Synapse Engineering is looking for MS3 for testing

[synapse]

Synapse Engineering is looking for one Mazdaspeed 3 for test fit of our FMIC kit. We would prefer for the candidate to be located in Southern California, and the vehicle to be in mostly OEM configuration. The duration of the testing would range from 3 to 5 days. The vehicle will be return to the original configuration after the testing is complete. For more details, please call 858-457-1700 or e-mail me at david.yu@synapseengineering.com. Thank you.

David @ Synapse.

[skeeter149]

email sent didnt wanna call late on friday night when i saw this thank you.

[bykeryder4life]

email sent. right in your area guys!

[synapse]

Thank you to all of the guys offering their cars for our testing and development. At this point, we already have an ideal candidate selected. However, we will keep all of the volunteers' names and information for any future developments.

[jayspeed3]

Thank you to all of the guys offering their cars for our testing and development. At this point, we already have an ideal candidate selected. However, we will keep all of the volunteers' names and information for any future developments.

What are you guys test fitting?

I recently saw your youtube video of your new Diverter Valve, test fitting that? I already have your BOV and it is amazing! If the DV fits, I plan on getting it w/ my FMIC!

You just peaked my interest when I saw you guys were looking for MS3's. You guys make BADASS products and your quality is SUPREME!

Keep us posted, if you can. lol

[SPEEDYONE]

What are you guys test fitting?

I recently saw your youtube video of your new Diverter Valve, test fitting that? I already have your BOV and it is amazing! If the DV fits, I plan on getting it w/ my FMIC!

You just peaked my interest when I saw you guys were looking for MS3's. You guys make BADASS products and your quality is SUPREME!

Keep us posted, if you can. lol

LOL i saw your sig and i thought that your picture was a picture of my car. We have identical twins.
http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee326/paul-berube/PB181052.jpg

[stockms3]

he doesnt have mud flaps!

[synapse]

Jay- thanks for picking up the BOV and I'm glad that it works well for you (headbang) Functionally, there won't be a big difference between the BOV that you have and the new DV. The new DV (which isn't available yet) is merely smaller. So, if you plan on going FMIC later, you can still use the BOV that you already have and won't be spending any more money on that part.

Big thanks to Eric for letting us use his car for the prototyping. He will be well rewarded once we decide what goes into production.

At this point, we're mainly doing the R&D to see what works, works well and is it going to be feasible to go into production. So, give us feedback on what you think.

Here is our development on the Mazdaspeed 3

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic2.JPG

Here is the location and clearance of the factory blow-off valve and intake pipe.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic11.JPG

This is the factory top-mount intercooler with the plastic shroud removed. The intake box, and battery box is also removed in this picture.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic1.JPG

Now, you can see our front-mount intercooler installed. It is designed to be centered in location.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic8.JPG

The cold-side intercooler piping is 2.5" in diameter and will feature a 1-piece design from intercooler all the way to the throttle body. There is also a mount to fix the pipe to the vehicle for additional stability.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic3.JPG

The intercooler is hard mounted to factory locations using at total of 4 brackets to properly support the intercooler on different axes.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic10.JPG

With the bumper installed, you can see that the intercooler is centered and covers a good amount of the opening. We didn't take pictures of it, but we are actually still utilizing the plastic air directionals that are designed by the factory so that air moving around the intercooler end tanks are still able to properly reach the radiator. The factory power steering cooler is also still installed right behind the intercooler.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic9.JPG

The hot-side intercooler piping is 2.25" diameter and bracketed to the engine to directly follow the the movement of the engine.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic4.JPG

This is the lower 2.25" hot-side intercooler piping. Even though the piping is 2.25", the inlet and discharge of the intercooler is actually 2.5". This gives you the option later on to increase that pipe diameter to 2.5" if you choose to make more than 450 hp and that piping diameter begins to be a restriction.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic6.JPG

We've also designed a turbo inlet pipe that is meant to be dropped into a completely stock system. So this is a modular unit. The short-ram intake is also something that has been developed.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic5.JPG

