common rail and turbo boost pressure sensor.

[@SilentShadow-ss5xp]

He's like just remove the race chip and there's no left over evidence it was ever there but earlier also said it uses short and long term fuel trim to trick the engine into making more power. So unless you ran the car for a while or reset the computer the fuel trims would be way off for no obvious reason.

[@zacoates4836]

Any engine code issues people ?

[@frankiebatsu]

Guess we should stop calling it Bolt on, and start calling at clip on.Also I have no idea where to get 98 octane gas here in the US

[@Blaeven]

98 RON is the same as your 93 MON

[@owenmcilwain2744]

damn I love the look of that intake looks so clean

[@Alan_Garkle]

How does this affect Kia factory warranty (Australia) on a new vehicle?

[@patrickellegaard3155]

It voids the warranty

[@Giitzerland]

@@patrickellegaard3155 NO, it does not! >< The entire reason for being able to unplug it, is for when you bring it in for service, dingus! :P

[@Giitzerland]

Remove it before taking it in for service, there's no trace left behind. Don't just unplug it, simply reverse the installation steps. It doesn't modify your car's ECU, it sort of bypasses it, or send it into a temp coma lol

[@OZIPUG1970]

I hope I can get one for my hyundai sonata n line 🙏

[@simisongcobo8958]

Can it work on a Toyota corolla cross cvt transmission will respond

[@Giitzerland]

Sure, just trade it in on a Forte GT, and don't tell ANYONE that you ever bought car with CVT, those... are for scooters! Oo

[@marcustay242]

Anyone know if all plugs are the same for an i30n FL?

[@DramaCarWolf]

So I know that this video is old but I had my RaceChip in my 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo. They promise it won’t do anything to the cars stock plugs but unfortunately they do. The chip works but with stock oem plugs, it will damage them and make the car misfire. Right now I’m gonna give the chip one last chance however I will be adding some HKS spark plugs this time. Overall the chip does what it says but it’s not a big noticeable difference from my experience. Plus I highly recommend to not use stock plugs when running it.

[@nix_l]

Thank you for this! How has it been since you upgraded the spark plugs?

[@DramaCarWolf]

@@nix_l it was great for a while. No issues but unfortunately I no longer have mud Veloster as it was in an accident recently. But overall no issues

[@nix_l]

@@DramaCarWolf appreciate the heads up. I'm sorry to hear, hope you are okay.

[@kevinjackson920]

can it work on the none turbo 2019 forte

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

It cannot work with a non-turbo. It works by turning up the boost on the turbo model.

[@swamp2002]

Are U sure there will be no traca after uninstall? im told that there will be readings in the cars ECU of torque?

[@Archer28M]

Bull Shit !!! The Tuner must download your car MAP and then optimizem it by writing New MAP!!!

[@Jightog8189]

You realise these are vechile specific from RC? they aren't just a universal product..

[@jahvanspence4958]

Will this product work for 2016 Elantra gt 2L?

[@iphone-uz8vc]

do the fuel pressure allway on high or only on demand

[@stevestevebaughman3481]

Wish you guys had something for the 2024 KIA K5 GT 2.5 turbo

[@marcussanchez28]

Just want to make sure this would work on my 2022 Hyundai n line 1.6T 👌🏽😹 let me know I’m very interested!

[@samueljones2871]

I did this, and my Bluetooth went out on the chip. And then my engine blew up haha. With 39k miles on it. I understand this, but the lap3usa piggyback is safer and probably adds more power, not sure on that part though.

[@wildazme2006]

How did your engine blow up exactly?

[@603adventures9]

Guys idiot had mine for over 50k miles no issues very safe ​@wildazme2006

[@cutsdbz]

Does the vehicle have to be turbo for this to work?

[@plimorestorers1604]

Se pude colocar al kia forte xls 2019 o solo es al gt saludos

[@opfuster333]

Does this work on the 1.6t hybrid models As well?

