Intercooler for e90 335i

335i-bmw · 05-27-2011, 01:26 AM

I was thinking of getting an intercooler. Which is the best one for the money? Are those godspeed ones good?

plague · 05-27-2011, 01:58 AM

helix. stepped. big. rounded ends for good flow. not much trimming needed. taller deeper AND wider then stock. also probably more proven by powerful cars than many others.

David9962000 · 05-27-2011, 10:52 AM

If you're in Miami, I would go to Active autowerks. They have a great one.

HP Autosport · 05-28-2011, 11:54 AM

Look into AMS or ETS.

If you can still find the original Spearco/Turbonetics/Code3 unit, get it! Now it is being sold under Dinan.

enrita · 05-28-2011, 12:06 PM

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Tzu · 05-28-2011, 12:09 PM

Did someone say in another thread that they updated the intercooler for a no-trimming option?

Big Tom · 05-28-2011, 12:13 PM

I would say that the two best performing IC's is the Helix IC ($969) and the Big Tom IC ($300).

HP Autosport · 05-28-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tzu

Did someone say in another thread that they updated the intercooler for a no-trimming option?

ETS requires no trimming.

Never-Enough · 05-28-2011, 01:21 PM

I'd go ETS due to ease of install & the fact that I have experience w/their ICs. I had their TMIC on my old MAZDASPEED6. Really helped that car & it was a quality piece for the money.

thwgw24 · 05-28-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plague

helix. stepped. big. rounded ends for good flow. not much trimming needed. taller deeper AND wider then stock. also probably more proven by powerful cars than many others.

No trimming required for the Rev.3

chumley · 05-28-2011, 02:07 PM

The ETS fits w/o hacking and is a very straightforward install. After a dealer visit, I re-installed my PROcede, DCI and installed the ETS FMIC in about 2 hours. I could probably do it much quicker next time.

NiVeDh · 05-28-2011, 04:38 PM

I have the AMS and I love it. The cast end tanks look amazing.

Willizm · 05-28-2011, 05:08 PM

I love my ets. The thing that sold it for me is that it's a really nice quality unit and comes with inlet and outlet tubing that is more efficient and straighter than the stock plumbing. Plus I paired it up with the ets chargepipe and tial bov.

bigdaddycane · 05-28-2011, 06:25 PM

CP-e....no cutting for the IC....and it comes with an extra oil cooling unit and fittings.

Tzu · 05-28-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

ETS requires no trimming.

sorry I was a big hungover this morning. I meant the Helix stepped-core intercooler.

HollowPoints · 05-29-2011, 09:00 AM

Any opinions on the stet ic? Looks pretty beefy with the additional bracing, dunno if it would be a bit overkill. Right now it's between this and the helix for me.

Tuner1984 · 05-29-2011, 10:46 AM

I have helix fmic and it requires no cutting. It took about 2 hours to install on jack stands.

Willizm · 05-29-2011, 12:43 PM

You know what is a funny observation I've had with the "what ic to get" threads over the years. What ever was recently released is usually the one that most people answer with on these threads. Even though i love my ETS, it seems because it is the new IC to have, most responses in this thread are for that. Same happened with HPF intercooler when it was released.

The one IC that has always been favored since release is Helix. That is truly saying something about their IC's IMO.

tibra1 · 05-29-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I have the AMS and I love it. The cast end tanks look amazing.

+1

M3 Eater · 05-29-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

ETS requires no trimming.

+1.

OEM fit or better! I have taken the ets out and put it back in as well as the stocker.... several times! The ETS is a quality unit with silicone parts that make this unit easier to deal with than the stock unit.

(5" core)

clairvoyant · 05-30-2011, 09:43 AM

How about those RPI intercoolers?
Does it need any bumper trimming?
Thank you

kt335i · 05-30-2011, 11:50 PM

hey guys i was looking at getting the ets intercooler but just wanted to know if i should get the 5 in or 7in?
my mods are jb4, aa downpipes, afe intake, cp-e charge pipe with tial bov,
would i be ok with the 5 in or should i get the 7in?

Thanks

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plague Captain 48 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 335i sold :( / jb 20th AE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	helix. stepped. big. rounded ends for good flow. not much trimming needed. taller deeper AND wider then stock. also probably more proven by powerful cars than many others. __________________ 07 335i- SOLD, and will be missed... Parts for sale- PWM meth kit, M steering wheel, M shift knob, perforated e brake handle
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Big Tom Banned 60 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 335i n54 e92 MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Västerås iTrader: (0)	I would say that the two best performing IC's is the Helix IC ($969) and the Big Tom IC ($300). Last edited by Big Tom; 05-28-2011 at 12:22 PM..
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Never-Enough Banned 56 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi E90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (19)	I'd go ETS due to ease of install & the fact that I have experience w/their ICs. I had their TMIC on my old MAZDASPEED6. Really helped that car & it was a quality piece for the money.
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chumley Captain 51 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (1)	The ETS fits w/o hacking and is a very straightforward install. After a dealer visit, I re-installed my PROcede, DCI and installed the ETS FMIC in about 2 hours. I could probably do it much quicker next time. __________________ MHD flash, DCI, BMW PE, ETS FMIC, Powerflex, SWS8xi's, VMR 803's in Solar Rain, LUX V4
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Willizm Captain 26 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2009 335Xi and 01 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joliet, Il iTrader: (0)	I love my ets. The thing that sold it for me is that it's a really nice quality unit and comes with inlet and outlet tubing that is more efficient and straighter than the stock plumbing. Plus I paired it up with the ets chargepipe and tial bov. __________________ 335i - stock for now Escalade - Urban Assault Vehicle T/A - Forged ls1, PT8285 turbo, heads, cam, 4l80e w/Transbrake, s60 rear on e85.
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05-29-2011, 09:00 AM	#16
HollowPoints Private 12 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Any opinions on the stet ic? Looks pretty beefy with the additional bracing, dunno if it would be a bit overkill. Right now it's between this and the helix for me.
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kt335i First Lieutenant 23 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Crown Point, Indiana iTrader: (6)	hey guys i was looking at getting the ets intercooler but just wanted to know if i should get the 5 in or 7in? my mods are jb4, aa downpipes, afe intake, cp-e charge pipe with tial bov, would i be ok with the 5 in or should i get the 7in? Thanks
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