Project Forte: KIA Forte Koup - TurboKits.com Air Intake System Install

A must have for any tuner enthusiast – the air intake system. All engines regardless of size and manufacturer require three ingredients for combustion: air, fuel and spark. Thus, increasing the airflow into an engine via an intake system will result in greater performance (horsepower), better throttle response and that signature suction noise.

Below, is a step-by-step explanation on how the KIA Forte Koup went from breathing through a metaphorical straw to this full air intake system provided by Turbokits.com

Preparation:

- Slide Outerwears pre-filer sleeve over intake filter

Step 1: Remove rubber hose connected to the air box pipe
- Carefully loosen and remove the rubber hose connected to the air box pipe.

- Next, slide off all clips around the air box

Step 2: Remove top portion of the air box unit

- Carefully wiggle the top portion of the air box unit and remove it along with the air filter inside it.

Step 3: Remove two (2) 10mm bolts securing intake feeder

Step 5: Install ECU bracket

- As part of the intake kit, a bracket is supplied to fasten the ECU unit securely. Use the supplied hardware consisting of three (3) nuts / bolts to secure the ECU to the bracket and tighten.

Step 6: Mount ECU unit with bracket in the factory position.

Step 8: Drop in intake aluminum pipe mating one end (with the breather end) to the throttle body and the other end tucked behind the left fog light.

Step 9: Apply the two (2) pieces of reflective heat tape to the radiator hose just under the intake pipe.

*Note: This step is not mandatory, but highly recommended.

Step 10a: Tighten all clamps

Step 10b: Install air hose (PCV vent) from the intake to the valve cover (male to male ends)

Step 11: Life vehicle to access splash shield, remove bolts covering the plastic undercarriage panel and move aside.

Step 12: Fit air filter onto aluminum intake pipe

Step 14: Re-assemble splash shield

Step 15: Test for secure fitment and that no pieces are loose. Start engine and rev a few times to assure that install does not interfere with any other parts of the vehicle.

Related Articles

Chopping Block: Acura TLX

These days it can seem like a new passenger car is being discontinued every other week, and while that isn’t literally true, the market for cars...

Acura reveals updated 2026 Integra

For manufacturers, summer is usually “new car season”, a time of year when automakers roll out their lineup for the upcoming model year. These cars...

Formula DRIFT x Tuning365 St. Louis 2025

Formula DRIFT rolled into World Wide Technology Raceway with both PRO and PROSPEC Championships past their halfway marks, and the sense of urgency was...

Lexus LFA successor on the way?

The glorious Lexus LFA supercar, which had only 500 units built and went out of production in 2012, may have a successor at long last. We say “may”...

Hyundai unveils 641-horsepower 2026 IONIQ 6 N

While some manufacturers are still figuring out how to build performance EVs, Hyundai continues to blast forward with its second electric hot rod with...

Honda to make new replacement parts for first-gen NSX

One of the key concerns when buying an older car or choosing whether to keep your classic machine is the availability of replacement parts to keep it...