Installation Instructions FMIC

2010 2.3L DISI MazdaSpeed3 2nd Gen

Front Mount Intercooler Kit

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Installation Instructions

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FMIC 2010 2.3L DISI MazdaSpeed3 2nd Gen

INTRODUCTION: Thank you for your purchase of the new front mount intercooler kit (FMIC) from CXRacing for your 2010(Year?) MazdaSpeed3 2nd Gen equipped with the turbocharged 2.3L DISI engine. The FMIC kit was designed to replace the restrictive factory top-mount intercooler (TMIC) to substantially improve charge cooling and eliminate heat soak. Thanks to an increase in surface area of 48% (over the factory intercooler), the new FMIC from CXRacing lowers intake air temperatures, increases available boost pressure by minimizing pressure loss and all but eliminates heat soak from repeated boost. Extensive dyno testing with the new FMIC from CXRacing revealed that installation of the FMIC offered sizable horsepower and torque gains even at stock boost levels. Thanks to the significant drop in intake air temperature, even larger power gains are possible with increased boost pressure. Product: CXRacing Front-Mount Intercooler (FMIC) Part #: Kit- MS3-2G+IC0036-M (please verify part number matches supplied product) Application: 2nd Gen MazdaSpeed 3 (2010+) Engine: Turbocharged 2.3L DISI with Factory Intercooler Parts List: IC0036M Intercooler. Kit-MS3-2G Aluminum piping kit with hoses and clamps Brackets

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Installation Instructions

FMIC 2010 2.3L DISI MazdaSpeed3 2nd Gen

Installation Instructions: 1. The 2nd Gen MS3 FMIC kit from CXRacing includes the components illustrated in the

2. The top-mount position of the intercooler used by Mazda on the MazdaSpeed 3 is not ideal for

cooling, especially under repeated use. The cure is to install the FMIC kit from CXRacing. Remove the plastic cover on the factory intercooler. (Photo 2)

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3. Disconnect the vacuum/boost reference line and remove the factory BOV from the TMIC if you

plan to use it on the new FMIC from CXRacing. The FMIC kit will also accept the supplied BOV from CXRacing. (Photo 3)

4. Loosen clamps on feed and discharge hoses connected to factory intercooler and remove the

three mounting nuts (arrow) used to secure the factory TMIC . Unbolt and remove the factory intercooler. Also remove forward most (near radiator) mounting stud (double nut procedure works well) for factory intercooler. (Photo 4)

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5. Remove the rubber intercooler hoses attached to factory turbo and throttle body. 6. Remove the front license plate frame then remove all hardware securing the front bumper and

lower belly pans. Makes sure to disconnect all lights and side markers. (see factory manual for location of retaining hardware).

7. Using the supplied mounting hardware, secure the CXRacing intercooler core to the front

bumper support (Photo 5). Use two long “L” bracket to secure and hang the intercooler on the top bracket.

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8. Once secured properly in place, the front-mount intercooler should appear as shown. (Photo 6).

9. Attach the lower intercooler tubing, couplers and clamps to the intercooler core as show (from

below). (Photo 7).

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10. Route the upper intercooler tubing from the turbo to the intercooler as shown. Note the position

and orientation of the 45-degree coupler. (Photo 8).

11. There are two 1.5” Silicon hoses come with the kit, Cut them like pictured below (Photo 11).

Use the 1st rubber hose to protect the intercooler tubing and A/C condenser tubing as shown.

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(Photo 9). Use the 2nd hoses to eliminate contact between AC condenser and front-mount intercooler core. (Photo12).

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12. Note the proximity of the front mount for the factory intercooler and the tubing for the

CXRacing FMIC. This is why it was necessary to remove the factory retaining stud to eliminate possible interference.(Photo 10).

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13. Trim or remove the ducting for the factory hood scoop. Minor interference is possible between

the FMIC upper tubing and the edge of the ducting. (Photo 13).

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14. Install the desired BOV onto the awaiting mounting flange. The flange will accept either the

factory or CXRacing BOV. It is necessary to loosen the clamps and reorient the rubber tubing to the factory BOV.

15. With all clamps secured, test for leaks then reinstall the front bumper and belly pans. Front belly

pan can be installed back, but it is tight. (Photo 14) CXRACING C

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16. Enjoy the improved performance and dramatic drop in charge temperatures with your new

FGMIC from CXRacing.

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1627 Chico Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733 Tel: sales-(626) 575-3288, fax (626) 575-9228, sales@cxracing.com,

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