Cobb Tuning - Mazdaspeed 3 Front Mount Intercooler V2.0 » Page 2 - The Update

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The Update:

Highlights of the Kit:

• 2.5" aluminum tubing powder coated dark gray.
• Piping has been revised so that it does not interfere with the frame rail, bumper beam and oil lines.
• 5-ply blue silicone couplers.
• Stainless steel t-bolt clamps.
• Powder coated black mounting and power steering cooler relocation brackets.
• Stainless steel fasteners.
• Minor trimming of the bumper cover required.
• Will work with stock BPV or aftermarket BPV that is stock style fitment.
• Retains the stock bumper beam and does not require cutting the bumper beam.
• Under tray can be reinstalled with no modifications.
• Does not require disconnecting of the power steering lines.
• CFD tested and airflow optimized.
• Tested 0.65psi boost pressure loss across the core
• 85% efficient intercooler means greatly reduced core outlet temperatures!
• New shift weight that is 0.66 lbs less than stock which improves the shift feel and allows for more pipe clearance.
  

What Cobb Tuning has effectively done here is tweaked their entire system. What we have is the same intercooler core, same dimensions with the same brackets. By far, Cobb has always had the superior mounting system for their IC. There is no crazy off center core, no additional power steering pump modifications or radical cutting going on to fit the core to the car.

The core still remains as a custom bar and plate aluminum core measuring in at a healthy 24" x 3.5" x 7.9". Its a 3.5" thick core that shows no lag or boost drop whatsoever. It has updated end tanks with threaded bracket mounts on each side of the tanks. it still comes unmarked, meaning you have the option to brand the core with the supplied Cobb template, leave it unmarked or simply spray your own custom logo/text on the core itself.

It still features the 2.5" alumn pipe thats in a finished powdercoat with rolled lips so the silicone couplers don't pop up during high boost flow. Cobb has redesigned every pipe in this kit in order to move them away from any sharp metal that would saw its way into the V1.0 piping and cause a leak. Also, all the pipe banging has been eliminated under load with this new pipe design. Billy did a fantastic job at the drivers side bumper support area on the redesigned pipes.

The only real issue we ran into on this kit update was the included t-bolt clamps that needed to be chucked. They were good for one install... if you had to make an adjustment, you were screwed as the rod on the t-bolt clamp would snap. Good thing we had spares on hand and i told Gary to go back to the old clamps they used on their first kit. Gary told us the change was made for more quality, sturdier clamps on the retail version.

The second issue we had was the shift weight. Since we were still working off the old directions, we messed around with this for close to an hour. Turns out, the new weight needs to be install ON TOP of the shift fork, instead of the bottom like stock. Simply use the two black nuts provided, a dab of loctite blue and you are in business. I have always wanted the shift weight, but Cobb had stopped making them. It really compliments the stock and after market short shifters out there.

Installation:

Nothing has changed really as far as the install goes. We did do a test fit outside the car to figure out how the new pipes connect. There was a modification made to the V2.0 kit where the lower cold pipe swing up from the passenger side, hugging the bottom of the radiator. There is a small hose down there that billy was able to incorporate a small V to clear it. The lower pipes now hug the radiator line, setting above the belly pan with plenty of clearance to boot.

If you need a reference for installation, please see our V1.0 install here. Below you will find a list of tools that we feel you will need to successfully get this kit installed within 3 hours:

• Phillips Head Screw Driver
• Flat Head Screw Driver
• Socket Wrench/Ratchet
• 8mm Socket
• 10mm Socket
• 12mm Socket
• 3/16" Allen Wrench
• 6" Extension For Ratchet
• Ultility Knife
• Can of Silicon Spray Lubricant for the Silicone Pieces.

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