FMIC install.

[alhope34]

I'm thinking about tackling the FMIC install myself this week end. I understand I'll have to drain the coolant and change a rad hose, which I am ok with, but what about the steering pump fluid cooler? Should I bother taking it to Jimmy? I'm kinda short on cash so I'd rather not. I'm not inept at all, just never fooled with the power steering before other than flushing it out and putting new fluid in.

Do I need special Mazda only coolant and/or power steering fluid, or can I just pick it up from Canadian Tire?

Also, how do I drain and fill the coolant on our sealed rad system? I've only ever done it on the traditional style.

[optiklenz13]

Huh? I thought you were going stock? What FMIC did you get?

[alhope34]

You'll see. Present to myself for getting 2nd best grade in my trade school and graduating with honours. =)

[optiklenz13]

Nice congrats buddy.

[WeatherB]

You shouldn't need to drain anything to do a FMIC install unless you got some freak of a FMIC.

PM me what you got and I'll see if I can send you some pointers. Just helped a friend install one.

[hatthi]

I'm guessing it's a CPE FMIC hence the need to drain fluids.

[alhope34]

Back on topic... Can anyone answer my questions?

[alhope34]

Alright, I got it in! I had to do some "modifications" to my stock air box to get it to fit. Barely fits, took me about 30 minutes just putting the air box back in.

[taz4432]

Awesome! Now for some pics and reviews of whichever kit you got! =P

[horto]

+1 on the pics. What FMIC is it, and where'd you get it?!

btw congrats on graduating w/ honours :)

[alhope34]

I got the CP-e kit from Pilzz.

[optiklenz13]

I knew it.

[zoomzoom33]

u couldnt keep it stock for long there hey al. lol BTW congrats man.

[alhope34]

I've always wanted to get rid of the tmic. Now my car doesn't doesn't hesitate and bog down when I try to start it after its been sitting hot for a half hour or so.

[alhope34]

I love the FMIC so far. No more losing power sitting in traffic. I also don't get the snapping of my head back into the seat when I hit the gas. It's more of a gradual pressing back now which I like. I thought it was slower at first cause I didn't feel it right away, then I saw how fast my speedo was going up and just thought "oh damn...". Next mod for sure will be an intake of some sort. I had to cut off the stock air box mount/foot thing that sits closest to the front bumper and the FMIC pipe still presses against the air box enough for deform it a little bit. Was aggravating to get the air filter in and cover on properly, haha.


Oh yea, and there's no reason for pictures. This kit was powder coated black and you can't see the IC from the front unless you stick your face down by the ground right in front of the bumper. It's a great stealth set-up. I love it.

[Pilzz]

GLAD U LIKE!!!!

[kartmac]

What I want to know is this How is Jimmy and were is this shop out of and why does everyone go to him for?

[S.F.W.]

What I want to know is this How is Jimmy and were is this shop out of and why does everyone go to him for?
read this thread:http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?17212-Street-Performance