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JB3 done. Now which mod next??
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05-18-2010, 01:08 PM | #1 |
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JB3 done. Now which mod next??
Have installed jb3 and afe dci. And wow!!! Lol. Now which next: intercooler or downpipes/exhaust?? Which will allow me to raise more to the higher maps?? Will the intercooler throw any sensors or codes??
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05-18-2010, 01:10 PM | #2 |
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DPs -> Suspension -> Meth -> Intercooler
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05-18-2010, 01:15 PM | #5 |
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-> Intake, Intercooler, Oil Catch Can
-> Charge Pipe, DP -> Exhaust -> Meth
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An FMIC with or without meth is a must in my book.
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05-18-2010, 01:33 PM | #8 | |
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Mine starts to spray 25% at 8psi, and max at 12psi. |
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05-18-2010, 01:36 PM | #9 |
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Yes, I have mine set to spray at 9psi.. but i still never spray at partial throttle. What is wrong with that? You could hold 9psi at part throttle if you're testing something. But why in the world would you be boosting 8psi at cruise?
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05-18-2010, 01:47 PM | #11 | |
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why would you need cold air while cruising and not even boosting? I'm not saying intercoolers are not good, but IMHO meth is more important and once you have meth you basically don't need FMIC b/c meth cools IAT WHEN needed. |
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05-18-2010, 01:58 PM | #12 |
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I was just going to post a thread like this, im thinking fmic then downpipes, but i dont want to have to take out the intercooler and pipes everytime i go into bmw.
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05-18-2010, 02:07 PM | #13 |
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05-18-2010, 02:28 PM | #14 |
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If you're going to mod, and have a strong desire to do so, what your dealership does should be a minimal concern. The warranty you have in place is important and you should, of course, do everything in your power to retain it but don't have this hovering over your decisions. If so, just keep it stock until your warranty runs out.
I would say, DPs and an FMIC would be a good next step to allow your turbos to perform a little more efficiently. While many have said Meth is probably the most important after you tune, I'm waiting to do it last.
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05-18-2010, 04:15 PM | #18 |
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Meth is a bit more advanced as bolt on like, DP, FMIC, are more bolt on and forget.'
I rarely see over 5psi with normal driving around town. A good charge pipe like Stett and a good oil catch can are overlooked mods that are very important to have. So if you are going to go hard on the mods, look into these before everything else. |
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/ thread LOL In all honestly there is no right or wrong answer. Probably feel the most gains with Meth over an intercooler. DP VS meth is close. IMO Meth goes farther then either of those mods as you can raise boost and keep cooler temps. INtercooler can only cool so far as ambient temps play a role. DP's well they are just a pain in the ass. Last edited by Jeff@TopGearSolutions; 05-18-2010 at 08:27 PM.. |
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05-18-2010, 08:27 PM | #21 |
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tune/intake/meth/fmic/dps, that order.
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