Recommended Intercoolers

burberry · 12-02-2009, 01:39 PM

What are some recommended FMIC's with links/prices. Looking for one for the '07 E90 335XI. Thanks in advance. What are advantages/disadvantages and your experience with them.

WCM3 · 12-02-2009, 01:53 PM

There are plenty of threads on this.

1) Helix
2) AMS
3) Active Autowerkes

..just to name a few..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=intercooler

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 12-02-2009, 01:54 PM

I recommend the HELIX (799.00 GB Price) or the AMS (899.00). I run the Helix but have ordered a few AMS's for customers and they look awesome and the feedback has been great.

Mike

jpsimon · 12-02-2009, 02:03 PM

My AMS ic has been great

e.n335 · 12-02-2009, 02:13 PM

Code3/Spearco works very well ...

thwgw24 · 12-02-2009, 02:35 PM

ETS for $599 shipped!!

Proper Motion LLC · 12-02-2009, 03:16 PM

Helix or AMS. Active Intercooler ain't worth the extra 33% price premium

cgeorge · 12-02-2009, 03:24 PM

You can pick up an AA for $900 with the fall special

5soko · 12-02-2009, 03:37 PM

AMS! Terry just announced that BMS is officaly going to be selling the AMS intercooler now.

marcel b · 12-02-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thwgw24

ETS for $599 shipped!!

+1

burberry · 12-02-2009, 03:57 PM

thanks for the information. sounds like most people prefer the AMS and loved it.

marcel b · 12-02-2009, 04:09 PM

i think nobody here will say he bought an FMIC and doesn't like it

So just search and compare available information, this is what I did.

burberry · 12-02-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcel b

i think nobody here will say he bought an FMIC and doesn't like it

So just search and compare available information, this is what I did.

true, that was what i was thinking too. but if there isn't a significant difference between the IC's then i'll just go for the one that is best priced.

marcel b · 12-02-2009, 04:13 PM

there are differences, for sure. you know this tread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295153

burberry · 12-02-2009, 04:22 PM

thanks, yeah i've actually looked at the Helix one as well, and it seemed to be a decent price if the GB is successful. pretty well rounded.

marcel b · 12-02-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burberry

thanks, yeah i've actually looked at the Helix one as well, and it seemed to be a decent price if the GB is successful. pretty well rounded.

so why would you pay $200 more for the helix then for the ETS

DOUT · 12-02-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by marcel b

so why would you pay $200 more for the helix then for the ETS

because the helix is much bigger and much more efficient.
the ETS is about the same size of the VK FMIC and is practically a useless buy...

Craig@SupremePower · 12-02-2009, 06:20 PM

very happy with my Helix unit...

burberry · 12-02-2009, 06:21 PM

yeah i'm probably going for the helix.

ETS Michael · 12-02-2009, 07:00 PM

I put up a good writeup in the for sale section under the ETS Group Buy - You should check it out

Michael

HPFREAK · 12-02-2009, 07:03 PM

I really like the AMS and the ETS is looking pretty good as well. For me it comes down to installation. Most people do not want to cut a lot or fuss with it a bunch I know. AMS and ETS seem to fit that bill from everything I have seen. I now carry the AMS as well. I am sure you cant go wrong with either. May come down to price for most people though.

