03.5silvermsp
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Here is a How-to thread for those interested in how i did this:http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123654314
Well i have started on my MSP's FMIC project which will also include converting my maf to blow thru and i will be adding a bov. For those who don't know, I ordered one of the generic kits off of ebay that included a 28x7x2.5 FMIC(it was listed as 28x5.5x2.5 overall), piping, couplers, t bolt clamps, and greddy rs look alike bov(item #290049303744). I then ordered extra piping(290049472994) and then 2 2.5"-2"(turbo inlet/outlet) couplers and 2 2.5"-2.75" reducers(maf relocation). I am also going to be making my own short ram intake.
So far this is how much money i have in everything(shipped):
FMIC, piping, bov generic kit..................$257
extra piping/couplers............................$104
2-2.5" reducers(2)................................$28
2.5-2.75" reducers(2)...........................$30
AEM dryflow air filter(2.5").....................$40
So total i have just over $450 in the project. If all turns out well that is not bad for a sri, fmic, piping(extra), blow thru maf, and bov.
I just started on it yesterday at 8:30PM and worked on it for about 3.5 hours. Currently i have the stock pipes/intake/smic off along with the front bumper. I have managed to mount the intercooler by using some rails of steel laying around the shop for mounting it. tomorrow i plan to put the finishing touches on the intercooler(painting the brackets i made, trimming bottom bungs off of of the intercooler since they're not needed). I will also try my best to finish the project tomorow with all the piping/routing etc. I will post up pics tomorrow night and hopefully the installation will be complete by then. It is tough because i only get a few hours at night after work to stay in my shop after i've already worked there all day. I will keep everyone posted.
Please, no hard times. I'm doing this to save myself money and hopefully help others see that it can be done for a little cheaper than the other kits. If all else fails and the intercooler isnt as efficient as my needs(i'm sure it will be fine for now since i'm on stock boost), i can always buy another, the routing of pipe will be done.
Well i have started on my MSP's FMIC project which will also include converting my maf to blow thru and i will be adding a bov. For those who don't know, I ordered one of the generic kits off of ebay that included a 28x7x2.5 FMIC(it was listed as 28x5.5x2.5 overall), piping, couplers, t bolt clamps, and greddy rs look alike bov(item #290049303744). I then ordered extra piping(290049472994) and then 2 2.5"-2"(turbo inlet/outlet) couplers and 2 2.5"-2.75" reducers(maf relocation). I am also going to be making my own short ram intake.
So far this is how much money i have in everything(shipped):
FMIC, piping, bov generic kit..................$257
extra piping/couplers............................$104
2-2.5" reducers(2)................................$28
2.5-2.75" reducers(2)...........................$30
AEM dryflow air filter(2.5").....................$40
So total i have just over $450 in the project. If all turns out well that is not bad for a sri, fmic, piping(extra), blow thru maf, and bov.
I just started on it yesterday at 8:30PM and worked on it for about 3.5 hours. Currently i have the stock pipes/intake/smic off along with the front bumper. I have managed to mount the intercooler by using some rails of steel laying around the shop for mounting it. tomorrow i plan to put the finishing touches on the intercooler(painting the brackets i made, trimming bottom bungs off of of the intercooler since they're not needed). I will also try my best to finish the project tomorow with all the piping/routing etc. I will post up pics tomorrow night and hopefully the installation will be complete by then. It is tough because i only get a few hours at night after work to stay in my shop after i've already worked there all day. I will keep everyone posted.
Please, no hard times. I'm doing this to save myself money and hopefully help others see that it can be done for a little cheaper than the other kits. If all else fails and the intercooler isnt as efficient as my needs(i'm sure it will be fine for now since i'm on stock boost), i can always buy another, the routing of pipe will be done.
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