ETS BMW 135i and 335i Direct Fit Intercooler

pcockley · 07-06-2011, 09:26 PM

Hi Chaps

Anyone installed one of these. My understanding is the stock 09 335 does not have an intercooler?? would it be difficult to add one??

whyw8 · 07-06-2011, 09:35 PM

im pretty sure it has an intercooler -

WOPALX · 07-06-2011, 09:43 PM

Even the N55's have an air to air intercooler.

Suggest you read up on how your engine works, 2007 Engine Tech: How the N54 works (must read!!!), is a great sticky and can be found here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38856

FYI the intercooler would look similar to this picture taken from the above thread

pcockley · 07-06-2011, 11:48 PM

thanks chaps, i know i sound like a noob (many think i am a nob, but thtas another thing all together).

Dont know why i though there was no intercooler..... And amny thanks of the link to the n54 thread

purifyer · 07-07-2011, 05:03 AM

maybe you're confusing intercooler with oil cooler?

MFKN3 · 07-07-2011, 05:17 PM

pretty sure all aussie 335i's had oil coolers too

s4008616 · 07-07-2011, 07:39 PM

The best way to tell whether a car is a 335 or not by just looking at the front is to look for the intercooler.

pcockley · 07-07-2011, 08:12 PM

Ok so we have all established my mechanical knowledge...

Did i mention i installed the jb4 by myself???

that aside any thoughts on a better??? intercooler

WOPALX · 07-07-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Ok so we have all established my mechanical knowledge...

Did i mention i installed the jb4 by myself???

that aside any thoughts on a better??? intercooler

If your concerned about warranty (i.e returning to stock) then get one that uses the stock connectors and requires little trimming. Back when I upgraded mine I went with the VK Motorworks one for those reasons (but they are now no longer in business).

purifyer · 07-08-2011, 06:52 AM

When I did my research I settled on the helix FMIC.. no regrets there

I'm not so convinced that the "brand" of FMIC matters that much performance wise.. "better" brands are easier to fit/install

so, if you want to be a cheapass, get a bigtom, if you want something more expensive get a helix (all imo), I don't think there will be any perceptible end point difference from your butt dyno

JB4-335 · 07-09-2011, 09:41 PM

I installed an ETS IC on my 135 and it's F#%* ING amazing. Great product and IAT's dropped dramatically. I posted a review on 1 Addicts. Will attach the link shortly.

pcockley · 07-16-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

I installed an ETS IC on my 135 and it's F#%* ING amazing. Great product and IAT's dropped dramatically. I posted a review on 1 Addicts. Will attach the link shortly.

Hey your not dirty dog are you??

I have been reading up and I think I will go for the helix fmic.

Purifyer ( I think it was you) did you need a special pipe? Reading the helix post they talk about post 4/09 you need a special pipe.

Mine is a bit tricky as it is an 09 and one of the first with the 7 speed box and I am not sure if I need the pipe or not.

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WOPALX Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,993 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (2)	Even the N55's have an air to air intercooler. Suggest you read up on how your engine works, 2007 Engine Tech: How the N54 works (must read!!!), is a great sticky and can be found here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38856 FYI the intercooler would look similar to this picture taken from the above thread Attached Images __________________ Vishnu PROcede V5 \| VK Motorworks FMIC \| AR Design OCC \| Forge DV's \| Bilstein PSS9 \| M3 Lower Control Arms & Caster Rods \| Quaife LSD \| HiTech Exhaust \| BMW Performance Illuminated Door Sills \| BMW Performance Gear Selector & Boot \| BMW Performance E-Brake Cover
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purifyer First Lieutenant 16 Rep 336 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: melbourne iTrader: (0)	When I did my research I settled on the helix FMIC.. no regrets there I'm not so convinced that the "brand" of FMIC matters that much performance wise.. "better" brands are easier to fit/install so, if you want to be a cheapass, get a bigtom, if you want something more expensive get a helix (all imo), I don't think there will be any perceptible end point difference from your butt dyno
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JB4-335 Brigadier General 171 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: E92 BSM & E70 AW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	I installed an ETS IC on my 135 and it's F#%* ING amazing. Great product and IAT's dropped dramatically. I posted a review on 1 Addicts. Will attach the link shortly.
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