TTexan · 12-02-2009, 08:47 PM

Pleased with my Stett, but seriously

12-02-2009, 01:39 PM	#1
burberry Caffeine Addict 48 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	Recommended Intercoolers What are some recommended FMIC's with links/prices. Looking for one for the '07 E90 335XI. Thanks in advance. What are advantages/disadvantages and your experience with them. __________________ '07 E90 335xi ► '09 E90 335i ► '08 E93 M3 ► ???
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WCM3 Î canŧ főcus mŷ attėntĭon 81 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: 13 Rubicon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Morgantown, Pa iTrader: (7)	There are plenty of threads on this. 1) Helix 2) AMS 3) Active Autowerkes ..just to name a few.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=intercooler __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe - Individual Fire Orange/Black Novillo Extended Leather, 6MT, Mode Carbon, Eisenmann Race, BBS CH-R, BC Coil-overs (Sold) 1995 M3 Coupe - Avus/Hurricane, AEM EMS, Precision Turbo, Boostlogic, H&R, Fikse FM/5, MaxVelocity, Maximum PSI, 20% Tint, etc etc..(Sold) 2009 M3 Coupe - AW/Fox Red, 6MT, Carbon Roof, Shadow Trim, etc (Sold)
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12-02-2009, 01:54 PM	#3
Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 5098 Rep 116,225 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	I recommend the HELIX (799.00 GB Price) or the AMS (899.00). I run the Helix but have ordered a few AMS's for customers and they look awesome and the feedback has been great. Mike
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12-02-2009, 02:03 PM	#4
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	My AMS ic has been great
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12-02-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
e.n335 Moderator 295 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	Code3/Spearco works very well ...
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12-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#6
thwgw24 Major 60 Rep 1,065 Posts Drives: RB PWRED E90 N54 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (19) Garage List 07' E90 335i [0.00]	ETS for $599 shipped!! __________________ RB Turbo/Procede V5/Vishnu PWM Meth Injection Kit/Vishnu DCI/AR Catless DP/AE Performance Exhaust(Sold)/Helix FMIC/Forge DVs/Rixster Vent Boost Gauge/Wavetrac LSD/KW V3/ACT Street Clutch Kit
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12-02-2009, 03:16 PM	#7
Proper Motion LLC Custom Powder Coater 150 Rep 2,784 Posts Drives: White 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County CA iTrader: (2)	Helix or AMS. Active Intercooler ain't worth the extra 33% price premium __________________ www.propermotion714.com
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12-02-2009, 03:24 PM	#8
cgeorge Lieutenant 6 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 09 e92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (5)	You can pick up an AA for $900 with the fall special
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12-02-2009, 03:37 PM	#9
5soko Brigadier General 358 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	AMS! Terry just announced that BMS is officaly going to be selling the AMS intercooler now.
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12-02-2009, 03:57 PM	#11
burberry Caffeine Addict 48 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	thanks for the information. sounds like most people prefer the AMS and loved it. __________________ '07 E90 335xi ► '09 E90 335i ► '08 E93 M3 ► ???
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12-02-2009, 04:09 PM	#12
marcel b Lieutenant Colonel 138 Rep 1,898 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	i think nobody here will say he bought an FMIC and doesn't like it So just search and compare available information, this is what I did.
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12-02-2009, 04:13 PM	#14
marcel b Lieutenant Colonel 138 Rep 1,898 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	there are differences, for sure. you know this tread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295153
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12-02-2009, 04:22 PM	#15
burberry Caffeine Addict 48 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	thanks, yeah i've actually looked at the Helix one as well, and it seemed to be a decent price if the GB is successful. pretty well rounded. __________________ '07 E90 335xi ► '09 E90 335i ► '08 E93 M3 ► ???
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12-02-2009, 06:20 PM	#18
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1028 Rep 74,992 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	very happy with my Helix unit...
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12-02-2009, 06:21 PM	#19
burberry Caffeine Addict 48 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	yeah i'm probably going for the helix. __________________ '07 E90 335xi ► '09 E90 335i ► '08 E93 M3 ► ???
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12-02-2009, 07:00 PM	#20
ETS Michael Major 81 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (4)	I put up a good writeup in the for sale section under the ETS Group Buy - You should check it out Michael
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12-02-2009, 07:03 PM	#21
HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	I really like the AMS and the ETS is looking pretty good as well. For me it comes down to installation. Most people do not want to cut a lot or fuss with it a bunch I know. AMS and ETS seem to fit that bill from everything I have seen. I now carry the AMS as well. I am sure you cant go wrong with either. May come down to price for most people though. __________________ My Youtube Channel
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12-02-2009, 08:47 PM	#22
TTexan Verizon Expert 24 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 08 JB 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, Tx iTrader: (3)	Pleased with my Stett, but seriously
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