CX Racing FMIC install

[pcvang]

Originally Posted by JTMS3 No issues with the PG kit, install was similar to the CX kit just will less silicone and the bends near the coolant line doesn't kink up like the CX kit did. about to swap cores to the TR8 and keep the PG piping.

any pics? does the pg kit hot pipe cover dipstick like cx?

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by pcvang any pics? does the pg kit hot pipe cover dipstick like cx?

no it doesn't cover the dipstick or get in the way of anything else.

[pcvang]

are you using pg clamps? i think i remember you saying cx's clamps were weak. if so how are the pg clamps. they seem kinda pricey. i was looking at the clamps on treadstones sight, wonder if they're any good.

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by pcvang are you using pg clamps? i think i remember you saying cx's clamps were weak. if so how are the pg clamps. they seem kinda pricey. i was looking at the clamps on treadstones sight, wonder if they're any good.

Ebay t-bolt clamps have lasted longer then the CX ones. I think I paid $30 for 12, I have wrenched them off an on a couple times and still look brand new while holding strong.

[rondog7575]

Originally Posted by JTMS3 No issues with the PG kit, install was similar to the CX kit just will less silicone and the bends near the coolant line doesn't kink up like the CX kit did. about to swap cores to the TR8 and keep the PG piping.

do you have a link to the pg kit you purchased? was it a kit or did you have to order the pipes and everything else seperatly?
thanks in advance

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by rondog7575 do you have a link to the pg kit you purchased? was it a kit or did you have to order the pipes and everything else seperatly? thanks in advance

Protege Garage - Protege Garage DIY Intercooler Pipe Kit - Mazdaspeed3

that pic in the link is everything that comes with it.

[rondog7575]

and its straight up not customizing? did you ever get the tr8 to fit or did you have to cut the crash bar?

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by rondog7575 and its straight up not customizing? did you ever get the tr8 to fit or did you have to cut the crash bar?

no cutting to the piping kit at all. Impact bar is being welded as we speak and I should have it mounted before the weekend is over. Just had the stock impact bar cut to fit the TR8 and have mounting tabs added.

[rondog7575]

would be interested in pics of the crash bar and what you had done to the IC before installed to get an idea of what to do and then the after pics as well

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by rondog7575 would be interested in pics of the crash bar and what you had done to the IC before installed to get an idea of what to do and then the after pics as well

Basically he is taking a 1 1/2" x 26" chunk out of the center/bottom of the impact bar. I will post some pics up tho..

[rondog7575]

thanks

[JTMS3]

@rondog7575

[rondog7575]

Looks awesome man how's it run ?

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by rondog7575 Looks awesome man how's it run ?

holds boost nicely and took 6 4th gear WOT runs to get BATs 25* above amb temp.

[pcvang]

pics with bumper cover on?

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by pcvang pics with bumper cover on?

I didn't put the stock bumper back on, AE bumper is now installed. I will take a pic tomorrow and post it up.

[JTMS3]

@pcvang

[symkaz]

That looks nice

[randino69]

May I ask why you are switching to the TR8 core? I just got the Godspeed Core, and am about to order the PG Piping, and get this put in. Do you feel the TR8 has some big advantages over the Godspeed? Damn, as I just got it delivered to my house like last Friday. GRRRRR! Your thoughts are appreciated!

[StayBroke]

@JTMS3, any big difference over the godspeed ic vs the treadstone?

Only reason asking is because i run a big cxracing ic and i see about 20* give or take a few over ambient.

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by StayBroke @JTMS3, any big difference over the godspeed ic vs the treadstone? Only reason asking is because i run a big cxracing ic and i see about 20* give or take a few over ambient.

@randino69

Yes, cooler BATs & just seems to pull smoother since there is less of a pressure drop. My GS core would be in the 25-30* above IATs during WOT pulls. Now I see 10-15* during WOT pulls & right at 15-20* above after cruising for long periods of time.

[G26]

Dammit stop tempting me

[G26]

Pg piping ordered lol. I hate you.

