FMIC Help.. Stett vs. Helix

BD_F22 · 05-24-2013, 08:37 AM

I am trying to narrow my mod list and choose the most efficient FMIC on the market.. This is my dd, but I plan on doing some light track drags when I reach my projected power. I have narrowed it down to either Stett's FMIC or Helix's FMIC. The Stett seems like a great design but it also looks very heavy.. Can anyone give me some personal experience with either?

enrita · 05-24-2013, 08:54 AM

Helix is one of the best.

BD_F22 · 05-24-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by enrita

Helix is one of the best.

thanks! and what makes the helix so good specifically? just trying to gauge why I should choose one over the other

enrita · 05-24-2013, 08:59 AM

Search , there are many reviews here

Jake@MOTIV · 05-24-2013, 09:14 AM

Helix - Cobb - CP-E - AMS

Can't go wrong.

BD_F22 · 05-24-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake@PTF

Helix - Cobb - CP-E - AMS

Can't go wrong.

probably a dumb question is there any benefit to running the cobb fmic opposed to other fmic with a cobb tune?

P Casey · 05-24-2013, 09:39 AM

AA Race or Helix

Jake@MOTIV · 05-24-2013, 12:50 PM

No benefit to which FMIC you run. We have just seen 100s of cars and 1000s of logs and through the data are able to see what FMIC we feel run better (IAT, flow, etc) through concrete data. As such we have a list of what we prefer / recommend to our customers.

Stucks · 05-24-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake@PTF

Helix - Cobb - CP-E - AMS

+1.

those would be my top choices. I think helix and cobb have superior iat supression, but cp-e and ams flow really well. ams has the best looking endtanks i've seen for an intercooler on this car.

BD_F22 · 05-24-2013, 01:44 PM

Thanks guys! Looks like im going to go with the helix

Maxspeed · 05-24-2013, 03:08 PM

What about the Wagner for around $650??

E90Company · 05-24-2013, 03:15 PM

Helix is a good choice.

badass335 · 05-24-2013, 07:32 PM

this is a funny topic. Everyone seems to have an opinion.
There's Helix, Stett, AA, Big Tom, ETS, Wagner, and many more. At the end of the day, get what suits your need best and budget. Most of these are better than our stock units so really, cant go wrong!

badass335 · 05-24-2013, 07:34 PM

And I should mention, I have had both, Stett and Helix and quite frankly, up here in Canada, I cant tell the difference! I just sold my Stett unit for a Helix just for the fact that I could fit an M3 Rep bumper on my E90!

1nityrider · 05-25-2013, 04:14 PM

Quick question, couldn't find it anyway but what's the spec on Helix core? ie dimensions and how much HP is it rated for?

TLO03 · 05-25-2013, 04:38 PM

No one says ER

silver07335i · 06-03-2013, 12:19 AM

Anyone have experience with the ETS FMIC?

335_MI6 · 06-03-2013, 06:46 AM

Helix or cobb

crypticc · 06-03-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 335_MI6

Helix or cobb

seen a review of Cobb?

335_MI6 · 06-03-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by crypticc

seen a review of Cobb?

here is the review, cobb is just as good or even better then helix which is/was prob the best ic out.

E90Company · 06-03-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 335_MI6

here is the review, cobb is just as good or even better then helix which is/was prob the best ic out.

Not better than Helix. COBB's end tanks don't/can't flow as well as Helix end tanks, and increase pressure drop going into the core.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-03-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TLO03

No one says ER

It's actually great intercooler.

05-24-2013, 08:37 AM	#1
BD_F22 BD_e92 358 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (9)	FMIC Help.. Stett vs. Helix I am trying to narrow my mod list and choose the most efficient FMIC on the market.. This is my dd, but I plan on doing some light track drags when I reach my projected power. I have narrowed it down to either Stett's FMIC or Helix's FMIC. The Stett seems like a great design but it also looks very heavy.. Can anyone give me some personal experience with either?
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05-24-2013, 08:54 AM	#2
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	Helix is one of the best. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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05-24-2013, 08:59 AM	#4
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	Search , there are many reviews here __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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05-24-2013, 09:14 AM	#5
Jake@MOTIV Captain 84 Rep 949 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD & NC iTrader: (7)	Helix - Cobb - CP-E - AMS Can't go wrong.
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05-24-2013, 09:39 AM	#7
P Casey Captain 41 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	AA Race or Helix __________________ F80 M3 Mineral Gray
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05-24-2013, 12:50 PM	#8
Jake@MOTIV Captain 84 Rep 949 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD & NC iTrader: (7)	No benefit to which FMIC you run. We have just seen 100s of cars and 1000s of logs and through the data are able to see what FMIC we feel run better (IAT, flow, etc) through concrete data. As such we have a list of what we prefer / recommend to our customers.
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05-24-2013, 01:44 PM	#10
BD_F22 BD_e92 358 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (9)	Thanks guys! Looks like im going to go with the helix
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05-24-2013, 03:08 PM	#11
Maxspeed Private First Class 9 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	What about the Wagner for around $650??
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05-24-2013, 03:15 PM	#12
E90Company Major General 196 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Helix is a good choice.
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05-24-2013, 07:32 PM	#13
badass335 Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (10)	this is a funny topic. Everyone seems to have an opinion. There's Helix, Stett, AA, Big Tom, ETS, Wagner, and many more. At the end of the day, get what suits your need best and budget. Most of these are better than our stock units so really, cant go wrong!
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05-24-2013, 07:34 PM	#14
badass335 Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (10)	And I should mention, I have had both, Stett and Helix and quite frankly, up here in Canada, I cant tell the difference! I just sold my Stett unit for a Helix just for the fact that I could fit an M3 Rep bumper on my E90!
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05-25-2013, 04:14 PM	#15
1nityrider Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2023 X4MC Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: St Paul iTrader: (0)	Quick question, couldn't find it anyway but what's the spec on Helix core? ie dimensions and how much HP is it rated for?
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05-25-2013, 04:38 PM	#16
TLO03 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 350 Posts Drives: E Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: No where iTrader: (0)	No one says ER
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06-03-2013, 12:19 AM	#17
silver07335i Captain 25 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 335i titanium silver metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	Anyone have experience with the ETS FMIC?
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06-03-2013, 06:46 AM	#18
335_MI6 Colonel 116 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC/MIAMI/LONDON iTrader: (4)	Helix or cobb
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