[@BenjaminTorio-qg2lg]

Can this be used on 2024 Kia forte without the turbo

[@johnmiceter]

It would be good if you did a before and after 0-100 test on the car. I got a i30 SR and would like to know the differences. It also could help you sell more if it makes a fair bit of difference 😉 Also, why do you need to set it to 4 first and not go straight to 6?

[@masonlee5305]

he explains in video why not to go to 6

[@Booyamakashi]

If you think for more than a 3 seconds you should be able to figure out why they doesnt show the results of this modification.

[@2strokeFORever]

I'm not a piggyback guy but I think this is perfect for cars under warranty

[@TylerAllen99]

Would this work on the new Kia k5 GT line 1.6 ?!??

[@benfrank2652]

Will it work on a k5?

[@whytho8643]

Can I get the dyno data please

[@sunnyb5754]

Loved the outtakes mate!! 😄

[@OZZYPOKIES]

Will this work on my new 2022 kia cerato gt

[@eiki104]

Will it work for kia cerato 1.6 NA?

[@darrenrussell1639]

Absolutely love my RS CHIP

[@voottrellis6403]

what mpg are we talking after doing this ? id like to be able to afford to go somewhere if lockdown ever ends,?

[@wolfencino2351]

Any updates on naturally aspirated tunes?... been looking since 2018 and can't fins anything. Especially for the 1.6 N/A .

[@Giitzerland]

Get a turbo.

[@neuspeed79]

Looks like there is nothing available for the Sorento..?

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

Send us a message on Facebook or email us through our website, we will look into a solution

[@akisgarbis2862]

What about the new Hyundai i 20 N 1,6 ,204 Hp ?? Any tuning ??

[@CardinalGamingLounge]

Ok to use on 1.6 kia optima?

[@mattlagace1971]

Is this available for a 2021 Kia Forte5 GT?

[@kairasanders]

Hi guys, can i use it and still keep warranty ? thanks

[@kellis1223]

Do they make one for kia cadenza 2017

[@hold1n103]

does this fit on kia ceed 1.6 Gdi 66 plate

[@Tyson_mcnuggets]

Can this affect throttle response also?

[@sheaadams86]

Does this work on 2021 elantra N-Line?

[@scoupemaster]

i have the gts and they never tell me to use it at a lower power setting then at a higher setting for maximum performance.....how can i validate this info?

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

It doesn't change the performance, it's for safety, to give the car a chance to correct the fuel trims for the extra boost.

[@INDEPENDENTPRODUCTS]

Can you send me the dyno on the 1.6t Forte GT?

[@junaldinsales]

Will this work with Kia Forte koup 2010?

[@MichaelDiegel]

Does the chip affect the factory warranty?

[@inyoudeep1]

Not this one, as it is a Chinese scam. However real ones void it.

[@Jightog8189]

@@inyoudeep1 Ah yes, a "Chinese scam" Made in Germany.. These actually do work as I have recently bought one.. And to answer the question Michael, Yes it will void warranty, But is untraceable as it's only sensor data, once removed there's no proof

[@inyoudeep1]

@@Jightog8189 Made in Germany, like the trash cars, Alphacool, Bequiet, and everything else that Germany no longer can make in any kind of quality? 30 years ago " Made in Germany" meant quality, not it's on par for Chinese junk. However, they are made in China, and sold under several other names! There is no such thing as an untraceable chip. You lost All credit with that comment alone!

[@AIDAHAR210]

No, it doesn't do anything to the ecu, just fools a couple sensors into making your turbo put out extra boost

[@aliston5028]

Can I install it in i20 petrol elite 2017 model?

[@azizok2743]

1.6 no turbo??

[@paulbarnett5837]

Will it work on a 1.6l t tucson?

[@dgdave2673]

BEWARE: This company and race chip will not honor anything if you blow up your motor. They are selling to folks desperate to do something to their cars , akin to drugs use or opioid, this is exactly similar to a car. Just come out of this foolish and costly addiction, ask for a manufacturer approved ECU tune if available. For example while it was a rip off, got the Polestar upgrade for $700 (50% discounted by a dealer in Michigan) for my XC90, that in real world had some relevant and nice difference to the driving and shifting characteristics of the car along with increased power. FE was not impacted good or bad.

