Custom TR8 and TR6 Intercooler Mounting Brackets @ therpmstore.com

[Pat@RPM]

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So we have had these available for a little while now. But I think that this might be the first time that we have really advertised them.

These brackets have been custom made from plasma-cut aluminium, to mount Treadstone intercoolers on your Gen1 or Gen2 Speed3 (sorry ms6 guys).


Gen 2 Brackets (TR6)


Gen 1 Brackets (TR8)


For the Gen1, in addition to the intercooler brackets, you will receive hardware to relocate the power steering cooler.

Hopefully you guys find these useful. They can really help add some fit and finish when upgrading from the cheesy intercooler that comes with the CX Racing kit, or when building your own custom setup.

I suppose it's also worth mentioning that we now sell Treadstone Intercoolers, as well as CX Racing and Treadstone piping kits (CX Racing kits now availible with CUSTOM POWDER COATING as an option!).

As always, be sure to let us know if you have any questions!

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[09TrueRedGTX]

Any photos of a tr8 installed on a Gen1 using these brackets?
Preferably front and side views. My concern is the clearance between the IC core and lower radiator support.

[Pat@RPM]

Unfortunately I dont have anything.
@RPM; Donny do you have anything, or know anyone who would have some installed pics?

[Scare Dem]

If it helps, the intercooler has to sit at an angle.

We installed one yesterday using these brackets, but we used 2 out of the 4.

I will be installing mine later this week and can take pics.

[Scare Dem]

@slowspeed3; @Nel Mazdaspeed;

[slowspeed3]

Originally Posted by Pat@RPM Unfortunately I dont have anything. @RPM; Donny do you have anything, or know anyone who would have some installed pics?

If it helps, I have done two of these so far. The stock power steering bracket on the driver side has to be moved up one hole (if that makes sense) and the passenger side has to be bent up just a bit then the intercooler with rpm's brackets will fit like a dream.

On the inside of the drivers side of the front bumper you will see two cylindrical pieces of black plastic. The one that is closest to the center has to be trimmed off about 2 inches and the front bumper will have 0 fitment issues.

Sorry I don't have install pics. Hopes this helps anyone out there!

[Scare Dem]

Originally Posted by slowspeed3 If it helps, I have done two of these so far. The stock power steering bracket on the driver side has to be moved up one hole (if that makes sense) and the passenger side has to be bent up just a bit then the intercooler with rpm's brackets will fit like a dream. On the inside of the drivers side of the front bumper you will see two cylindrical pieces of black plastic. The one that is closest to the center has to be trimmed off about 2 inches and the front bumper will have 0 fitment issues. Sorry I don't have install pics. Hopes this helps anyone out there!

We will take pics of mine for reference.

[Lalangalang]

Will the tr6 brqcket for the gen2 work with the tr8l intercooler?

[09TrueRedGTX]

Originally Posted by Scare Dem We will take pics of mine for reference.

Please take pics while the bumper is removed. More pics the better!

[Scare Dem]

Originally Posted by 09TrueRedGTX Please take pics while the bumper is removed. More pics the better!

I got you man. Do you already have the parts or thinking of buying?

[RPM]

Originally Posted by Lalangalang Will the tr6 brqcket for the gen2 work with the tr8l intercooler?

No. TR8L is longer. You should get the JBR crash bar if you're planning to use a TR8L.

[Lalangalang]

Originally Posted by RPM No. TR8L is longer. You should get the JBR crash bar if you're planning to use a TR8L.

I got the cobb kit fmic kit with a tr8l and ultimate racing crash bar just didnt like having cobbs bracket flushed on the intercooler since it run the pipes on top of the intercooler instead of the bottom

[09TrueRedGTX]

Originally Posted by Scare Dem I got you man. Do you already have the parts or thinking of buying?

Thinking of buying. I ran the Cobb kit for a short period of time, but wasn't happy with how the core was butted up against the radiator support. It was hindering flow, and my temps were worse than before the fmic install. But that's a whole other story. Lol. Much appreciated!

[Addikted To Boost]

Originally Posted by 09TrueRedGTX Thinking of buying. I ran the Cobb kit for a short period of time, but wasn't happy with how the core was butted up against the radiator support. It was hindering flow, and my temps were worse than before the fmic install. But that's a whole other story. Lol. Much appreciated!

can you elaborate on what you man about hindering flow? Do you mean flow to the radiator?

[09TrueRedGTX]

Originally Posted by Addikted To Boost can you elaborate on what you man about hindering flow? Do you mean flow to the radiator?

I hate to derail this thread, so maybe we should start another?