The placement of the Synchronic BOV is in an ideal position for its function. Our main goal in the FMIC and piping kits is to be able to bring our BOV to MS3 community and be a cleanly packaged installation.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic7.JPG

In fact, the entire kit is designed to work with the factory airbox installed! This gives everyone in the community the flexibility to follow what they believe works. Some believe that short ram intakes don't work, some believe in a CAI, you'll have the option. Plus, this entire package can look completely stealth with a blacked-out BOV and black powdercoated piping.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic12.JPG

A closer shot of the clearance with the factory airbox.

http://www.synapseengineering.com/archive/marketing/forums/mazdaspeed3/fmic_ptype/ms3fmic13.JPG



We also conducted some very controlled dyno testing of every component. The turbo intake was dyno'd by itself, with and without the Synchronic BOV. And many more tests. As long as it isn't a problem for the forum mods, charts will follow once we've organized all of the data. This information should be useful for the entire MS3 community as a whole and not just those that use, or would use our products.

[Speed3Max]

Sick... I want it all :)

[daonly1around]

how much?

[Renzokuken]

Damn, what a crappy time to be getting out of the MS3. look at all the great stuff youve got coming out, it looks great !

[synapse]

Please bear in mind that these are all prototypes. Many of these pipes had to be cut many times over to get the right radiuses and clearances we were looking for. 80% of all the welds will be gone. These will all be mandrel bent, bead rolled, made in the USA, Aluminum IC piping. Finishes available will be full polish, or black powder coat.

The pipe that comes across the valve cover is also designed to clear the factory scoop mounted under the hood. I think that it is a well designed piece from Mazda that brings cool air into the engine to help cool it.

[synapse]

how much?

Honestly, we're still in the "does it work" phase of R&D, so we haven't done the research on what the pricing is going to be. But my goal would be to offer a package that is less than what is out there already. And you'll be guaranteed that the BOV works well with the design and fits well too.

Before everyone gets in a tizzy about being a vendor, etc. Know that we never sell product to customers. We're here to support the forum vendors with products that they can buy from their WD suppliers. We just like to get the community directly involved in the development by getting feedback.

[synapse]

Damn, what a crappy time to be getting out of the MS3. look at all the great stuff youve got coming out, it looks great !

If you pick up anything with a turbo from the factory, chances are we'll be making something for it. BMW 335/135, Cobalt SS, Evo789X, Subaru, etc.

[Renzokuken]

If you pick up anything with a turbo from the factory, chances are we'll be making something for it. BMW 335/135, Cobalt SS, Evo789X, Subaru, etc.

Audi TTS?

[Sport6]

Damn this is awesome stuff! I will be waiting with open arms (or wallet for that matter) for this stuff.

[synapse]

Audi TTS?

If you plan on getting the 1.8t engine, we'll definitely have something for that. 2.0, is still a ?

I'll guarantee right now that we're going to come in below whatever the market prices are right now. Since we make the core parts, like the BOV, we should be able to make the package more affordable. If not, we won't even make it.

[Renzokuken]

TTS is a more powerful 2.0, can I be your test ho?

[jayspeed3]

Thanks for updating and pics! Looks like the bov will fit with a fmic. :lol: The products look amazing! Keep us posted on progress and pricing!

[synapse]

TTS is a more powerful 2.0, can I be your test ho?

You have a PM :)

[jayspeed3]

update?

[john blutarski]

interested in more info on the FMIC... price and release date?

[arcticms3]

I'm interested as well. You guys were a huge help in figuring out a solution to the boost port rubbing on the hood. That Marshalls hardware store is awesome.

[RichB]

This kit looks awsome!!! You said CAI's would work? How much and when will this be avaliable?!?!?

[opt_ms3]

finally, a working solution for the synapse bpv. my buddy has been swearing by this forever, but the fitment never seemed right on this car. please give us some updates on this front-mount!

[Jasnall]

Can't wait to see this stuff on the market, I love the bov. But the fitment can be a hassel. I'm coming to visit the shop this week.