Upgraded SMIC and Injen CAI

[lokalmotive]

I just ordered the Upgraded SMIC from ********** and already have the Injen CAI installed. If anyone else has this setup were there any problems with the intercooler clearing the radiator overflow tank? I remember having to relocate the bracket for tank so the Injen would fit and didn't even think about having a clearance issue until I was looking at the Apexr1 Air Diversion Plate and noticed that they too had relocated their overflow tank but had no upgraded SMIC. I just want to make sure I'm not going to run into any clearance problems with this setup because I'm SUPER ready to get rid of the stock SMIC.

 

[210_ZOOM]

should have no probs

i love my setup, it is nice, i dyno'd at 168whp. next you should really get the 626 intake manifold, well worth the money. Love the hp and tq gain. pulls so much better. But to answer your question, it fits, you relocate it and your good to go.

 

[lokalmotive]

Awesome. I'm so ready for it to get here. Were there any clearance issues with the sensor on the CAI like there is with the stock IC piping with your (or anyone else that has them for that matter) hardpipes?

 

[lokalmotive]

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[lokalmotive]

Bump again for anyone with info.

 

[ChopstickHero]

no problems with clearance.

 

[lokalmotive]

Great. Looks really good too. Thanks.

 

[ChopstickHero]

you will notice a big difference in the cooling effectiveness of the upgraded SMIC. and you will appreciate how easy it will be to install it.

 

[lokalmotive]

you will notice a big difference in the cooling effectiveness of the upgraded SMIC. and you will appreciate how easy it will be to install it.

Yeah I noticed the "How-To" on the ********** website. It seems fairly easy enough. I just have to save up for hardpipes now.

 

[210_ZOOM]

Yeah I noticed the "How-To" on the ********** website. It seems fairly easy enough. I just have to save up for hardpipes now.

have you checked on a 626 manifold swap, pretty easy, and nice gains for the price.

 

[lokalmotive]

have you checked on a 626 manifold swap, pretty easy, and nice gains for the price.

I haven't really looked too hard at one as of yet. I've been hearing alot about the gains they're producing tho and it's sounding like a really good option for one my near future upgrades. Where's the best place to find one? I think I remember seeing them on protegegarage but for some reason the site won't let me create an account. All my cookies are enabled but it still won't work. Is there anywhere else that offers them?

 

[210_ZOOM]

I haven't really looked too hard at one as of yet. I've been hearing alot about the gains they're producing tho and it's sounding like a really good option for one my near future upgrades. Where's the best place to find one? I think I remember seeing them on protegegarage but for some reason the site won't let me create an account. All my cookies are enabled but it still won't work. Is there anywhere else that offers them?

they are the best price, send ken an email ken@mazda3online.com
tell him what you want, and he should be able to hook u up. are u on aim ,
send him an instant message CAPTAINKRM , hope that helps. GL
I got his cell # around here somewhere , let me know if you need it.

eric

 

[lokalmotive]

PM it to me when you find it just in case I can't reach him any other way if you don't mind. Thanks again for the info.