A major milestone for the project tonight: we turned the key and heard the engine run for the first time. The startup was clean with no immediate leaks or unexpected noises. We still have a few final checks and minor tweaks to wrap up, but we’re on track to have […]
FJINC Kia Forte GT
Engine is back together
Phase one of the engine rebuild is officially complete: the long block is fully assembled and waiting to go back between the frame rails. We pulled out all the stops on this G4FJ build. Between the CylinderSupportSystems block reinforcement, Traum forged pistons, ARP head studs, and a upgraded turbo setup, […]
Block is back from CSS work
Huge progress update! The block is officially back from CylinderSupportSystems after machine work and short block assembly. Time to dive into the final engine assembly and get this Forte GT back on the road where it belongs. Stay tuned!
MBRP Exhaust Is Here For The Forte GT
Finally after weeks of waiting the MBRP exhaust setup came in for the Forte GT. It was a easy install and being I have a 2020 model I am running MBRP single tips out the rear and it sounds great. Will have to update with a video so you can […]
New Wheels On The Forte GT
18×8.5 Klutch SL1 wrapped on Firestone Firehawk Indy 500’s
DGR Coilovers Installed
Got the coilovers installed the other day and here is what the car looks like now. Suspension is stiff which I ordered the track spec version so I wanted a stiff setup.
DGR Coilovers are here!!
My suspension I ordered from KDMtuners finally came in from DGR Suspensions. They look to be of pretty nice quality and cant wait to get them installed which I am having done at Queenspeed Motorsports.
Two Forte GT’s and 1 Mountain
Met up with another Forte GT owned that is also running the Rev6 piggyback unit from SXTH Element. We went down the Diamond Back run outside Marion,NC in the Smokey Mountains. Check out our YouTube channel for the video.
Another SXTH Trip in the GT
Today I am going to SXTH to get the production harness installed on my Rev6 equipped Forte GT. The delay was due to the car being in the body shop for a few weeks but today it will get the finishing touches.
Back Again…….
After spending a little time at the body shop repairing the rear bumper and trunk lid it is back on the road looking better than ever. Oh how I have missed this thing and the way it drives with the SXTH Rev6 piggyback unit.