What mods next?! Need advice

Jnguye15 · 04-16-2016, 12:59 AM

Hi. I have a 2011 e92 335i xdrive (auto). Mods are Cobb cp, 4"down pipe, muffler delete, jb4, and bms intake. Not sure what I should buy next. I was thinking about a fmic or meth to help with the engine heat soaking, but then I was also thinking about doing a full exhaust system or oil cooler and catch can..
Thanks in advance!

Also.. Which map on my jb4 should I be running? I've been switching back and fourth between map 2 and map 5.

tova86 · 04-16-2016, 03:32 AM

Fmic for complete fbo

Seamus · 04-16-2016, 11:11 AM

Turbo ftw😃

Fundguy1 · 04-16-2016, 11:12 AM

Charge pipe and fmic.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-16-2016, 01:48 PM

FMIC for sure ... Let me know if you need help picking the right one for you

Jnguye15 · 04-16-2016, 03:11 PM

FMIC it is! And in regards to Mike, which FMIC should I get? Im not sure if a 7" will fit inside my bumper 😅😅

SMH · 04-18-2016, 12:04 AM

Like everyone's saying, a FMIC

Gohan335i7 · 04-18-2016, 12:37 AM

Charge pipe with BOV. Fmic, Oil Cooler, Limited Slip Differential!🤘

JETmn · 04-18-2016, 02:18 PM

FMIC and secondary cat delete. Xi's have secondary cats in them if you didn't take them out with the muffler delete.

Jnguye15 · 04-18-2016, 04:46 PM

I've been told numerous times that the secondary cats are not restrictive and it'll give more of a rasp if I remove them

sd306 · 04-18-2016, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jnguye15

I've been told numerous times that the secondary cats are not restrictive and it'll give more of a rasp if I remove them

FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP for more e85

Get someone to weld straight pipes on your stock exhaust and save that cash for Pure Stage 2 turbo

Jnguye15 · 04-18-2016, 06:52 PM

I was thinking vibrant resonators on the secondary cats. I don't think I'm going to be going pure stage 2 turbo soon lol. That's a lot of saving

Mannix · 04-18-2016, 09:12 PM

FMIC probably won't get you any gains. It didn't for me.

I'd go with an oil cooler, if you don't have one. Especially if you track your car. If you don't have an oil cooler, you'll be pulling into the pits after 3 or 4 laps to restart your car to get it out of limp home mode.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-18-2016, 09:35 PM

FMIC or Meth.

You'll feel more with Meth.

You cant beat the octane and cooling of meth but some people don't like the idea of methanol so next bet is FMIC.

Datalog both maps and see which looks better.

OneMoreAlex · 04-18-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sd306

FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP for more e85

+1.

If you haven't already, pickup the flex fuel wires from BMS and start running an E85 mix. It makes a world of difference then after that I would upgrade LPFP.. look up Fuel it Stage 2.

As far as the jb4 maps, I would stick with map 2 unless you're running E85.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-18-2016, 09:40 PM

Good points on E85. If it's readily available and you combine it with FMIC you'll see a lot more gains since you can increase the boost that much more too.

Then you'll need the stage 2 LPFP upgrade as everyone suggested though.

sd306 · 04-18-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OneMoreAlex

+1.

If you haven't already, pickup the flex fuel wires from BMS and start running an E85 mix. It makes a world of difference then after that I would upgrade LPFP.. look up Fuel it Stage 2.

As far as the jb4 maps, I would stick with map 2 unless you're running E85.

+1 E30 is a good bump over 93

sd306 · 04-18-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jnguye15

Hi. I have a 2011 e92 335i xdrive (auto). Mods are Cobb cp, 4"down pipe, muffler delete, jb4, and bms intake. Not sure what I should buy next. I was thinking about a fmic or meth to help with the engine heat soaking, but then I was also thinking about doing a full exhaust system or oil cooler and catch can..
Thanks in advance!

Also.. Which map on my jb4 should I be running? I've been switching back and fourth between map 2 and map 5.

Do you have any oil cooler? Is yours sport or m-sport?

Ivahnn · 04-19-2016, 07:43 AM

Do you need flex fuel wires to run an e30 mix?

Jnguye15 · 04-19-2016, 09:13 AM

I have the m-sport. I appreciate everyone's input!

sd306 · 04-19-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivahnn

Do you need flex fuel wires to run an e30 mix?

Not necessarily, but just get them. $25. Then log your HPFP and make sure it doesn't go below 10. There is no way to log the LPFP on the N55. Also, just to clarify E30 is 30% ethanol - not 30% e85.

sd306 · 04-19-2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jnguye15

I have the m-sport. I appreciate everyone's input!

Then you have an oil cooler already. See this picture from BMS:
http://burgertuning.com/images/low_t...t_location.jpg

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Jnguye15 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335i xdrive coupe n55 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Syracuse Ny iTrader: (0)	FMIC it is! And in regards to Mike, which FMIC should I get? Im not sure if a 7" will fit inside my bumper 😅😅
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JETmn Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335Xi [0.00]	FMIC and secondary cat delete. Xi's have secondary cats in them if you didn't take them out with the muffler delete.
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Jnguye15 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335i xdrive coupe n55 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Syracuse Ny iTrader: (0)	I've been told numerous times that the secondary cats are not restrictive and it'll give more of a rasp if I remove them
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Jnguye15 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335i xdrive coupe n55 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Syracuse Ny iTrader: (0)	I was thinking vibrant resonators on the secondary cats. I don't think I'm going to be going pure stage 2 turbo soon lol. That's a lot of saving
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Mannix Private 23 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E92 N55 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	FMIC probably won't get you any gains. It didn't for me. I'd go with an oil cooler, if you don't have one. Especially if you track your car. If you don't have an oil cooler, you'll be pulling into the pits after 3 or 4 laps to restart your car to get it out of limp home mode.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3467 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	FMIC or Meth. You'll feel more with Meth. You cant beat the octane and cooling of meth but some people don't like the idea of methanol so next bet is FMIC. Datalog both maps and see which looks better.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3467 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Good points on E85. If it's readily available and you combine it with FMIC you'll see a lot more gains since you can increase the boost that much more too. Then you'll need the stage 2 LPFP upgrade as everyone suggested though.
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Jnguye15 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335i xdrive coupe n55 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Syracuse Ny iTrader: (0)	I have the m-sport. I appreciate everyone's input!
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