CX Racing FMIC, nothing fits! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

wesismyhero · 04-30-2013, 07:09 PM

So I ordered the CX Racing FMIC "bolt on kit" (Item#:CXR-KIT015+IC0022-TF) for the s13 with SR20det swap. After spending 4 hours trying every possible configuration, even upside down, I gave up. None of the pipes fit, or even come close to fitting. The two coming off the intercooler are way too short and the charge pipe hits the inner fender. The IACV inlet on the cold pipe is way off too. Has anybody else ran into this problem?

zombiewolf513 · 04-30-2013, 07:27 PM

mine fit good back when i had one.

what version sr20 do you have?

Also, post a picture of what came in the kit.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 04-30-2013, 07:27 PM

What did you honestly expect from a quality brand like CX-Racing?

MrSanchez925 · 04-30-2013, 07:31 PM

meh cxracing sucks.

I had the same problem with my z32 FMIC

wesismyhero · 04-30-2013, 08:10 PM

I have a redtop Sr. I'll post up a pic tomorrow, I've already packed it all back up in the garage.

s13rhdhatch · 04-30-2013, 08:13 PM

Glad I'm your hero! And I ordered the fmic and piping separate from cx racing and the ic was a inch from the cold pipe and the hot pipe was blocking the upper rad hose. Very shitty piping. Just thought I'd throw my 2cents in.

wesismyhero · 04-30-2013, 08:19 PM

Glad I'm not the only one with problems.

7RIFT0 · 04-30-2013, 08:24 PM

Mine was very simple. No problems at all with install and performance. All chinese products will always be hit and miss. You may be doing something wrong or it is extremely possible they sent you some wrong parts. Remember they probably have Mexicans working in the back illegally and Asians running the front offices. Huge language barrier. Not being offensive, this is true if you go to any of these companies the import Chinese made products.

wesismyhero · 04-30-2013, 08:27 PM

I really think I got the piping for a s14 or a ka.
I kinda expected more out of CX Racing since they have become heavily involved in Formula D.

MrSanchez925 · 04-30-2013, 08:42 PM

They are probably just paying some nice cash to get their name put on some cars

wesismyhero · 04-30-2013, 08:56 PM

The stuff on those cars is probably alot better than what we get lol.

slow40sx · 04-30-2013, 08:59 PM

Only thing I ever bought from cx racing was a down pipe and a test pipe, no issues, 80 bucks for both new lol, but I wouldn't buy anything more than a piece of piping from a low rate company like that to be honest, same thing with god speed and ISIS although ISIS isn't all that bad most their stuff is decent

240jake · 04-30-2013, 09:05 PM

ive got the cx racing intercooler kit for my s14 and it fits friggin awesomely, also very well constructed as ive bashed it against the ground several times with no leaks.

Make sure you have good couplers/clamps and that you are routing it correctly, pics would help us help you too.

towlie · 04-30-2013, 09:15 PM

I've had three and they have all fit fine

ZX88 · 04-30-2013, 09:29 PM

Ive had thier fmic on my car for the past 5 years... no issues and fitment was fine. probably sent you the wrong kit.

Hoffman5982 · 04-30-2013, 11:10 PM

I've been running mine for 3 years with zero issues. I just picked up a Greddy core and plan on buying another set of CXRacing piping. I'd never buy some of their other parts like cranks and turbos, but their intercoolers and radiators have been proven to be more than adequate for stock to mildly upgraded motors.

YA DIG · 04-30-2013, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

What did you honestly expect from a quality brand like CX-Racing?

Its piping... air flows through it... some shit you don't cheap out but stuff like this it really doesn't matter.

K_style · 05-01-2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YA DIG

Its piping... air flows through it... some shit you don't cheap out but stuff like this it really doesn't matter.

When it comes to "Fitment", then it does matter.

But I really haven seen or heard of that bad of fitment issue. Guess we will have to wait for the OP to post pics.

K_style · 05-01-2013, 04:24 PM

OK..

OP, you are an idiot for purchasing S14/15 IC kit for you Red top SR.

I googled it for the item # you posted (CXR-KIT015+IC0022-TF) and it shows that the kit you purchased is for S14 and S15 SR20.

