Least Obvious FMIC?

Sal Collaziano · 07-15-2010, 12:04 AM

I'd like to buy an FMIC today and I'm more concerned with stealthiness and performance than price. Is there one that I should be considering specifically? I'd like something that I don't absolutely need to remove for minor dealer visits.

Any recommendations?

M3 Eater · 07-15-2010, 12:41 AM

VK motor works bolts up to stock pipes..... its the neatest set up out there if you don't want to cut into your car! I believe that its a DIYer for sure too. Don't think you need to take off the bumper...but I would need to confirm that...It is on my list of mods... not because of the amazing gains in hp... but the consistency of already present hp run after run after run... it's almost like having meth! There are much better performers out there but if you are looking for inconspicuous then I imagine your not at the track every weekend, maybe just trying to blow doors after hours in town... This will keep your sleeper status!

forza1976 · 07-15-2010, 12:44 AM

Forge!

BrianMN · 07-15-2010, 12:48 AM

No Intercooler is really noticeable unless it has a painted stencil on the front...only if the undertray is taken off would it be exposed.

dlbrooks18 · 07-15-2010, 12:58 AM

I think you'll be fine with pretty much any intercooler as long as you leave your stock bumper on and don't cut the plastic grills off the front to leave it exposed.. Code 3, or HPF is what I'd go with..

E90MTL · 07-15-2010, 11:14 AM

Shit... Even I can't tell I changed my FMIC. I was a little dissapointed actually. Unless you remove the plastic grill.

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Sal Collaziano Lieutenant 60 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Royal Palm Beach, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Least Obvious FMIC? I'd like to buy an FMIC today and I'm more concerned with stealthiness and performance than price. Is there one that I should be considering specifically? I'd like something that I don't absolutely need to remove for minor dealer visits. Any recommendations? __________________ Sal Collaziano Stinger Forum
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M3 Eater Major 36 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	VK motor works bolts up to stock pipes..... its the neatest set up out there if you don't want to cut into your car! I believe that its a DIYer for sure too. Don't think you need to take off the bumper...but I would need to confirm that...It is on my list of mods... not because of the amazing gains in hp... but the consistency of already present hp run after run after run... it's almost like having meth! There are much better performers out there but if you are looking for inconspicuous then I imagine your not at the track every weekend, maybe just trying to blow doors after hours in town... This will keep your sleeper status! __________________ JB4 beta 15 ohms FSB,AEM inline filter/ CM 10, ETS fmic, ER custom made charge pipe,TSW Donnington 18's,Simitumo HTRZ3, Injen DCI, AR DPs, Forge DVs, AA SLD, Koni FSD, ZSP springs.
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BrianMN Banned 117 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	No Intercooler is really noticeable unless it has a painted stencil on the front...only if the undertray is taken off would it be exposed.
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dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,735 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I think you'll be fine with pretty much any intercooler as long as you leave your stock bumper on and don't cut the plastic grills off the front to leave it exposed.. Code 3, or HPF is what I'd go with.. __________________ 2008 E90 335
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E90MTL Private First Class 22 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '07 E90 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Shit... Even I can't tell I changed my FMIC. I was a little dissapointed actually. Unless you remove the plastic grill. __________________ E90 2007 335i, AW, 6AT/Step, Proceed V4, AFE CAI, Helix FMIC, Britalman Exhaust, 94oct all the time. Dyno - 433tq @ the wheel (Pump gas and stock DP's) Per vox illic est haud terminus
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