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Captain KRM P5
03-07-2006, 02:52 AM
I am thinking of soliciting my suppliers to see if they'd be willing to fab up an FMIC for the newly released mazdaspeed6. I know the MS6 following is not huge on this forum, but i'd like to get a feeler for what kind of response this kit might get in general with the ms6 owners.
Antoine
03-07-2006, 06:17 AM
Free (bump)!

Give it time Ken ;) Providing parts like this will help boost MS6 activity on MZSPD6.com and in general...Thanks for trying to get these guys more parts! (thumb)
Antoine
03-07-2006, 06:18 AM
* Moved to our 6/MS6 FI forum ;)
Captain KRM P5
03-07-2006, 12:16 PM
thanks antoine
Kooldino
03-07-2006, 12:20 PM
I'm sure they'd sell.
MrTea
03-07-2006, 01:42 PM
HiBoost is fitting the kit in the next 2 weeks
MSPBlazinYellow
03-20-2006, 01:01 PM
I am thinking of soliciting my suppliers to see if they'd be willing to fab up an FMIC for the newly released mazdaspeed6. I know the MS6 following is not huge on this forum, but i'd like to get a feeler for what kind of response this kit might get in general with the ms6 owners.


Are they/you close to st. louis? I would be willing to give mine up for some test fitting and fabbing :D
Samdiver74
04-11-2006, 05:32 AM
Any updated news on this kit yet,
interested to see some numbers, compaired to the stock, top mount unit
Captain KRM P5
04-11-2006, 06:29 PM
I need someone with a Mazdaspeed6 in Texas willing to be a test car. If any of you guys know of someone please send them my way.
MS6 Alan
04-11-2006, 11:34 PM
May I ask where in Texas? Its quite a large state.
Captain KRM P5
04-12-2006, 02:00 AM
Spring Branch, TX
MS6 Alan
04-13-2006, 01:38 PM
Just outside of San Antonio right?

If I still lived down there this might be something i'd be interested in.
Antoine
04-21-2006, 03:00 AM
Free (bump) for the MS6 aftermarket!
Captain KRM P5
04-21-2006, 07:06 PM
kit is in the works now...
Leonardo
05-19-2006, 11:50 AM
I'm in San Antonio, and now have a MS6....too late??
Captain KRM P5
05-19-2006, 01:57 PM
I'm in San Antonio, and now have a MS6....too late??

feel free to PM me on this
AWD6
05-24-2006, 08:14 AM
any updates on how that FMIC kit is coming along???
Captain KRM P5
05-24-2006, 01:27 PM
i will have to talk to the customers and to Corky Bell today
djdanny5000
05-24-2006, 01:39 PM
isnt mam making a fmic for the ms6
Da 6
05-24-2006, 08:54 PM
isnt mam making a fmic for the ms6competetion :) Wish aftermarket support was this big when I 1st got my 6.
AWD6
05-26-2006, 02:08 PM
hey capt. any updates? and a lil comp. is usually a good thing...for us
UtesFanRy
06-10-2006, 08:46 PM
MAM is getting close on a FMIC for the speed6.

(ask me how I know... ;))
PerformanceRacing
07-09-2006, 02:50 PM
Any updates...?

I'm hearing HiBoost, CP-E, and at least one other company. But nothing more than what CP-E has available.

CP-E also has no experience, that I know of, with IC setups. Others who have experience will most likely provide a better product at a better price than what CP-E Would charge. But then again, it is too early to tell.
AWD6
07-12-2006, 12:10 PM
utes, how do you know?
Ladyspeed6
08-04-2006, 04:54 PM
Is there any news on the FMIC kit from anybody yet.
speedysix
08-05-2006, 02:15 PM
i would like to know as well
StuttersC
08-05-2006, 04:46 PM
If Corky Bell is making a front mount set up, it'll be an effiecient piece to be sure.

