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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Micho523

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Vehicle Info

2001 Kia Sephia

Bragging Rights

  • Top Speed130 mph
  • HP160

Major Upgrades

  • port and polish
  • extrude-honed

Ratings

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Jun 02, 2007

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Done a few mods, mainly looks so far, but I have some MAJOR engine upgrades in line for the next ocuple months.

Micho523's 2001 Kia Sephia Jacksonville, FL Customized with Custom Seats, SYLVANIA Lighting, Custom Transmission, Custom Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Scosche Wiring, Pioneer Head Unit, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Pioneer Video, Custom Body Kit, Clarion Security, Custom Strut Bars, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Megan Racing Header, Custom Intake, ADR Wheels, Custom Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Pioneer Tweeters, Blaupunkt Speakers, TC Sportline Engine Comps. - 8


Micho523's 2001 Kia Sephia Jacksonville, FL Customized with Custom Seats, SYLVANIA Lighting, Custom Transmission, Custom Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Scosche Wiring, Pioneer Head Unit, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Pioneer Video, Custom Body Kit, Clarion Security, Custom Strut Bars, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Megan Racing Header, Custom Intake, ADR Wheels, Custom Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Pioneer Tweeters, Blaupunkt Speakers, TC Sportline Engine Comps. - 6


Micho523's 2001 Kia Sephia Jacksonville, FL Customized with Custom Seats, SYLVANIA Lighting, Custom Transmission, Custom Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Scosche Wiring, Pioneer Head Unit, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Pioneer Video, Custom Body Kit, Clarion Security, Custom Strut Bars, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Megan Racing Header, Custom Intake, ADR Wheels, Custom Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Pioneer Tweeters, Blaupunkt Speakers, TC Sportline Engine Comps. - 7


Here is the engine bay as of January '06, Mild polish on the valve cover, I have another one that I am working on getting to a mirror finish. You can also see my strut bar from KFXPerformance here.

Micho523's 2001 Kia Sephia Jacksonville, FL Customized with Custom Seats, SYLVANIA Lighting, Custom Transmission, Custom Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Scosche Wiring, Pioneer Head Unit, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Pioneer Video, Custom Body Kit, Clarion Security, Custom Strut Bars, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Megan Racing Header, Custom Intake, ADR Wheels, Custom Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Pioneer Tweeters, Blaupunkt Speakers, TC Sportline Engine Comps. - 1


Here are my custom gauges from KFX
Day shot

Micho523's 2001 Kia Sephia Jacksonville, FL Customized with Custom Seats, SYLVANIA Lighting, Custom Transmission, Custom Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Scosche Wiring, Pioneer Head Unit, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Pioneer Video, Custom Body Kit, Clarion Security, Custom Strut Bars, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Megan Racing Header, Custom Intake, ADR Wheels, Custom Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Pioneer Tweeters, Blaupunkt Speakers, TC Sportline Engine Comps. - 2


Night Shot

Micho523's 2001 Kia Sephia Jacksonville, FL Customized with Custom Seats, SYLVANIA Lighting, Custom Transmission, Custom Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Scosche Wiring, Pioneer Head Unit, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Pioneer Video, Custom Body Kit, Clarion Security, Custom Strut Bars, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Megan Racing Header, Custom Intake, ADR Wheels, Custom Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Pioneer Tweeters, Blaupunkt Speakers, TC Sportline Engine Comps. - 3


Here is my custom Guage pod with Air/Fuel and Oil Pressure Guages

Micho523's 2001 Kia Sephia Jacksonville, FL Customized with Custom Seats, SYLVANIA Lighting, Custom Transmission, Custom Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Scosche Wiring, Pioneer Head Unit, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Pioneer Video, Custom Body Kit, Clarion Security, Custom Strut Bars, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Megan Racing Header, Custom Intake, ADR Wheels, Custom Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Pioneer Tweeters, Blaupunkt Speakers, TC Sportline Engine Comps. - 4


Micho523's 2001 Kia Sephia Jacksonville, FL Customized with Custom Seats, SYLVANIA Lighting, Custom Transmission, Custom Pedals, Custom Shift Knob, Scosche Wiring, Pioneer Head Unit, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Pioneer Video, Custom Body Kit, Clarion Security, Custom Strut Bars, MagnaFlow Exhaust, Megan Racing Header, Custom Intake, ADR Wheels, Custom Gauges, Yokohama Tires, Pioneer Tweeters, Blaupunkt Speakers, TC Sportline Engine Comps. - 5

Updates as of 6/07:
Header
Header-back exhaust
Strut bar
White-face guages
Alarm with remote start
Custom interior
Custom E-brake handle
ADR wheels wrapped in 205/40R17 Yokohama
Guage pod with AFR and Oil pressure
5pt Grounding system
Complete sound system
Polished valve cover
Painted calipers
CAI
Race P&P, gasket matched '04 spectra head
P&P, gasket matched '04 spectra IM
Flow matched '04 spectra injectors
Street grind cams
100 amp alternator
Raised compression to 10.0:1
Apexi SAFC-II
Revolution Autoworks Lateral Arms
Custom Killer Glass upper radiator hose
Custom black leather door inserts
5 speed conversion
Stage 2 Clutch
Custom tan leather shift boot
KFX Short Shifter
Shaved Antenna

Awaiting shippment on:

In Progress:

Future plans:
KYB GR-2 shocks/struts, Lowering springs OR coilovers
Carbon Fiber hood
Custom full leather interior
Mustang injectors (have them, just need the time to install)
Fresh paint
'04 spectra BBTB
Standalone Engine Management (probably MegaSquirt)
Forged Internals
GT2871 Turbo with custom equal length manifold

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Micho523

Location: Jacksonville, Florida