Aluminium Intercooler Pipe Kit - DIY FMIC inside

[mazdasp33d]

im getting anxious i cant wait any longer!!! lol(crazy)

 

[Snyeed]

Please don't make us wait till August!

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

That sucks man, sorry it happened. Damn... Can't even imagine. I think about the fmic every night before bed. It's pretty sad but I haven't been this excited to have a car part yet

 

[RichB]

Add me to the list of being anxious and excited!

 

[Captain KRM P5]

Please don't make us wait till August!

its not up to me, just a matter of getting everything together for the kits!

 

[speed3ct]

Ducting from stock TMIC

Here's a question for anyone that has put on a FMIC or will be soon.

What are you guys doing with the plastic ducting that is attached to the underneath side of the hood that directs air to the factory TMIC and also the the battery box?

Are you removing it or leaving it there? It really will serve no purpose and seems like a lot of useless plastic to just direct air toward the battery box, right?

I've got a Cobb FMIC that I will be putting on and the install instructions don't mention removing this piece. But I don't see the purpose in keeping it on.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

it can be removed with no ill effect

 

[RichB]

The ducting could at least keep the engine cool.

Ken, How hard is this ducting to remove?

 

[krnage]

order placed

Thanks again Ken !!!!!!!

(first)

 

[djthom]

paid

 

[Captain KRM P5]

paid

order placed

Thanks again Ken !!!!!!!

(first)

thank you!

The ducting could at least keep the engine cool.

Ken, How hard is this ducting to remove?

it takes under a minute

 

[hnda etr]

hey ken,

are you going to send the kits in the order that they were paid for?

i think i paid for mine pretty quickly...

 

[Captain KRM P5]

yes the people who paid first will be getting theirs sent first

 

[STRICK-]

yes the people who paid first will be getting theirs sent first

I like the sound of that

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

It's only been a week since I paid. Seems like a month. Gosh!

 

[RichB]

it takes under a minute

Do you recommend leaving the ducting in or taking it out?

 

[Sp33dFr33k]

Well I saw the m3m kit which is basically the same. It was powdercoated red and chipped in a few places from hitting the shroud. I would say take it off. Unless you are worried about your battery getting too warm =)

 

[Captain KRM P5]

you don't need to remove the full duct work either i should put that out there. removing the intercooler surround itself from the shroud is sufficient.

 

[RichB]

you don't need to remove the full duct work either i should put that out there. removing the intercooler surround itself from the shroud is sufficient.

I can see how the duct work comes out....four bolts and a few clips.

How does the Surround come off? I was looking at it last night and i'm stumped.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

it snaps in and pulls out. i watched Cataphract_40 yank it out in a matter of seconds.