FMIC + ER Charge? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ronny214 · 01-03-2013, 11:00 AM

So the first thing I purchased before anything else was an ER Charge Pipe for the car. I wanted to hedge against the horror stories, and since I've recommended to other N55 drivers that the ER charge pipe should be their first investment.

Now with the release of the Cobb AP, and the Stage 1+ right around the corner, I am wanting to go ahead and invest in an upgraded FMIC. I'd like to avoid cutting if at all possible, and I read in other threads that the Helix requires no cutting.

What I need to make sure of is whether the ER Charge Pipe and the Helix FMIC will be a good fit and will mean that I won't have to do any cutting? If not, or if there is a higher recommended FMIC, I'm open to suggestions.

I've done some searching here and on Bimmerforums, but haven't found any info to my specific question, and not much in the way of recommendations for a FMIC.

mrj25 · 01-03-2013, 11:24 AM

I have the ER Chargepipe + Active Autowerke Sport Intercooler and fitment is fine. Since I'm parting out, my IC is for sale and is very similar to Helix and ETS

ronny214 · 01-03-2013, 11:29 AM

How much is your FMIC going for? Was there any cutting on your E90? I haven't ready many reviews on the Active Autowerke Sport Intercooler

Biohazard29 · 01-04-2013, 09:06 AM

Forge FMIC does not require any cutting fyi

Slops · 01-04-2013, 09:22 AM

I have the direct fit ETS 5" intercooler... fits perfectly and the quality of this product is next to none.

ronny214 · 01-04-2013, 10:07 AM

Are there any advantages to one over the others?

Slops · 01-04-2013, 10:57 AM

you really can't go wrong with either one, its personal preference if anything

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-04-2013, 11:49 AM

Why not go with the ER FMIC since you already have the charge pipe?

Mike

eric@helix · 01-04-2013, 11:54 AM

The Helix Stepped Core FMIC fits with the ER chargepipe. We have supplied a longer supplemental piece of silicone for later cars running that setup, not knowing the length that ER supplies. I'm pretty sure it's not necessary, but we do it anyway free of charge.

bulldog x6 · 01-04-2013, 06:08 PM

helix FTW

myfly335 · 03-30-2013, 02:47 PM

why is the er charge pipe so good? compared to other ones? and im not running meth nether do i plan on?

E90Company · 03-30-2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfly335

why is the er charge pipe so good? compared to other ones? and im not running meth nether do i plan on?

What do you mean by so good? It's a pipe like all the other ones are. It does have the stock O-ring/C-clip connection to the TB, and a mounting bracket which might appeal to some.

myfly335 · 03-30-2013, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Company

What do you mean by so good? It's a pipe like all the other ones are. It does have the stock O-ring/C-clip connection to the TB, and a mounting bracket which might appeal to some.

only reason i asked is because ppl swear er is the best cp ever i dont think so at all its a fucking metal pipe buy the ebay one

E90Company · 03-30-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfly335

only reason i asked is because ppl swear er is the best cp ever i dont think so at all its a fucking metal pipe buy the ebay one

I agree, a pipe is a pipe. As long as it fits there is no reason to spend alot. Some people just prefer the OE connection to the TB, because alot of the silicone/tbolt setups can slip off easily. Stett's connection is pretty good.

