two things:

[sleeper3]

#1: does anyone have the ATP inlet pipe on their car or know someone who has it? a dude at work is convinced that is the next mod he wants to do, and I kind of don't see the value in it... maybe if it was cheaper? I dunno, anyway, is anyone seeing huge gains from it?

#2: is anyone having problems with the PG exhaust manifold? I have the ETS top mount intercooler and I'm hoping that it will fit without a problem... also, did anyone actually break a turbo stud while swapping this in? I hope I can avoid that...


THANKS

[NYpest]

Originally Posted by sleeper3 #1: does anyone have the ATP inlet pipe on their car or know someone who has it? a dude at work is convinced that is the next mod he wants to do, and I kind of don't see the value in it... maybe if it was cheaper? I dunno, anyway, is anyone seeing huge gains from it? #2: is anyone having problems with the PG exhaust manifold? I have the ETS top mount intercooler and I'm hoping that it will fit without a problem... also, did anyone actually break a turbo stud while swapping this in? I hope I can avoid that... THANKS

Take a look at these links avalable using the search feature here at you NEW mazda community board... Feel free to ask any questions you might have in these threads





#1 turbo inlet pipe

atp inlet kit


#2 PG manifold install

[sleeper3]

sorry I didn't mean to make it look like I hadn't searched... I just figured any posts about the inlet would be in this specific forum.... since it is called "turbo induction"

[NYpest]

Originally Posted by sleeper3 sorry I didn't mean to make it look like I hadn't searched... I just figured any posts about the inlet would be in this specific forum.... since it is called "turbo induction"

Na thats cool man !!! i wasent trying to be an ass sorry if it seamed that way... I just thought it might be easier for ya

[sleeper3]

no prob and thanks for the help. that manifold install thread was definitely helpful, albeit not very informative. why the heck did he post tons of pictures and almost no words at all.

[NYpest]

Originally Posted by sleeper3 no prob and thanks for the help. that manifold install thread was definitely helpful, albeit not very informative. why the heck did he post tons of pictures and almost no words at all.

From what i have read the first set has contact with the hot side IC tube..PG is working on the fix !!!

[sleeper3]

so this thing I bought is worthless? wtf?

[Haltech]

Originally Posted by sleeper3 so this thing I bought is worthless? wtf?

Ball Peen hammer is your friend!

[sleeper3]

Originally Posted by Haltech Ball Peen hammer is your friend!

anyone want to buy an ETS 3.5" top mount?

[sleeper3]

don't make it look like I said that, you bastard! edit that immediately!

[Haltech]

Originally Posted by sleeper3 don't make it look like I said that, you bastard! edit that immediately!

LOL i didnt edit anything. Talk to the other mods around here!

[NYpest]

Originally Posted by Haltech LOL i didnt edit anything. Talk to the other mods around here!

that was my mistake sorry i ment to QUOTE him

[sleeper3]

Originally Posted by Haltech LOL i didnt edit anything. Talk to the other mods around here!

many apologies!

[NYpest]

Its not worthless.... Im not sure if its 100% of the headers .......i just know there have ben a few cases, there are pics around here somewhere of the one that contacted the IC.

[sleeper3]

Originally Posted by NYpest Its not worthless.... Im not sure if its 100% of the headers .......i just know there have ben a few cases, there are pics around here somewhere of the one that contacted the IC.

so pg just contracted crappy companies that don't make them all to spec?

ughhhhh

[Haltech]

Originally Posted by sleeper3 so pg just contracted crappy companies that don't make them all to spec? ughhhhh

It's not easy making a part to fit as many combo's are people have out there, esp with the intercoolers people are using.

They will get it fixed. Shit happens, performance market is far from perfect.

[sleeper3]

yeah I get it, I'm just sayin... you guys are telling me that some fit and some don't... that tells me that they are different from one another... which means some are out of spec.

[redrocketz]

Originally Posted by sleeper3 yeah I get it, I'm just sayin... you guys are telling me that some fit and some don't... that tells me that they are different from one another... which means some are out of spec.

No like said there are too many damn intercooler options out there and we didn't have the time or resources to go out and test it on every setup. We have a fix for people with the bigger TMIC's so If you have a problem with your's you should let us know instead of assuming things.

[sleeper3]

Originally Posted by redrocketz No like said there are too many damn intercooler options out there and we didn't have the time or resources to go out and test it on every setup. We have a fix for people with the bigger TMIC's so If you have a problem with your's you should let us know instead of assuming things.

direct quote from ken:
"it's 50/50 regardless of the intercooler"

that is the definition of "the dudes are making these things out of spec"

I read through the whole thread on mazdas247 and it is stated that he is not happy with the inconsistency of the fab work. it's cool, as long as there is a fix, I will be happy. pg has taken care of me so far.

[NYpest]

Originally Posted by sleeper3 direct quote from ken: "it's 50/50 regardless of the intercooler" that is the definition of "the dudes are making these things out of spec" I read through the whole thread on mazdas247 and it is stated that he is not happy with the inconsistency of the fab work. it's cool, as long as there is a fix, I will be happy. pg has taken care of me so far.

Good to hear there taking care of you.

[ptperformance]

Use a small spacer to move the TMIC out of the way, that should give you the clearance that you need. Thanks.

[ultraspeed619]

Originally Posted by ptperformance Use a small spacer to move the TMIC out of the way, that should give you the clearance that you need. Thanks.

thats correct^^^ I think Ken even offered the guy some spacers for his TMIC...

[sleeper3]

I thought they were doing new hoses for the connection from turbo to intercooler to fix it. of course if it is something as simple as jacking up the intercooler a tad, that is what I will be doing. I'm a bit worried though, because my ETS 3.5" rubs the top of the ducting a bit anyway. putting it up a bit might cause it to rub even more.