Corky is well known for his intercooler designs....
Captain KRM P5
08-05-2006, 05:26 PM
Corky is in the midst of a bunch of projects at the moment, but I am hoping this one comes to fruition fast - I'll let you know any updates we have on monday
jbspeed6
08-12-2006, 01:27 PM
Monday has come and gone, any updates?
Captain KRM P5
08-12-2006, 02:30 PM
Monday has come and gone, any updates?

they are going to email me with details on my projects/orders with them this weekend, they have been inundated with work.
Captain KRM P5
08-18-2006, 10:45 PM
ok i am going to move ahead with a new volunteer and new company for this FMIC but i plan on using a BEGi core, which you can check out at BellIntercoolers.com

i should have a prototype worked out in the next two weeks and have seen shots of the CPE kit and hope to match or improve upon it.
MS6freek
08-22-2006, 09:22 AM
im getting mine next week , so i will post some pics on the install as well
speedysix
08-22-2006, 11:48 AM
im getting mine next week , so i will post some pics on the install as well
how are you getting yours?
MS6freek
08-22-2006, 02:22 PM
how are you getting yours?
CUSTOM MADE!! my friend has a shop here in montreal.

i will show some pics when its done
trees
08-22-2006, 06:26 PM
Nice, you are now a MS6freak!
4DRHTRD
08-23-2006, 01:50 AM
I beat ya!
Mine's just waiting to get back from the polishers....
:)
http://www.metalmanfab.com/metalmanfab126001.jpg
MS6freek
08-23-2006, 10:34 AM
I beat ya!
Mine's just waiting to get back from the polishers....
:)
http://www.metalmanfab.com/metalmanfab126001.jpg

very nice!! congrats , id like to see the results at the end (first)
spike blue
08-29-2006, 02:07 PM
would this work in the cx-7??? i know that they are the same engines!!!
Spool-N-Up
08-29-2006, 03:29 PM
very nice!! congrats , id like to see the results at the end (first)


Thats not bad...i would still wait on a FMIC...just my 2 cents.
MS6freek
08-30-2006, 04:16 PM
Thats not bad...i would still wait on a FMIC...just my 2 cents.

yeh i know, mine is being done as we speak
Captain KRM P5
08-30-2006, 05:16 PM
who all is interested in a TMIC (top mount) replacement as well? we are working on that too. price on the FMIC kit we are offering is tentatively set at $999 shipped
4DRHTRD
08-31-2006, 01:54 AM
would this work in the cx-7??? i know that they are the same engines!!!
Yup and the new Speed3.
:)
Mike
spike blue
08-31-2006, 10:27 AM
Yup and the new Speed3.
:)
Mike

so the fmic will work in the CX-7??? With no problem??
yashart_mp3
08-31-2006, 10:28 AM
so the fmic will work in the CX-7??? With no problem??

top mount - probably
front mount - probably not
Captain KRM P5
08-31-2006, 01:17 PM
so far as we know, the top mount replacement we are developing will work on all three vehicles
Rawyzf
09-01-2006, 01:07 PM
so far as we know, the top mount replacement we are developing will work on all three vehicles

I might be more interested in this top mount. Who are you working with for this?

Also, the FMIC guy still hasn't contacted me.....(shrug)
Captain KRM P5
09-01-2006, 02:54 PM
I might be more interested in this top mount. Who are you working with for this?

Also, the FMIC guy still hasn't contacted me.....(shrug)

hey ryan, would you mind PMming me your phone number that i could pass along to him? i know he is itching to do it.
Rawyzf
09-01-2006, 03:25 PM
PMing now.
speedysix
09-05-2006, 07:25 PM
Thats not bad...i would still wait on a FMIC...just my 2 cents.
i agree...
ms64meplease
09-05-2006, 08:06 PM
to be honest a top mount remake would only serve 1 purpose more airspace... is it going to seal like the factory one... if not then it is worse than the stock one... make a fmic costing 1k cough cough cost of material in the 400 range you could buy a honda kit for around 750+/- a few bucks with spearco fmic, pipes, bov, injectors, inj. controller... lucky i can fab everything...lol take about 6hrs or so if all parts were in hand. but good luck with that
4DRHTRD
09-08-2006, 11:54 PM
The liquid to air top mount being made on my car will fit all 3 vehicles.
Mike
Captain KRM P5
09-09-2006, 12:05 AM
to be honest a top mount remake would only serve 1 purpose more airspace... is it going to seal like the factory one... if not then it is worse than the stock one... make a fmic costing 1k cough cough cost of material in the 400 range you could buy a honda kit for around 750+/- a few bucks with spearco fmic, pipes, bov, injectors, inj. controller... lucky i can fab everything...lol take about 6hrs or so if all parts were in hand. but good luck with that

yes it will seal as good if not better than the factory one. our SMIC replacement for the mazdaspeed protege gave gains of 20+ hp on a stock vehicle. we fully expect to show gains with a TMIC replacement and will happily dyno it - on an otherwise stock car - to see if there are or not.

