CustomMsp's SMIC: How To

CustomMSP · 11-17-2004, 08:12 PM

Removal of stock IC:

1. Let car cool down a little bit
2. Remove top IC pipe from the IC side and loosen on the turbo side so you can rotate it out of the way once its off the IC
3. Remove IC fan by unbolting the two top bolts, one between the radiator cap/top radiator hose and one on the stock IC. I'm pretty sure you'll need to remove the airbox
4. Disconnect fan harness completely from the fan so it may be removed from the engine bay
5. Remove the Top IC bracket
6. Unbolt the stock IC, two bolts on the bottom screwed on to the radiator and one bolt on top screwed on to the radiator.
7. Undo the clamp that holds the Cold Pipe to the Throttle Body, and remove the stock IC with the Cold Pipe still attached to it.
8. Make sure to leave the rubber boot that the lower IC nipple sits in in the car for support of new IC
9. Remove the lower IC pipe from the IC now.

Installation of New IC:

1. Bolt in the new IC in the stock locations on the bottom of the radiator and top of the radiator with the same three bolts. You'll need to bend the bracket next to the driver's side headlight out of the way enough so the IC doesn't rub on it at all.
2. Install the IC/Radiator Bracket back on with the same two nuts. This might be a tight fit.
3. Install the fan by placing it back in the slot on the radiator/SMIC and screwing it on in the stock location between the radiator cap/upper hose. The fan is held on at these three points. It WON'T move anywhere. Reconnect the harness, making sure it's on tight.
4. Reconnect the lower IC pipe making sure to use the stock silicone band of the stock IC to get a proper seal with stock pipes.
5. Install the intake back on.
6. Install upper IC pipe, making sure to use the stock silicone band with stock pipe.
7. I suggest you get aftermarket worm clamps at your local auto-parts store, because the stock ones will undo over time when tightened hard.
8. GO FOR A DRIVE AND ENJOY!>>

Please let me know if you have any questions or if the guys who already installed one can make any corrections/suggestions.

Thanks Alot

Disclaimer: I do not take any responsibility for the mistakes made/parts broken while installing my SMIC. If you follow these instructions you shouldn't have any problems.

**jersey_emt** · 11-17-2004, 08:17 PM

Moved to How-To.

If somebody is installing this and would like to take pictures of each step along the way, contact CustomMSP so he can put them up on this thread.

Thanks!

**jersey_emt** · 11-17-2004, 08:19 PM

Yeah only mods and admins can post a thread in here, that way we can control what is put up easier.

Bhamsan · 11-17-2004, 11:14 PM

I'll be doing it, but I don't know if I want to take all those pictures and post them up. If I have time, I'll do it when I get the SMIC next week and when I do the install next weekend.

MSP#735 · 01-02-2005, 09:29 AM

pics would be great guys!!! gonna purchase a SMIC soon and they would be greeeeaaattt! thanks

CustomMSP · 01-02-2005, 11:34 AM

Once you look underneath the hood after reading the instructions, it becomes clear.

Thanks.

TommyBDragon · 03-03-2006, 06:32 PM

Do I need any other modifications to deal with increased boost pressure or A/F changes?

CHICO2003 · 05-26-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CustomMSP

Once you look underneath the hood after reading the instructions, it becomes clear.

Thanks.

I feel this how-to was written for those with at least some experience. For people (dumbasses) like myself, this how-to wasn't even close to helpful. If I don't know what a cold pipe or throttle body is, there's no way I'm going to be able to install this badboy.

But even that's not that big of a deal. Afterall, one can easily google those things and figure out what the deal is. Unfortuneatly for me, the clarity of the instructions didn't prove to be my downfall. After about an hour of trying to pull the IC pipe away from the IC's kung fu grip, I'm finally giving up. In fear of breaking my car, I only put about 80% effort into pulling it off. (anything more would've been ugly) Before anyone says it, yes of course I loosened those (clearly worthless) brackets. This sort of reminds me of how difficult it was to take off my wheels and my thinking that I could probably drive around without any lug nuts on. But I digress....

Looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet and bring it to a shop. For those that want to do it themselves, assuming Mazda didn't superglue your piping, I'd recommend checking out the ********** how-to. Though it's slightly different, it features pictures and was (for a sped like me) a lot easier to follow.

warrier04 · 05-26-2007, 03:57 PM

you can do a search here on the forums about getting the stock piping off.

a lot of people (including myself) just sat down with a hair dryer or went for a quick drive to get the pipes heated up a bit to be easier to pull off.

no matter though. once you get them off the first time, working with them on a later basis is easier.

mazdaRX · 07-17-2007, 10:12 AM

mine came right off with a little squirt of WD-40. Than i wiped it all off. worked fast.

SleepyMSP · 10-26-2007, 02:50 PM

bump from the past....

I am going to be installing this bad mother now...and will take pics...so CustomMSP if you want them just let me know

rmak_14 · 12-15-2007, 02:33 AM

installed the SMIC today! getting the stock piping off was super hard but i managed. fitment seemed a little off but everything seemed tight so hopefully it will stay secure.

In4am0sPuN · 03-09-2008, 01:36 PM

bump from the future to the past but n e body got pics on this biznitch? I am just about ready to do this on my own but wuld like pics to clear this out...

SleepyMSP · 03-09-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In4am0sPuN

bump from the future to the past but n e body got pics on this biznitch? I am just about ready to do this on my own but wuld like pics to clear this out...

I have them lying around my Hard drive somewhere I'll see If I can find them for you

BadBandar · 03-20-2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In4am0sPuN

bump from the future to the past but n e body got pics on this biznitch? I am just about ready to do this on my own but wuld like pics to clear this out...

+1 for pics.

11-17-2004, 08:12 PM	#1
CustomMSP a Love/Hate relationship Mazdaspeed Protege Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,089	CustomMsp's SMIC: How To Removal of stock IC: 1. Let car cool down a little bit 2. Remove top IC pipe from the IC side and loosen on the turbo side so you can rotate it out of the way once its off the IC 3. Remove IC fan by unbolting the two top bolts, one between the radiator cap/top radiator hose and one on the stock IC. I'm pretty sure you'll need to remove the airbox 4. Disconnect fan harness completely from the fan so it may be removed from the engine bay 5. Remove the Top IC bracket 6. Unbolt the stock IC, two bolts on the bottom screwed on to the radiator and one bolt on top screwed on to the radiator. 7. Undo the clamp that holds the Cold Pipe to the Throttle Body, and remove the stock IC with the Cold Pipe still attached to it. 8. Make sure to leave the rubber boot that the lower IC nipple sits in in the car for support of new IC 9. Remove the lower IC pipe from the IC now. Installation of New IC: 1. Bolt in the new IC in the stock locations on the bottom of the radiator and top of the radiator with the same three bolts. You'll need to bend the bracket next to the driver's side headlight out of the way enough so the IC doesn't rub on it at all. 2. Install the IC/Radiator Bracket back on with the same two nuts. This might be a tight fit. 3. Install the fan by placing it back in the slot on the radiator/SMIC and screwing it on in the stock location between the radiator cap/upper hose. The fan is held on at these three points. It WON'T move anywhere. Reconnect the harness, making sure it's on tight. 4. Reconnect the lower IC pipe making sure to use the stock silicone band of the stock IC to get a proper seal with stock pipes. 5. Install the intake back on. 6. Install upper IC pipe, making sure to use the stock silicone band with stock pipe. 7. I suggest you get aftermarket worm clamps at your local auto-parts store, because the stock ones will undo over time when tightened hard. 8. GO FOR A DRIVE AND ENJOY!>> Please let me know if you have any questions or if the guys who already installed one can make any corrections/suggestions. Thanks Alot Disclaimer: I do not take any responsibility for the mistakes made/parts broken while installing my SMIC. If you follow these instructions you shouldn't have any problems. Last edited by CustomMSP; 10-07-2005 at 03:26 PM.

