[JayD]

looking at getting the ETS intercooler to replace my old VK intercooler. Stats on the ETS seem better and the ETS gets rid of the restrictive OEM intercooler piping. It seems like you have to dremel cut the metal band ring holding the pass side OEM intercooler piping. Is there anyway to remove it without destroying the band clamp in the event I need to go back to stock? Can you buy just the clamp or do you need a new hose?
any input on what vendor to buy from?

thanks
Jay

[Randomaccess335]

I dremaled mine off
Is it worth the money to change ic's I thought your is good one, but I do like my ets

Use a T clamp

If you go back stock and they question it tell the dealer it was leaking and that's how u fixed it

[rader1]

You should be able to order the piping/clamp through tischer if you need to go back to stock.
As far as vendors, that's an easy one: Jeff@topgearsolutions is who you need to order through.

[Mr_PharmD]

U can cut the rubber ets coupler and fit it over the oem piece so if u go back to stock it's still 100% oem.

Pmd u...I have a 5" ETS intercooler for sale

[335xi Kevo]

I used a hose clamp on the OEM pipe for dealer visits, really not a big deal. Personally I dont worry about FMIC and dealer trips anymore. Its nearly undetectable. Unless they are working in the area.

[fatbuoy]

Mr Farm- if JayD is not interested, please let me know. I can't pm yet...

Thanks

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

We can help you. Shoot as an email.

[JamesM3M5]

As far as the clamp goes - you have to cut it off. It is a one-piece welded band of stainless steel. If you are extremely careful, you can get it off without burning or cutting the rubber underneath with a dremel or other high speed disc cutting tool. You will, however, most likely damage the rubber hose under the clamp. If you are able to save it, then you can simply use a T-bolt clamp to put the stock hose back on and reinstall the stock IC.

[lawwailok]

Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

We can help you. Shoot as an email.

+1, i got mine from Jeff, super quick shipping even to West coast.

[AcExSpades]

I've heard that if you're ever thinking of running upgraded turbos, ETS 7" is more ideal.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by AcExSpades

I've heard that if you're ever thinking of running upgraded turbos, ETS 7" is more ideal.

It couldn't hurt.

[TireFire]

Is ETS the stepped design or did i see that somewhere else?

[caliguy562]

Originally Posted by TireFire

Is ETS the stepped design or did i see that somewhere else?

Stepped design is helix. Just waiting to find some time to get mine installed.

[SneakyDeeky]

Originally Posted by JamesM3M5

As far as the clamp goes - you have to cut it off. It is a one-piece welded band of stainless steel. If you are extremely careful, you can get it off without burning or cutting the rubber underneath with a dremel or other high speed disc cutting tool. You will, however, most likely damage the rubber hose under the clamp. If you are able to save it, then you can simply use a T-bolt clamp to put the stock hose back on and reinstall the stock IC.

E90Post is awesome! I'm installing my ETS 5" FMIC this morning and I've been struggling with that stupid passenger side clamp all morning. I was at the point of dremeling it off, but wanted a sanity check first and voila! First search hits me this thread. Thanks, guys.

[dbjb]

Just dremel off and use a standard clamp if/when going back to stock. Likely, no one will ever notice.

[ETS Michael]

We have plenty of cores in stock and ready to ship