[@Stexen]

I was hesitant at first thinking maybe this just be placebo power, but I got one for my 2015 veloster turbo and it's noticeable! Makes the car a lot more peppy. If you're on the fence, just pull the trigger, you won't be disappointed. I will say my mpg went from 27 to 20, but whatever... numbers...

[@THM1997]

Is your car stock? I have a 15 turbo too and I put an aftermarket exhaust on and now my car runs supper rich . Would this help my air/fuel ratio ? Or let me tweak it.?

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

Running an exhaust on a Veloster Turbo should not affect how rich the car runs, unless a sensor was damaged. They run wideband oxygen sensors in the exhaust and the ECU has a Lambda target for fueling. A different exhaust would cause more airflow, but the ECU has +/- 25% fuel correction to correct back to it's lambda targets, so it would correct it back to being the right fuel for the extra air flow. If you're using more fuel and no sensors are damaged, it's because you're driving it harder because it sounds better, if you're covering the back of your car with black soot, then I'm going to suggest that you've gone up to a 3" exhaust which is too big for a 200HP 1.6T and you're lowering flow velocity too much causing the soot from fuel to build up a bit easier. It shouldn't actually be running any richer, just appears that way.

[@Domthebomb717]

Will this work on Hyundai Kona 1.6T?

[@stockey]

Of course, any 1.6T for Kia or Hyundai.

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

There is a model to suit the turbo Kona, yes

[@joziquedelphine1685]

hi,there i have fitted a gts race chip on mine ,0 to 100 in 5.6 sec

[@joziquedelphine1685]

@RJ mi hi RJ,i have a high power race chip gts 186 kw/381 nm on my cerato gt cost around 1000 dollars run on ron 98.use a race logic v Box gps timing tool done on a private road.Watch Raitis ride he has avideo on cerato gt with same race chip am thinking of a vid soon

[@hackerpower]

WHAT ABOUT THE ECU TORQUE LIMITER?

[@wilburbruno3928]

What does it really work that’s a question it was it just a trick to make money

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

It definitely works, we have many, many customers who have tried this first hand and are very happy with the results. RaceChip globally has sold something like 100,000 units. If it was just a trick, they wouldn't have been successful to this degree.

[@yeahmate94]

Hi, does this increase fuel consumption? Also do you have to use 98 octane only. Asking for an ‘RS’ model. Thanks

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

Yes you need to use 98 Octane, most of our customers find that with normal driving they fuel consumption decreases, as the car learns to upshift to higher gears sooner.

[@Dan-y6b]

Cool

[@ikzuq]

Does it have to be a turbo engine?

[@redshadow-xc2bu]

Does this improve mpg and horsepower?

[@Giitzerland]

When you improve HP, it's unlikely that you'll improve MPG as well. That being said, how you drive, and in what mode you're in makes a huge difference!, They're called "RACE CHIPS" for a reason.

[@MrRtHemi]

I have this and it’s amazing!

[@cbg1992]

hows different?

[@jakespencer431]

Is it worth it I just got the new Kia cerato gt removed cerato badge planing on getting mild/ wild exhaust kit aswell!

[@mervinmanalo3274]

got the rachip S for my hyundai accent crdi. is it worth it to upgrade to rs or even gts?

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

If you're not wanting to reflash the computer, the RS would still be a decent upgrade, or even the GTS, especially if you can get it on sale, which happens from time to time.

[@toolie4471]

Will this work on a 2015 velastor turbo GDI

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

Yes, there is an option for the Veloster Turbo on our site

[@smartyrdumb4681]

Installed the RS on my 2016 Forte5sx. 34k mi on the car. MORE POWER!! Check. BLOWN TURBO!! At 35.5k mi also check.

