COBB Front Mount Intercooler Kit for Gen2 MAZDASPEED3

[Cobb Tuning]

COBB Tuning is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the COBB Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC) for the 2010-2012 MAZDASPEED3. Based on feedback received from MAZDASPEED3 enthusiasts, the development of this Gen2 MAZDASPEED3 FMIC focused on three specific areas; high-efficiency, outstanding build quality and excellent fitment. The final product is a tidy package that fits symmetrically in the front radiator opening, retains the stock crash-structure and has a thermal efficiency of over 80% through most of the rev-range with a maximum pressure-drop of less than 0.75psi at 21psi of boost.

This performance is achieved through attention to detail in selecting components for this kit backed by extensive testing. The 24”x6.5”x3.5” aluminum core with cast-aluminum end-tanks is extremely efficient while creating as little restriction as possible. 2.5” mandrel-bent aluminum tubing carries pressurized air to and from the intercooler and feature formed ends to eliminate hose blow-off. Five-ply silicone couplers and stainless steel t-bolt clamps are used throughout to further ensure reliable, leak-free joins.

The fitment of the COBB Gen2 MS3 FMIC kit was just as rigorous as ensuring its high performance. This kit fits with the stock crash-bar in place, retaining factory passenger safety. The kit bolts into place with no cutting of the front bumper cover and only simple and straightforward trimming of the front undertray is required. Custom brackets allow perfect fitment in the tight confines behind the front bumper cover.

The appearance of the COBB Gen2 MS3 FMIC is second to none, once again due to attention to detail. The intercooler core is visually striking, positioned dead-center in the bumper-cover opening, with polished cast end-tanks and laser-etched COBB logos. The intercooler piping is powdercoated in a dark gray and includes integrated brackets with the COBB “C” logo. The five-ply silicone couplers also bear the COBB logo and are available in blue or black to best match your existing engine bay modifications.

The COBB Gen2 MS3 FMIC is supported with AccessPORT Off-The-Shelf maps for intercoolers and a variety of other power-producing modifications. Simply install the COBB Gen2 MS3 FMIC kit, select an appropriate map from the extensive Mazda AccessPORT Off-The-Shelf Map Database, flash the ECU and go experience heat-soak-free power. Over and over and over! The COBB Gen2 MAZDASPEED3 FMIC is the ultimate combination of performance, quality and attention to detail.

[Grumpyjap]

That looks awesome and awesome for the genpu guys

[EdgeAutosport.com]

Looks top notch as always, good stuff.

[8.5MS3]

oooo shit

@Turbojoe

[ASHMS3]

Good looking piece, keep it up.

[Haltech]

Looks much smaller then the genwon kit. Half the piping too. Small core!

[XLT_66]

It's the biggest we could fit with the stock crash bar.

24"x6.5"x3.5"

[DISIindahead]

@sassyspeed3

4th of July is coming up

[StayBroke]

meh dump the stock crash bar and go big.

[Scoobs]

I like it, even the price is pretty nice. Good job COBB!

[Evan@COBB]

Unless you're big turbo...no need to go big at all.

(I see you're big turbo....)

[EdgeAutosport.com]

IMO that core will flow enough to support 95% of peoples numbers on this forum.

[StayBroke]

Originally Posted by eric@edgeautosport IMO that core will flow enough to support 95% of peoples numbers on this forum.

@Evan@COBB, yea i was joking lol. Thanks to this guy i mentioned im BT, and yes this kit look pure sex to me and will flow plenty for more than half of the members here.

[sassyspeed3]

well, i guess i know what i'm buying next.

@DISIindahead, pu pu pu

[az_jayc]

looks amazing wish I wouldn't of just bought a top mount lol.

[StayBroke]

Originally Posted by sassyspeed3 well, i guess i know what i'm buying next. @DISIindahead, pu pu pu

You two are pissing me off buying stuff all the time lol.....much love

[rfinkle2]

16-18 lbs of boost @ 6,000 rpms needs ~a 500 cfm core

[m249saw]

Would a BNR stg3 on E85 be ok with this core size?

[Scoobs]

Originally Posted by Evan@COBB Unless you're big turbo...no need to go big at all. (I see you're big turbo....)

GTX2867r should be ok right since it's a MT (medium turbo)

[rfinkle2]

Originally Posted by m249saw Would a BNR stg3 on E85 be ok with this core size?

I wouldn't worry too much about bat's on the sauce.

