OPINION NEEDED-- FMIC or Catless DP first....and why?

jeho · 03-02-2009, 01:15 PM

I know both these upgrades are well worthy but I only have the funds for 1 of them ATM.

Which would you choose first? AR Catless DP or Helix FMIC?
I live in West Coast of Canada and it doesnt get too hot here in the summer,
max would be around ~31 degrees on track days. So oil temps never hit over ~133C (~278F)

I do track (road course) my car but am not sure if it would be better to go for the FMIC first or the DP?
I've only limped once so far at the track and this may be because i was down to 1/4 tank of gas...

The DP would make daily driving much more enjoyable (sound and quick turbo spool) but the fmic will help with holding boost under hard driving at the track...

What would you get first? CATLESS DP or FMIC

*I have 2nd cat deletes with Bastuck exhaust and DCI and tune...

E82tt6 · 03-02-2009, 01:32 PM

At current prices, Helix FMIC

bubbletea 4 me · 03-02-2009, 01:46 PM

in your situation, i think DP might give you a little more benefits but the Helix price cant be beat

ar design · 03-02-2009, 02:11 PM

Either one is a fantastic and highly recommended mod!

kenneth · 03-02-2009, 02:12 PM

IMO, the FMIC may allow the turbos to boost less for same power! Air temperature rise will be kept in check. So, personally I'd go with IC first, and I am.

leftcoastman · 03-02-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by J86

I've only limped once so far at the track and this may be because i was down to 1/4 tank of gas...

LOL! I've limped due to gas issues too. If you drop below 1/3 tank and you have a long sustained turn, your dash will become a christmas tree!

If you are absolutely certain that your oil temps will be kept in check, I'd get the FMIC. However, not sure of your skill level, but as you get better, I gotta imagine you'll start cooking your oil.

cstmx_ryder · 03-02-2009, 02:57 PM

You don't have a tune, do you?

IMO, I'd go with a set of catless DPs with the tune, then the FMIC.......

But eventually, both of them should be on your car.

Dr_Dirt · 03-02-2009, 05:22 PM

I wouldn't get either since they both increase power which will increase engine temps and send you into limp mode faster.
For track use endurance is key, so you probably should concentrate on improved water and oil cooling.

03-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#1
jeho ig: jeffersonho 158 Rep 2,187 Posts Drives: E90M3.E36M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PNW iTrader: (6)	OPINION NEEDED-- FMIC or Catless DP first....and why? I know both these upgrades are well worthy but I only have the funds for 1 of them ATM. Which would you choose first? AR Catless DP or Helix FMIC? I live in West Coast of Canada and it doesnt get too hot here in the summer, max would be around ~31 degrees on track days. So oil temps never hit over ~133C (~278F) I do track (road course) my car but am not sure if it would be better to go for the FMIC first or the DP? I've only limped once so far at the track and this may be because i was down to 1/4 tank of gas... The DP would make daily driving much more enjoyable (sound and quick turbo spool) but the fmic will help with holding boost under hard driving at the track... What would you get first? CATLESS DP or FMIC *I have 2nd cat deletes with Bastuck exhaust and DCI and tune... __________________ E36 M3 on TE37SL E90 M3 on TE37SL http://instagram.com/jeffersonho
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E82tt6 Colonel 110 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	At current prices, Helix FMIC __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel 68 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	in your situation, i think DP might give you a little more benefits but the Helix price cant be beat
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ar design 304 Rep 4,408 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (9)	Either one is a fantastic and highly recommended mod! __________________ -Critter
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kenneth Major General 127 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	IMO, the FMIC may allow the turbos to boost less for same power! Air temperature rise will be kept in check. So, personally I'd go with IC first, and I am. __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 178 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	You don't have a tune, do you? IMO, I'd go with a set of catless DPs with the tune, then the FMIC....... But eventually, both of them should be on your car. __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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Dr_Dirt Major 65 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6AT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	I wouldn't get either since they both increase power which will increase engine temps and send you into limp mode faster. For track use endurance is key, so you probably should concentrate on improved water and oil cooling.
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