But in short, yes. My coolant temps were exceeding 230*, which they never have in the past. And because of this, it was heatsoaking the fmic core cause of how closely it was mounted. So my bat's were skyrocketing too. I was better off all around before I installed the kit. And after I removed it, my temps went back to normal again. I even threw a code at one point for iat high voltage/temp, cause the rad fan was throwing the hot air on my maf housing.

[Nel Mazdaspeed]

Originally Posted by Scare Dem @slowspeed3; @Nel Mazdaspeed;

I know this car... Lol

[Nel Mazdaspeed]

Originally Posted by Pat@RPM __________________________________________________ ___________________________________ [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Gray"][COLOR="White"]So we have had these available for a little while now. But I think that this might be the first time that we have really advertised them. Gen 1 Brackets (TR8) For the Gen1, in addition to the intercooler brackets, you will receive hardware to relocate the power steering cooler.

So is that what those other brackets were for?
They're sitting in the box they came in, maybe that's why the intercooler is at angle?.. Because the p/s line was to be relocated in some way?

Instructions on what the brackets are for would have been helpful @Pat@RPM;.. Lol

BTW @Scare Dem; I need to get that coupling for the hot side pipe off the turbo outlet, it being so high is driving me NUTS!

[RPM]

I had posted this before in the group buy thread, but I guess it just got lost, so I'll post it here...

Bracket and Custom CX Racing kit install notes:


TR6 Brackets for Gen2
This kit includes the two brackets and some hardware. When mounting your TR6, you will need to remove the plastic air dams on either side of the radiator. Once these are removed, you will have access to two M6-1.0 threaded holes that will be used to mount the bracket. You may also need to remove the ambient air sensor, which is right in the middle of the radiator, and you will need to trim your undertray (picture 1) for the TR6 to fit. We designed the brackets to mount the TR6 with the inlet/outlet on the bottom for use with the CX Racing piping, but one of our customers has used the brackets to mount it with the inlet/outlet at the top for use with the Treadstone piping.

Here's how to use the hardware:

• (2) 16mm M6-1.0 bolts - These are used to attach the bracket to the upper holes.
• (2) 40mm M6-1.0 bolts and (2) 1/2" spacers - These are used to attach the bracket to the lower holes. The spacer goes in between the bracket and the vehicle.
• (2) 20mm M8-1.25 bolts - These are used to fasten the intercooler to the brackets.
• (2) M6-1.0 nuts - These are only needed if you also purchased the CX Racing piping kit. They are used to fasten your BOV to the flange on the CX Racing piping, since it's not threaded like the stock flange.

TR8 Brackets for Gen1
This kit includes two brackets to mount the intercooler, two brackets to move the power steering cooler, and some hardware. When mounting your TR8, you will need to remove the plastic air dams on either side of the radiator. Once these are removed, you will have access to the M6-1.0 threaded hole that will be used to mount the bracket. You will also need to remove the brackets that are holding the power steering bracket in place. See the picture (picture 2) to see how the power steering brackets will mount. The stock fasteners are used to mount them to the vehicle and the included nuts and bolts are used to mount the power steering cooler to the new brackets.

Here's how to use the hardware:

• (2) 16mm M6-1.0 bolts - These are used to attach the bracket to the holes on the vehicle.
• (2) 20mm M8-1.25 bolts - These are used to fasten the intercooler to the brackets.
• (2) 16mm M6-1.0 bolts and (2) M6-1.0 nuts - These are used to attach the power steering cooler to the power steering brackets. One is used for each bracket.
• (2) M6-1.0 nuts - These are only needed if you also purchased the CX Racing piping kit. They are used to fasten your BOV to the flange on the CX Racing piping, since it's not threaded like the stock flange.

CX Racing Piping
There are a few install guides on the forums for the standard kit and the procedure and fitment is pretty much the same. If you have a Gen2, our kit is not the same as the normal CX Racing Gen2 kit, however, so you should look for Gen1 instructions, as they'll be a closer match. That said, you shouldn't really need instructions, as it's pretty straightforward. The picture below (picture 3) shows how the kit should be assembled, with one exception, which is explained below.

One difference that you will notice is that you will receive a straight 6-inch silicone hose with your kit. We decided to include this hose as a means to protect the long pipe that goes down in front of the engine. It's not shown in picture 3, but picture 4 shows where it should go. The picture shows two 3-inch hoses, which we used for testing, but this is where the 6-inch hose goes. You will just need to slide it over the longest pipe; you may need to use some water to get it to slide more easily. Once in place, it will protect this pipe from the TMIC mount and other lines. You will also need to zip tie the foam on the A/C line to hold it in place because if the FMIC piping comes in contact with the A/C line over a period of time, it may cause a leak.


I think that should cover everything, but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

[Nel Mazdaspeed]

Good stuff. .I'll look everything over as far as the remaining brkts for p/s cooler. So with this information here, my core "should" be sitting straight and have no angles @Pat@RPM; ?