Not that charge cooling isn't important, but much less so with e85.

@Evan@COBB... Any idea as to the cfm this core will flow?

As always Cobb hard parts are beautiful.

[Evan@COBB]

I have not flow tested these cores with the endtanks on them, so I can't tell you for sure. However, I wouldn't hesitate at all to run this core to the 400 HP range.


Just for reference:

http://www.bellintercoolers.com/_pages/aachart350.html

I tested Bell's 24"x6"x3.5" (1615 CFM rating) core and found similar efficiency with a smaller pressure drop on the core that I've chosen for this project. Granted, I believe those numbers to be without endtanks.

[Lex]

A good flowing K04 in the dead of winter will do 300g/s at sea level which is about 500 cfm as rfinkle pointed out. 400whp requires somewhere in the 650+ cfm region.

Seeing less than 1psi drop WITHOUT given the flow amount doesn't mean much. A GT35 will flow a lot more at 20psi than a K04 and then pressure drop across the core will be a lot larger. I assume the above test is using the flow of a stock K04.

If that's the case, the IC is quite efficient for a K04 turbo and well suited. I like the shortened piping. I would consider going bigger than this if pushing above 380-400whp which coincides with stock fuel system limits.

[Hamilton69]

sexy as fuck guys, good work!

[Evan@COBB]

Testing was done in 80 degrees on a hard worked K04 at 21 PSI.

[m249saw]

Woot cant wait to get mine delivered and installed. Thanks @eric@edgeautosport

[Lex]

Originally Posted by m249saw Woot cant wait to get mine delivered and installed. Thanks @eric@edgeautosport

Post some pictures of this when installed! Should look awesome!

[Scoobs]

Originally Posted by Lex Post some pictures of this when installed! Should look awesome!

Yes, let see it on the car!

[m249saw]

Fo sho!

[f-castrillo]

I might have reason to upgrade from my Corksport TMIC eventually. I love my setup, but the only thing that stopped me from going FMIC was the stock crash bar replacements. This negated that

[m249saw]

Originally Posted by Lex Post some pictures of this when installed! Should look awesome!

@Lex I take it we will have to tweak my tune for this?

[Willofalltrades]

group buy?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by m249saw @Lex I take it we will have to tweak my tune for this?

May not be necessary. Put it on, take some logs, and then we'll see. With E85 you won't see the benefit like you would with pump gas.

[rfinkle2]

Looking @ those graphical representations of the hard data, this looks like an excellent fmic.

I usually see companies boast a pressure drop of <2 psi, and this core has <.75 psi.

Thanks for the support on our platform Cobb.

[m249saw]

Originally Posted by Lex May not be necessary. Put it on, take some logs, and then we'll see. With E85 you won't see the benefit like you would with pump gas.

Talking me out of it? Lol

Im gonna spend my hard earned money now before it gets taxed to give dirtbags free healthcare

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[Scoobs]

CorkSport 24x6x3.5 with really long piping...$874 (powder coated black of course)

COBB 24x6.5x3.5 with normal piping....$1.095

I think it's worth the $221 more for the COBB, I love CS products but I think have the best design when it come to "Keep your crash bar FMIC"

CX Racing would be the worst from my searchs so far...

If I go FMIC I know what to order, I wont know till I press add to basket what I'll do.

[BlueDmnSpeed]

@Evan@COBB how is the clearance past the High side ac line on the front of the engine?? my current FMIC sits against the High side AC line and melted a whole. just curious if you had the piping routed differently or if you made it so that it clears the high side line

[f-castrillo]

Originally Posted by rfinkle2 Looking @ those graphical representations of the hard data, this looks like an excellent fmic. I usually see companies boast a pressure drop of <2 psi, and this core has <.75 psi. Thanks for the support on our platform Cobb.

i saw that too. If this is true, it's worth the upgrade from the CS TMIC to lessen strain on the turbo at WOT @ 21PSI. man... I keep thinking how much win the COBB FMIC + WMI would be



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[Lex]

Originally Posted by m249saw Talking me out of it? Lol Im gonna spend my hard earned money now before it gets taxed to give dirtbags free healthcare Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

Certainly not sir. But you won't catch me making promises that as unrealistic. The car will benefit from cooler air and perhaps less restriction. Send me those logs once installed.

[m249saw]

Originally Posted by Lex Certainly not sir. But you won't catch me making promises that as unrealistic.

And that's why Ive used you twice


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[Zoomspeed]

This is my next mod for sure