2013 Kia and Sonata Air Intake Offers Estimated Boost of 4.82-Horsepower
- 30 Nov 2016
Related to the Hyundai Santa Fe, Sonata, Trajet, and Kia Sedona, the Optima rests on a Hyundai-Kia Y4 platform and features a front engine and front wheel-drive configuration. Three engines were available to power the first generation model, which was available from 2000 through 2005. A 2.4-liter Sirius II I4 that produced 149-bhp at 6000 rpm and 159-lb-ft (212 N-m) of torque at 4500 rpm, a 2.5-liter Delta V6 that generated 170-bhp at 6000 rpm and 169-lb-ft (229 N-m) of torque at 4000 rpm, and a 2.7-liter Delta V6 that delivered 170-bhp at 6,000 rpm and 181-lb-ft (245 N-m) of torque at 4000 rpm. The second-generation (2005-2010) Kia Optima was called the Kia Magentis in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore; the Kia Lotze in South Korea. Seven engines were available to power the vehicle, ranging from a 2.0-liter gas to a 2.7-liter gas powered engine. The third-generation (2010-2015) Kia Optima was also known as the Kia K5 in South Korea, China, and Indonesia and the Kia Optima K5 in Malaysia. The first-generation Hyundai Sonata was introduced in 1985 and ran to 1987. It was also known as the Hyundai Stellar II in Canada. K&N offers the 57-5300 air intake system to protect and boost the performance of the engine of the 2013 Kia Optima and the Hyundai Sonata. The air intake system offers an estimated gain of 4.82-horsepower at 5588 rpm. Designed to replace the factory restrictive air filter and air intake tubing and retain the factory air box, the system includes a free-flowing high-density polyethylene tube, a K&N 33-2448 washable and reusable replacement air filter, six stainless steel clamps, and adaptors that connect the system to the engine. The air intake replaces the air filter and entire air path to the engine, minimizing air path restriction. The polyethylene tube of the system is aerodynamically engineered to help the engine receive more air than the factory system. The tube is rotationally molded to its precise shape so that it can reduce turbulence and accelerate airflow into the engine.
The air filter is recommended to be cleaned every 50,000 miles, depending on driving conditions. It can be washed and recharged using the 99-5000 K&N air filter cleaning kit so that it can be reused over and over again. In fact, this may be the last air filter you will ever buy for this vehicle. K&N is so sure of the quality of its air filter it backs it with a 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. The warranty promises that the filter will perform for up to 10 years or 1,000,000 million miles without requiring replacement. The intake can be easily installed in about 90 minutes using factory holes and mounting points with common hand tools. It is compatible with original equipment manufacturer computer systems. The K&N 57-5300 performance intake kit is designed and engineered for the following vehicle applications: 2013 KIA OPTIMA 2.4L L4 Fuel Injection - All Models | |||
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