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- 2003 Subaru WRX Wagon, 2000 Miata
mspHtown said:
agreed. a hood vent down here would help tremendously as well.
Stock IC and WARM weather
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agreed. a hood vent down here would help tremendously as well.
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- 2003.5 Mazda Protege' MazdaSpeed
I could try with a SMIC.snowblazin said:
Do the stock pipes actually seal the IC good or do we experience leaks?
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- 2003 Subaru WRX Wagon, 2000 Miata
smo0f said:
stock pipes expand with heat and boost, so popping a pipe off is possible.
if you are going to use stock pipes, wrap some grippy tape around the inlet and outlet of the SMIC. this way, it will add to the outer diameter and the stock pipes should fit more snug.
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
Fede_italiano said:
just swap the unit with the stock one when you need warranty work
lokalmotive
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- 1989 Honda CRX
smo0f said:
Agreed 100 percent. I hate them. On top of the heatsoak and humidity I'm convinced one of my IC pipes is cracked somewhere. I have too many things that tend to go wrong at once for something like that not to have happened. I just need $200 to get some hardpipes!!! Haha..
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- 2003.5 Mazda Protege' MazdaSpeed
Bakrauf said:
Did you use the cold side stock pipe?
How is it holding?
I might follow your example.
Thanks guys,
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even if they expand that will only cause a bit of lag on trottle response.mspHtown said:
If they seal the IC and do not pop I do not mind stock.
That is why I was asking Bakrauf about his stock pipes.
Thanks for the opinions guys
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Notorious_V.I.C
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You could upgrade your SMIC and then buy the Samco Hot pipe which is a lot better. ************* I believe has the cheapest price, but if they don't check out S.U. and Protegegarage .
I personally am getting tired with the stock IC and pipes, I have my FMIC Core on the way and then I'll be ready to install.
I personally am getting tired with the stock IC and pipes, I have my FMIC Core on the way and then I'll be ready to install.
Take your pick:
New setup
http://www.msprotege.com/members/JDM%20Sam/fmic.JPG
Old setup
http://www.msprotege.com/members/JDM%20Sam/SSPX0001.JPG
New setup
http://www.msprotege.com/members/JDM%20Sam/fmic.JPG
Old setup
http://www.msprotege.com/members/JDM%20Sam/SSPX0001.JPG
YA I just have the smaco Hose up top and the plastic on the bottom. Never have popped of yet..But I am still at stock boost too..
Sooner or later---->.....I am on the lookout for the cold side pipe if I can find one then I will probably get it.
I'll post another pick by Friday with the air box removed and my BOV installed.
Sooner or later---->.....I am on the lookout for the cold side pipe if I can find one then I will probably get it.
I'll post another pick by Friday with the air box removed and my BOV installed.
Mazdaspeed989
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege
What exactly does it feel like when your car suffers from heat soak? Is it just no power/boost or on/off power, like a jerky drive?
slowmotionmsp
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- Titanium 2003.5 MSP
Perrin FMIC
Hi, can anyone help me understand a concern i have about the perrin intercooler, please? i was told that the support beams that help make the car's bumper stronger in case of an accident has to be removed and cannot be reused when installing the perrin intercooler. Perrin provides a their own support beam, but, this isn't going to be as strong as the OEM support beam as it has not been tested like the OEM has.
My question is, many people say that Perrin is the best quality intercooler to go with, but should i be concerned about the safety issue about not having the OEM support beams for the bumper?
If so, what is the next option for a FMIC that works well and covers the safety issue as well? by the way, i don't race my car, just like to have the car breath comfortable so i can enjoy the little extra for the daily driving.
Anyone, let me know, please! thanks!!
Hi, can anyone help me understand a concern i have about the perrin intercooler, please? i was told that the support beams that help make the car's bumper stronger in case of an accident has to be removed and cannot be reused when installing the perrin intercooler. Perrin provides a their own support beam, but, this isn't going to be as strong as the OEM support beam as it has not been tested like the OEM has.
My question is, many people say that Perrin is the best quality intercooler to go with, but should i be concerned about the safety issue about not having the OEM support beams for the bumper?
If so, what is the next option for a FMIC that works well and covers the safety issue as well? by the way, i don't race my car, just like to have the car breath comfortable so i can enjoy the little extra for the daily driving.
Anyone, let me know, please! thanks!!
snowblazin said:
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- 2003.5 Mazda Protege' MazdaSpeed
slowmotionmsp said:
If I were you I would buy an High Boost or Begi kit.
Some says that the beam is there for just 5 mph collisions but I believe that without the support the car is more prone to damages due to front collision.
Mazdaspeed989
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege
Mazdaspeed989 said:
Bump for answer