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

While it's unfortunate that this happened on your 5 year old car, you're asking a car to make more boost than factory. This always comes with inherent risk factors. Generally if a car is well maintained and looked after properly, a RaceChip will not drastically decrease it's service life.

[@bernitaldown9136]

😆 😆🤣😂😹 YOLO

[@CampbellOneill]

I need me one of those

[@llewellyn56]

No that’s

[@lawj2]

How much power?

[@gustavopolanco6925]

Hope they come up with a chip for the hyundai sonata n line.

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

With the new CVVD motor? That's likely to come out sooner rather than later. RaceChip always develop their tunes on their dyno, so it will take time for them to get their hands on one of the new cars to develop a tune in Germany.

[@MikeD1101a]

@@CherryTuningPerformance Will that also work on the new 2.5 turbo in the upcoming Santa Cruz truck and Sorrento/Santa Fe? Maybe not the SUV's so much, but a chip on the 2.5 turbo in the new Santa Cruz truck with AWD would be great?

[@647JC]

Is it safe to leave it by the battery?

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

The chip doesn't get hot enough to cause any issues for the battery, we have found it to be perfectly fine.

[@williamdolezal9184]

What air intake is that

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

cherrytuning.com.au/products/aem-kia-cerato-gd-air-intake

[@daviddamore4065]

Will that air box that you have work on the new 2021 kia K5 GT-LINE 1.6 liter turbo

[@bernitaldown9136]

GT is betta the gt line is whack.

[@rodgerbane3825]

Doesn't this void your warranty?

[@KC-bj6cp]

Im pretty sure it would void your warranty.

[@kurts9085]

@@KC-bj6cp per my comment below to this business, this is highly likely. It's asymmetric risk - lose your 7 year warranty over 20kw. No thanks.

[@raimondsgradeckis7195]

Waste of money

[@marionguyen92]

Will avoid warranty guys?

[@mostrendy5335]

Yes ... But to trick the manufacturer just remove it when servicing it ... Since it's a piggyback system ... I have been doing that 😂😂😂

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

As above, most people remove it for servicing. Technically, yes, if you're tuning the car (even with a piggyback) you're voiding the warranty. But most people aren't worried about removing it for trips to the dealer so they don't know it's been tuned.

[@iyelawolf2196]

Actually, no it won't. Kia will not void a warranty for using this. I've spoken with a kia rep

[@swaagkiidable]

How much power does it gain?

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

Depends on the model of chip you select, and which car you have. The RS chip in this video adds 41HP and 97Nm

[@frncsbrtn7363]

@@CherryTuningPerformance that's claims numbers, where are proofs.

[@davidsinton6287]

Awesome video mate 🙌 Thanks heaps!

[@joshwill7356]

Can it work on a 2008 Kia rondo

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

The diesel model, possibly. There isn't any RaceChip to suit non-turbo engines.

[@ricohernandez9969]

@@CherryTuningPerformance Kia Optima 2016 1.6L?

[@alien1862]

Does this work on 21 kia k5?

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

with the 1.6T, or 2.0T?

[@cutie3729]

@@CherryTuningPerformance will it work with a 2022 Kia k5 gt line

[@sixfivemoto8845]

Has anyone run one of these on a dyno after installing?

[@scoupemaster]

my kona went from 157hp to 174ho and from 179tq to 198tq with gts racechip

[@isaacthompson2260]

@@scoupemaster it has 174 from factory tho....

[@scoupemaster]

@@isaacthompson2260 not at wheels

[@isaacthompson2260]

@@scoupemaster dang that much power loss thru the drivetrain?

[@scoupemaster]

@@isaacthompson2260 yes and you should know it....plus 19" wheels to make it worst!!

[@jamirtbs8795]

Is this gona work with Kia Forte 2.0 na engine thank you

[@CherryTuningPerformance]

No, these are a boost controller, your car doesn't have a turbo to make any boost to control. Focus on intake and exhaust mods for the most gain from a non-turbo car.