STETT FMIC

vasillalov · 12-17-2010, 02:39 PM

Hi folks,

I was originally planning on purchasing the HPF intercooler but recently I've been exploring other options. So I stumbled upon the STETT Performance FMIC:

I am not looking for recommendations for an intercooler! Instead, I am looking for your feedback and any reasons why you would not consider buying the STETT unit?

themyst · 12-17-2010, 02:40 PM

Price.

cn555ic · 12-17-2010, 02:43 PM

wow they must have updated their design

Forcefed3 · 12-17-2010, 02:44 PM

Wow, that looks really good. I would have looked at this if I would have seen this design. But it is also $1020.

vasillalov · 12-17-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Price.

Not a problem for me because the price is comparable to the HPF unit which I was planning on. I REALLY like this thick mounting bracket at the bottom. It serves as a protective plate as well.

I was mostly concerned about the core design/flow/sizing comparisons...

NiVeDh · 12-17-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Price.

+10000000000000000

cn555ic · 12-17-2010, 02:51 PM

I wouldn't consider it because of the design of the intercooler. Everyone has their own opinions as to design. IMO an intercooler with more depth is more efficient for our cars than one that has less depth and more height. Bumper blocks the upper regions of intercooler with height. Also I feel it blocks air to radiator

Clap135 · 12-17-2010, 03:10 PM

End tanks that look like lego blocks don't flow well....

themyst · 12-17-2010, 03:19 PM

I wonder if you can get one of those Stett FMICs without that annoying ass stencil. I don't need to scream tuner to the world while I drive to work and back. Still too expensive. Drop that thing to around $799 then we're within reason.

pits200 · 12-17-2010, 03:26 PM

Doesn't that look exactly like the Big Tom IC??

vasillalov · 12-17-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I wouldn't consider it because of the design of the intercooler. Everyone has their own opinions as to design. IMO an intercooler with more depth is more efficient for our cars than one that has less depth and more height. Bumper blocks the upper regions of intercooler with height. Also I feel it blocks air to radiator

Valid point! I appreciate your input!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clap135

End tanks that look like lego blocks don't flow well....

Do you mean the way they are welded to the core?

Quote:

Originally Posted by themyst

I wonder if you can get one of those Stett FMICs without that annoying ass stencil. I don't need to scream tuner to the world while I drive to work and back. Still too expensive. Drop that thing to around $799 then we're within reason.

I agree completely! Stencils are not something I like and you don't have to have them if you don't want them.

Clap135 · 12-17-2010, 03:39 PM

No IO mean the actual desgin of the endtank.

Both inlet and outlets are basically a 2.5 inch pipe welded into a flat piece of metal. Nothing smooth about that.

Then the actual end tank is full of sharp joints and high degree angles, once again nothing smooth about that.

vasillalov · 12-17-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clap135

No IO mean the actual desgin of the endtank.

Both inlet and outlets are basically a 2.5 inch pipe welded into a flat piece of metal. Nothing smooth about that.

Then the actual end tank is full of sharp joints and high degree angles, once again nothing smooth about that.

Hmmm! Agreed! This makes sense. Thanks for the insight. Indeed, the HPF unit has very smooth curved end tanks and it makes sense that the air will flow very well.

The interesting thing is that STETT claim 920+ cfm flow...

Clap135 · 12-17-2010, 03:44 PM

alot of companies claim alot of things....
Research and development is a joke and completly abused in this industry

Iwantm3 · 12-17-2010, 03:53 PM

I love the stencil and the support lol

Penn999 · 12-17-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasillalov

Hmmm! Agreed! This makes sense. Thanks for the insight. Indeed, the HPF unit has very smooth curved end tanks and it makes sense that the air will flow very well.

The interesting thing is that STETT claim 920+ cfm flow...

If you havent seen this, this has a lot of good info. I was sold after I saw it.

Clap135 · 12-17-2010, 03:55 PM

the support is cool, as using the factory screws is kinda iffy for some of these huge cores, especially if you don't use accordian tubes that flex.

Sad part is, that that support probably took more "r&d" time the the intercooler itself lol

vasillalov · 12-17-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penn999

If you havent seen this, this has a lot of good info. I was sold after I saw it.

That Crimson Red E90 on that video looks exactly like mine LOL

onefastman · 12-17-2010, 04:13 PM

get a cpe

cn555ic · 12-17-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwantm3

I love the stencil and the support lol

You my friend is still a ricer in heart! Lol

cn555ic · 12-17-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clap135

the support is cool, as using the factory screws is kinda iffy for some of these huge cores, especially if you don't use accordian tubes that flex.

Sad part is, that that support probably took more "r&d" time the the intercooler itself lol

Sad part is so true. Some of their parts seem to have more thought than the actual important piece especially the ones that have their logo etched to the metal!!! Lol

cn555ic · 12-17-2010, 04:24 PM

After looking at it it's the big Tom intercooler! Lol. Support brace is the only thing I like with this intercooler setup. Again before the vultures eat me alive for saying about this to a Stett product, this is my OPINION! There are no facts to support my opinions and they are just opinions!!!!lol

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Clap135 Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,460 Posts Drives: 2009 N54 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sticky's Mom House iTrader: (1)	No IO mean the actual desgin of the endtank. Both inlet and outlets are basically a 2.5 inch pipe welded into a flat piece of metal. Nothing smooth about that. Then the actual end tank is full of sharp joints and high degree angles, once again nothing smooth about that.
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Clap135 Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,460 Posts Drives: 2009 N54 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sticky's Mom House iTrader: (1)	the support is cool, as using the factory screws is kinda iffy for some of these huge cores, especially if you don't use accordian tubes that flex. Sad part is, that that support probably took more "r&d" time the the intercooler itself lol
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cn555ic 452 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	After looking at it it's the big Tom intercooler! Lol. Support brace is the only thing I like with this intercooler setup. Again before the vultures eat me alive for saying about this to a Stett product, this is my OPINION! There are no facts to support my opinions and they are just opinions!!!!lol
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