Forums Official Favorite Front Mount Intercooler

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 07-21-2009, 06:05 PM

I know there's several discussion threads on FMIC but i haven't seen an overall favorite.
I've heard good and bad things with just about everyone out right now so lets hear what you think.
Don't be afraid to be bias. I also want to see what intercooler everyone is running right now.
Let's hear your Pros and Cons you have with your FMIC
Forgive me if I forgot any, i'm sure i probably did, just post up

Dr.phuOnger? · 07-21-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

I know there's several discussion threads on FMIC but i haven't seen an overall favorite.
I've heard good and bad things with just about everyone out right now so lets hear what you think.
Don't be afraid to be bias. I also want to see what intercooler everyone is running right now.
Let's hear your Pros and Cons you have with your FMIC
Forgive me if I forgot any, i'm sure i probably did, just post up

when do you want me to install your FMIC Paul?

roozie2001 · 07-21-2009, 06:07 PM

im gonna probably order the VK FMIC just cuz less than $600 for an intercooler is pretttyyyyyy damn tough to beat.

stealth-twntrbo · 07-21-2009, 06:08 PM

Show me the link to the 600 VK intercooler and IM IN!!

roozie2001 · 07-21-2009, 06:10 PM

here u go. He said hes gonna start the Official group buy soon as he ships out the group buy for the downpipes which should be by the end of the month. PS Sorry for the sorta OT discussion OP.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282027

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 07-21-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.phuOnger?

when do you want me to install your FMIC Paul?

Hahaha! We'll talk.
But you know i'm in LT Territory

But definitely if I was up in NorCal

cvc 22349a · 07-21-2009, 06:44 PM

Is there a fmic out there that reduces iat's and pressure drop which doesn't require trimming/modification?

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 07-21-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Is there a fmic out there that reduces iat's and pressure drop which doesn't require trimming/modification?

I heard the Spearco Code3 doesn't require much cutting. . .
But it's also a smaller unit. . .

jpsimon · 07-21-2009, 07:39 PM

You're missing the VK on that list! Direct fit, no cutting at all.. Great performance

jpsimon · 07-21-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Is there a fmic out there that reduces iat's and pressure drop which doesn't require trimming/modification?

The VK!

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 07-21-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

You're missing the VK on that list! Direct fit, no cutting at all.. Great performance

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsimon

The VK!

Damn I don't know how I missed that!?
I thought I listed it. . . But wondered why I had an extra spot.
Which is why I put "Other"

cvc 22349a · 07-21-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

The VK!

Did you mount it yourself? Manual or Auto trans? Any diff w/mounting between the 2 trannys?

Terrance28 · 07-21-2009, 09:40 PM

I gotta say I love my stett intercooler, best mod i've done to the car period.

jpsimon · 07-21-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Did you mount it yourself? Manual or Auto trans? Any diff w/mounting between the 2 trannys?

mounted in the driveway with the car up on ramps. No cutting, no issues, perfect fitment... great results! I am 6MT, not sure about the differences for installing with 6AT

xsb00st · 07-21-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

mounted in the driveway with the car up on ramps. No cutting, no issues, perfect fitment... great results! I am 6MT, not sure about the differences for installing with 6AT

Same experience here with the VK FMIC install. Perfect fit, no trimming and great performance. I have a 6AT.

SD135i · 07-21-2009, 10:55 PM

Helix here.

SD135i · 07-21-2009, 10:58 PM

I saw xs***** pull some crazy numbers on a dyno with his VK. Great intercooler.

Craig@SupremePower · 07-21-2009, 11:37 PM

Helix..

AV9 · 07-22-2009, 12:40 AM

seem's like it's between vk, stett, and helix...

edo · 07-22-2009, 01:31 AM

Favourite FMIC? One can choose a favourite FMIC when he's tried at least several (or majority) and then can compare pros and cons.

I have no favourite FMIC, but I went for Helix.

TurboBimmer · 07-22-2009, 01:54 AM

I voted other=VK

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 07-22-2009, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobahn335i

I voted other=VK

Yeah, I'll pretty much assume Other=VK

View Poll Results: Favorite FMIC/FMIC You're Currently Running
STETT Performance	23	8.58%
Helix	84	31.34%
Spearco	29	10.82%
Evolution Racewerks	11	4.10%
Extreme Turbo Systems (ETS)	14	5.22%
Active Autowerke	26	9.70%
AMS	26	9.70%
Race Precision (RPI)	5	1.87%
Dinan	3	1.12%
ASR	3	1.12%
Other	44	16.42%
Voters: 268. You may not vote on this poll

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roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	im gonna probably order the VK FMIC just cuz less than $600 for an intercooler is pretttyyyyyy damn tough to beat. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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stealth-twntrbo Captain 139 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2020 740xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NA iTrader: (3)	Show me the link to the 600 VK intercooler and IM IN!!
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roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	here u go. He said hes gonna start the Official group buy soon as he ships out the group buy for the downpipes which should be by the end of the month. PS Sorry for the sorta OT discussion OP. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282027 __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Is there a fmic out there that reduces iat's and pressure drop which doesn't require trimming/modification?
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07-21-2009, 07:39 PM	#9
jpsimon Team Zissou 3064 Rep 10,197 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	You're missing the VK on that list! Direct fit, no cutting at all.. Great performance
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Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	I gotta say I love my stett intercooler, best mod i've done to the car period. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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SD135i aka Trevorsd 6 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2009 135i AT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Helix here. __________________ JB3 2.0 Beta 18 ohm\| BMS DCI \| BT Tool \| BMS Tuning Guage \| BMS o2 Fix \| BMS Stage 3 Chip Burner AR Design CL DPs \|Helix FMIC \| KDW2s \| H&R Sport Springs \| 3M 35% Tint Coolingmist CMGS Progressive/Fail Safe Meth Kit w/Flow Sensor
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SD135i aka Trevorsd 6 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2009 135i AT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I saw xs***** pull some crazy numbers on a dyno with his VK. Great intercooler. __________________ JB3 2.0 Beta 18 ohm\| BMS DCI \| BT Tool \| BMS Tuning Guage \| BMS o2 Fix \| BMS Stage 3 Chip Burner AR Design CL DPs \|Helix FMIC \| KDW2s \| H&R Sport Springs \| 3M 35% Tint Coolingmist CMGS Progressive/Fail Safe Meth Kit w/Flow Sensor
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	Helix..
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AV9 Brigadier General 137 Rep 4,314 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	seem's like it's between vk, stett, and helix...
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edo ****** 53 Rep 886 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hell iTrader: (1)	Favourite FMIC? One can choose a favourite FMIC when he's tried at least several (or majority) and then can compare pros and cons. I have no favourite FMIC, but I went for Helix. __________________ Mods: RB turbos, JB4, BMS DCI, Scoops, Forge DVs, ar design catless DPs, Milltek exhaust system, Helix FMIC, Quaife LSD, VK MotorWerks OC Kit, Bilstein B16 PSS10
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TurboBimmer Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,618 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Luxembourg iTrader: (5)	I voted other=VK __________________ Performance Seats, Exhaust, Splitters, Pedals, Steering Wheel / RB Turbos / M3 CF Roof / Brembo GT BBK 355/345 / Rollcage / Forge FMIC / Quaife LSD / Öhlins Road & Track / M3 Suspension Parts / Solid Subframe Bushings / Vorshlag Camberplates / Megan Racing Toe Links / LeatherZ Gauges / Extended M3 DCT Paddles / ER Sports OC / AR OC / Aux Radiator / AR DPs / Alpina TCU / COBB Pro-Tune
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