How To Video: Install Mishimoto J-Line Front Mount Intercooler

[golfguy11800]

Thought I'd post over here on this forum as well.

It seems that there has been a lot of talk about this exceptional J-Line intercooler from Mishimoto. I've read threads from here and other forums, there's quite a bit of buzz on it, but no definitive "truths" on the parts to order or how to install.

I felt the need to help the community and make a very comprehensive install video that goes over the entire install from start to finish.

I hope you all find this rewarding and useful. (Grab a beer before you click the link LOL)

[video]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXl_7CSwaaC94ygU4AZNJYPEvVP2agc7V[/video]

Part lists are in the video description.

And here are some pictures from the install:

EDIT: You do not need to cut the vertical supports like I did in the video. The Mishimoto J-Line has the end pipes a-symetrical and if you orient the FMIC to have the pipes towards the rear of the car (unlike mine), then you do not have to cut the vertical slats that hold the lower black shroud up. I confirmed this on another member's car when I installed the FMIC on his. I was unaware that the pipes on the FMIC were a-symetrical.

 

[lessard.dcj]

Thanks for posting this. I've seen the youtube install on this twice and it had me questioning weather or not if i wanted to do so much cutting on my baby.
[MENTION=2544]golfguy11800[/MENTION]

 

[iso100]

I just did a quick pull (didn't datalog though) and was blown away by this cooler's ability to cool the charge air.

Ambient temperature is just about 60 degrees and a quick pull starting in 3rd gear all the way up to 100mph only had my charge temps climb to 63. You read that right... literally only 3 degrees F rise. I'm running the Cobb OTS Stage 3 93 octane map and saw peak boost around 22.9psi.

OAR is -1 as it should be with good fuel and I saw a peak Cyl2 (the only one I had a gauge up for) Ignition Adj of +4.6 degrees.

I have a feeling I could beat on this thing from a standing stop all the way to the 140 MPH range and still be under 10 degrees of charge temp rise.

 

[iso100]

Thanks for posting this. I've seen the youtube install on this twice and it had me questioning weather or not if i wanted to do so much cutting on my baby.
[MENTION=2544]golfguy11800[/MENTION]

I just did this install at Golfguy's house this past Saturday. Since I haven't yet mashed any deer with my car I was not going to do any more cutting that absolutely required.

The only stuff we cut on my bumper was a tiny bit on the left and right edges of the openings and the far left and right vertical grill supports. I only had him cut just enough to get the bumper cover to mount back up. Despite having something like 55% of the IC covered visually by the bumper top and bottom areas, I still have been running only 3 degrees over ambient during high-load WOT pulls.

Also, because of the sheer thermal mass of this IC, it takes forever for heat soak at a stoplight to make the charge temps rise. Once moving again, they drop super fast.

TL;DR - I think you can install this IC with minimal cutting and still have amazing performance.

 

[Harvick]

Very informative post and thanks for sharing this.

 

[Perfblue15]

Wow nice video. Im gonna pull my bumper to remove the lower grille now because of you. It just looks so damn agressive. Also where did you get the led light mounts

 

[iso100]

Wow nice video. Im gonna pull my bumper to remove the lower grille now because of you. It just looks so damn agressive. Also where did you get the led light mounts

If you want to be less drastic with your modifications you can just pop out the black horizontal grill slats for this kind of look:

 

[Perfblue15]

If you want to be less drastic with your modifications you can just pop out the black horizontal grill slats for this kind of look:

I think im gonna go the drastic route. The wide open ic looks bad ass

 

[iso100]

I think im gonna go the drastic route. The wide open ic looks bad ass

Nice. Be sure to post a photo!

 

[Jutz]

I've watched the vid and read a couple of additional threads, have a couple things I just wanted to confirm

1) The standard length 2.5" silicone elbows fit fine after all, right?
2) Sounds like cutting is barely, if at all, necessary, as long as you flip the IC so that the inlet and outlet are off center toward the rear?
3) The bracket described in this video...best option? It looks easy enough to make, so I'm already planning on using that, but if there's another thread feel free to point it out

 

[Izzy]

I've watched the vid and read a couple of additional threads, have a couple things I just wanted to confirm

1) The standard length 2.5" silicone elbows fit fine after all, right?
2) Sounds like cutting is barely, if at all, necessary, as long as you flip the IC so that the inlet and outlet are off center toward the rear?
3) The bracket described in this video...best option? It looks easy enough to make, so I'm already planning on using that, but if there's another thread feel free to point it out

A1)...I used 4" for better fit...didn't like placing unnecessary stress on the parts.
A2)...you are correct
A3)...If you have the tools to go over the bumper bar like the video by all means. I didn't...so I just made simple "L" brackets and secured through the bumper with pressure (split lock) washers on both sides and Nylock nuts. Trust me that thing is not going anywhere!...lol

 

[Jutz]

A1)...I used 4" for better fit...didn't like placing unnecessary stress on the parts.
A2)...you are correct
A3)...If you have the tools to go over the bumper bar like the video by all means. I didn't...so I just made simple "L" brackets and secured through the bumper with pressure (split lock) washers on both sides and Nylock nuts. Trust me that thing is not going anywhere!...lol

Bah, maybe I shouldn't have ordered the elbows already. As far as the bracket, did you do that on the fly? bend a 90, cut, drill? Doesn't sound like a ton of work, a simple L bracket would be nice

 

[Izzy]

I bent some 3/8th aluminum bar over the edge of an anvil. Tried doing the whole over the bumper bar thing, but...ain't no'body got time fo' dat!...lol

 

[Jutz]

I bent some 3/8th aluminum bar over the edge of an anvil. Tried doing the whole over the bumper bar thing, but...ain't no'body got time fo' dat!...lol

Turns out those elbows were out of stock anyway, (at modbargains, as have 90% of the parts I've tried to order for the FiST) so I'm going to grab the longer ones. Where did you order those from if you don't mind?

 

[Izzy]

Turns out those elbows were out of stock anyway, (at modbargains, as have 90% of the parts I've tried to order for the FiST) so I'm going to grab the longer ones. Where did you order those from if you don't mind?

HPS...you can find them here:

http://www.hiprospeed.com/HPS-63mm-90-Degree-Elbow-Silicone-Hose-p/htsec90-250-blk.htm

Also, I have the Cobb IC piping so I had no need for the Vibrant aluminum couplers. So if anyone needs them on the cheap...let me know.

 

[Jutz]

HPS...you can find them here:

http://www.hiprospeed.com/HPS-63mm-90-Degree-Elbow-Silicone-Hose-p/htsec90-250-blk.htm

Also, I have the Cobb IC piping so I had no need for the Vibrant aluminum couplers. So if anyone needs them on the cheap...let me know.

I was hoping that wasn't the one...that's like triple the price, lol. I ordered the couplers on Summit, so I'm good there.

 

[Izzy]

I was hoping that wasn't the one...that's like triple the price, lol. I ordered the couplers on Summit, so I'm good there.

Expensive yes, but they are effective. I've had leaks with lesser brands. These have yet to fail me. Also, their clamps work great. Big part of keeping the IC leak free.