Originally Posted by RPM I had posted this before in the group buy thread, but I guess it just got lost, so I'll post it here... Bracket and Custom CX Racing kit install notes: TR6 Brackets for Gen2 This kit includes the two brackets and some hardware. When mounting your TR6, you will need to remove the plastic air dams on either side of the radiator. Once these are removed, you will have access to two M6-1.0 threaded holes that will be used to mount the bracket. You may also need to remove the ambient air sensor, which is right in the middle of the radiator, and you will need to trim your undertray (picture 1) for the TR6 to fit. We designed the brackets to mount the TR6 with the inlet/outlet on the bottom for use with the CX Racing piping, but one of our customers has used the brackets to mount it with the inlet/outlet at the top for use with the Treadstone piping. Here's how to use the hardware: (2) 16mm M6-1.0 bolts - These are used to attach the bracket to the upper holes. (2) 40mm M6-1.0 bolts and (2) 1/2" spacers - These are used to attach the bracket to the lower holes. The spacer goes in between the bracket and the vehicle. (2) 20mm M8-1.25 bolts - These are used to fasten the intercooler to the brackets. (2) M6-1.0 nuts - These are only needed if you also purchased the CX Racing piping kit. They are used to fasten your BOV to the flange on the CX Racing piping, since it's not threaded like the stock flange. TR8 Brackets for Gen1 This kit includes two brackets to mount the intercooler, two brackets to move the power steering cooler, and some hardware. When mounting your TR8, you will need to remove the plastic air dams on either side of the radiator. Once these are removed, you will have access to the M6-1.0 threaded hole that will be used to mount the bracket. You will also need to remove the brackets that are holding the power steering bracket in place. See the picture (picture 2) to see how the power steering brackets will mount. The stock fasteners are used to mount them to the vehicle and the included nuts and bolts are used to mount the power steering cooler to the new brackets. Here's how to use the hardware: (2) 16mm M6-1.0 bolts - These are used to attach the bracket to the holes on the vehicle. (2) 20mm M8-1.25 bolts - These are used to fasten the intercooler to the brackets. (2) 16mm M6-1.0 bolts and (2) M6-1.0 nuts - These are used to attach the power steering cooler to the power steering brackets. One is used for each bracket. (2) M6-1.0 nuts - These are only needed if you also purchased the CX Racing piping kit. They are used to fasten your BOV to the flange on the CX Racing piping, since it's not threaded like the stock flange. CX Racing Piping There are a few install guides on the forums for the standard kit and the procedure and fitment is pretty much the same. If you have a Gen2, our kit is not the same as the normal CX Racing Gen2 kit, however, so you should look for Gen1 instructions, as they'll be a closer match. That said, you shouldn't really need instructions, as it's pretty straightforward. The picture below (picture 3) shows how the kit should be assembled, with one exception, which is explained below. One difference that you will notice is that you will receive a straight 6-inch silicone hose with your kit. We decided to include this hose as a means to protect the long pipe that goes down in front of the engine. It's not shown in picture 3, but picture 4 shows where it should go. The picture shows two 3-inch hoses, which we used for testing, but this is where the 6-inch hose goes. You will just need to slide it over the longest pipe; you may need to use some water to get it to slide more easily. Once in place, it will protect this pipe from the TMIC mount and other lines. You will also need to zip tie the foam on the A/C line to hold it in place because if the FMIC piping comes in contact with the A/C line over a period of time, it may cause a leak. I think that should cover everything, but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

@SlowSpeed; this is what I was asking you about the long coupling that was pushed all the way down to the bottom of the car.. apparently it goes further up.

[slowspeed3]

Originally Posted by Nel Mazdaspeed Good stuff. .I'll look everything over as far as the remaining brkts for p/s cooler. So with this information here, my core "should" be sitting straight and have no angles @Pat@RPM; ? @SlowSpeed; this is what I was asking you about the long coupling that was pushed all the way down to the bottom of the car.. apparently it goes further up.

@Nel Mazdaspeed; No the intercooler will NOT sit straight up and down without cutting the crash bar and modifying the cx piping fitment.

First, the way I installed my tr8 and your tr8 does NOT require you to bend the power steering lines on the drivers side and it still fits as allowed by rpm's brackets.

Second, the cx racing piping will not allow the intercooler to sit straight up and down (without cutting the crash bar) and the brackets (that bolt the intercooler to the car) would be significantly shorter. But you are more than welcome to try to have it oriented at a 90 degree angle with the ground. If you search you will see that you will have to make your own brackets, cut a section of the crash bar, and drill into the crash bar. Rpm's brackets allow fitment of the tr8 with minimal modification and the most "bolt on" fitment possible.

