Not sure if you've mentioned this or not, but how has your gas milage changed with the intake?
K&N Intake for 2.5T
Can't believe I missed this is for the Sorento!!! - See post 12 below
Not sure if this has been posted before. Just happened to run across a youtube install video for the new K&N intake for the K5 GT w 2.5T engine:
2021-2022 Kia/Hyundai Smartstream 2.5L turbo K&N Typhoon Intake system install - YouTube
Performance Air Intake System (knfilters.com)
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I know someone's going to say something about under-hood heat - remember, the intake air from the filter is further heated by the turbocharger and then cooled by the intercooler.
Not sure if this has been posted before. Just happened to run across a youtube install video for the new K&N intake for the K5 GT w 2.5T engine:
2021-2022 Kia/Hyundai Smartstream 2.5L turbo K&N Typhoon Intake system install - YouTube
Performance Air Intake System (knfilters.com)
I know someone's going to say something about under-hood heat - remember, the intake air from the filter is further heated by the turbocharger and then cooled by the intercooler.
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If you want to install the K&N intake (designed for the Sorento 2.5T) you'll have to cut the heat shield as follows:
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The K&N tube is a direct fit - all the hose connections are THE SAME. the heat shield fits in the K5 (remember, the tube and filter box replaced by the K&N intake are the exact same part numbers between the K5 and Sorento 2.5T engines). The Sorento engine compartment is deeper - hence K&N made the heat shield taller to fit the Sorento engine compartment. You'll have to remove a small bit of plastic from the battery tray - or you could notch the tray to fit around the plastic:
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In addition, when reinstalling the intake tube (from Radiator support) you'll want to put some foam rubber on the tube where it rests against the Turbo-to-intercooler pipe.
Picture is from K&N intake instructions for 1.6T engine:
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Truth is K&N won't approve what I've done as they want to test everything.
I have had no problems at all.
DISCLAIMER: If you do install the K&N intake for the Sorento - YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK! I won't accept responsibility and neither will K&N.
The K&N tube is a direct fit - all the hose connections are THE SAME. the heat shield fits in the K5 (remember, the tube and filter box replaced by the K&N intake are the exact same part numbers between the K5 and Sorento 2.5T engines). The Sorento engine compartment is deeper - hence K&N made the heat shield taller to fit the Sorento engine compartment. You'll have to remove a small bit of plastic from the battery tray - or you could notch the tray to fit around the plastic:
In addition, when reinstalling the intake tube (from Radiator support) you'll want to put some foam rubber on the tube where it rests against the Turbo-to-intercooler pipe.
Picture is from K&N intake instructions for 1.6T engine:
Truth is K&N won't approve what I've done as they want to test everything.
I have had no problems at all.
DISCLAIMER: If you do install the K&N intake for the Sorento - YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK! I won't accept responsibility and neither will K&N.
Unless I open the throttle a lot to hear it I don't even know it's there.
The factory filter and filter box is restrictive, K&N says it gives the Sorento 2.5T 16 more horsepower, and I feel performance is better at WOT. My tires agree - they whine a lot more...
do you think it's ok to drive it around with out the heat shield?Finished cutting the heat shield so that it clears the hood insulation pad. Sure wish K&N would make an intake for the K5 GT!
Front view:
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Drivers- side view:
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Passenger side view.
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It sounds good when you get on it. When the RCV opens (AKA BOV) you can definitely hear the SSSSHHHHH...
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