Mazdaspeed 3 fmic core 600hp + first gen

[Xxblinddzxx]

Hi guys

I'm getting a new turbo soon and now looking for a intercooler that will be able to support the turbo (gtx35). I saw a nice tread in here about some intercooler for speed 1 and 2 gen.. Thing is that they seems to be 500hp restrictive .. I know that ATP does a 600hp ready intercooler but if possible I'm trying to avoid to rebuy a whole new intercooler kit I'd prefer only the core. Anyone saw something interesting ? Otherwise any intercooler full kit that you guys would recommend ? (Btw I'm currently running a cxracing kit)

Thanks

[monkey.bones.007]

Treadstone tr8L.

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[Xxblinddzxx]

Yup I saw that one yesterday , 500hp efficient

[monkey.bones.007]

Originally Posted by Xxblinddzxx Yup I saw that one yesterday , 500hp efficient

Missed the L, tr8L is 575 capable.

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[Hargarbl]

here ya go, find what you like.

https://www.treadstoneperformance.co...e+Intercoolers

[Xxblinddzxx]

Originally Posted by Hargarbl here ya go, find what you like. https://www.treadstoneperformance.co...e+Intercoolers

Yup was currently looking but what's the max size I can put there ? Max dimension ?

[Hargarbl]

with a sawzall you could get any of them to fit, you're most likely going to need to do some cutting even with the smaller cores.

[Xxblinddzxx]

No need to touch crash bar? Correct me if I'm wrong but there's some parts that if you cut/modify it'll become invalid to insurance ?

[Hargarbl]

if you have the room you can tuck it behind the crashbar, I know on the ms6 the room is there to do so, not too sure on the ms3. most likely would need some cutting or possibly an aftermarket crashbar

[Xxblinddzxx]

That's not something insurance allow in here (montreal,quebec)

[Hargarbl]

could always fab up a air to water intercooler setup.

[Xxblinddzxx]

I guess that could be an option , any recommendations on this one ?

[Hargarbl]

no idea from me, I believe someone else has done it but for the most part you might be on your own for the research and fab work.

[Xxblinddzxx]

You got it , thx. I was maybe planing to get an I/c custom made as well

[Enki]

Why is this thread in custom hardparts forum? This section is for people who have already done their custom parts and want to share.

[Xxblinddzxx]

My bad , not really used to the mobile app

[monkey.bones.007]

Just use meth to chill your intake charge. Then you also have the benefits of extra fueling.

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[Xxblinddzxx]

Already have meth kit

[rfinkle2]

http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...de-htp-195923/

[maisonvi]

If you want a core big enough to cover 600hp, you are going to have to cut the crash bar some. I have a tr1035 and i had to notch and weld back together my crash bar. There is just no way to make something much bigger than a TR8L fit.

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by Xxblinddzxx That's not something insurance allow in here (montreal,quebec)

If you swap in a larger turbo without notifying your insurer, that will also invalidate your insurance.

[neganox]

Make your smaller intercooler more efficient by spraying MORE meth.

[Xxblinddzxx]

how about CX racing double core intercooler

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...&Category_Code

Anyone has yet review? Looks bigger than the old core that i currently own.

[WetzMS3]

No.

CX Racing cores are garbage. I imagine a much smaller, but efficient core is better than that.

You're going to be hard pressed to find a core that will flow enough for 600hp and fit without cutting or removing the crashbar.

[Xxblinddzxx]

Originally Posted by WetzMS3 No. CX Racing cores are garbage. I imagine a much smaller, but efficient core is better than that. You're going to be hard pressed to find a core that will flow enough for 600hp and fit without cutting or removing the crashbar.

Yeah cutting removing crashbar is a bit of a problem -.-

[MS3Shadow]

Originally Posted by Xxblinddzxx Yeah cutting removing crashbar is a bit of a problem -.-

Welp, it looks like "The Man" is limiting your choices. it's either a small uber efficient FMIC or an excellent TMIC and meth injection.

sent from my Nexus 6P

[Xxblinddzxx]

Originally Posted by MS3Shadow Welp, it looks like "The Man" is limiting your choices. it's either a small uber efficient FMIC or an excellent TMIC and meth injection. sent from my Nexus 6P

What is a "small uber efficient fmic" to you? 500hp rated (TR8)? Or you know some others?

[MS3Shadow]

Originally Posted by Xxblinddzxx What is a "small uber efficient fmic" to you? 500hp rated (TR8)? Or you know some others?

You might have to change your Horsepower goals to stay legal. Since a FMIC that can support that power will require modification.

Corksport does make small FMIC that does not require a Crash bar modification. But that probably not going to fit with your goals.


sent from my Nexus 6P

[Xxblinddzxx]

Originally Posted by MS3Shadow Welp, it looks like "The Man" is limiting your choices. it's either a small uber efficient FMIC or an excellent TMIC and meth injection. sent from my Nexus 6P

Originally Posted by MS3Shadow You might have to change your Horsepower goals to stay legal. Since a FMIC that can support that power will require modification. Corksport does make small FMIC that does not require a Crash bar modification. But that probably not going to fit with your goals. sent from my Nexus 6P

Gotcha ... might need to do it then... Is it significant when you cut the crash bar?

[WetzMS3]

OP, is it legal or approved by your insurance to run methanol injection? I highly doubt they would be accepting of a system that specifically states it is for off-road use only, like every meth kit I have seen.

As @MS3Shadow; said, I think you may need to re-think your goals. Or at least your intent to stay 100% compliant with your insurance.

[Xxblinddzxx]

Originally Posted by WetzMS3 OP, is it legal or approved by your insurance to run methanol injection? I highly doubt they would be accepting of a system that specifically states it is for off-road use only, like every meth kit I have seen. As @MS3Shadow; said, I think you may need to re-think your goals. Or at least your intent to stay 100% compliant with your insurance.

well they didn't saw it so far .. guess im lucky then? anyway ... i guess i'll just do it if it's not too significant

[MS3Shadow]

Originally Posted by Xxblinddzxx Gotcha ... might need to do it then... Is it significant when you cut the crash bar?

It depends on the Core.

Look that people build threads and also Corksport pictures and manual to get a general idea.

sent from my Nexus 6P

[WetzMS3]

Originally Posted by Xxblinddzxx well they didn't saw it so far .. guess im lucky then? anyway ... i guess i'll just do it if it's not too significant

I would bet money that insurance would not approve of a meth kit, whether it explicitly says anything about methanol injection or not.

In all reality, many of us run the risk of being denied claims due to modifications. Its a choice/risk you've got to make if you want that kind of power easily.

I imagine that you could have a custom IC core made, that would fit the space you have, and flow enough for 600hp. However, that will get very costly. Way more costly than any CX Racing parts.