Custom FMIC

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Qwik6

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2001 Corvette coupe

• Jun 21, 2009

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Been thinking to switching to a FMIC for a long time. So for the past month I have been ordering parts for a custom kit. I got all my info from another member from another site. So im not taking all the credit for this setup. Also got some second hand brackets for this setup to mount the intercooler to the crash bar.

Been working on this for the past 2 days. Still not finished. Just small things like mounting the new washer tank still needs to be completed.

I could not believe how easy it was to remove the bumper! First timer here and took me 20 minutes flat. Cutting the crash bar took me an hour though... 20 hours into the install now. Hopefully 3 more to finish this up tomarrow. Enjoy

Heres most of the parts I used. Purchased the pipes from cxracing. Intercooler came from here also. Silicone couplers from ebay.

The forge stays!

Did some triming on the air diverter. Since the air doesnt need to scoop up anymore. It should be sent to the radiator.

And now for the most time consuming part. Cutting out 2 rows on the grill.

Snapped some shots with the bumper on.

 

Last edited: Jun 21, 2009

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Super Shredder

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2007 Black MS6GT

• Jun 21, 2009

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dude, really, truly, honestly, good luck and good job man, i wont ask for it now, but a price total would be sweet, and i cant wait for your feedback.

 

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tunersteve

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2011 Mustang GT

• Jun 21, 2009

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Nice work! I thought it was the CS kit when I saw your post in the picture thread.

Can you elaborate on how to remove the bumper? I need to replace the lower grille and install some HID fog lights.

 

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BoostedSpd6

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MazdaSpeed 6

• Jun 21, 2009

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Thats so clean!!.. nice job.. subbing for feedback.

 

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ms6acton

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2006 Mazdaspeed 6

• Jun 21, 2009

• #5

that looks amazing bud. love the red white combo

 

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CnoTataymo

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13 MX-5

• Jun 21, 2009

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Wow, good job man. That is a pretty clean install for a DIY.

 

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Blendercloud

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2007 Mazdaspeed 6 Sport

• Jun 21, 2009

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Looks great! Glad you got it all together without much problems. It definitely looks a lot better than some of the hack-jobs I've seen on the front bumper. And your intercooler is straight to boot!

 

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BoostedSpd6

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MazdaSpeed 6

• Jun 21, 2009

• #8

pm'd u with a idea Qwik6

 

Last edited: Jun 21, 2009

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Super Shredder

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2007 Black MS6GT

• Jun 21, 2009

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i wonder if this could be done with the Cobb core.

 

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amilliems6

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MazdaSpeed6

• Jun 21, 2009

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how much did u end up spending?

 

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BADFISH6

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2007 Mazdaspeed6 Metallic Grey

• Jun 21, 2009

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that looks sickk.. im interested in how much it cost as well...

 

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zinger002

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2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed6

• Jun 21, 2009

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Whats with those 2 rubber pieces on your front bumper? by the fog on the right.

 

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BoostedSpd6

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MazdaSpeed 6

• Jun 21, 2009

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zinger002 said:

Whats with those 2 rubber pieces on your front bumper? by the fog on the right.

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those are from the RHO Tow Plate..in case u ever get hit or bump into the plate those rubber balls stop it from scratching up ur front bumper.

 

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Qwik6

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2001 Corvette coupe

• Jun 21, 2009

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speedsixxx said:

what did you do with the TMIC? fs??

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Sold this a couple weeks back.

Ok guys. Heres the list of parts. I spent a bit over 500 bucks myself for these parts.

CXracing
-3 (2.5") 90 Degree Pipes
-2 (2.5") 75 Degree Pipes
-1 (2.5") L-Pipe

Ebay
-4 Hump Hose
-1 2"-2.5" Reducer
-1 2.5"-2.75" Reducer
-2 (2.5") 45 Degree Couplers
-1 (2.5") 90 Degree Coupler
-CXracing Intercooler
-92-95 Honda Civic Washer Tank
-(2.5") BOV Flange Pipe

Of course the IC can be purchased from CXracing but its 160 bucks.

All these parts added up without shipping comes out to $450

Now I have found there are only 2 options with the bpv flanges. The HKS and Greddy. I used the HKS one. Had it milled down and welded a flange on for the Forge(stock) bpv.

Out of the whole kit only 2 pipes needed to be cut. That was the 75 coming off the hot side of the IC. Cut about 2 inches off going into it. The other one is right where the turbo is. I believe I cut about 2.5-3 inches off the side connected to the turbo.

Here are some pics of the washer tank installed.

 

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dandan2

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mazdaspeed protege

• Jun 21, 2009

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nice diy job man! wen i did my first front mount it turned into a hack job cuz i was tryin to do it in 1 night! this actually looks really nice! like an actual kit for ur car! nicely done, took ur time and made it beautiful!

 

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OJ Bartley

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• Jun 22, 2009

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Great job Qwik. It looks awesome. I can't wait to hear your impressions after you put some time on the road with the new setup.

 

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Qwik6

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2001 Corvette coupe

• Jun 24, 2009

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Thanks guys.

The jb weld I used on the washer tank to seal the level sensor didnt hold up. Walked out to my car yesterday evening only to find washer fluid leaking from the bumper. Now im all out of fluid. Looks like the bumper has to come back off.

 

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freekwonder

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Datsun 510/Nissan Frontier

• Jun 24, 2009

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Nice job man, glad to see you put the parts you used in there also I was going to ask about that. I take it a CAI wouldn't work with this setup?

Almost want to move this to the DIY section.

 

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ms6z

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2006 MS6 GT

• Jun 25, 2009

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Nice Work!!!!

 

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Speedkid

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Mazdaspeed 3

• Jun 25, 2009

• #20

Looks good dude.I've seen your car a few times before how come you don't come to some of the meets.