Stock TMIC Cover on an Aftermarket TMIC

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skallen

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2007 Mazdaspeed 3

• May 18, 2010

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Just curious if this would even fit on an ETS TMIC.. Not sure how much wider, if at all they are. I would like an aftermarket TMIC but would like to hide it as much as possible from the dealership. I don't want to ruin my warranty. Is this do-able???

 

Last edited: May 18, 2010

boosted1

• May 20, 2010

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Will not work!

 

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SallySpeed3

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GT Mazdaspeed3, Cosmic Blue

• May 20, 2010

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If all you're worried about is taking it to the dealer should a problem arise, one of the great things about an upgraded TMIC is it should take what? 10 minutes to swap out? The only aftermarket TMIC I've seen that incorporates the stock cover is the Autoexe one, and I believe that's why it costs $1500, haha.

 

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leadf00t

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2010 Mazda 6 GT

• May 20, 2010

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SallySpeed3 said:

If all you're worried about is taking it to the dealer should a problem arise, one of the great things about an upgraded TMIC is it should take what? 10 minutes to swap out? The only aftermarket TMIC I've seen that incorporates the stock cover is the Autoexe one, and I believe that's why it costs $1500, haha.

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Thats correct, the only one that will allow the stock cover is the Autoexe, and it is beyond expensive for what it is !! Swapping the stock one back on for oil changes, or what not is only a 20-40 minute job depending on how particular you are, and your level of mechanical knowledge. It's 3 bolts, and 4 hoses, 2 on the bpv, and 2 clamps for the hot & cold side of the intercooler. There couod be 4 extra bolts if you choose to remove the shroud from the aftermarket tmic, but the last time I switched mine back to stock I left the shroud on.

 

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Hypnotized

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03.5 MS Protege-Gone 07 MS3

• Jul 18, 2010

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quick question, do you reuse the flanged pipe from the stock tmic or do the ETS come with a new one?

 

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axisboldaslove

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07 MS3 GT Heavily Modified

• Jul 18, 2010

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u talking about the coldpipe? ^

 

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SallySpeed3

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GT Mazdaspeed3, Cosmic Blue

• Jul 20, 2010

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Hypnotized said:

quick question, do you reuse the flanged pipe from the stock tmic or do the ETS come with a new one?

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Once you take the stock TMIC off you will see how that pipe can be taken off. 4 bolts I believe. You will need to use it for the ETS. Shouldn't be too hard.