[335MRod]

So I'm looking into upgrading the inter-cooler on my N55 and
I was looking for some advice. How much do i have to modify to fit a 5" or 7" FMIC. Also any suggestion on brands and what else i have to buy aside from the FMIC..

Thanks in advance

[weehe126]

5" no trimming, 7" decent amount of trimming. AA, ER and vrsf are the popular brands. Probably should get a metal charge pipe as well, any of the same brands.

[mrjcover]

ER Intercooler...

[335MRod]

Originally Posted by weehe126

5" no trimming, 7" decent amount of trimming. AA, ER and vrsf are the popular brands. Probably should get a metal charge pipe as well, any of the same brands.

I plan on changing CP in a few weeks when I do the intake since I have to remove it to install the CP. I don't think I explained my self correctly, with the upgraded FMIC, do I need to change any of the stock pipes or connections or does everything i need usually come with the FMIC?

[mrjcover]

Originally Posted by 335MRod

I plan on changing CP in a few weeks when I do the intake since I have to remove it to install the CP. I don't think I explained my self correctly, with the upgraded FMIC, do I need to change any of the stock pipes or connections or does everything i need usually come with the FMIC?

Oh everything usually comes with the FMIC, just make sure you get the lower chargepipe that's included with most FMIC... It's an option that's needed...

[Tiago@VRSF]

Minimal trimming of the plastic shroud behind the bumper is required with any intercooler above 5". If you're planning on maxing out your mods I'd go with a 7" FMIC for the performance benefit. A smaller intercooler is going to heat soak more easily at higher boost levels.

[335MRod]

Originally Posted by mrjcover

Oh everything usually comes with the FMIC, just make sure you get the lower chargepipe that's included with most FMIC... It's an option that's needed...

Thanks a lot for your input mrjcover, now one last thing which intake would you pick "Magnum FORCE Pro 5R Stage 2 Air Intake System" or "Injen Cold Air Intake (Polished) SP1126P, 2011-2012 BMW 135i 335i N55"

[335MRod]

Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

Minimal trimming of the plastic shroud behind the bumper is required with any intercooler above 5". If you're planning on maxing out your mods I'd go with a 7" FMIC for the performance benefit. A smaller intercooler is going to heat soak more easily at higher boost levels.

Thanks.. I was on VSFR site and I'm about to order a charge pipe and i was wondering, do I need the throttle bode C-clip?

[Tiago@VRSF]

Go with the least expensive option, both produce the same amount of power

You don't need the c-clip if your chargepipe is in good shape since you can re-use the clip that's on the car.

[mrjcover]

Originally Posted by 335MRod

Thanks a lot for your input mrjcover, now one last thing which intake would you pick "Magnum FORCE Pro 5R Stage 2 Air Intake System" or "Injen Cold Air Intake (Polished) SP1126P, 2011-2012 BMW 135i 335i N55"

I personally run the Injen Intake (SP1126WB) not a big fan of chrome... But to each its own. However it's an exceptional product! You won't be disappointed and it sounds amazing!!!
Got it from Amazon...

[335MRod]

Originally Posted by mrjcover

I personally run the Injen Intake (SP1126WB) not a big fan of chrome... But to each its own. However it's an exceptional product! You won't be disappointed and it sounds amazing!!!
Got it from Amazon...

Yeah I'm not a fan of the chrome either. Thanks

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by 335MRod

So I'm looking into upgrading the inter-cooler on my N55 and
I was looking for some advice. How much do i have to modify to fit a 5" or 7" FMIC. Also any suggestion on brands and what else i have to buy aside from the FMIC..

Thanks in advance

Which FMIC did you end up getting?
What are your mods?

[335MRod]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Which FMIC did you end up getting?
What are your mods?

Haven't bought it yet, probably next weekend. As of now I have ppk flash, cobb v3 stage 1 aggressive. I just ordered my vsfr CP and ordering Injen intake probably this weekend. I want install the CP once I have the intake since I have to remove the intake anyway..

[335MRod]

Originally Posted by 335MRod

Haven't bought it yet, probably next weekend. As of now I have ppk flash, cobb v3 stage 1 aggressive. I just ordered my vsfr CP and ordering Injen intake probably this weekend. I want install the CP once I have the intake since I have to remove the intake anyway..

I literally bought the car 3 weeks ago. I was going hold of on mods since I have a bumper to bumper but after reading the contract performance upgrades don't void it. They simply don't cover performance parts if they break..

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

I say I'm going to hold off on mods every time I get a new vehicle... and then 3 days later....

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by 335MRod

Haven't bought it yet, probably next weekend. As of now I have ppk flash, cobb v3 stage 1 aggressive. I just ordered my vsfr CP and ordering Injen intake probably this weekend. I want install the CP once I have the intake since I have to remove the intake anyway..

Nice!!