No SHIT it doesn't fit..

EDacIouSX · 05-01-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesismyhero

So I ordered the CX Racing FMIC "bolt on kit" (Item#:CXR-KIT015+IC0022-TF) for the s13 with SR20det swap. After spending 4 hours trying every possible configuration, even upside down, I gave up. None of the pipes fit, or even come close to fitting. The two coming off the intercooler are way too short and the charge pipe hits the inner fender. The IACV inlet on the cold pipe is way off too. Has anybody else ran into this problem?

can you please stuff it in my garbage can? I need pipes...

Hoffman5982 · 05-01-2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K_style

I googled it for the item # you posted (CXR-KIT015+IC0022-TF) and it shows that the kit you purchased is for S14 and S15 SR20.

No SHIT it doesn't fit..

LOOOL. This is embarrassing.

zombiewolf513 · 05-01-2013, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K_style

OK..

OP, you are an idiot for purchasing S14/15 IC kit for you Red top SR.

I googled it for the item # you posted (CXR-KIT015+IC0022-TF) and it shows that the kit you purchased is for S14 and S15 SR20.

No SHIT it doesn't fit..

The first link is the one he got, supposed to be for the s13 engine.
The second link is for s14/15 engines, but it has almost the same part number and shows up under the same search: KIT015-IC0022-TF-BOV009

This is why I asked for pics, so we could confirm this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

can you please stuff it in my garbage can? I need pipes...

HAHAHA

tricky_ab · 05-01-2013, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

What did you honestly expect from a quality brand like CX-Racing?

This comment should have been the first reply...

zombiewolf513 · 05-01-2013, 09:33 PM

Or at the very least the second.

TheRealSy90 · 05-02-2013, 01:18 AM

I've had the CXRacing fmic kit on my car for 5 years, it fit perfectly and still works great. Never heat soaks.

OceanPony · 05-02-2013, 11:33 AM

I haven't installed it yet but I bought the cxracing intercooler piping kit. It looks pretty good though everything is there and it shipped to Idaho within 3 days. Hope it fits! lol

CoryMcKerrow · 05-02-2013, 12:17 PM

Mine works just fine, They probably sent you the universal kit

vehicle336 · 05-02-2013, 01:15 PM

Buy cheap shit, get cheap shit.

richmond82 · 05-02-2013, 01:17 PM

make your own piping. That is what i had to do. But i am no where near stock as far as TB Turbo etc...

MamangSorbetero · 05-02-2013, 02:28 PM

You buy Chinese parts, you get Chinese quality. These off brands usually fail during stressed situations. Like an R32 GTR with a Godspeed intercooler just balloon during a dyno run.

To answer your questions, just weld custom piping. It's not worth it to deal with these low-quality parts. Support JDM so they keep making us good stuff

04-30-2013, 07:09 PM	#1
wesismyhero Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ashland, Ky Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	CX Racing FMIC, nothing fits! So I ordered the CX Racing FMIC "bolt on kit" (Item#:CXR-KIT015+IC0022-TF) for the s13 with SR20det swap. After spending 4 hours trying every possible configuration, even upside down, I gave up. None of the pipes fit, or even come close to fitting. The two coming off the intercooler are way too short and the charge pipe hits the inner fender. The IACV inlet on the cold pipe is way off too. Has anybody else ran into this problem?

04-30-2013, 07:27 PM	#3
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	What did you honestly expect from a quality brand like CX-Racing? __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

04-30-2013, 08:24 PM	#8
7RIFT0 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern California Age: 34 Posts: 1,203 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Mine was very simple. No problems at all with install and performance. All chinese products will always be hit and miss. You may be doing something wrong or it is extremely possible they sent you some wrong parts. Remember they probably have Mexicans working in the back illegally and Asians running the front offices. Huge language barrier. Not being offensive, this is true if you go to any of these companies the import Chinese made products. __________________ Follow us on Instagram @Driftculture_ s14 Weekend Warrior s13 Drift Missile

04-30-2013, 08:59 PM	#12
slow40sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,979 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Only thing I ever bought from cx racing was a down pipe and a test pipe, no issues, 80 bucks for both new lol, but I wouldn't buy anything more than a piece of piping from a low rate company like that to be honest, same thing with god speed and ISIS although ISIS isn't all that bad most their stuff is decent __________________

04-30-2013, 11:10 PM	#16
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 33 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	I've been running mine for 3 years with zero issues. I just picked up a Greddy core and plan on buying another set of CXRacing piping. I'd never buy some of their other parts like cranks and turbos, but their intercoolers and radiators have been proven to be more than adequate for stock to mildly upgraded motors. __________________

04-30-2013, 07:27 PM	#2
zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 37 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	mine fit good back when i had one. what version sr20 do you have? Also, post a picture of what came in the kit.

