Putting this review out there for anyone looking to go with this option.
Install time - 2hrs.
Cutting - none....... but you should, I'll explain later.
What was installed?
1 Black Mishimoto J line IC $252
CM Builds custom bracket $75
2 - 90 Silicon hoses 2.5 length $ 6 each (I have more to say on these)
4 - 2.75 hose clamps. $3 each (I have more to say on these)
2 - 2.5in couplers. $11 each
The install is straight forward, if you watched the YouTube video for installing the Cobb one it pretty spot on but lacks a couple small parts that are pretty self-explanatory once into the project.
What parts will be left over? 3 bolts and a bracket from the lower shroud that is one area that should be cut but it you are skip it is the most feasible. There is shroud that covers the top of the factory FMIC that will be removed.
What should be cut and why, to get the front bumper cover to fit correctly. With no cutting you will be forcing the lower bumper cover over the bottom of the FMIC and against it. This is what will cause the biggest issue later. Since the cover is being pulled downward it is pulling from the top of the seam where the bumper meets the fender to be slightly uneven. The problem that I can fore see is the lowest part of the seam is now touching the fender due to the downward torque being applied the bumper cover. I can see this causing a rust issue later, as that contact will likely begin damaging the paint.
A couple of areas could be trimmed. The lower outside corners in the FMIC openings could be trimmed, along with the backsides of the 2 outer ribs along with the outer edges.
The lower areas make contact with FMIC, the rib and outside edges make contact with hoses and inlets which could be eliminated if you use 4 inch long 90's and some have point that out in the other threads but the biggest thing is that 2.5 inch 90's force you place the FMIC with the inlets forward. If you are not aware of this the inlets are not center you can place them forward or backward. If set backwards you?d likely would not have to trim the ribs or outer edges. The bad about this is the added cost which I have not searched heavily but 4inch long 90's seem to quadruple in cost to the 2.5 90's. Oh an on the hose clamps don't get the 3inch clamps they will be too big..... I believe other have experienced this already in other threads, they are right, 2.75 are perfect.
The lower guard that the 3, 8mm bolts connect to, that panel could be trimmed as it is being pushed downward about an inch and that also contributes to pulling on the bumper cover also but I believe the trimming of the above areas would alevate the need for that. An added note I believe that the factory grill that snaps on would cover most of the cuts, on the picture above.
The one other thing I wanted to talk about and I noticed it within minutes of driving is the change in handling. The factory FMIC weighs 3 pound give or take a pound, I did not weight but it is light, really light. The Mishimito weighs 20 pounds heavy and the added weight on the nose of the vehicle makes it very noticeable in the handling. The 2 things I noticed is it makes the tail of the car light and the front feels sluggish and the other is the rear of the feels like it would now come around very easy. The front brakes now feel very touchy.
In summery the using CM Bulidz bracket makes this an easy job if you are not cutting anything. The 4 inch 90?s would make even easier so if you go this route I recommend if not it still works perfectly fine.
Pro?s
- Cheap ($361) an easy project made as hard as you want.
- J line cheap in price A+ in build quality. It could be a bumper it self.
Con?s
- The added weight
- The handling changes due the weight
- Cutting to get the front bumper cover perfect.
PS I will likely be selling this as I would prefer a better fit. Anyone who would like to make and offer PM me.
Install time - 2hrs.
Cutting - none....... but you should, I'll explain later.
What was installed?
1 Black Mishimoto J line IC $252
CM Builds custom bracket $75
2 - 90 Silicon hoses 2.5 length $ 6 each (I have more to say on these)
4 - 2.75 hose clamps. $3 each (I have more to say on these)
2 - 2.5in couplers. $11 each
The install is straight forward, if you watched the YouTube video for installing the Cobb one it pretty spot on but lacks a couple small parts that are pretty self-explanatory once into the project.
What parts will be left over? 3 bolts and a bracket from the lower shroud that is one area that should be cut but it you are skip it is the most feasible. There is shroud that covers the top of the factory FMIC that will be removed.
What should be cut and why, to get the front bumper cover to fit correctly. With no cutting you will be forcing the lower bumper cover over the bottom of the FMIC and against it. This is what will cause the biggest issue later. Since the cover is being pulled downward it is pulling from the top of the seam where the bumper meets the fender to be slightly uneven. The problem that I can fore see is the lowest part of the seam is now touching the fender due to the downward torque being applied the bumper cover. I can see this causing a rust issue later, as that contact will likely begin damaging the paint.
A couple of areas could be trimmed. The lower outside corners in the FMIC openings could be trimmed, along with the backsides of the 2 outer ribs along with the outer edges.
The lower areas make contact with FMIC, the rib and outside edges make contact with hoses and inlets which could be eliminated if you use 4 inch long 90's and some have point that out in the other threads but the biggest thing is that 2.5 inch 90's force you place the FMIC with the inlets forward. If you are not aware of this the inlets are not center you can place them forward or backward. If set backwards you?d likely would not have to trim the ribs or outer edges. The bad about this is the added cost which I have not searched heavily but 4inch long 90's seem to quadruple in cost to the 2.5 90's. Oh an on the hose clamps don't get the 3inch clamps they will be too big..... I believe other have experienced this already in other threads, they are right, 2.75 are perfect.
The lower guard that the 3, 8mm bolts connect to, that panel could be trimmed as it is being pushed downward about an inch and that also contributes to pulling on the bumper cover also but I believe the trimming of the above areas would alevate the need for that. An added note I believe that the factory grill that snaps on would cover most of the cuts, on the picture above.
The one other thing I wanted to talk about and I noticed it within minutes of driving is the change in handling. The factory FMIC weighs 3 pound give or take a pound, I did not weight but it is light, really light. The Mishimito weighs 20 pounds heavy and the added weight on the nose of the vehicle makes it very noticeable in the handling. The 2 things I noticed is it makes the tail of the car light and the front feels sluggish and the other is the rear of the feels like it would now come around very easy. The front brakes now feel very touchy.
In summery the using CM Bulidz bracket makes this an easy job if you are not cutting anything. The 4 inch 90?s would make even easier so if you go this route I recommend if not it still works perfectly fine.
Pro?s
- Cheap ($361) an easy project made as hard as you want.
- J line cheap in price A+ in build quality. It could be a bumper it self.
Con?s
- The added weight
- The handling changes due the weight
- Cutting to get the front bumper cover perfect.
PS I will likely be selling this as I would prefer a better fit. Anyone who would like to make and offer PM me.
