{"product_id":"kia-optima-2-4l-vin-6-8th-digit-us-market-2-4l-engine-2001-2006","title":"Kia Optima 2.4L, (VIN 6, 8th digit), US market 2.4L Engine (2001-2006)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ds-message _63c77b1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKia Optima 2.4L DOHC Engine For 2001-2006 Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2.4L \"Beta\" DOHC engine delivers a solid 149 horsepower, providing dependable and efficient power for the first-generation Kia Optima sedan. As the larger and more powerful engine option for this platform, it established the Optima as a credible competitor in the midsize family sedan segment, known for its smooth operation and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 55.8929%; height: 312px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center; width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center; width: 57.4713%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eEngine Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4L Inline-4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eAspiration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally Aspirated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e149 HP \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eTorque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156 lb-ft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eFuel System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Port Fuel Injection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eValvetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOHC 16-valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eVIN Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e8th digit = \u003c\/span\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront-Wheel Drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.954%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eEngine Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.4713%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aluminum alloy cylinder head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Long Block Assembly:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis comprehensive engine assembly includes all essential components: engine block, crankshaft, pistons, cylinder head, and complete valvetrain system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefined \u0026amp; Dependable:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrecision-engineered Kia turbocharged GDI engine designed for low-emission output, reinforced sealing systems, and refined mechanical quietness. 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Includes full accessory suite and manifold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0063%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60K-90K miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.9047%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e$ 1,650.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.3153%; text-align: center; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition, strong performance history, ready for installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0063%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90K-120K miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.9047%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e$ 1,350.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.3153%; text-align: center; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood running condition, perfect for a daily-driven performance replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0063%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120K-150K miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.9047%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e$ 1,150.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.3153%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional core unit. Ideal for rebuild \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard shipping 5-7 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpedited shipping available for an extra cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eQ: How do I confirm my first-gen Optima has the 2.4L engine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) \u003c\/span\u003emust be \"6\"\u003cspan\u003e. 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