[J-boogey]

Alright so i just recently installed the JB3 & BMS DCI... My mod bug is still itching and i wanna get a FMIC because i want more gains. Whats is arguable the best FMIC for the best bang of the buck. Also what FMIC gives you the most gains? Let me know guys its greatly appreciated.

Justin

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

I would recommend either the AMS or Helix FMIC.

Mike

[BrianMN]

Ugh, here we go again. A quick search will yield a good review and data compilations of all FMICs.

They will all help, but don't be thrifty with any mods on your car...

I'd definitely get a FMIC that has cast end tanks.

Everyone is going to tell you to buy the FMIC that they bought. I have the AMS FMIC, and it's great... however, I did no testing whatesoever so my opinion is meaningless.

Don't let saving $200-$300 for a cheap intercooler sway you.

[ar design]

If you are looking for a great deal, we have a GB going on the cp-e FMIC/oil cooler combo.... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416836 Definitively NOT a cheap intercooler, but the quality is all there, and the GB pricing is pretty smokin!

Some very interesting reading / data on the cp-e intercooler: http://www.cp-e.com/sites/default/fi...es/n54FMIC.pdf

[dlbrooks18]

if your looking for gains I'd go with a meth setup instead so you can run JB3 race maps..

[pits200]

Boogie, Im in the same position as you. I searched for hours looking for reviews on FMICs and everyone gives their own opinion and say its the best one. Even if you look at the numbers, one person puts more emphasis on iat, then someone says something else.

I heard the hpf ic is pretty awesome but is heavy at 22lbs.

As for meth, I want something that wont void my warranty. My dealership is pretty understandable about mods but meth would be a whole other story.

I dont think you can go wrong with any of the ic but would look at ones $800 and up for quality sake.

[jblackwell]

Here you go.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295153

Close the repeat thread now

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284321

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by dlbrooks18

if your looking for gains I'd go with a meth setup instead so you can run JB3 race maps..

Meth is corrosive though

[BrianMN]

^ Stop it.

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by BrianMN

^ Stop it.

What are you talking about...

[BrianMN]

Originally Posted by gbreeE90

What are you talking about...

well at first I was referring to your Original post, which said something like "meth is bad for your car if you plan on keeping it for a while..isn't it?" which is just a bad and unwarranted statement/question. Now your New and Edited post reads, "Meth is corrosive though", is just as unintelligent as the prior.

Meth is very good for our direct-injection engine, as it cleans the intake manifold and valves which are getting caked with carbon as we speak. All things equal, meth will likely extend the 'healthy' years of your engine. The only basis you have to say it is corrosive is when sits in puddles...which you might very well have in your intake tract. for normal users with it correctly installed, it will mist into the engine and will unlikely have the opportunity to corrode anything.

As the posts above suggest, this thread can and needs to end before it is muddled with more garbage and potentially giving [new] n54 owners junk information.

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by BrianMN

well at first I was referring to your Original post, which said something like "meth is bad for your car if you plan on keeping it for a while..isn't it?" which is just a bad and unwarranted statement/question. Now your New and Edited post reads, "Meth is corrosive though", is just as unintelligent as the prior.

Meth is very good for our direct-injection engine, as it cleans the intake manifold and valves which are getting caked with carbon as we speak. All things equal, meth will likely extend the 'healthy' years of your engine. The only basis you have to say it is corrosive is when sits in puddles...which you might very well have in your intake tract. for normal users with it correctly installed, it will mist into the engine and will unlikely have the opportunity to corrode anything.

As the posts above suggest, this thread can and needs to end before it is muddled with more garbage and potentially giving [new] n54 owners junk information.

Ok, sorry im not familiar with meth, you dont have to be a dick. Its a public forum open to any questions that some body has.
Oh yea, by the way Methanol, although a weak acid, attacks the oxide coating that normally protects the aluminium from corrosion. Just so you know

[Dr_Dirt]

Originally Posted by ar design

If you are looking for a great deal, we have a GB going on the cp-e FMIC/oil cooler combo.... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416836 Definitively NOT a cheap intercooler, but the quality is all there, and the GB pricing is pretty smokin!

Some very interesting reading / data on the cp-e intercooler: http://www.cp-e.com/sites/default/fi...es/n54FMIC.pdf

Will these fit your car if you have the adaptive cruise control unit infront of the FMIC??

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by ar design

If you are looking for a great deal, we have a GB going on the cp-e FMIC/oil cooler combo.... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416836 Definitively NOT a cheap intercooler, but the quality is all there, and the GB pricing is pretty smokin!

Some very interesting reading / data on the cp-e intercooler: http://www.cp-e.com/sites/default/fi...es/n54FMIC.pdf

Good buy here

[TakeOne]

I got VK.
Wish i had CP-E or AMS personally.

[Clap135]

AR is running a nice GB on the cpe unit, I would go with that for that price range.

[J-boogey]

Originally Posted by dlbrooks18

if your looking for gains I'd go with a meth setup instead so you can run JB3 race maps..

It's a lease just wanna get a fmic

Originally Posted by pits200

Boogie, Im in the same position as you. I searched for hours looking for reviews on FMICs and everyone gives their own opinion and say its the best one. Even if you look at the numbers, one person puts more emphasis on iat, then someone says something else.

I heard the hpf ic is pretty awesome but is heavy at 22lbs.

As for meth, I want something that wont void my warranty. My dealership is pretty understandable about mods but meth would be a whole other story.

I dont think you can go wrong with any of the ic but would look at ones $800 and up for quality sake.

yeah I'm looking to spend like 800

[boom]

Methanol is a weak base, not acid. That is why it will attack aluminum if left in puddles over time. Lol. Sorry....

[CT_335i]

+1 lol.. the -OH group gives that away in Methanol

Good catch!

[BrianMN]

Right, but no properly installed and functioning methanol system leaves puddles in the intake system, or any part in the engine for that matter.

[itsbrokeagain]

Back on topic but ETS sells a nice unit with a replacement upper charge pipe for around 6-700. Goes right in no trimming needed..