best intercooler?

john boxter · 10-06-2009, 07:36 PM

hey guys sorry to keep posting but i dont think anyone has discussed it before what do you guys think is the best intercooler for the 335?

335e92tx · 10-06-2009, 07:46 PM

You sure like kicking that wasps nest there john.

JoosyJoos · 10-06-2009, 07:51 PM

I went with the AA unit. I'll be installing it on Friday or Saturday.

john boxter · 10-06-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 335e92tx

You sure like kicking that wasps nest there john.

haha ya im sorry guys just want to make the right decision and i really trust peoples opinions here

Darkcyd_Turbo · 10-06-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm in the same boat you are....I've narrowed my choices to either the AMS or the VK. I'm really diggin' the VK because you can install and de-install in 20 min.! So my vote is gonna go for other.

ToadHollow · 10-06-2009, 08:06 PM

This is such a no-brainer poll ..............

H E L I X ............ as has been mentioned to you numerous times in numerous threads.

Yes, there have been IAT graphs, dyno graphs, side by side pics ........ it's all been posted bro.

You need to get yourself an OCC if you do this.

john boxter · 10-06-2009, 08:14 PM

ya i definately will get the occ just dont know what to go with

Craig@SupremePower · 10-06-2009, 11:36 PM

happy with my helix...

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 10-06-2009, 11:49 PM

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 10-06-2009, 11:51 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284321

john boxter · 10-07-2009, 12:06 AM

thanks for the link which one did you end up going and i heard the stett uses stock pipes and defeats the purpose of getting more denser air is this true?

wonsungnabi · 10-07-2009, 01:14 AM

can anyone tell me about the fitment of helix? i've seen a few had to weld a bit?

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 10-07-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wonsungnabi

can anyone tell me about the fitment of helix? i've seen a few had to weld a bit?

Weld? a small % of end users has to do minor trimming to the plastic cowl...that % should even be lower now as we have modified the mounting tabs to allow front to back and side to side adjustment capability.

wonsungnabi · 10-07-2009, 04:43 AM

Thanks for info.

Zeph · 10-07-2009, 07:08 AM

Surprised to not see AMS on the list. I selected AMS FMIC because of the cast end tanks (lighter + stronger) and the end tanks flow into the pipes where as most of the others box off on the end and pipes come out of the box (not as good for flow).

I also liked the 3" piping upgrades on AMS for future modding

It works great on the highway as well.

Former_Boosted_IS · 10-07-2009, 07:17 AM

These polls are hilarious. There is only one choice that should be listed in the poll:

THE ONE I BOUGHT

That is the only answer you ever get with these questions.

Zeph · 10-07-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

These polls are hilarious. There is only one choice that should be listed in the poll:

THE ONE I BOUGHT

That is the only answer you ever get with these questions.

Very true, but sometimes people buy theirs and new ones come out that they might like better. Doesn't mean they will admit it, but it is possible. I just bought mine about 2 weeks ago so why I picked what I picked was still fresh on my mind

Anything out there is better than stock.

import36 · 10-07-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

These polls are hilarious. There is only one choice that should be listed in the poll:

THE ONE I BOUGHT

That is the only answer you ever get with these questions.

AMS.

ianthegreat · 10-07-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by john boxter

haha ya im sorry guys just want to make the right decision and i really trust peoples opinions here

that is scary

jk.

cvc 22349a · 10-07-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by john boxter

haha ya im sorry guys just want to make the right decision and i really trust peoples opinions here

Really? You're going to have to do your own research and decide. If you don't want to hack up your car and are interested in a well made system, check out ETS; I'm very happy w/it.

DigiSage · 10-07-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcyd_Turbo

I'm in the same boat you are....I've narrowed my choices to either the AMS or the VK. I'm really diggin' the VK because you can install and de-install in 20 min.! So my vote is gonna go for other.

What makes the VK one so easy to install/uninstall? (just curious, I don't know the product)

Ferre86 · 10-07-2009, 01:17 PM

AA - its a huge one ))

View Poll Results: what is the best intercooler for the 335
stett	7	7.14%
helix	36	36.73%
spearco code 3	20	20.41%
other (please specify in a post)	35	35.71%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

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john boxter Captain 35 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	ya i definately will get the occ just dont know what to go with
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john boxter Captain 35 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	thanks for the link which one did you end up going and i heard the stett uses stock pipes and defeats the purpose of getting more denser air is this true?
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10-07-2009, 01:14 AM	#12
wonsungnabi First Lieutenant 19 Rep 355 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston MA iTrader: (7)	can anyone tell me about the fitment of helix? i've seen a few had to weld a bit?
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wonsungnabi First Lieutenant 19 Rep 355 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston MA iTrader: (7)	Thanks for info.
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Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	Surprised to not see AMS on the list. I selected AMS FMIC because of the cast end tanks (lighter + stronger) and the end tanks flow into the pipes where as most of the others box off on the end and pipes come out of the box (not as good for flow). I also liked the 3" piping upgrades on AMS for future modding It works great on the highway as well.
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Former_Boosted_IS Major General 307 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	These polls are hilarious. There is only one choice that should be listed in the poll: THE ONE I BOUGHT That is the only answer you ever get with these questions.
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