looks like a MS3 FMIC soon to come

[tru-boost]

you will gain whatever is lost due to pressure loss in the stock IC, thats all.
an IC cant add boost. boost is ecu/wastegate controlled. you may see 1-2 psi though. from what i have seenm the stock IC has about 3psi of pressure loss. if the new one has only 1psi of loss you will see an increas of 2 psi.
but at the same time the lower the pressure drop across a core the less efficient it is at cooling. it is a trade off.

 

[chacon101]

Maybe the TMAIF (Thats top mount air filter for those of you acronymically challenged) isn't right for all situations, i.e. during a monsoon or when driving through a lake. QUOTE]

TMAIF

don't know where the I came from but I thought this was Top Mount Air Filter I'd like to...

 

[fourthmeal]

Hey, if my old 97 Trans-Am Ram-Air can do it without Hydrolock, why the hell can't an MS3/MS6? Get real, they are doing the exact same thing (and I had my hood modified for more flow in the T/A, with zero issues.)

Other then the mass of piping, I think it is a great idea. Even then, I would love to see what the change in response would be, if any.

 

[Haltech]

Hey, if my old 97 Trans-Am Ram-Air can do it without Hydrolock, why the hell can't an MS3/MS6? Get real, they are doing the exact same thing (and I had my hood modified for more flow in the T/A, with zero issues.)

Other then the mass of piping, I think it is a great idea. Even then, I would love to see what the change in response would be, if any.

Thats how it is in the import scene, everyone thinks hydrolock for whatever reason. I think they need to increase the surface area of the filter to really make it an effective mod though.

 

[Craighjr]

Ya know what not so much hydro locking the motor with a FMIC because there alot of piping. ...But what about that tube making a short shot for cold water (or any water) hitting the compressor wheel?

 

[Hirudin]

ProtegeGarage has it now...
$989

 

[subparpunk03]

yeah I think it came out last night.

Just a quick observation... does it look like the MS3 version of the CS FMIC is slightly smaller than the speed6 version? Or maybe the ms3 one is just longer?

 

[Sierra117]

I was about to say, the intercooler itself seems a bit small...

But then again, I usually find myself hanging out with Supra and FD guys, and know a few turbo'd FBodies in the area, so I think my perception on what constitutes a good turbo system, and what is a decent sized intercooler may be biased and off jsut a bit.

 

[subparpunk03]

According to corksports website:

MS3 IC Core dimensions: 24 in x 6 in x 3.6 in
MS6 IC Core dimensions: 21 in x 10 in x 3 in

Surface area of MS3 IC: 144 in^2
Surface area of MS6 IC: 210 in^2

Volume of MS3 IC: 518.4
Volume of MS6 IC: 630

Seems like the IC core CS chose for the ms3 is a LOT smaller than the MS6. I wonder why? maybe I'll email 'em or something.

 

[maestro]

I took some pics of the ducts and intake last night after a 30 minute drive in the rain (less than a down pour but more than a moderate rain). I made sure to include a stretch of HWY at 65mph.
The water did not make it past the ducting in the grill. Again the most water I have gotten up into the TMCAI (?) is during a car wash.

I'll post the pics if anyone wants them when I get my computer back, later this week.

I have had no problems with the FMIC kit (final production kit installed end of May 07), DP or CBE from Corksport, but that is just my experience.

 

[Craighjr]

Maybe no one cares

Hello, I just got the new Speed 3 Turbo XS FMIC. Figured I would post it in here as well so people know there quite a few out now. The core is 31"x7.5"x3", piping is 2.25" id. Holy $H!T the core weighs a ton! 17lbs?!?! Are all the other FMIC cores so hefty?

 

[Hirudin]

Hello I just got the new Turbo XS FMIC. Figured I would post it in here as well so people know there quite a few out now. Core is 31x7.5x3 piping is 2.25 id.

Wow, that radiator is quite a bit bigger and it looks like there is far less piping as well...


I've been wondering: Does the FMIC piping generally interfere with a CAI?

 

[Craighjr]

Wow, that radiator is quite a bit bigger and it looks like there is far less piping as well...


I've been wondering: Does the FMIC piping generally interfere with a CAI?

Turbo XS said they hadn't tested the fit of a CAI and *gave* me a SRI if you believe that. The pipes do look a good bit shorter. I can't wait to put it on but its 20 degrees out now so I'm stuck waiting for now.

 

[bacarl]

... it looks like there is far less piping as well...

That's got to be because of the air induction system incorporated into the CS kit

 

[Craighjr]

That's got to be because of the air induction system incorporated into the CS kit

The air induction should only be one more pipe. There are quite a few pipes there.

 

[CorkSport]

There is 1 piece missing out of the product picture posted above. The MAF pipe from the airbox to the turbo. I forgot to put it in the picture when i was shooting the parts. I will work on getting a revised picture up on the webpage soon.

Derrick

 

[Craighjr]

There is 1 piece missing out of the product picture posted above. The MAF pipe from the airbox to the turbo. I forgot to put it in the picture when i was shooting the parts. I will work on getting a revised picture up on the webpage soon.

Derrick

What is the black on the end of the air box? Would your top mount air box be avalible alone? I already have a FMIC.

 

[CorkSport]

The black "end" is where piping connects to the MAF pipe for the ram air box.

The airbox is not available by itself.

 

[Craighjr]

The black "end" is where piping connects to the MAF pipe for the ram air box.

The airbox is not available by itself.

Is it plastic?

 

[Dr. D]

its heat wrapped thats why it looks to different colors. and for all thopse thinking that there is too much piping in the CS and turbo lag could be an issue just gimme a call and i will take you for a ride and tell me whether or not you can feel any kind of lag b/c i really don't feel it.