Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp — Stage 1 file (+5 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp
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Chip tuning for Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp ECU
Kia K7 (2016) 1.5 IVT 115 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 115 to 120 hp (+5 hp, +4%) and torque from 144 to 150 Nm (+6 Nm). ECU — Bosch MEG17.9.8. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. The 2016 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
Kia is a Korean carmaker, part of the Hyundai Motor Group. Kia is positioned alongside Hyundai, with an emphasis on styling and a sporty character. The Stinger is Kia's performance saloon with a turbo V6. T-GDI is Hyundai's badge for its direct-injection turbo petrol engines. The Hyundai N-series are sporting turbo engines for the i30 N, Elantra N and Kona N. Hyundai turbo petrol engines deliver a noticeable gain with Stage 1.
The Hyundai community in Eastern Europe has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Stage 1 on the Hyundai T-GDI delivers a noticeable gain. On older-generation Hyundais, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. Mid-range Hyundai engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Eastern Europe. The Hyundai community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files for CRDi and T-GDI engines.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp rises from 115 to 120 hp, a gain of 5 hp (+4%). Torque rises from 144 to 150 Nm (+6 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Kia K7?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Kia K7 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +5 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp?
A remap of the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.
What is Stage 2 for the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp?
Stage 2 on the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
What ECU platform does the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp use?
The Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp is fitted with the Bosch MEG17.9.8 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.
Does the factory warranty of the Kia K7 remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Kia K7, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Kia K7?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Kia K7. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Kia K7?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp cost?
The remap price for the Kia K7 1.5 IVT 115 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.