SMIC and piping upgrade

[YouDontGnomeMe]

Does anyone have a "how to" instructions, or know a good source of instructions, for replacing the SMIC and pipings?

Thanks...

 

[tweety2300]

Are you going with an fmic?

 

[YouDontGnomeMe]

No, im replacing the SMIC

 

[IshSonP5]

Just take a picture of how it is set up if you can't remember and look at the picture as a referance to where everything goes....It's very simple actually....Once you have it off I am pretty sure you'll be able to figure it out without a write up.

 

[theEZV]

SMIC and piping is very easy, a couple of bolts for the SMIC and clamps for the piping. Use a hair dryer to heat the pipes a bit and they will slide off easier.

 

[BOOSTR]

You will be able to do it rather easily. Four clamps on the intercooler piping (8mm or screwdriver), disconnect the BPV hose from the upper pipe (pliers) and remove the 2 bolts from the SMIC bracket (10mm) Depending on which replacement you went with you will only reuse one bolt(CustomMSP) and you will need to fiddle around with the fan a bit to get it good enough. Same goes for a CAI if you have one.

Just be real careful when working around the radiator. Use a piece of cardboard if you have to inorder to prevent making contact with it with any tools. You don't want to cause a leak. I found it easy to do the R&R from underneath the car while it was in the air on jack stands.

It really is a low RPM job. Enjoy the test drive when you are done. Don't forget to check and retighten all of your clamps after a few drives.

 

[YouDontGnomeMe]

Does the bumper need to come off? I'm replacing the piping, too. I assumed the radiator would need to be removed in order to replace the intercooler...

 

[theEZV]

You dont need to remove the bumper or the radiator, just the cooling fan. The IC is held on there by a couple of bolts on the bottom and the radiator bracket on the top, if I remember correctly.

 

[YouDontGnomeMe]

Oh that's fantastic. Thanks!

 

[tweety2300]

Why are you replacing it?

 

[YouDontGnomeMe]

Cuz the stock one sucks. I got the Turbohoses SMIC and piping kit.

 

[tweety2300]

Going to a slightly bigger smic won't do much. If you don't want it to heat soak go with a front mount.

There is no air restriction going to mine at all and mine still heatsoaks, and I'm pretty sure it's bigger than the msp's

 

[hornsfan10609]

I agree the FMIC is best but an upgraded SMIC and pipes/BOV is still a viable option and will greatly outperform the factory setup. Anything is better than the stock SMIC and 2.5psi pressure drop. Expect 1-2 extra pounds of boost after the install.

 

[YouDontGnomeMe]

Its the Turbohoses SMIC/piping.