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CanadaGTO
05-06-2007, 07:06 PM
Hey guys,

Spent most of this past Friday at Street Performance and with Vlad doing the install of the ETS replacement TMIC, StreetUnit Motormount and the gauge pod that I've been procrastinating putting in.

Some Pictures:

Dirty engine bay

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1304.jpg

What's going in. ETS TMIC, SU Motormount, along with new gasket

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1306.jpg

Plastic shroud removed

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1307.jpg

Stock TMIC removed

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1308.jpg

ETS and Stock TMIC's side by side

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1309.jpg

Another view

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1310.jpg

This shows how much thicker the ETS is

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1313.jpg

New pressure pipes installed

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1314.jpg

First minor issue. Welding on the new TMIC encroached on the area where stock BOV pipe installs, required little shaving of gasket

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1320.jpg

And little filing of pipe edge. No major issue :)

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1317.jpg

Installing the ETS TMIC in its spot

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1321.jpg

Close fit, but it does get in there

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1322.jpg

Pipes attached

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1323.jpg

Test fitting the aluminum shroud. I had painted it black with radiator paint this week. Not happy with the paint though, so probably looking at having it powdercoated sometime in the summer

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1325.jpg

Car in the bay, man does the new TMIC stick out :)

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1329.jpg

Shroud installed. Notice the slight cuts at the top. Some in the US are doing this to avoid craking the plastic behind the shroud. Supposedly not required with a Motor Mount, but better safe than sorry :)

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1330.jpg

**PLEASE NOTE**: None of these installs are on my personal vehicle. Due to warranty concerns my vehicle is completely stock and these pictures are purely for educational reasons :)
CanadaGTO
05-06-2007, 07:06 PM
Pod gauge prior to install. Boost, Wideband and Voltmeter (temporary)

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1336.jpg

The wiring master Vlad doing work under the dash. He definately knows his stuff when it comes to this.

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1337.jpg

On the road. Quite happy with the way it turned out.

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1339.jpg

Impressions:

No knocking under the hood, so overall fitment of the ETS TMIC is great. I'm reluctant to say that it feels a lot stronger without a dyno, but it does seem to pull more now after a couple of days of driving it.

Motor mount seems great. Slight vibration at idle, but nothing above it. I'm used to MM's from my SRT days, so knew well what to expect.

Pod gauge seems fine, just gotta track down a minor rattle at certain RPM's under there. I seem to be spiking 17psi dropping to 15psi. AFR is working fine with a WOT AFR of well under 11. Will help me feel more confident going forward with more mods.

I'd like to thank Jimmy at Street Performance. Man is that guy a perfectionist. He knows Mazda's inside and out and didn't mind explaining every step of the way. Think he's my mech of choice for the MS3 from now on. Highly recommended to everyone out there. Also, his prices cannot be beat :)

Also a big thanks to Vlad for helping with the install of the pod gauge. This really seems to be his forte. No problem getting stuff through the firewall, and is a perfectionist when it comes to the wiring. Also he seems to know the dash area like the back of his hand.

Lastly a thanks to Joe at MoT. Thanks for getting that gasket in so quickly. Great price too.

Of course we carry all these parts (with the exception of the gasket) at CTA, so if anyone is interested in the SU Motormount (which we have in stock) or an ETS TMIC for either the MS3, MS6 or CX7, let me know.

**PLEASE NOTE**: None of these installs are on my personal vehicle. Due to warranty concerns my vehicle is completely stock and these pictures are purely for educational reasons :)
Skarbro
05-06-2007, 07:42 PM
Nice!
WildEmu
05-06-2007, 08:23 PM
Looking good! Nice writeup :)
MPS
05-06-2007, 08:37 PM
happy to help :)
Wild Weasel
05-06-2007, 08:49 PM
Very cool, Patrique.

I gotta say.. Vlad... pick up that gauge pod. :) It looks much better than the gloss black.
Unoriginalusername
05-06-2007, 09:31 PM
Nice work Pat
CanadaGTO
05-06-2007, 09:45 PM
Very cool, Patrique.

I gotta say.. Vlad... pick up that gauge pod. :) It looks much better than the gloss black.

I have a few of those pods if anyone want some.
MPS
05-06-2007, 10:08 PM
Gloss black !?!? WTF

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/axela1/DSC01438.jpg


Very cool, Patrique.

I gotta say.. Vlad... pick up that gauge pod. :) It looks much better than the gloss black.
jspeed_3
05-06-2007, 10:50 PM
ill take one of those guage pods....
royroy
05-06-2007, 11:03 PM
looks good =P
CanadaGTO
05-06-2007, 11:12 PM
ill take one of those guage pods....

PM sent
FLIPDADY
05-06-2007, 11:26 PM
Ah so that's what you needed the gasket for.:)

Great work guys!
azn_outlaw
05-06-2007, 11:32 PM
That looks pretty sweet....and freakin huge under the hood, I am amazed the hood clears...

actually interested in the gauges themselves? any more info/pricing on them?
MPS
05-06-2007, 11:44 PM
Wideband is $450
volt $60
Boost i think about $90
WhiteSpeed3
05-07-2007, 01:14 AM
very nice interested in the pod for the gauges
MPS
05-07-2007, 01:20 AM
BTW this is the only pod that's for sale

what you see in my car is custom made

so unless SSG is going to make 1 like mine its going to be 1 of its kind :)

http://www.drakilla.com/pictures/CIMG1339.jpg
CanadaGTO
05-07-2007, 08:20 AM
PM's sent.
Wild Weasel
05-07-2007, 08:52 AM
Gloss black !?!? WTF


Ah! Sneaky! :chuckle

I forgot to check it out at the bbq. Is that a new one or did you get it repainted?
MPS
05-07-2007, 09:04 AM
just repaint :)
EvilEric
05-07-2007, 10:46 AM
Have to say I like Vlad's better, light up and look more flush then the other one.
Wild Weasel
05-07-2007, 10:50 AM
just repaint :)

Nice. Looks much better now!
Broli
05-07-2007, 11:20 AM
wow what a day your car had!

awesome, looking forward to hearing the story after a dyno!
MPS
05-07-2007, 11:28 AM
dyno coming this week :chuckle
we are going to have a speed mini meet :bana
Pilzz
05-07-2007, 05:59 PM
I have a few of those pods if anyone want some.

I want one toooo!!!!!!!!!!!!:chuckle
Unoriginalusername
05-22-2007, 02:37 PM
dyno that tmic yet?
CanadaGTO
05-22-2007, 03:33 PM
Not yet :)
MPS
10-01-2007, 04:50 AM
yaa Pat i think its aboout time you dyno ur car :)
Unoriginalusername
10-01-2007, 07:41 AM
yaa Pat i think its aboout time you dyno ur car :)

so pat is mr. 303whp?
nicker
10-01-2007, 09:57 AM
I love that gauge Pod, looks nice and clean. I can't belive your hood shut!! LOL

Good working and looks very nice all around.
CanadaGTO
10-01-2007, 10:36 AM
so pat is mr. 303whp?

Not me, sorry.

I was there when that dyno was run though.

I don't think mine is quite at the 300whp mark quite yet. I still have no DP yet..... waiting for a big Turbo :)