Description
The Performance Top Mount Intercooler (TMIC) provides solid power gains and a great value to the Mazdaspeed 3, MS6 and CX7 turbo. Made from CorkSport’s own custom cast end tanks which are TIG welded to a 3.0” thick bar and plate core, the Mazdaspeed TMIC provides added performance by removing the bottleneck restriction of the stock intercooler and increasing resistance to heat soak by using thicker materials. The cold pipe connection is CNC milled and drilled for a leak proof connection and all bolt holes have been capped off.
The Performance Mazda Advantage
Better Cooling:
16 Rows of Cooling Fins help drastically lower post turbo air temperatures. Proven on a SuperFlow test bench to provide 46% more airflow over the stock intercooler.
More Capacity:
With 3.0" of thickness, the extra capacity allows significant cooling capabilities. During testing, the Mazdaspeed 3 TMIC showed an average decrease in pressure across the core by 53% and an increase in overall efficiency of 25% over the stock intercooler.
Cast Aluminum:
End tanks made of cast aluminum are durable and long lasting. Plus with a bar and plate intercooler core, you remove bottlenecking for more power with less boost.
The CorkSport Advantage
- Optional Aluminum Shroud For maximum performance and airflow, or maintain your factory engine shroud to keep a stealth look.
- Reduces pre-detonation (knock) of the fuel air charge
- Increased resistance to heat soak thanks to larger capacity and better airflow
- Fits the 2007-2009 Mazdaspeed 3, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed 6, 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3, and Cx7
- Choose from custom finishing options Rolled Finish for a Gloss look, or Sand Blasted for a Rough Matte finish.
- Corksport Service and Support Receive full color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone installation support
*Stock shroud molding may cause some fins to bend slightly. This will NOT affect performance or efficiency of your TMIC. The easiest and recommended way of removing the offending culprit is to trim the TMIC shroud. See Shroud Fitment Document for more details.
How To Install The Mazdaspeed 3 TMIC Top Mount Intercooler
It will take you 1 hour to install the Mazdaspeed 3 Top Mount Intercooler
1 Hour Install
2/5 Difficulty
2-Year Warranty
No CEL
Reviews
Daniel Boyd
this tmic looks amazing with the optional powder coated shroud. the power you get from replacing the stock restricting tmic is ridiculous and very noticeable. amazing product and im super happy. thanks again corksport
Randy Scrivner
Love this product looks great and comparing OEM to this intercooler you can tell the difference the craftsmanship is excellent. I had done a bunch of other upgrades at the time so install was simple and easy. I haven't even put the stock cover on it cause I love the fact you can look inside the scoop form the front of the car and see a big burly intercooler. 2 thumbs up corksport
Derek Richardson
This was the first power mod I have made to my car. I installed this on my 12' Mazdaspeed 3 the other day and I love it! The turbo spools much more quickly and power delivery seems to be much smoother as well. I was peaking +15psi just in 2nd gear alone which I was never able to do on the stock intercooler. There were a couple of hiccups with the installation. In the instructions, it says to remove the connections to the bpv, but this proved to be quite difficult as the return line clamp is very difficult to get to. I found it much easier to remove the two bolts holding the bpv on the cold pipe, so you could lift the stock intercooler and cold pipe out together. I also removed the bpv gasket so it didn't accidentally fall out. Also, the two m6-1.0 allen head bolts provided did not work as they pulled through the stock shroud holes when tightening since the distance between the stock shroud and the new intercooler threads have increased and there were no washers provided. I could have just bought two washers, but I wanted to stick with a 10mm bolt, but the stock ones were too short. I ended up spending $6 and picked up two m6 - 1.0 X 30mm bolts and m6 washers and they fit perfectly and were long enough to reach the threading and short enough not to bottom out. Other than that, the new intercooler is a great product and I highly recommend!
Allen
Used mostly for short city driving, so wasn't expecting significant BAT temp reduction advantages, but it's worth if only for the significant improvement in throttle response and earlier turbo spool-up. The TMIC openings thoughtfully had painter's tape when shipped. However, peeling the tape off, I noticed metallic flakes on the tape. I wasn't sure what to make of that. Worried about metallic flakes being ingested into the engine, I used compressed air to shake out both openings of any possible debris. Overall, no issues and happy with the install. Superb product for the price.
Dex
First of all install was a BREEZE, 30 minutes MAX. difference in performance as soon as you hit the GAS... And you still have that STOCK look under the hood,OEM shroud fit like a glove. My best friend has a MS6 if I didn"t tell him I upgraded he would of never known. Gotta LOVE Cork Sport.
Steve Riley
Just finished installing the stage II SRI with the TMI on 2013 Mazdaspeed3. Love it. Did a quick test run and wheels starting breaking loose between 1st and 2nd even with the traction control on. Was at 80 before knowing it. Lots of fun! Very simple to install the TMI. SRI, a little tricky although completely worth it.
Adam
How much hp will this support up to? CorkSport Reply:We have had customer dyno out in excess of 300 wheel HP with the CS TMIC.
james brooks
This thing is great...The quality is awesome and fits just like stock
Kyle
Would you recommend doing a tune after installing the TMIC on an otherwise stock car? CorkSport Reply: If you have a stock car it would work just fine without a tune. A tune will get you more power though.
Barry White
Super easy install. I got the tubes with it. More boost and seems longer. No shroud, just cut a little away or file it down, then fits over cooler, no problem. this is a must upgrade for MS3, so the turbo will get plenty of air. Won't be bottle necked b/c of limited EOM cooler.
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