VELOSSA TECH 2019-2023+ Kia Forte GT BIG MOUTH LIT KIT Ram Air Intake Installation Guide
- July 22, 2024
- VELOSSA TECH
Table of Contents
VELOSSA TECH 2019-2023+ Kia Forte GT BIG MOUTH LIT
KIT Ram Air Intake
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Kia Forte GT BIG MOUTH LIT KIT Ram Air Intake
- Model Year: 2019-2023+
- Manufacturer: Diode Dynamics
Product Usage Instructions
Kit Contents (Full Kit)
| Qty | Component |
|---|---|
| 2 | M6 x 30mm Cap Screw |
Stock Components Removal
Once the bumper is removed, unscrew the OEM cowl plate.
Installation Steps:
LIT KIT BIG MOUTH Installation
Attach the supplied cable clip to your BIG MOUTH as shown. Fasten the cable
and provide enough slack to not strain the cable.
Big Mouth Installation
Use the supplied hardware to install the BIG MOUTH on the cowl. Use a 5mm
Allen key to tighten. DO NOT OVERTORQUE.
Wiring Harness
Follow the provided Wiring Harness Schematic to correctly connect the power
terminal, in-line fuse, toggle switch, crimped connectors, switch ground wire,
and ground terminal.
Wire Management
Ground the pigtail harness using the M6x12 bolt supplied in the kit for proper
wire management.
Power Hook-up
Tuck away excess power wire neatly and zip tie it. Leave about a foot of power
wire to make the power connection. Connect both power wires to switch
terminals as indicated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I install the LIT KIT BIG MOUTH without prior experience?
A: While basic hand tools are sufficient for installation, it is recommended
to have some experience with car modifications for a smoother installation
process.
2019-2023+ Kia Forte GT BIG MOUTH “LIT KIT” Ram Air Intake Installation Guide
Kit Contents (Full Kit)
Please review this document before attempting installation.
You will need basic hand tools and 2 hours of installation time.
Kit Contents (LIT Flare Only)
Please review the table below and make sure you have received the kit
contents. 
If you already own the Velossa Tech GEN 4 Kia Forte BIG MOUTH, skip to slide 5 to see install and wiring instructions.
Stock Components Removal
Once the bumper is removed, unscrew this OEM cowl plate.
Install the LIT KIT BIG MOUTH
SKIP THIS SLIDE IF YOU PURCHASED A FULL-LIT KIT
Attach the supplied cable clip to your BIG MOUTH as shown. Fasten the cable
and provide enough slack to not strain the cable. 
Big Mouth Installation
Use the supplied hardware to install the BIG MOUTH on the cowl. 
Wiring Harness
Wiring Harness Schematic
Controller
Zip tie the controller to the following location behind the driver side
headlight. The controller is zip tied to the thick OEM electrical harness
using two zip ties, one zip tie should loop through the DD controller slot and
the other zip tie goes around the body and plug. 
Wire Management
Ground the pigtail harness using the M6x12 bolt supplied in the kit.
Power Hook-up
There will be excess power wire coming out of the power connector, bundle it
neatly and zip tie, leave about a foot of power wire to make the power
connection. 
Power Hook-up
Power Hook-up
Switch ground: Optional 
Wire Management
Route the power wire as shown, ensure there is enough slack as to not strain the wire.
Wire Management
Snake the Diode Dynamics LED power wire from the BIG MOUTH as shown and
connect to one of the four ports into the controller. 
Connect to the Diode Dynamics controller into one of the 4 ports. You may zip
tie the other 3 ports as shown. 
Phone App
Download the Diode Dynamics app and connect via Bluetooth.
How to connect to the app:
- After installing the app from the app store, open the app on your device.
- Cycle the power to the Bluetooth controller by unplugging it and plugging it back in or flick the power switch and wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.
- Wait for the app to detect the controller, it will pop up on the app screen as a Bluetooth controller. If necessary, cycle the power once more to refresh the controller.
- Once the controller shows up on the app, click it and connect. You have 30 seconds to select the controller once it shows up on the app. After 30 second you will need to refresh again to detect the controller again.
- Note that if you mounted your controller behind a lot of metal components, this may degrade the signal and range.
Finalize
Re-install the bumper the same way it was removed and ENJOY!
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