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Stage 1 Performance Chip for Kia - Boost HP & Torque | OBD2 Plug & Play Module


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Movement That Inspires Power: Performance Chip Upgrade for Kia

From the daily commute to the open road, give your Kia the spirited performance it deserves.

Kia has transformed from a budget option into a leader in design and technology. Whether you are driving the award-winning Telluride, the sporty Stinger, or a reliable Forte or Sorento, you know these vehicles are capable of greatness. However, standard factory ECU settings often hold back the engine to prioritize average driving conditions, resulting in sluggish acceleration and left-on-the-table fuel economy. Our Premium Performance Chip and ECU Tuner Compatible with Kia is the upgrade your vehicle needs to truly shine.

Engineered to work seamlessly with Kia’s modern Smartstream and turbocharged engines, this aftermarket module optimizes your vehicle’s electronic management system. It fine-tunes ignition timing, boost pressure, and air/fuel ratios to deliver a driving experience that is smoother, faster, and more efficient—without compromising the reliability you count on.


Why Your Vehicle Needs This Upgrade

  • 🚀 Unlock Hidden Horsepower: Don't let the "Eco" button define your drive. Our tuning technology optimizes engine parameters to release up to +35 horsepower and increased torque, giving your Kia the extra punch needed for confident highway merging and passing.
  • Fix Throttle Lag: Many modern Kias suffer from a noticeable delay between pressing the gas and the car moving. This upgrade sharpens throttle sensitivity, providing crisp, immediate response that makes city driving and stop-lights much more enjoyable.
  • ⛽Maximize Fuel Efficiency: Get the most out of every gallon. By ensuring a more complete and efficient combustion cycle, this chip can improve your fuel economy by up to 5 MPG (results vary by vehicle, fuel and driving habits), saving you significant money at the pump over the life of the car.
  • Warranty-Safe Installation: We know you value your 10-year warranty. That’s why our chip is designed to be 100% plug-and-play via the OBDII port. It installs in under 15 minutes, requires no permanent modifications, and is fully reversible before service visits.

The Perfect Balance of Efficiency and Fun

Imagine your Soul or Sportage climbing hills without the transmission constantly hunting for gears, or your K5 launching with the authority of a true sports sedan. Our aftermarket Performance Chip optimizes your vehicle for real-world driving, balancing power delivery with fuel conservation to give you the best of both worlds.

Don't settle for a restricted driving experience. Experience the dynamic movement your Kia was built to deliver.

Technical Specifications

  • Compatibility: Compatible with most Kia Models (Telluride, Stinger, Sorento, Sportage, Optima/K5, Forte, Soul, Rio, Carnival/Sedona)
  • Installation Time: Under 15 Minutes (Plug-and-Play)
  • Primary Benefits: Enhanced Acceleration, Torque, and MPG
  • Safety: 100% Safe for engine and electronics; fully reversible

Ready to elevate your drive? Upgrade your performance today.

Estimated gains; results vary by vehicle, engine, modifications, and conditions. See our dyno results.



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Warranty

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Stage 1 Performance Chip for Kia - Boost HP & Torque | OBD2 Plug & Play Module

$99.95

  • 5 stars: 12 (80%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (20%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Isaiah
improved everything in the car

improved braking the shift times in an auto matic overall great product would recommend

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John Harris
Stage1

At this point only having driven 75 miles I can say the feeling of more power is real.

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Gerard Boyer
Seems to work

Miles per gallon are up which is all I really wanted. Have not noticed any power increase regardless of fuel used. But mpg is better with premium vs reg

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Alex Saad
Stage 1 performance chip

It pretty much does what it says, I had a little boost in performance when I was in sport mode.

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Daniel Lounsberry
Stage one chip

Definitely seen a big difference in gas mileage and performance car has a lot more response now I highly recommend

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Gil Matos
GTA stage 1

this product rocks and you can see real performance gains

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Marc
GTE stage 1

Works as advertised. So far no dead spot in pedal. Car runs smooth and pick up is much better. Worth the buy

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Marc
Stage 1 module

Well I received my module within days of placing my order. I have 2016 Kia Forte and hit does have a dead spot or lag in the accelerator pedal from factory which is my biggest issue with this car. Its not a sports car by any means but reliable transportation for my needs. I commute about 35 miles a day on the highway. So after receiving my package I did not hesitate to install it to see how and if it would work as claimed. To my surprise it is doing exactly as advertised and I couldn't be happier! The lag or delay is gone! Also it is quick to jump into the passing gear when needed. Fuel economy has gone up to 3-4 miles per gallon on the highway. Like I said it not a sports car but feels much better as a daily driver. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone that just is looking for that little bit extra the factory tune is missing.

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Milton Thornton
Its Ok

All new to me

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Alan Presley
100%

Noticed difference in a first good day of driving. It does give me better throttle response on electric throttle body. Better gas mileage and lil more hp.

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Mario Agate
Gte performance chip

customer service was great in product showed up very quick. As soon as I installed it I instantly noticed my RPMs were a bit lower and smoother at idle. he's very nervous buying this cuz a lot of negative remarks online about these kinds of chips. but to be completely honest this does exactly what it says it does. My car picks up faster seems to have a bit more power and I'm pretty sure my gas mileage is better. Now all I want is to move on up in stages. And this is 100% a real review from a real customer. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.

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Dusko
Stage 1

It is as described, I'm happy with it

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kyle f
Chevrolet Malibu

Thing is awesome gains all around like. It said. Didn't take a week. Love it getting more parts ordered so I can stage 2 and 3

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Sloan t
Ford Taurus

I feel the power and it does run smoother

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Joseph N
Mitsubishi Lancer

Completely satisfied the power gains were quite noticeable along with throttle response was significantly increased. Also I gained between 2-4mpg loved it. Will order the upper stages once I have more aftermarket parts