Can't decide...

cuban335i · 11-03-2009, 12:03 PM

I can't decide between getting a Helix FMIC or AR catless downpipes. I only have about $700-800 right now so I can't get both. All i have performance wise is a JB3 1.4 and an aFe DCI.. what would you get first?

Craig@SupremePower · 11-03-2009, 12:04 PM

tough choice.... i think you'll feel more of an increase with the dp's but you can't go wrong with upgrading the fmic first either! bottomline you need both...lol

RevC · 11-03-2009, 12:07 PM

i went with AR dps first bro!! they are amazing..cant wait to put them in..

i've pretty much come to this conclusion after reading too many threads
most who dont buy all at the same time..tune-->DPs--->FMIC--->exhaust--->meth?

cuban335i · 11-03-2009, 12:08 PM

lol yea i know i need both.. and its just a matter of time, but i know this is a noob question and i should know better.. but is there any harm that catless downpipes can do to our engines? because i know the FMIC's are really good for our engines but I'm a little confused about the downpipes..

RevC · 11-03-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cuban335i

lol yea i know i need both.. and its just a matter of time, but i know this is a noob question and i should know better.. but is there any harm that catless downpipes can do to our engines? because i know the FMIC's are really good for our engines but I'm a little confused about the downpipes..

reduced backpressure ftmfw!

cuban335i · 11-03-2009, 12:09 PM

so they are just like the FMIC... they can only help your engine?

RevC · 11-03-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cuban335i

so they are just like the FMIC... they can only help your engine?

think the fmic would def be better for longevity..but just go with the AR's, trust me won't be dissapointed..ill post up my review of them once they go in!

Martin@Atlanticmotorsport · 11-03-2009, 12:16 PM

I say intercooler!!! map 7 on JB3

LostMarine · 11-03-2009, 12:50 PM

im not in your situation, but if i had found a cheap used FMIC first, i woul have done that first. gains on either are about the same, but much safer with a FMIC first, not that DP's are bad. I suggest FMIC then DP, even though i didn't do it that way.. plus, FMIC is more expensive, so if you get that now, its easier to save for the DP's, where as if reversed..

RevC · 11-03-2009, 01:08 PM

get the AR's and save up for the AMS FMIC!..i was in the same situation..now all thats left is the AMS

cuban335i · 11-03-2009, 01:58 PM

lol this is such a tough choice.. and when i get the intercooler, i need an oil catch can right?

as of right now.. i think i am leaning towards a FMIC first because it's benefits to the N54 and the fact that lostmarine brought up a great point.. it is easier to save up for the downpipes later because they are cheaper..

RevC · 11-03-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cuban335i

lol this is such a tough choice.. and when i get the intercooler, i need an oil catch can right?

as of right now.. i think i am leaning towards a FMIC first because it's benefits to the N54 and the fact that lostmarine brought up a great point.. it is easier to save up for the downpipes later because they are cheaper..

yeah you should have a OCC..make sure its v2 if its RR..honestly do what you want bro!! im getting a fmic next, because the one i want is like 1200..

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 11-03-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cuban335i

lol this is such a tough choice.. and when i get the intercooler, i need an oil catch can right?

as of right now.. i think i am leaning towards a FMIC first because it's benefits to the N54 and the fact that lostmarine brought up a great point.. it is easier to save up for the downpipes later because they are cheaper..

you should have an oil catch can with stock intercooler... there's so much blow by on these cars. I would say with the AR catless Dp's u will notice more of an increase in power by ur butt dyno... With the FMIC, it's not really giving u power until the higher gears. Like everyone else has said, both are needed but i would do DP's first

RevC · 11-03-2009, 02:13 PM

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you should have an oil catch can with stock intercooler... there's so much blow by on these cars. I would say with the AR catless Dp's u will notice more of an increase in power by ur butt dyno... With the FMIC, it's not really giving u power until the higher gears. Like everyone else has said, both are needed but i would do DP's first

speaking about downpipes..

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 11-03-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RevC

speaking about downpipes..

u tell me when ur ready

RevC · 11-03-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nj323ci

u tell me when ur ready

lol maybe if kev takes my 360 as a trade

i'm so broke right now

11-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#1
cuban335i Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	Can't decide... I can't decide between getting a Helix FMIC or AR catless downpipes. I only have about $700-800 right now so I can't get both. All i have performance wise is a JB3 1.4 and an aFe DCI.. what would you get first? __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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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)	tough choice.... i think you'll feel more of an increase with the dp's but you can't go wrong with upgrading the fmic first either! bottomline you need both...lol
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RevC Lieutenant General 178 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	i went with AR dps first bro!! they are amazing..cant wait to put them in.. i've pretty much come to this conclusion after reading too many threads most who dont buy all at the same time..tune-->DPs--->FMIC--->exhaust--->meth? __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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cuban335i Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	lol yea i know i need both.. and its just a matter of time, but i know this is a noob question and i should know better.. but is there any harm that catless downpipes can do to our engines? because i know the FMIC's are really good for our engines but I'm a little confused about the downpipes.. __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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cuban335i Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	so they are just like the FMIC... they can only help your engine? __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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LostMarine Banned 40 Rep 950 Posts Drives: Lying Vendors Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: F**K You Up- NJ iTrader: (2)	im not in your situation, but if i had found a cheap used FMIC first, i woul have done that first. gains on either are about the same, but much safer with a FMIC first, not that DP's are bad. I suggest FMIC then DP, even though i didn't do it that way.. plus, FMIC is more expensive, so if you get that now, its easier to save for the DP's, where as if reversed..
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RevC Lieutenant General 178 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	get the AR's and save up for the AMS FMIC!..i was in the same situation..now all thats left is the AMS __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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cuban335i Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	lol this is such a tough choice.. and when i get the intercooler, i need an oil catch can right? as of right now.. i think i am leaning towards a FMIC first because it's benefits to the N54 and the fact that lostmarine brought up a great point.. it is easier to save up for the downpipes later because they are cheaper.. __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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