01-03-2013, 11:00 AM	#1
ronny214 New BMW Owner Drives: 2011 BMW 335i (e90) Black/Tan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 300 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 3351 E90 LCI [0.00]	FMIC + ER Charge? So the first thing I purchased before anything else was an ER Charge Pipe for the car. I wanted to hedge against the horror stories, and since I've recommended to other N55 drivers that the ER charge pipe should be their first investment. Now with the release of the Cobb AP, and the Stage 1+ right around the corner, I am wanting to go ahead and invest in an upgraded FMIC. I'd like to avoid cutting if at all possible, and I read in other threads that the Helix requires no cutting. What I need to make sure of is whether the ER Charge Pipe and the Helix FMIC will be a good fit and will mean that I won't have to do any cutting? If not, or if there is a higher recommended FMIC, I'm open to suggestions. I've done some searching here and on Bimmerforums, but haven't found any info to my specific question, and not much in the way of recommendations for a FMIC. __________________ 2011 E90 335i LCI // Jet Black / Beige Dakota Leather / Dual STEPTRONIC DCT / Premium / Sport Mods // Cobb AP / ER Charge Pipe / AR 4" Down Pipe / AA FMIC / LUX H8 v3 Angel Eyes Other // Mann Oil Filter / Shell Rotella T6 5w40 (3.5k OCI)
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01-03-2013, 11:29 AM	#3
ronny214 New BMW Owner Drives: 2011 BMW 335i (e90) Black/Tan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 300 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 3351 E90 LCI [0.00]	How much is your FMIC going for? Was there any cutting on your E90? I haven't ready many reviews on the Active Autowerke Sport Intercooler __________________ 2011 E90 335i LCI // Jet Black / Beige Dakota Leather / Dual STEPTRONIC DCT / Premium / Sport Mods // Cobb AP / ER Charge Pipe / AR 4" Down Pipe / AA FMIC / LUX H8 v3 Angel Eyes Other // Mann Oil Filter / Shell Rotella T6 5w40 (3.5k OCI)

01-04-2013, 09:06 AM	#4
Biohazard29 Private Drives: 335i coupe 6sp Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	Forge FMIC does not require any cutting fyi __________________ 2011/335i Msport/ 6sp Manual/ K&N filter/ Akrapovic Evo Exhaust System/ Cobb Stage 1 aggressive

01-04-2013, 10:07 AM	#6
ronny214 New BMW Owner Drives: 2011 BMW 335i (e90) Black/Tan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 300 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 3351 E90 LCI [0.00]	Are there any advantages to one over the others? __________________ 2011 E90 335i LCI // Jet Black / Beige Dakota Leather / Dual STEPTRONIC DCT / Premium / Sport Mods // Cobb AP / ER Charge Pipe / AR 4" Down Pipe / AA FMIC / LUX H8 v3 Angel Eyes Other // Mann Oil Filter / Shell Rotella T6 5w40 (3.5k OCI)

01-04-2013, 11:49 AM	#8
Mike@N54Tuning.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 07335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 12,204 iTrader: (77)	Why not go with the ER FMIC since you already have the charge pipe? Mike __________________ Lowest Price GUARANTEED on ALL PRODUCTS!! JB4 G5 On Sale - FREE Shipping Click Me - NEW JB4(N55) & DCI's $95.00 NEW F30-328 N20 Tune(Stage1) BMS Oil Catch Can (On Sale)

01-03-2013, 11:24 AM	#2
mrj25 Colonel Drives: 2011 335i E90 LCI Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: OC-LA, CALI Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (21)	I have the ER Chargepipe + Active Autowerke Sport Intercooler and fitment is fine. Since I'm parting out, my IC is for sale and is very similar to Helix and ETS

01-04-2013, 09:22 AM	#5
Slops Major General Drives: 2011 E90 335i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 5,346 iTrader: (1)	I have the direct fit ETS 5" intercooler... fits perfectly and the quality of this product is next to none.

01-04-2013, 10:57 AM	#7
Slops Major General Drives: 2011 E90 335i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 5,346 iTrader: (1)	you really can't go wrong with either one, its personal preference if anything

01-04-2013, 11:54 AM	#9
eric@helix BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 719 iTrader: (0)	The Helix Stepped Core FMIC fits with the ER chargepipe. We have supplied a longer supplemental piece of silicone for later cars running that setup, not knowing the length that ER supplies. I'm pretty sure it's not necessary, but we do it anyway free of charge. __________________

01-04-2013, 06:08 PM	#10
bulldog x6 Major General Drives: x6 panzer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work Posts: 5,021 iTrader: (28)	helix FTW

03-30-2013, 02:47 PM	#11
myfly335 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 e90 sport pkg ALL BLACK Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hicksville, New York Posts: 474 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335 [0.00]	why is the er charge pipe so good? compared to other ones? and im not running meth nether do i plan on? __________________ 2011 E90 (sport pkg) JB4 G5 ISO ,Alpina B3 TCU Flash, BMS INTAKE, BMS DOWNPIPES, ER CHARGE PIPE,EIBACH SWAY BARS FRONT AND REAR.......5%tint in rears 15% in fronts

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