[randino69]

Well, heck! I just got the Godspeed delivered to my house late last week. Dang it! So, you really do feel a difference in the cores? I think my head is about to rupture. lol

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by randino69 Well, heck! I just got the Godspeed delivered to my house late last week. Dang it! So, you really do feel a difference in the cores? I think my head is about to rupture. lol

Don't get me wrong the GS core was better then the CX kit that I paid almost 2x more for but yes I do feel a difference between the GS vs TR8. Unless you are prepared to buy/fabricate a new impact bar or take a chunk out of your stocker the TR8 will not work. I tried everything I could to make it fit without modding the bar but it just wasn't happening.

[randino69]

I am going to hang myself. I like to buy things once and have the better setup ready to go. Oh well. I may be just right for a while, then upgrade. I am happy to butcher the shit out of my car if need be. haha.

Thanks for taking the time to reply yet again!

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by randino69 I am going to hang myself. I like to buy things once and have the better setup ready to go. Oh well. I may be just right for a while, then upgrade. I am happy to butcher the shit out of my car if need be. haha. Thanks for taking the time to reply yet again!

I know what you mean grasshoppa. When you have gone through a aftermarket TMIC, the CX racing FMIC kit, GS core+ piping then you will be at my level of fail.

[randino69]

Oh, this is a competition I do NOT want to win. haha.

[rondog7575]

@JTMS3 Its all ordered... one other question, how did you mount it? to the crash bar? with brackets? let me know thanks hope it turns out as nice as yours.

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by rondog7575 @JTMS3 Its all ordered... one other question, how did you mount it? to the crash bar? with brackets? let me know thanks hope it turns out as nice as yours.

If you mean the TR8 core you are going to have to hack up the stock bar. I had flat plate added for support and also for the brackets to mount the core too. Here is a pic of the stock bar after the mod..

[StayBroke]

@JTMS3, i dont remember if it was you that were interested in the crash bar i have, but i now haz a tow hook with my custom crash bar. But good job with your crash bar, i was going to do that but just in case i ever sell the car i want it to be back to factory standards.

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by StayBroke @JTMS3, i dont remember if it was you that were interested in the crash bar i have, but i now haz a tow hook with my custom crash bar. But good job with your crash bar, i was going to do that but just in case i ever sell the car i want it to be back to factory standards.

Yeah that tow hook was the reason I said fuck it and hacked up the stock bar. Not to mention a replacement stock bar is $100 if I trade it in or sell it. I only paid $50 to have the adjustments made so between that and the cost of a new bar I figured that is at least what I would be out for a custom bar that wouldn't have had the tow hook.

[StayBroke]

Yea I understand. But I went tall on my ic so o could not use stocker.

[Pseud0logik]

Originally Posted by JTMS3

Which BPV recirc hose are you using in this pic? It looks to fit pretty well, despite the awkward angle of the BPV flange on the PG piping.

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by Pseud0logik Which BPV recirc hose are you using in this pic? It looks to fit pretty well, despite the awkward angle of the BPV flange on the PG piping.

Thats the stock bpv in the pic but currently I have the HKS and was using the Forge v1 before that.

[G26]

Originally Posted by JTMS3 Thats the stock bpv in the pic but currently I have the HKS and was using the Forge v1 before that.

He wanted to know what hose that was, not the bpv.

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by G26 He wanted to know what hose that was, not the bpv.

Yeeeeeah.. just woke up, reading fail. It's the CorkSport recirc hose.

[xxdjfate76xx]

Originally Posted by JTMS3 Yeeeeeah.. just woke up, reading fail. It's the CorkSport recirc hose.

How do you like the HKS, I have it with the recirc in and it still backfires at regular driving shifts...

[JTMS3]

Originally Posted by xxdjfate76xx How do you like the HKS, I have it with the recirc in and it still backfires at regular driving shifts...

same here. I love the sound vs the forge and am dealing with the backfires. I realized I was only get them when the car is idling for longer periods of time otherwise I don't even get them.

[xxdjfate76xx]

@JTMS3 yea I don't mind the sound, just thinking about spark plug life in the future