i have sold several hundred different styled and branded FMIC kits for $900+ in this market so i am not too worried about, thanks for the well wishing though. there are kits for these vehicles that retail for over $1200. i don't think it needs to be said, this is not the honda market, and manufacturers and resellers do not do nearly enough volume to price like that. this is why for example piston and rod manufacturers charge me twice the cost of you average import piston and rod combo. spearco cores are not nearly all they are cracked up to be, having tested more than a few varieties.

i am glad you can fab your own kits and i totally respect people with that ability. will you also be mandrel bending the aluminum? will you also be temperature and flow testing your setup?
Captain KRM P5
09-09-2006, 12:10 AM
it should also be noted that pricing right now is a guesstimate at best. if i can come in with a high quality product at a better, lower price than that, i will. i'd rather estimate high than low and disappoint people. ask anyone here about my character and credibility. i started here as just another protege owner and I have never been here to gouge or rob my fellow mazda owners.
ms64meplease
09-09-2006, 12:35 AM
it should also be noted that pricing right now is a guesstimate at best. if i can come in with a high quality product at a better, lower price than that, i will. i'd rather estimate high than low and disappoint people. ask anyone here about my character and credibility. i started here as just another protege owner and I have never been here to gouge or rob my fellow mazda owners.
makes sense but yes flow test is a must i would never use anything but mandrel. funny you ask because some people dont and well enough said...lol i didnt think the tmic would seal thats what i would worry about its nice to get a newer tmic but save the dough and go fmic. im going to have a guy make me a manifold i could but those take alot more time and he has it. alienauto.com lives nearby me. look at his work you wouldnt be dissapointed.

im more of aluminum guy and the fmic would take about 4 hrs to fab up get the curves in the shortest route with the least bends and should be alot better than stock. dont know the ic i want to use yet i gotta see what will bolt right up without having to drill holes or anything making brackets are not a prob when ever i get it done i will send you a pic might be a while im busy as crap that dont make me money it costs if it was makin money i wouldnt be here typing...lol
jrodhotrod
09-09-2006, 09:28 PM
Subscribes for updates.

Way to go Ken for pioneering a "mass market" TMIC and FMIC solution.

We should have quite the selection available shortly.
MS6Future
09-11-2006, 06:06 PM
I beat ya!
Mine's just waiting to get back from the polishers....
:)
http://www.metalmanfab.com/metalmanfab126001.jpg

That is one bad ass upgrade. Can't wait until it is available.
FlipandFunk
09-11-2006, 06:11 PM
top mount would heat soak easy since its sitting on top of the hot engine, front mount is the way to go on this car. Least on the subarus top mount works because of the boxer config and a hood scoop.
Captain KRM P5
09-11-2006, 06:14 PM
top mount would heat soak easy since its sitting on top of the hot engine, front mount is the way to go on this car. Least on the subarus top mount works because of the boxer config and a hood scoop.

the hood and grille are designed in a way on this car as an air director to help keep things cool, part of the reason for the hood bulge and more open front end.

we'll be testing for heak soak and efficiency loss as well as power gains when the final piece is ready
MS6Future
09-11-2006, 06:18 PM
Will any of these FMIC kits be designed so that they can be removed and put back to stock for warranty work?
Captain KRM P5
09-11-2006, 06:27 PM
Will any of these FMIC kits be designed so that they can be removed and put back to stock for warranty work?

the TMIC will be a breeze to uninstall/reinstall. the FMIC kit will take some time uninstall/reinstall simply because of the piping involved and the removal of the bumper to mount the intercooler core.
ChicagoKid
09-11-2006, 06:36 PM
the TMIC will be a breeze to uninstall/reinstall. the FMIC kit will take some time uninstall/reinstall simply because of the piping involved and the removal of the bumper to mount the intercooler core.

perfect!!!!!!
FlipandFunk
09-11-2006, 06:47 PM
the hood and grille are designed in a way on this car as an air director to help keep things cool, part of the reason for the hood bulge and more open front end.

we'll be testing for heak soak and efficiency loss as well as power gains when the final piece is ready

yeh but you sit in traffic for 5mins or idle and it'll be soaked no matter how thick it is. Even the fenders are hot to the touch so, imagine how hot it gets under the hood.