Anyone have the Cobb FMIC yet??

JAL0988 · 05-14-2013, 08:11 AM

I know a few people have asked before but has no one really bought/installed the Cobb FMIC yet? Guess I might bite the bullet. I just want to know if the install is easy.

COBB Tuning · 05-14-2013, 08:25 AM

Install is not too bad at all, but I know we have quite a few them on the street, so maybe someone else will chime in. In the meantime, here's the install guide if you'd like to check it out:
https://cobb.box.com/7b1500instructions

-Josh

carlsontheflyer · 05-14-2013, 09:00 AM

Just had mine installed yesterday. it was a direct fit. No permanent modifications were needed at all. Mount points and all the plumbing connections matched up, and it fit perfectly in the available space. Looks like it's made very well and strong, good weld lines. COBB did a very good job with it. It's about twice the size and three times the weight of the stock intercooler.

JAL0988 · 05-14-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by carlsontheflyer

Just had mine installed yesterday. it was a direct fit. No permanent modifications were needed at all. Mount points and all the plumbing connections matched up, and it fit perfectly in the available space. Looks like it's made very well and strong, good weld lines. COBB did a very good job with it. It's about twice the size and three times the weight of the stock intercooler.

I can't seem to see your images. I know Cobb makes a great product and I wouldn't expect anything less. Is there anyway I could see them in another way? Well it looks like I know where my next paycheck is going. I should have just bought the power pack when I bought the AP two weeks ago

JAL0988 · 05-14-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by COBB Tuning

Install is not too bad at all, but I know we have quite a few them on the street, so maybe someone else will chime in. In the meantime, here's the install guide if you'd like to check it out:
https://cobb.box.com/7b1500instructions

-Josh

I actually cannot see the install guide on this computer I guess. I just called and received some great customer service. The gentleman I spoke to is actually emailing me the install guide as we speak. Thanks for your help

jippii ensio · 05-14-2013, 09:43 AM

Looks to be a poor copy of Helix FMIC. No rounded bullnose bars and Cobb end tanks look to have sharper curved radiuses.

SfValley335i · 05-14-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jippii ensio

Looks to be a poor copy of Helix FMIC. No rounded bullnose bars and Cobb end tanks look to have sharper curved radiuses.

+1

VNeBLOB42 · 05-14-2013, 10:14 AM

I don't think your choice of words above is creditable. Poor is a little harsh. Ill bet it performs equal to the helix. By no means poor.

335twins · 05-14-2013, 10:18 AM

Looks good.

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Originally Posted by carlsontheflyer

Just had mine installed yesterday. it was a direct fit. No permanent modifications were needed at all. Mount points and all the plumbing connections matched up, and it fit perfectly in the available space. Looks like it's made very well and strong, good weld lines. COBB did a very good job with it. It's about twice the size and three times the weight of the stock intercooler.

marv85 · 05-14-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

I don't think your choice of words above is creditable. Poor is a little harsh. Ill bet it performs equal to the helix. By no means poor.

He is comparing it to his superior craftsmanship

335twins · 05-14-2013, 10:31 AM

true, how can you say Cobb made a crappy intercooler, they are in a business for a long time and make great products. I have friends with Subaru's and all of them say cobb is top notch..

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He is comparing it to his superior craftsmanship

marv85 · 05-14-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 335twins

true, how can you say Cobb made a crappy intercooler, they are in a business for a long time and make great products. I have friends with Subaru's and all of them say cobb is top notch..

we all know why he said that... anyway ...

JAL0988 · 05-14-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jippii ensio

Looks to be a poor copy of Helix FMIC. No rounded bullnose bars and Cobb end tanks look to have sharper curved radiuses.

There's also other advantages with the cobb, like no cutting.

marv85 · 05-14-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by COBBTT

There's also other advantages with the cobb, like no cutting.

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don't waste your time with him...

marv85 · 05-14-2013, 10:48 AM

I was going to say you can pick one up for 10% off on first thursday then I noticed you are in NY and there is no COBB shops around.

