{"product_id":"catalytic-converter-for-kia-sportage-2005-2010-2-7l","title":"Catalytic Converter for Kia Sportage (2005-2010) 2.7L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDirect-Fit Stainless Catalytic Converter for 2005-2010 Kia Sportage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restores factory exhaust scavenging and emissions compliance by directly replacing fouled, deteriorated underbody converters to eliminate P0420\/P0430 diagnostic trouble codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Sportage Core Degradation and Thermal Fatigue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory catalytic converter assembly on the KM-platform Sportage is vulnerable to age-related thermal cycling and carbon contamination from the Delta\/Mu V6. Over extended mileage, the stock internal washcoat deteriorates, leading to ceramic honeycomb sintering, reduced precious metal reactivity, and physical matrix breakdown. This thermal fatigue increases exhaust backpressure against the cylinder heads, raises exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and restricts mid-range power while triggering persistent catalyst efficiency check engine lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis direct-replacement unit features a high-grade 409 stainless steel tubular casing engineered to withstand extreme road salt exposure and elevated exhaust temperatures without weld fatigue. Internally, a dense, flow-optimized ceramic monolith substrate delivers uniform surface-area contact, utilizing an OBD-compliant washcoat that oxidizes hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide into harmless elements with minimal flow restriction. Precision laser-cut flanges, factory-matched rear hanger points, and direct bolt-on connections guarantee zero-clearance fitment to existing downpipe and intermediate exhaust sections without torching or custom fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e2005-2010 Kia Sportage 2.7L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e2.7L Delta V6 (G6BA) \/ KM Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e173 hp \/ 178 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eBER635550 (Interchange: 642065, 40808)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sportage (KM Chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7L V6 Gas (2656cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear Underbody Converter Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaskets and installation hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kia Crossover Durability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to maintain the utility and all-weather dependability of your daily driver, this replacement unit retains factory backpressure curves to keep low-end torque intact for reliable commuting and light-towing service without downstream oxygen sensor false-triggers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50489065472248,"sku":"DS-EZRWEHCP5","price":127.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/catalytic-converter-for-kia-sportage-2005-2010-2-7l-1.jpg?v=1789156793","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/catalytic-converter-for-kia-sportage-2005-2010-2-7l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}