04-30-2013, 07:31 PM	#4
MrSanchez925 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Martinez, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	meh cxracing sucks. I had the same problem with my z32 FMIC

04-30-2013, 08:10 PM	#5
wesismyhero Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ashland, Ky Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have a redtop Sr. I'll post up a pic tomorrow, I've already packed it all back up in the garage.

04-30-2013, 08:13 PM	#6
s13rhdhatch Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Age: 36 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Glad I'm your hero! And I ordered the fmic and piping separate from cx racing and the ic was a inch from the cold pipe and the hot pipe was blocking the upper rad hose. Very shitty piping. Just thought I'd throw my 2cents in.

04-30-2013, 08:19 PM	#7
wesismyhero Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ashland, Ky Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Glad I'm not the only one with problems.

04-30-2013, 08:27 PM	#9
wesismyhero Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ashland, Ky Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I really think I got the piping for a s14 or a ka. I kinda expected more out of CX Racing since they have become heavily involved in Formula D.

04-30-2013, 08:42 PM	#10
MrSanchez925 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Martinez, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	They are probably just paying some nice cash to get their name put on some cars

04-30-2013, 08:56 PM	#11
wesismyhero Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ashland, Ky Age: 42 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The stuff on those cars is probably alot better than what we get lol.

04-30-2013, 09:05 PM	#13
240jake Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Mexico Age: 41 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive got the cx racing intercooler kit for my s14 and it fits friggin awesomely, also very well constructed as ive bashed it against the ground several times with no leaks. Make sure you have good couplers/clamps and that you are routing it correctly, pics would help us help you too.

04-30-2013, 09:15 PM	#14
towlie Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,500 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I've had three and they have all fit fine

04-30-2013, 09:29 PM	#15
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 36 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Ive had thier fmic on my car for the past 5 years... no issues and fitment was fine. probably sent you the wrong kit.

05-01-2013, 04:24 PM	#19
K_style Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 7,666 Trader Rating: (63) Rides Gallery: K_style Feedback Score: 63 reviews	OK.. OP, you are an idiot for purchasing S14/15 IC kit for you Red top SR. I googled it for the item # you posted (CXR-KIT015+IC0022-TF) and it shows that the kit you purchased is for S14 and S15 SR20. No SHIT it doesn't fit..

05-01-2013, 09:33 PM	#24
zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 37 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Or at the very least the second.

05-02-2013, 11:33 AM	#26
OceanPony Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 1A Idaho Age: 38 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I haven't installed it yet but I bought the cxracing intercooler piping kit. It looks pretty good though everything is there and it shipped to Idaho within 3 days. Hope it fits! lol

05-02-2013, 12:17 PM	#27
CoryMcKerrow Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Morgan Hill CA Age: 32 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine works just fine, They probably sent you the universal kit

05-02-2013, 01:15 PM	#28
vehicle336 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Spocompton, WA Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buy cheap shit, get cheap shit. __________________ May the bridges I burn light the way.

05-02-2013, 01:17 PM	#29
richmond82 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: oregon Posts: 768 Trader Rating: (30) Feedback Score: 30 reviews	make your own piping. That is what i had to do. But i am no where near stock as far as TB Turbo etc... __________________ Drake: 95 Swapped S15SR Z32 Swapped TT 1991Vert

05-02-2013, 02:28 PM	#30
MamangSorbetero Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 323 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	You buy Chinese parts, you get Chinese quality. These off brands usually fail during stressed situations. Like an R32 GTR with a Godspeed intercooler just balloon during a dyno run. To answer your questions, just weld custom piping. It's not worth it to deal with these low-quality parts. Support JDM so they keep making us good stuff

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