AMS intercooler design for the 335/135

BMW_TT · 04-27-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebster

that small amount of stock mesh isn't going to protect the FMIC.

Actually protected my stock IC from getting busted by debris on the highway. Some small pvc pipe was stuck in my mesh grill. Good thing it didn't penetrate all the way through.

Eric@AMS · 04-27-2009, 02:02 PM

it would protect it against some larger objects but the holes in the mesh would not stop the smaller ones that would get through and lodge themselves into the fins. Its part of a front mount unfortunately. You can put a tight mesh in there but that can actually restrict airflow to the core.

I opted for no mesh, free air flow, a mean look and having to take the IC off maybe once a year to clean it out and straighten the fins

Eric

NM_BMW · 04-27-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_TT

Actually protected my stock IC from getting busted by debris on the highway. Some small pvc pipe was stuck in my mesh grill. Good thing it didn't penetrate all the way through.

It protected a bird from hitting my FMIC on my evo. Looked like my car ate it.

Eric@AMS · 04-27-2009, 03:27 PM

The core will fit just fine with the mesh. I just wanted it off to show off the core and get slightly better airflow on my car.

Eric

jzchen · 04-27-2009, 07:04 PM

Can you possibly give Volume vs. stock and will you be applying for a CARB EO#? TIA

Heesh · 04-28-2009, 10:52 AM

Hey Eric, don't mean to hijack the thread, but does AMS have anything in the works to provide a Rear LSD solution for us welded folks? I am in Chicago, have an EVO with many AMS parts on it and would take the 335i to you guys in a heartbeat. Just curious if you guys might be doing a Birds UK like service where you don't need to replace the entire pumpkin.

CATJACK · 04-28-2009, 08:44 PM

looks a lot like the Spearco kit

Eric@AMS · 04-30-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Heesh

Hey Eric, don't mean to hijack the thread, but does AMS have anything in the works to provide a Rear LSD solution for us welded folks? I am in Chicago, have an EVO with many AMS parts on it and would take the 335i to you guys in a heartbeat. Just curious if you guys might be doing a Birds UK like service where you don't need to replace the entire pumpkin.

do you possibly have a link to this? I have been toying with this idea and I was not aware anyone else was doing it.

Eric

Eric@AMS · 04-30-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CATJACK

looks a lot like the Spearco kit

The end tanks are by far the freest flowing and best designed on the market currently. The casting really allows us to smooth all transitions. Also the inlet and outlet are 3", larger than any other units I have seen. In addition our core is better than a spearco. We have tested similar sized spearco cores to what we use here and we always get better results with our units.

Eric

WhiteSled · 04-30-2009, 02:22 PM

Sorry if i missed it Eric, but when will these be available for sale and what is the target price?

Zeph · 05-01-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric@AMS

do you possibly have a link to this? I have been toying with this idea and I was not aware anyone else was doing it.

Eric

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=quaife

trboboost91 · 05-04-2009, 03:22 PM

updates????

Nebster · 05-04-2009, 03:24 PM

i believe its still weeks out man

Eric@AMS · 05-06-2009, 03:17 PM

Currently I have the only sample unit on my car. We are getting a tuning solution locked down right now so we can get you guys a nice accurate and informative test for the IC. production units are still not due to release until mid to late july.

Eric

Eric@AMS · 05-06-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeph

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=quaife

Honestly that looks like a pretty good unit at a fair price LSD's are not cheap. I would honestly just consider going that route from HP autowerks. TBH I think I might contact them for one for our car.

Eric

kyleb350 · 05-06-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric@AMS

Honestly that looks like a pretty good unit at a fair price LSD's are not cheap. I would honestly just consider going that route from HP autowerks. TBH I think I might contact them for one for our car.

Eric

If you have a bolted diff (opposed to welded), you can just buy the LSD (w/o the final drive unti) for about $1500. Took me a while to find a place to install one, but I found one!

Eric@AMS · 05-06-2009, 04:40 PM

True but if you do not there in is the problem. You would need to weld the LSD...not sure how I feel about that. I would imagine HP is simply selling you the diff with a new final drive already bolted to it....hence the increase in price. This would be the proper way to do it. I will have to look into this a little more as our car desperately needs an LSD.

Eric

jeho · 05-22-2009, 11:50 AM

BUMP For updates Eric!!

ECSTuning_Joe · 05-22-2009, 11:53 AM

Eric

Zeph · 05-22-2009, 11:55 AM

I got excited on 10-9-2008 when AMS introduced themselves on here and talked about N54 plans. LOL you guys are killing me... everything has been "almost done" for a few months now. Maybe you should have waited until everything was done to even introduce yourselves lol. Tick tock

jeho · 05-22-2009, 11:59 AM

its AMS here..it'll be worth the wait IMO..

Zeph · 05-22-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by J86

its AMS here..it'll be worth the wait IMO..

I agree, but that isn't as easy as it sounds

And I don't want to buy any mod more than once...

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Eric@AMS Captain 71 Rep 726 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	it would protect it against some larger objects but the holes in the mesh would not stop the smaller ones that would get through and lodge themselves into the fins. Its part of a front mount unfortunately. You can put a tight mesh in there but that can actually restrict airflow to the core. I opted for no mesh, free air flow, a mean look and having to take the IC off maybe once a year to clean it out and straighten the fins Eric
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Eric@AMS Captain 71 Rep 726 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	The core will fit just fine with the mesh. I just wanted it off to show off the core and get slightly better airflow on my car. Eric
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04-27-2009, 07:04 PM	#93
jzchen Captain 12 Rep 656 Posts Drives: '08 335xi E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (0)	Can you possibly give Volume vs. stock and will you be applying for a CARB EO#? TIA
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04-28-2009, 10:52 AM	#94
Heesh Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago. iTrader: (0)	Hey Eric, don't mean to hijack the thread, but does AMS have anything in the works to provide a Rear LSD solution for us welded folks? I am in Chicago, have an EVO with many AMS parts on it and would take the 335i to you guys in a heartbeat. Just curious if you guys might be doing a Birds UK like service where you don't need to replace the entire pumpkin.
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CATJACK New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	looks a lot like the Spearco kit
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WhiteSled Banned 2 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Sorry if i missed it Eric, but when will these be available for sale and what is the target price?
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trboboost91 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 e90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: always at work for some reason iTrader: (1)	updates????
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Nebster Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	i believe its still weeks out man __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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05-06-2009, 03:17 PM	#102
Eric@AMS Captain 71 Rep 726 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	Currently I have the only sample unit on my car. We are getting a tuning solution locked down right now so we can get you guys a nice accurate and informative test for the IC. production units are still not due to release until mid to late july. Eric
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05-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#105
Eric@AMS Captain 71 Rep 726 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	True but if you do not there in is the problem. You would need to weld the LSD...not sure how I feel about that. I would imagine HP is simply selling you the diff with a new final drive already bolted to it....hence the increase in price. This would be the proper way to do it. I will have to look into this a little more as our car desperately needs an LSD. Eric
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05-22-2009, 11:55 AM	#108
Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I got excited on 10-9-2008 when AMS introduced themselves on here and talked about N54 plans. LOL you guys are killing me... everything has been "almost done" for a few months now. Maybe you should have waited until everything was done to even introduce yourselves lol. Tick tock
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