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    I put in a LSD in my 3.3 GT

    R and R and drive. The technician "may" have flashed the computer with the GT 1 specs, 'cause this model has the LSD in as stock to be compatible with the traction control operated by the electrical anti lock brake system. I didn't buy the GT 1 cause the price was 8K over the GT. So I just...
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    I put in a LSD in my 3.3 GT

    Mine is RWD only.
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    I put in a LSD in my 3.3 GT

    On July 14, 2021 I had the Kia dealer in Honolulu install a new LSD I bought on E bay into my 2018 3.3 GT. They said it is a factory new part installed by a dealer, so the change is under the Kia warrantee. Filled the diff with Royal Purple 75-90 with LS additive. Cost?, Rear diff delivered...
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    Boost gauge

    Today the car is in ECO mode and in Drive. I got 13.3 lbs of boost at about 85 mph. Fast enough for me.
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    Boost gauge

    OK, I have a 3.3 GT and wanted to monitor the amount of boost the stock setup gets. So... 1. Bought an OBD II with Bluetooth wireless to sent to smart phone. Got the Veepeak VP11. About $10.00 from Amazon w/o shipping. 2. Download a free app for Torque Lite that has selectable gauges...
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    Kia Stinger Out The Door Price Thread

    In Honolulu, I paid $38,139 + tax and license OTD on a New 3.3 GT Silky Silver. Port of Entry after leaving Korea was Hueneme Los Angeles. Then back on a ship to Hawaii. Window sticker price was $39,375.
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    Who tops off their fuel tank and is it bad for the Stinger?

    I have 900 miles on my 3.3 TT, and the MIL or check engine light came on after a gas fill up. I made sure the gas cap closed to one click only, disconnected the battery ground strap to reset the computer and the CEL went out and stays out. I believe the warning on the gas cap to close to only...
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    Transmission tail shaft leaks.

    Yes, I park the Kia in an enclosed garage with a white concrete floor. When backing out, I noticed the red trans fluid spots on the floor.
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    Question about 10 yr extended Full Warranty

    I don't think so. Or the drive belt.
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    Question about 10 yr extended Full Warranty

    I bought the highest level of policy the dealer offered for $2100.00. 10 year or 120 months. The finance manager countered with a sales price for the '18 GT 3.3 TT for $38, 139 + tax and license.
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    Visibility Question

    In my GT, I don't carry any passengers, so I removed the three rear head rests that partially block the rear window. Got a much view out the rear.
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    Transmission tail shaft leaks.

    OK, update on transmission. Kia in Honolulu replaced the leaky trans with a new one and did the wiring harness update. Picked it up on 01-21-19, so they took 19 days to get a new trans and install it. The leak should be gone. I did buy the 10 year 120 month warrantee, so no worries.
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    Transmission tail shaft leaks.

    OK, I picked up my '18 Stinger 3.3 TT GT in July of this year. The car has been in an enclosed garage when not in use. I have a total of 711 miles on it. Yes, less than 1k miles and; The tail shaft of the transmission where the drive shaft exits has been leaking red trans fluid since day...
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    In Kaneohe

    OK, thanks. I am 66 years old. I worked for 10 years as a mechanic on Porsches Turbo 911s, Ferraris, Lambos. I had clients on Maui that chartered a private plane to take me to Maui to repair their cars. I won't touch this Stinger, too far ahead of my 1970-1980s experience.
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    In Kaneohe

    I just picked up my GT in Silver from Windward Mall dealer. Living in Kaneohe.


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