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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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ZPIracing has been working (between opening gifts and eating lots of food) on getting the FMIC setup for the TRD S/C. We decided to do something a little bit different on the SC car than on the Turbo Car..



Ok, so I know what you're saying.. A FMIC on a tC never seen that before. I know.. right?

However, the best part is under the bumper cover. :D







That's right, With the use of a smaller IC, we were able to retain the core support and there was no trimming to the bumper required. This will also reduce the cost to the end user, while still giving you the ZPI quality you'd expect.

We hope to finalize the piping shortly.. More Info is forth coming.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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and you get to keep your OEM fog lights
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by thechick_zpi
and you get to keep your OEM fog lights
It'll be a tight squeeze, but yes, I think it'll work.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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im getting dizzy everytime I look at that last picture
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Sorry. Low batteries, couldn't use the flash.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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dibs on first one...
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Awesome! Ok ZPI, I know that its way too early to talk about pricing, but I just wanted a ball park figure of what it might cost. This intercooler kit comes with a supercharger intake, correct? I remember someone saying that it comes with the kit. I understand this kit won't be cheap, but I want an idea so I know how soon I need to start saving. Are we talking 500-700?700-1000? perhaps > 1000?
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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How about you start saving now...and when it comes out you can buy it and buy me one too? =D
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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u guys figure how to clock the sc yet?
looks good, me like
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Is there a different intercooler that is small enough to fit with out modifying the bumper and core support yet also fills in the lower grill opening more? I like the idea of an i/c that doesn't require trimming the bumper. However, I wish it filled in the opening a bit more. It looks kinda puny, similar to the lunchbox intercooler on the new mazda speed miata
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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this core is actually about 3 times as large as the miata core i would guess. our plan is to hopefully offer this kit for people wishing to retain their bumper support, fog lights, and dont want to trim the bumper, and then another, perhaps "stage 2" kit that utilizes a much larger core, but would require the removal or cutting of the bumper support as well as trimming of the bumper.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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doesnt a bigger intercooler produce more power?
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Scion-ce
It looks kinda puny, similar to the lunchbox intercooler on the new mazda speed miata
Man that hurts..

Look at the MSM stock IC vs Flyin Miata's upgraded one..

http://www.flyinmiata.com/projects/i...s/IMG_6216.jpg
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Originally Posted by nester
Originally Posted by Scion-ce
It looks kinda puny, similar to the lunchbox intercooler on the new mazda speed miata
Man that hurts..

Look at the MSM stock IC vs Flyin Miata's upgraded one..

http://www.flyinmiata.com/projects/i...s/IMG_6216.jpg
Come on Nester,
You know I meant no harm in that. LOL I have been on ZPIs side since day one. I love what you guys are doing for the tC community. I am looking forward to buying this kit. I am just nit picking. But seriously, if you guys could find another i/c that fits and fills in the opening more, that would be great. Perhaps the same height but a bit wider. The one from your turbo kit but shorter would be awesome. Anyway, just a suggestion.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FLINT
doesnt a bigger intercooler produce more power?
No. The idea behind an intercooler is to use the smallest intercooler that will effectively cool your incoming charge of air.

A supercharger, being driven from a belt will generate less heat than a turbo which is driven by the exhaust gas..
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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how much power are we looking at with the intercooler and intake???
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Scion-ce
Come on Nester,
You know I meant no harm in that. LOL
I was playing too.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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I apologize if I offended anyone with that miata i/c comment. None was intended. So ZPI, I posted up top about pricing. Can you tell us anything?
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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awesome but it would look better if it filled the gap more but happy if it does not require the removal of the front support or trimming of the front bumper.



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