FMIC that doesn't involve cutting other parts? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

NYC_e92 · 07-21-2011, 09:59 PM

Other than Helix, Is there another aftermarket FMIC that doesn't involve cutting body parts/ plastics ect.?

themyst · 07-21-2011, 09:59 PM

ETS 5"

Brey335i · 07-21-2011, 10:04 PM

Love my ETS, but I decided to cut and replace all the crap factory parts

lawwailok · 07-21-2011, 10:59 PM

well ETS 5" still requires to "cut" the stock clamps off, if OP wants something completely no cutting not even a clamp, then i have no idea....
but yea ETS is the most easiest FMIC to install, less than an hour job.

themyst · 07-21-2011, 11:04 PM

the hardest part of the ETS install is cutting the single-use clamp off the stock FMIC inlet, other than that it plugs right in

Quality part!

Litos · 07-22-2011, 10:13 AM

concur.

ETS 5" direct fit FMIC.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-22-2011, 10:19 AM

ETS 5inch FMIC

Syndicategt · 07-22-2011, 10:25 AM

I beleive HPF's FMIC requires no cutting/bumper removal.

clairvoyant · 07-22-2011, 10:33 AM

RPI

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC_e92

Other than Helix, Is there another aftermarket FMIC that doesn't involve cutting body parts/ plastics ect.?

Luong · 07-22-2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syndicategt

I beleive HPF's FMIC requires no cutting/bumper removal.

HPF requires cutting the bumper just like the AMS FMIC. They're similar.

NiVeDh · 07-22-2011, 11:08 AM

RPI requires zero cutting, not even the clamps.

Never-Enough · 07-22-2011, 11:20 AM

Go ETS. Had their TMIC on my MAZDASPEED6 & it was great.

ccbad · 07-22-2011, 11:41 AM

I'm happy with my 5" ETS IC. Install was really easy without any cutting of the bumper. and it's cooling the hot humid air we're having here in the Midwest.

NYC_e92 · 07-28-2011, 08:50 AM

So... Helix, ETS 5" and RPI?

MuCcIo · 07-28-2011, 09:13 AM

ETS installed, nothing to cut.

roundel335 · 07-28-2011, 09:33 AM

Anyone tried Stett's intercooler? I'm thinking about getting that and their oil cooler.

themyst · 07-28-2011, 02:23 PM

ETS 5" doesn't suppress heatsoak as well as the larger units, and has a greater pressure drop than the other units, but honestly it works great for my needs. My logs on meth indicate IAT does not creep until 5th gear on a long sustained run. Compare to a run on the stock FMIC + meth where IATs will drop initially then creep fairly quickly. You can't beat that for an easy-to-install unit that fits without cutting.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-28-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

ETS 5" doesn't suppress heatsoak as well as the larger units, and has a greater pressure drop than the other units, but honestly it works great for my needs. My logs on meth indicate IAT does not creep until 5th gear on a long sustained run. Compare to a run on the stock FMIC + meth where IATs will drop initially then creep fairly quickly. You can't beat that for an easy-to-install unit that fits without cutting.

True. If you need more cooling there is always the 7inch and ETS runs one of those most efficient cores on the market.

07-21-2011, 09:59 PM	#1
NYC_e92 Colonel Drives: e92 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 2,253 iTrader: (36)	FMIC that doesn't involve cutting other parts? Other than Helix, Is there another aftermarket FMIC that doesn't involve cutting body parts/ plastics ect.? __________________
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themyst Major General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,349 iTrader: (8)	ETS 5" __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT

07-21-2011, 10:59 PM	#4
lawwailok Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 335i, E70 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,797 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 E70 xDrive30i [0.00] 2007 E90 335i [3.71]	well ETS 5" still requires to "cut" the stock clamps off, if OP wants something completely no cutting not even a clamp, then i have no idea.... but yea ETS is the most easiest FMIC to install, less than an hour job. __________________ -eric E90 335i TiAg STOCK see my garage for mod list.. E70 X5 SGM try to stay stock :/

07-21-2011, 11:04 PM	#5
themyst Major General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,349 iTrader: (8)	the hardest part of the ETS install is cutting the single-use clamp off the stock FMIC inlet, other than that it plugs right in Quality part! __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT

07-22-2011, 10:13 AM	#6
Litos Colonel Drives: 07 335i Sedan Sport Package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland Posts: 2,468 iTrader: (1)	concur. ETS 5" direct fit FMIC. __________________ SRT/8/ IE 392 Challenger...Cobb AP, DCI, ETS, LM Reps....

07-21-2011, 10:04 PM	#3
Brey335i Brigadier General Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,741 iTrader: (11)	Love my ETS, but I decided to cut and replace all the crap factory parts

07-22-2011, 10:19 AM	#7
Jeff@TopGearSolutions BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: C6 Z06, GSXR-750, 09 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TopGearSolutions.com Posts: 12,710 iTrader: (25)	ETS 5inch FMIC __________________ Latest Discounts and Specials Email Me! Jeff@TopGearSolutions.Com Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipes and FMIC Sale ETS FMIC INTERCOOLER SALE! Cobb AP for BMW N54 & N55, Lowest Price! Facebook Discounts!!

07-22-2011, 10:25 AM	#8
Syndicategt Brigadier General Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,738 iTrader: (11)	I beleive HPF's FMIC requires no cutting/bumper removal. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /

07-22-2011, 11:08 AM	#11
NiVeDh Major General Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta / Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 8,020 iTrader: (131) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [4.46]	RPI requires zero cutting, not even the clamps.

07-22-2011, 11:20 AM	#12
Never-Enough Banned Drives: 2007 335xi E90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 1,038 iTrader: (19)	Go ETS. Had their TMIC on my MAZDASPEED6 & it was great.

07-22-2011, 11:41 AM	#13
ccbad Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 208 iTrader: (5)	I'm happy with my 5" ETS IC. Install was really easy without any cutting of the bumper. and it's cooling the hot humid air we're having here in the Midwest.

07-28-2011, 08:50 AM	#14
NYC_e92 Colonel Drives: e92 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 2,253 iTrader: (36)	So... Helix, ETS 5" and RPI? __________________

07-28-2011, 09:13 AM	#15
MuCcIo Made in Italy Drives: BMW 135i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 287 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 135i [3.70]	ETS installed, nothing to cut. __________________ BMW 135i M-Sport Jb4 Map5 // VK Downpipes // ETS FMIC // DCIs // ******** BOV // Bilstein B12 // M3 e93 Rear SwayBar // CSL Wheels

07-28-2011, 09:33 AM	#16
roundel335 Colonel Drives: 13 335i Sedan, 11 128i Cabrio Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 2,734 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [5.00] 2011 BMW 128i Cabri ... [4.25]	Anyone tried Stett's intercooler? I'm thinking about getting that and their oil cooler. __________________ 2013 F30 335i M-Sport 8AT/MPE/MPPK, 2011 128i M-sport Cabrio 6MT/PE

07-28-2011, 02:23 PM	#17
themyst Major General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,349 iTrader: (8)	ETS 5" doesn't suppress heatsoak as well as the larger units, and has a greater pressure drop than the other units, but honestly it works great for my needs. My logs on meth indicate IAT does not creep until 5th gear on a long sustained run. Compare to a run on the stock FMIC + meth where IATs will drop initially then creep fairly quickly. You can't beat that for an easy-to-install unit that fits without cutting. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT

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