Very cool, :

Can't wait to see this up and running.

on the computer front have you tried contacting Powerchip to discuss what you wish to achieve?
Here is a link to the site specifically on the Kia. Although a bit of mucking around with sending off your ECU it could be worth it.

http://www.powerchipgroup.com/Datasheets/1/Kia0008.pdf


I am running the 98 chip in mine.

Cheers, Chris

97 Sporty, snorkel, K&N filter,chipped, ext forks, 40mm Dob Springs, KYB struts, 35mm Jeep TJ Springs, RAV 4 OME shocks, Kaiser Locker 5.38 R&P's, 1&3/8 body lift, 245/75 R16 D674's Sports steering wheel, bullbar, extractors & 2 1/4 exhaust engineered.