I heard it's a great intercooler. We also know that COBB has too big of a name to mess around and their history with BMW has proven that, unlike others...

I might pick up one for my car soon. On my previous N54, I had an ETS 7" which I found great! it does require cutting but it's priced fairly and works great (no IAT rise throughout a 3rd gear pull)

JAL0988 · 05-14-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by marv85

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don't waste your time with him...

lol okay

JAL0988 · 05-14-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by marv85

I was going to say you can pick one up for 10% off on first thursday then I noticed you are in NY and there is no COBB shops around.

I heard it's a great intercooler. We also know that COBB has too big of a name to mess around and their history with BMW has proven that unlike others...

I might pick up one for my car soon. On my previous N54, I had an ETS 7" which I found great! it does require cutting but it's priced fairly and works great (no IAT rise throughout a 3rd gear pull)

+1 I agree. I like the look of it too and seems like an easy install. Thanks

335twins · 05-14-2013, 10:52 AM

same here..

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Originally Posted by COBBTT

+1 I agree. I like the look of it too and seems like an easy install. Thanks

marv85 · 05-14-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by COBBTT

+1 I agree. I like the look of it too and seems like an easy install. Thanks

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Originally Posted by 335twins

same here..

no cutting is always easier but even then it's no biggie.

removing the front bumper makes it a ton easier although not necessary.

E90Company · 05-14-2013, 11:04 AM

COBB makes a great stepped-core intercooler, and is probably one of the best for the N54. With boost being maxed, I see flat IAT's that hardly ever go over 100F, throughout multiple gear pulls in South Florida. I have the Helix, but the IAT suppression characteristics are the same with COBB's FMIC.

Regarding the Helix comments, Helix has the same stepped core with a better end tank design (slightly less pressure drop), and also has aerodynamic "bars" in between the charge air rows to better direct air into the core. This probably doesn't make a huge difference on stock turbos, but lower pressure drop is always wanted.

carlsontheflyer · 05-14-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by COBBTT

I can't seem to see your images. I know Cobb makes a great product and I wouldn't expect anything less. Is there anyway I could see them in another way? Well it looks like I know where my next paycheck is going. I should have just bought the power pack when I bought the AP two weeks ago

Here you go. Links to my dropbox public folder.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2008.48.52.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2008.48.58.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2008.51.35.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2008.51.41.jpg

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-14-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

COBB makes a great stepped-core intercooler, and is probably one of the best for the N54. With boost being maxed, I see flat IAT's that hardly ever go over 100F, throughout multiple gear pulls in South Florida. I have the Helix, but the IAT suppression characteristics are the same with COBB's FMIC.

Regarding the Helix comments, Helix has the same stepped core with a better end tank design (slightly less pressure drop), and also has aerodynamic "bars" in between the charge air rows to better direct air into the core. This probably doesn't make a huge difference on stock turbos, but lower pressure drop is always wanted.

Well said.

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COBB Tuning Major 233 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Install is not too bad at all, but I know we have quite a few them on the street, so maybe someone else will chime in. In the meantime, here's the install guide if you'd like to check it out: https://cobb.box.com/7b1500instructions -Josh
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jippii ensio Major 68 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: On the road iTrader: (0)	Looks to be a poor copy of Helix FMIC. No rounded bullnose bars and Cobb end tanks look to have sharper curved radiuses.
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	COBB makes a great stepped-core intercooler, and is probably one of the best for the N54. With boost being maxed, I see flat IAT's that hardly ever go over 100F, throughout multiple gear pulls in South Florida. I have the Helix, but the IAT suppression characteristics are the same with COBB's FMIC. Regarding the Helix comments, Helix has the same stepped core with a better end tank design (slightly less pressure drop), and also has aerodynamic "bars" in between the charge air rows to better direct air into the core. This probably doesn't make a huge difference on stock turbos, but lower pressure drop is always wanted. Last edited by E90Company; 05-14-2013 at 11:20 AM..
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