11-17-2004, 08:17 PM	#2
jersey_emt '04 Mazdaspeed MX-5 #1089 Super Moderator 04 MSM #1089 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Center of infinity Posts: 10,707	Moved to How-To. If somebody is installing this and would like to take pictures of each step along the way, contact CustomMSP so he can put them up on this thread. Thanks! __________________ *-Justin, Mazda Forums Supermoderator* Should you have any questions or issues with anything here on Mazda Forums, please PM me. Mazda Forums Rules and Guidelines Mazda Team Mid-Atlantic: NY, NJ, PA, and DE Mazda Enthusiasts

11-17-2004, 08:19 PM	#3
jersey_emt '04 Mazdaspeed MX-5 #1089 Super Moderator 04 MSM #1089 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Center of infinity Posts: 10,707	Yeah only mods and admins can post a thread in here, that way we can control what is put up easier. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

11-17-2004, 11:14 PM	#4
Bhamsan Ex-Diehard MSPer 2004 SSM Acura RSX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 979	I'll be doing it, but I don't know if I want to take all those pictures and post them up. If I have time, I'll do it when I get the SMIC next week and when I do the install next weekend. __________________ 2003.5 Titanium Grey Mazdaspeed Protégé (Sold 02/2006)

01-02-2005, 09:29 AM	#5
MSP#735 I don't live here! 2005 Acura TL Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte Posts: 3,910	pics would be great guys!!! gonna purchase a SMIC soon and they would be greeeeaaattt! thanks __________________ 2005 Acura TL

01-02-2005, 11:34 AM	#6
CustomMSP a Love/Hate relationship Mazdaspeed Protege Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,089	Once you look underneath the hood after reading the instructions, it becomes clear. Thanks. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

03-03-2006, 06:32 PM	#7
TommyBDragon Tommy-Bag-O-Donuts 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege #1484 /Spicy #334 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wilkes Barre PA Posts: 35	Do I need any other modifications to deal with increased boost pressure or A/F changes? Last edited by TommyBDragon; 03-03-2006 at 06:36 PM.

05-26-2007, 03:57 PM	#9
warrier04 broke and loving it :P 03.5 msp Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: austin, tx Posts: 2,008	you can do a search here on the forums about getting the stock piping off. a lot of people (including myself) just sat down with a hair dryer or went for a quick drive to get the pipes heated up a bit to be easier to pull off. no matter though. once you get them off the first time, working with them on a later basis is easier. __________________ proud owner of a 2003.5 msp, #31 of 1750. goodies: custommsp SMIC // turbohoses IC pipes // injen CAI // steedspeed ex. manifold // 626 in. manifold // unichip ver. Q // 2.5" apex downpipe // greddy sp2 catback w. kartboy hangers // atp WGA // awr F&R MM w. side inserts // 35% tint all-around // other small stuff purchased/to-be-applied: exedy stage 1 // illumina struts // eibach pro springs

07-17-2007, 10:12 AM	#10
mazdaRX Registered User 2003.5 mazdaspeed protege, laser blue mica Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: cincinnati, ohio. Posts: 104	mine came right off with a little squirt of WD-40. Than i wiped it all off. worked fast. __________________ 2003.5 msp laser blue mica -CustomMSP smic -hard pipes -CorkSport catless exhaust -CS motor mount inserts -CS exhaust hangers -Unichip -Greddy profec b S2 -ram air intake -Boostscience bpv -Thunder V2 Mani -ATP Wastegate holding 9.5 psi 1988 rx-7 ugly red -20b ready to install (spring project)

10-26-2007, 02:50 PM	#11
SleepyMSP Stage I < Stage II 2003.5 MSP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Longueuil, QC Posts: 1,443	bump from the past.... I am going to be installing this bad mother now...and will take pics...so CustomMSP if you want them just let me know __________________ Xcelerated Concepts GB: Check here Carputer/Audio Build: Check here

12-15-2007, 02:33 AM	#12
rmak_14 Registered User 03 Spicy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 63	installed the SMIC today! getting the stock piping off was super hard but i managed. fitment seemed a little off but everything seemed tight so hopefully it will stay secure.

03-09-2008, 01:36 PM	#13
In4am0sPuN Registered User 2003.5 MazdaSpeed Protege Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 204	bump from the future to the past but n e body got pics on this biznitch? I am just about ready to do this on my own but wuld like pics to clear this out...

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