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      09-23-2007, 10:47 AM   #23
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frontal area and core volume are increased by approximately 56%.
I'm not sure how the air will move through the top section (where it steps up) of the intercooler. It looks like it could be a dead spot.

There doesn't seem to be anything that says the air has to move through that stepped section, unless there is some additional piping that I can't see.
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His logic seems sound.. Only results to the contrary will prove him wrong
the logic is sound if we were talking about just a thicker intercooler of the same height. this intercooler has an ambient face 56% larger than stock .
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I'm not sure how the air will move through the top section (where it steps up) of the intercooler. It looks like it could be a dead spot.

There doesn't seem to be anything that says the air has to move through that stepped section, unless there is some additional piping that I can't see.
the endtanks are designed with shape and enough volume to get the air moving thru the entire core, also when dealing with pressure, flow follows the path of least resistance ie without any blockages the airflow/pressure will try and balance out in the entire core. this can be tested easily by taking temps of the hot and cold sides on each charge row from bottom to top.
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      09-23-2007, 11:03 AM   #26
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Quite frankly, the last thing we need is another FMIC. How about someone please address the real weakness of the 335i...engine cooling!
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Quite frankly, the last thing we need is another FMIC. How about someone please address the real weakness of the 335i...engine cooling!
have people still been having problems with the new auxilliary oil cooler?
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the endtanks are designed with shape and enough volume to get the air moving thru the entire core, also when dealing with pressure, flow follows the path of least resistance ie without any blockages the airflow/pressure will try and balance out in the entire core. this can be tested easily by taking temps of the hot and cold sides on each charge row from bottom to top.
Will you be attaching some RTD's or Thermocouples around the intercooler to make sure there are no hotspots.
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      09-23-2007, 11:12 AM   #29
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have people still been having problems with the new auxilliary oil cooler?
Yes. Based on my experience at the track, and tracking all the threads on the topic, it looks like the stock system can hold one out of limp mode up to somewhere around 80 degree outside air temp with the Step, higher with the manual. Beyond that it is a crap shoot, but many limp modes are reported including by the owner of a fleet of 335i's at Autobahn road race course.

Add a bump in boost, and it seems like they all hit limp mode after a few laps with stock cooling, or there is not sufficient data to determine.

The race cars that I'm aware of all had custom fab cooling solutions, at least one of which is now available to the public in the vented Vorsteiner hood.
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Will you be attaching some RTD's or Thermocouples around the intercooler to make sure there are no hotspots.
generally we take temperatures with an infrared temp scanner when we are testing all over the core. as a designer you try your best to design the endtanks as best you can with the space provided, in this case we wanted to maintain the factory position( so we didn't lose the draw through effec from the fan) as well as increase the height of the core the end shape you see is the only way to do that. once we post pics on the car I think some of you guys will understand what we were trying to accomplish.
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      09-23-2007, 11:32 AM   #31
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Quite frankly, the last thing we need is another FMIC. How about someone please address the real weakness of the 335i...engine cooling!
Yes. Where's the bigger radiator for the 335i? And the transmission fluid cooler?
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Yes. Based on my experience at the track, and tracking all the threads on the topic, it looks like the stock system can hold one out of limp mode up to somewhere around 80 degree outside air temp with the Step, higher with the manual. Beyond that it is a crap shoot, but many limp modes are reported including by the owner of a fleet of 335i's at Autobahn road race course.

Add a bump in boost, and it seems like they all hit limp mode after a few laps with stock cooling, or there is not sufficient data to determine.

The race cars that I'm aware of all had custom fab cooling solutions, at least one of which is now available to the public in the vented Vorsteiner hood.
I'll look into this for you guys, we can make just about anything when it comes to radiators/intercoolers/oil coolers etc.
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I'll look into this for you guys, we can make just about anything when it comes to radiators/intercoolers/oil coolers etc.
Thank you
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      09-23-2007, 12:02 PM   #34
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I'll look into this for you guys, we can make just about anything when it comes to radiators/intercoolers/oil coolers etc.
Excellent!
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Let me know if you need a e90 beta tester for any of your products. Seems like I take a drive to Philly pretty often these days. Just got back from the Philadelphia zoo today.

I would have stopped by and said hi, but I took the Navigator today and did not have your address in my nav.

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very interesting setup.
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      09-24-2007, 06:50 PM   #37
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Make an upgraded oil cooler and I will be the first to buy it.

An idea: Add ANOTHER oil cooler on the driver's side. The place where the oil cooler should be, is empty. Maybe I'll try to fab a similar setup as we have on the passenger side.
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      09-25-2007, 05:06 PM   #38
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Let me know if you need a e90 beta tester for any of your products. Seems like I take a drive to Philly pretty often these days. Just got back from the Philadelphia zoo today.

I would have stopped by and said hi, but I took the Navigator today and did not have your address in my nav.

See you guys soon!

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Scott,

Next time your in Philly definately stop by. Our address is:
2424 Martha St.
Philadelphia, PA 19125.
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      09-25-2007, 07:23 PM   #39
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Correction Alex:

One Helix Plaza
2424 Martha Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Looks to be an interesting piece as well. Im looking forward to how it turns out and the results.
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heres some installed pics!

installed the FMIC today, it fits just fine albeit a little tight. I am going to get some silicone shipped out to me asap for testing purposes, but I'm also going to get some factory like billet couplers CNC'ed and TIG'ed on so the factory o-ringed charge pipes will clip right on. as expected this intercooler takes up almost all available space in the front of the car without altering anything

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in reference to the last post about overheating, the autos overheat faster than the manuals, not the other way around.

Im sure with the cooler weather out it should be ok for track use.

The radiator does a fine job, but the oil cooler is what I would really like to see.

And I hear there is better results with Castrol TWS 10w-60 oil (Used for the M engines) for track use. Someone on here used it and did not see oil temps beyond 240-250 all day.

And some people forget that even though we have an intercooler at the bottom, you still have the two kidney grilles feeding the radiator...
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installed the FMIC today, it fits just fine albeit a little tight. I am going to get some silicone shipped out to me asap for testing purposes, but I'm also going to get some factory like billet couplers CNC'ed and TIG'ed on so the factory o-ringed charge pipes will clip right on. as expected this intercooler takes up almost all available space in the front of the car without altering anything

[IMG][/IMG]


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Do you have any install pictures? Also would there be any negative affect on the cooling if you spray painted the FMIC a different color?
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      10-01-2007, 03:47 AM   #44
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i really like this one becuase it looks fine and doesnt require any cutting or other modifications
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