UPDATE: Ion FMIC installed
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ricenudles
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yeah same here. i couldn't help notice it during the intercooler issue of Turbo. newb question but what's the reason for upgrading the water pump when upgrading the radiator??1FASTMP5 said:
MazdaSpeeder00
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Im not sure about Ions but ive heard a few guys getting 12-15 hp at the wheels. I sure notice one hell of a difference though.itz_alan said:
No matter which kit you choose............youre gonna like it!! Props to both
Titanium-99
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Whats the best FMIC for a 2003.5 MSP between Hiboost and ION Performance?
MetalSpeed
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titainium-99 - depends on what you mean by "best" In terms of materials we use T304SS, where as the hi-boost kit (IIRC) utilizes chrome plated mild steel.
As well, our core is the largest one that'll physically fit under the stock bumper beam, so as a heat sink, it will be more effective.
Our piping is also the most direct in path, so throttle response will be extremely quick compared to other kits.
As well, our core is the largest one that'll physically fit under the stock bumper beam, so as a heat sink, it will be more effective.
Our piping is also the most direct in path, so throttle response will be extremely quick compared to other kits.
Jason94Cobra: Ya, I think I will let you take a run or two in it. And I think you are right about that CEL. The CEL elliminator has never been right since I had it installed. Problem is Apex said they would exchange it, but I have to send the bad one first, and the performance shop I go to said that they dont reccomend driving without something in there even if I am getting the CEL. I cant be without my car until APEX sends me the other one. So I guess I will have to buy another one. I just haven't yet cuz I'm stubborn and I hate paying for the same thing twice. LOL Anyway, let me know when you are going back out, I want to start going out maybe twice a month. Lemme know.
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MazdaSpeed0020
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The Ion Kit wont fit with an Injen intake right? Will any of the kits fit with the intake, or should I just get another one?
Matt
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i want a damn exhaust and a front mount ic....no fair...
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The Ion kit works with an Injen intake, there are at least a couple of members here who are using their ION FMIC with the Injen intake. I opted for the Ion intake and got them both at the same time since I still had my stock airbox when I ordered my FMIC.
Yup, with a little modification, nothing drastic. The Injen works just fine with the Ion kit. I asked Jack about it and he said it was no big thing to make it work. If you want to see pics of how it works, do a search for VegasMSP's install pics. He had the black chrome Injen and got the Ion pipes powder coated to match. Looks awesome!
Wow! My ears are burning!!! Damn you vodapa77! Mazdaspeed0020 here is some pics of my Injen and Ion FMIC setup. The IC pipes are powdercoated to match the Injen. Only thing I added was a 3/4 hose and a straight thread fitting that is 1/2 inch (fits in the 3/4 hose fine) and hose clamps as you can see in the first picture. It's charged air from the cold side of the IC going through the bpv recirclulating back to the Injen. It's easy to add, just go to a local hardware store.vodapas77 said:
The right angle fitting came with the FMIC kit.
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i was wondering this because im trying to decide on whether i should get a smic or fmic but i heard that smic is around a 13 whp gain.. if its only 2 hp off of a fmic.. and save 400 dollars.. why not just go with the fmic? BUT, i MIGHT boost.. so i have no idea what i should do.. but then again this is all in the future.. =T hahaMazdaSpeeder00 said:
