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Speed3Rookie
06-15-2008, 10:17 PM
Is this a worthy upgrade from stock?

Thanks

Speed3.5
06-15-2008, 10:29 PM
Just to clear the confusion, this is MazdaSpeed Protege thread section which this car doesn't have that type of IC but
on the other hand MazdaSpeed 3 is the one that has TMIC -

In general anything bigger then stock will be better but theres adv. on either set up as TMIC(top mount IC) will be much better in response but will heat up quick from engine heat where as FMIC (front mount IC) will be much cooler in higher RPM and longer drive time.

check the MS3 performance section for other's review and results as far as brand goes or TMIC vs FMIC.

Jboost
06-15-2008, 11:36 PM
Definetly need to be in the speed 3 area. When it comes down to it this is pretty much the same arguement as SMIC or FMIC, either of which rape the stockers pooper

Speed3Rookie
06-15-2008, 11:38 PM
Just to clear the confusion, this is MazdaSpeed Protege thread section which this car doesn't have that type of IC but
on the other hand MazdaSpeed 3 is the one that has TMIC -

In general anything bigger then stock will be better but theres adv. on either set up as TMIC(top mount IC) will be much better in response but will heat up quick from engine heat where as FMIC (front mount IC) will be much cooler in higher RPM and longer drive time.

check the MS3 performance section for other's review and results as far as brand goes or TMIC vs FMIC.

Ok...thanks for the help.