Best Fmic

stevemera · 04-28-2012, 01:39 PM

Hey all i am on the market for a new intercooler for my 2010 e92 and i have narrowed my selections down (i think) to either an evolution racewerks one or a helix one. Is there anyone that has had both of these and can tell me if one is better then the other? Im also open to other suggestions if you think a different manufacturer would be a better choice but from everything i have read so far it seems like these 2 are the best. Any help would be appreciated!

E90Company · 04-28-2012, 01:42 PM

There really is no best, but I would get the HELIX myself

cmyk · 04-28-2012, 02:11 PM

Another vote for Helix. I considered both of those, and they are both good products but in the end I decided to go with the Helix as my next mod. The customer service at Helix also can't be beat -- I've ordered from them a few times and they'll definitely be getting more of my business.

There are lots of threads with reviews on both of these.

djjasper · 04-28-2012, 02:34 PM

Another vote for Helix. Those guys run a great business and the prevailing opinion is that their IC is the best. You should consider getting the Helix intake along with it.

DnA Diesel · 04-28-2012, 03:31 PM

Will the HELIX handle the 28 pounds that an M57 pumps out?

asuresh8 · 04-28-2012, 03:40 PM

A straight pipe with no intercooler at all works the best.

Wes335XI · 04-28-2012, 07:07 PM

ETS 5"

stevemera · 05-03-2012, 04:01 PM

im still up in the air about rather to get the helix or the ER intercooler. Those 2 still seem to be the best. Wondering if anyone knows where i could get the best prices on these and how they compare price wise to one another?

Former_Boosted_IS · 05-03-2012, 04:02 PM

This is easy to answer. Everyone will answer as follows...

The best intercooler is "fill in the blank with the intercooler currently on my car".

Syndicategt · 05-03-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

This is easy to answer. Everyone will answer as follows...

The best intercooler is "fill in the blank with the intercooler currently on my car".

Indeed.....same goes for tune, dp's, exhaust, well...just about every mod.

Find a FMIC that suites your needs (power level, size, ease of un/install, price, color, chargepipe combo, etc). Popular choices around here are Helix, ETS, AMS, and ER.

mave198 · 05-03-2012, 04:27 PM

BTIC

franzzz · 05-03-2012, 04:29 PM

Wagner

hemi to e90 · 05-03-2012, 04:47 PM

meth

djjasper · 05-03-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemera

im still up in the air about rather to get the helix or the ER intercooler. Those 2 still seem to be the best. Wondering if anyone knows where i could get the best prices on these and how they compare price wise to one another?

If you are ever around Philly you could stop in and talk to Eric at Helix, or give him a call and set up some time. Ever been to Manayunk? It is right off of Rt. 76- very easy to get to. Eric's a straight shooter and as you know, his products are very well received and reviewed here and elsewhere.

turugara · 05-03-2012, 05:16 PM

I went with Helix based on some of the research and views posted on the forum. ETS is another great choice.

woptang22 · 05-03-2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemera

im still up in the air about rather to get the helix or the ER intercooler. Those 2 still seem to be the best. Wondering if anyone knows where i could get the best prices on these and how they compare price wise to one another?

I have the HELIX FMIC. So my vote if for HELIX. Im also lucky enough to live in the philly area and have them work on my car. They are great guys, and like mentioned above great customer service along with great prices and people.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-03-2012, 07:19 PM

There is a best for each application at hand.

roadkillrob · 05-03-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

This is easy to answer. Everyone will answer as follows...

The best intercooler is "fill in the blank with the intercooler currently on my car".

+1 everyone will tell you it is the one they own!

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 05-03-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DnA Diesel

Will the HELIX handle the 28 pounds that an M57 pumps out?

The helix has been pushed to 644 whp on Shivs car at well over 20 psi boost

Bullet · 05-03-2012, 09:19 PM

I'm surprised there hasn't been flaming/trolling yet..

rdeterman · 05-03-2012, 09:30 PM

big tom intercooler is probably best bang for your buck.. if your willing to do some work to track down the right parts

F80M · 05-04-2012, 12:19 AM

Await for "the best dci/exhaust" thread next...

04-28-2012, 01:39 PM	#1
stevemera New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Delmar, Delaware iTrader: (0)	Best Fmic Hey all i am on the market for a new intercooler for my 2010 e92 and i have narrowed my selections down (i think) to either an evolution racewerks one or a helix one. Is there anyone that has had both of these and can tell me if one is better then the other? Im also open to other suggestions if you think a different manufacturer would be a better choice but from everything i have read so far it seems like these 2 are the best. Any help would be appreciated!
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	There really is no best, but I would get the HELIX myself
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cmyk resident girl. 59 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 2008 335i + 2014 X5 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [8.76]	Another vote for Helix. I considered both of those, and they are both good products but in the end I decided to go with the Helix as my next mod. The customer service at Helix also can't be beat -- I've ordered from them a few times and they'll definitely be getting more of my business. There are lots of threads with reviews on both of these. __________________ 2008 E90 335i // Black Everything // photos COBB tuned / QTP e-cutouts / Helix FMIC / cp-e DCI / AWE BOVs / Catless / FBO + F15 X5 xDrive35i
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djjasper Lieutenant 41 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2015 435i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	Another vote for Helix. Those guys run a great business and the prevailing opinion is that their IC is the best. You should consider getting the Helix intake along with it.
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DnA Diesel Major 27 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: 09 335d Sport SGrey/Blk/Blk Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Will the HELIX handle the 28 pounds that an M57 pumps out? __________________ 2016 GLE 350d - White on Black
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asuresh8 Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 09 911 C4s Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	A straight pipe with no intercooler at all works the best.
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Wes335XI Lieutenant 107 Rep 400 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Space Grey Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK iTrader: (0)	ETS 5" __________________ 08 E92 335XI - Space Grey/Coral Red 11.80 @ 118.95mph - 470AWHP 2013 BMW 335XI MSport Alpine White/Venetian Beige 2018 WRX STi TypeRA 2022 X5 MSport Alpine White/Tartufo Merino - Inbound
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stevemera New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Delmar, Delaware iTrader: (0)	im still up in the air about rather to get the helix or the ER intercooler. Those 2 still seem to be the best. Wondering if anyone knows where i could get the best prices on these and how they compare price wise to one another?
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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)	This is easy to answer. Everyone will answer as follows... The best intercooler is "fill in the blank with the intercooler currently on my car".
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05-03-2012, 05:16 PM	#15
turugara Major 91 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe, 6 Speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [9.44]	I went with Helix based on some of the research and views posted on the forum. ETS is another great choice.
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05-03-2012, 07:19 PM	#17
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	There is a best for each application at hand.
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Bullet Major 55 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So cal iTrader: (6)	I'm surprised there hasn't been flaming/trolling yet.. __________________ Cobb // Helix // BMS // E9X Picture game: 1
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rdeterman First Lieutenant 11 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa iTrader: (2)	big tom intercooler is probably best bang for your buck.. if your willing to do some work to track down the right parts __________________ JB4 G5 ISO W/BMS FLASH, FBO, Walbro LPFP, Spec S2+ SMFW
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05-04-2012, 12:19 AM	#22
F80M Major 88 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: M Fap Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: in your rear view mirror... iTrader: (2)	Await for "the best dci/exhaust" thread next...
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