Lastly, I have had the cx racing piping on my car for 4 years and have almost rubbed through my ac line before I noticed the problem. On your car, I placed the silicone coupling that goes over the hot side pipe in front of the motor where I have experienced the most amount of rubbing on the ac line. Also the existing foam that protects the ac line will rub through eventually if left unprotected. Feel free to move it up to protect the hot pipe (and more critical in Florida, ac line) from nothing.

[Pat@RPM]

Originally Posted by Nel Mazdaspeed Good stuff. .I'll look everything over as far as the remaining brkts for p/s cooler. So with this information here, my core "should" be sitting straight and have no angles @Pat@RPM; ? @SlowSpeed; this is what I was asking you about the long coupling that was pushed all the way down to the bottom of the car.. apparently it goes further up.

Donny @RPM; is the one that did all of the test fitting/prototyping. He is probably the one who can best answer this.

[RPM]

Originally Posted by Nel Mazdaspeed Good stuff. .I'll look everything over as far as the remaining brkts for p/s cooler. So with this information here, my core "should" be sitting straight and have no angles @Pat@RPM; ? @SlowSpeed; this is what I was asking you about the long coupling that was pushed all the way down to the bottom of the car.. apparently it goes further up.

SlowSpeed covered your first question perfectly. It's as closed to straight as we could get it with the imposed limitations. To actually achieve no angle would require a lot of custom work. The goal with our kit was to provide the best "bolt-on" solution available without replacing or cutting the crash bar.

The protective silicone piece can be put wherever you want. You can use it up top to protect the pipe from the old TMIC mount, or you can move it down to protect the AC line. The clearance differs a little from vehicle to vehicle, so you should put it where it will provide the best protection for your vehicle.

[Nel Mazdaspeed]

We love you @slowspeed3; !

[RPM]

Did anyone every get any good shots of our TR6 brackets installed? Or of the oil cooler brackets included with the TR8 kit?

[rymanmazda]

Why not MS6? @RPM; @Pat@RPM;

[RPM]

Originally Posted by rymanmazda Why not MS6? @RPM; @Pat@RPM;

We considered doing something for the MS6, but installing a FMIC in that car is by no means "bolt-on" and we didn't feel that there was a large enough market to support the development of brackets. We could still do it, but we'd need to sell a good number of brackets to make up for the cost of development. I know it seems trivial, but the up-front engineering costs required to design the piece can be substantial.

[El Beaner]

Originally Posted by 09TrueRedGTX I hate to derail this thread, so maybe we should start another? But in short, yes. My coolant temps were exceeding 230*, which they never have in the past. And because of this, it was heatsoaking the fmic core cause of how closely it was mounted. So my bat's were skyrocketing too. I was better off all around before I installed the kit. And after I removed it, my temps went back to normal again. I even threw a code at one point for iat high voltage/temp, cause the rad fan was throwing the hot air on my maf housing.

Look into the SPeedperformance Aux Fan controller - this can help with keeping things cool. I just got one in anticipation for my TR6 install and have it set to come on at 198 and off ~187

Originally Posted by RPM Did anyone every get any good shots of our TR6 brackets installed? Or of the oil cooler brackets included with the TR8 kit?

If you still need some good pics, I can get some on my upcoming install(should hopefully be this week depending on NATOR availability)

You're also welcome to come over as well to get pics - I'll be doing TR6 w/ JBR FMIC piping

[RPM]

Originally Posted by El Beaner Look into the SPeedperformance Aux Fan controller - this can help with keeping things cool. I just got one in anticipation for my TR6 install and have it set to come on at 198 and off ~187 If you still need some good pics, I can get some on my upcoming install(should hopefully be this week depending on NATOR availability) You're also welcome to come over as well to get pics - I'll be doing TR6 w/ JBR FMIC piping

Sure, pics are always welcome! I'm out of town, so I won't be able to make it myself.

[squats]

Has anyone had issues with increased coolant temp?


Edit: This question is not based on the assumption that the brackets cause an increase in coolant temp, but that the FMIC causes an increase. I'm looking for validation that my increase in the relative normal coolant temp of 192*-196* with the FMIC and brackets is a relatively normal occurrence since I was seeing 187* without the fmic.

Edit 2: After driving around for the weekend I modified the brackets to accommodate a more parallel configuration relative to the radiator and ac condenser. This is for a genwon with a TR8/CX Racing piping. And the intention here is not to put anyone on blast, RPM has been fantastic and I can't wait to do more business with them. Just trying to get the temps as close to "normal" as possible and figured that others could try this even though it hasn't provided any "fix" to my 5*-10* increase in coolant temps. (I drilled a hole 2 inches from the end of the bracket as opposed to the 1 inch holes that RPM provided.)


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