[original786]

so im thinking of buying a STETT FMIC, what do you guys think of it?

is it worth the money?

is it as good as other ones out in the market such as rpi? helix?

my warranty will definitly be voided wouldnt it be if i do take it back?

gains?

over all is it worth the money or go another route or get another mod??


Thanks

[retrodrive]

It is good.

[HurleyBMW]

thinking about getting one myself, either that or Helix

[persian54]

Depends on your other mods or your planned mods

since I only have a dci and jb+, and I'm satisfied for now, I have no need for an upgraded fmic

but if you feel your mods call for it, I've never heard anyone complain about a fmic upgrade

[original786]

Originally Posted by got psi

Love my STETT FMIC. Def. felt a difference on the butt dyno.

how hard was the install??

is there a DIY self thread and do you recommend?

is it direct bolt on or do you have cut and stuff to make it fit?

do u suggest getting another mod to go with it to make run more efficient?

[Craig@SupremePower]

I have a Helix and i'm very happy with it..

Originally Posted by HurleyBMW

thinking about getting one myself, either that or Helix

[TurboSid]

im happy with the stett... cant wait to get downpipes and exhaust.

[ToadHollow]

Love my Helix & the install was definitely much less obtrusive than the pics shown above ........

Helix FTW

[jaza45]

both helix and stett are great Intercoolers , cant go wrong with any of them...

[roozie2001]

dude u wont go wrong with an intercooler period. Anyone will do well. Just kinda gotta go after what u feel comfortable with. If ur in a lease u dont want any cutting...price..etc. But STETT is a good one

[original786]

what exactly are you cutting off??

[original786]

and do yu have to take front bumper off??

[original786]

if i install this, is a aftermarket oil catch neccesary?

[original786]

THANKS..

WHAT IF i want to put the stock intercooler back,
the piece i cut of the oem, to make the stett fit

then how will the oem intercooler fit if i want to put it back to stock if i cut out oem pieces.

what do i do then

[Viper3812]

You leave it. The only reason your cutting it is to fit the Stett FMIC because it is taller than OEM. The stock cooler will still mount back in place. If anything buy a new shroud.

[original786]

do i need to do modification to front oem bumper

[original786]

i wish they had a chart with all the aftermarket intercooler
to shows pros and cons

[Yinger]

There's really no cons to any of the aftermarket intercoolers from this forum with the exception of trimming.

[Zeph]

I would like to see a weight comparison between the stock and aftermarket FMIC's. I would also like to see a power handling comparison... I have seen a few say "it is good for 550 RWHP" etc. and I would like to see those comparisons as well. I was always a big fan of the Helix but now the AMS seems to be a good alternative as well (not too big, not too small) and with the 3" inlet/outlet ports it might be the better option on down the road for an upgrade to a larger single turbo (my goal). However the Helix is still larger... so will it perform better at say 600 RWHP? Or is the AMS alot lighter with the cast end tanks and more able to hold that kind of power without literally breaking?

TONS of questions, I know... but these are my thoughts...