2019 CX5 Turbo
Finished the CS FMIC w/ piping upgrade install in 10 hrs
5 miles later (with highway driving), no check engine light. I made sure to tighten the crap out of the clamps. Interestingly I'm getting long term trim levels of +10 Avg (pre install it was about +14 Avg)
Tips:
- Just like
@TimPro recommended, I attached the cold and hot silicone couplings to the intercooler BEFORE mounting the intercooler. This made it alot easier to attach them to the corksport pipings.
- I was able to install without removing the turbo inlet pipe. All I had to do was disengage it it from its mount. However, be careful when retightening the nut to the black OEM bolt that secures the turbo inlet pipe to its mount - I accidently snapped off this OEM bolt from its head while using a torque wrench - I think the recommended torque value might be a little too much. I remedied the problem by using a zip tie to secure the turbo inlet pipe to the metal mount.
- I just pried/ripped off the wiring connector clips - I didn't know how to remove them without destroying them. I used zip ties to resecured some of the wiring.
- I used a bunch of red solo cups to keep track of all the different OEM hardware
- Double check the corksport hardware, the intercooler itself requires a few M6x1.0x20mm bolts, I don't think I received them
- The MAP sensor is secured to the CS FMIC by a SILVER M6X1.0X16 mm bolt, NOT by a BLACK bolt as shown in the picture.
I have high hopes for the FMIC, but time will tell if there are any problems. I'll keep yall posted.
I know the FMIC didn't work out for him (2020 cx5), but special thanks to
@TimPro. He was a huge help during this install.