aFe 49-37044 Takeda 3 Inch 304SS Mid-Pipe Resonator Delete for 20-24 Kia Forte

Vehicle Fitment

• 2020-2024 Kia Forte GT (L4-1.6L Turbocharged)

Fitment Notes

• Direct bolt-on installation using factory-style flange and hanger - no cutting or modification required
• This mid-pipe includes a resonator delete pipe in place of the stock resonator - for a quieter character, an optional resonator (PN 49M10001) is sold separately and must be purchased independently
• Installed product photos on aFe's page show the optional resonator (49M10001) installed - it is NOT included with this mid-pipe
• Does not require a CARB EO# - 50-state legal

Features

• 3 IN mandrel-bent 304 stainless steel construction for maximum strength, corrosion resistance, and durability
• Resonator delete pipe included - removes the factory resonator for a throatier, more aggressive exhaust note
• Factory-style flange and hanger provide a leak-free, rattle-free fit using OEM mounting locations
• 100% MIG-welded for race-proven strength and long-term durability
• CAD-designed for precise vehicle fitment with zero cutting or modification required
• Compatible with Takeda and other aftermarket cat-back exhaust systems designed for the 2020-2024 Forte GT platform
• Engineered and manufactured at aFe POWER's facility in Corona, California

Specifications

• Pipe Type: Mid-pipe with resonator delete
• Tubing Diameter: 3 IN
• Inlet Inside Diameter: 3.000 in
• Material: 304 stainless steel, mandrel-bent
• Construction: 100% MIG-welded
• Resonator: Not included (delete pipe installed); optional resonator PN 49M10001 sold separately
• Installation: Direct bolt-on, no cutting required
• CARB Status: No CARB EO# required - 50-state legal

Included Components

• 1x aFe Takeda 3 IN 304 stainless steel mid-pipe (with resonator delete pipe)
• Factory-style flange and required installation hardware

Product Description

The aFe POWER 49-37044 is a Takeda 3-inch 304 stainless steel mid-pipe engineered specifically for the 2020-2024 Kia Forte GT with the 1.6L turbocharged engine. It replaces the factory mid-section between the downpipe and cat-back exhaust with a resonator delete configuration, removing the OEM resonator to deliver a throatier, more aggressive exhaust tone. Constructed from mandrel-bent 304 stainless steel and 100% MIG-welded, it installs as a direct bolt-on using the factory flange and hanger locations - no cutting or modification required.

Note that the product photos on aFe's site depict the optional resonator (PN 49M10001) installed on the mid-pipe - that resonator is not included with this listing and must be purchased separately for those who prefer a quieter exhaust character. This mid-pipe is compatible with Takeda cat-back exhaust systems and other aftermarket cat-back systems designed for this platform, making it a flexible building block for a staged exhaust build.