What to do first Meth or FMIC

7VR46 · 01-31-2011, 09:09 PM

I currently run daily 96 octane on JB3 map7. The only other engine mod is EAS DCI, Forge DV and BSH OCC. I can't decide what to do next, FMIC or meth. If I do FMIC I will continue with 96 octane. If I run meth I was thinking I only need 91 octane and save money at the pump. I can't do both now so have to pick one. What do you guys think.

Forcefed3 · 01-31-2011, 09:10 PM

fmic

themyst · 01-31-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

fmic

+1

Fernflex · 01-31-2011, 09:22 PM

Upgrade to JB4 and meth!

Javier · 01-31-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fernflex

Upgrade to JB4 and meth!

Don't listen to him! go FMIC

7VR46 · 01-31-2011, 11:23 PM

Thanks for responses guys, keep them coming. Welcome all opinions.

I've been leaning toward FMIC, looks like that's the most popular.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-31-2011, 11:28 PM

JB4 Upgrade followed by FMIC and then meth.

Mike

dzenno · 01-31-2011, 11:43 PM

FMIC...meth later when/if you go hard core

Toker335i · 01-31-2011, 11:51 PM

FMIC then meth later.

prelude2perfect · 02-01-2011, 11:22 PM

A lot of answers with absolutely no reasoning behind them

ETS Michael · 02-01-2011, 11:41 PM

Tune then Intercooler.

- Michael

MF80 · 02-02-2011, 12:03 AM

96 octane? Nice! How much per gallon?

7VR46 · 02-02-2011, 12:26 AM

$4.99 for 96 and $5.99 for 100

7VR46 · 02-02-2011, 12:29 AM

I've decided to go FMIC. Now deciding if it's going to be ETS, Helix, HPF.

ETS Michael · 02-02-2011, 12:31 AM

Check out the thread I just posted with our products.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483840

Thanks!

Michael

dbjb · 02-02-2011, 12:36 AM

I'm in norcal. Where do you get 96 octane?

Dmacc · 02-02-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

I'm in norcal. Where do you get 96 octane?

+1 wtf! i want some!

MF80 · 02-02-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rossi

$4.99 for 96 and $5.99 for 100

That's cheap! I have 100 octane a block away from my house and it costs about $10 a gallon!!!

7VR46 · 02-02-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

I'm in norcal. Where do you get 96 octane?

Gas station called Sunol Super Stop. 3004 Andrade Rd
Sunol, CA 94586

hotrod182 · 02-02-2011, 09:21 AM

If you are looking for the most horsepower, its not even close. Meth will give you the biggest HP gains, and you can run 91 octane. Meth raises your octane level, and offers huge IAT reductions under sustained high boost pulls. I have never touched my stock intercooler, and have raced plenty of cars with FMIC and beat them. I wouldn't have the same results running against a car with meth if I weren't. Three biggest HP increases for the $ : Tune/Meth/Nitrous without a doubt.

7VR46 · 02-02-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod182

If you are looking for the most horsepower, its not even close. Meth will give you the biggest HP gains, and you can run 91 octane. Meth raises your octane level, and offers huge IAT reductions under sustained high boost pulls. I have never touched my stock intercooler, and have raced plenty of cars with FMIC and beat them. I wouldn't have the same results running against a car with meth if I weren't. Three biggest HP increases for the $ : Tune/Meth/Nitrous without a doubt.

I want to make more hp, but want to maintain it in the summer heat and after several pulls. Just nervous about installing meth and making sure it functions properly. How often do one need to check their meth system for proper functions.

themyst · 02-02-2011, 10:40 PM

if you don't want to deal with refilling a meth tank, checking the setup for clogs, leaks, etc, just skip the idea. A properly setup flow sensor will let you know immediately if there's a problem though...

If you do a quick one gear blast through 2nd or 3rd, maybe you don't need a FMIC and meth might be a better bet. But if you're like some of us who enjoy doing high speed runs through 5th gear, I'd get the FMIC first. No amount of meth will suppress heatsoak enough on that POS stock FMIC at the higher boost levels.

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7VR46 Private 1 Rep 94 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norcal iTrader: (4)	What to do first Meth or FMIC I currently run daily 96 octane on JB3 map7. The only other engine mod is EAS DCI, Forge DV and BSH OCC. I can't decide what to do next, FMIC or meth. If I do FMIC I will continue with 96 octane. If I run meth I was thinking I only need 91 octane and save money at the pump. I can't do both now so have to pick one. What do you guys think.
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7VR46 Private 1 Rep 94 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norcal iTrader: (4)	Thanks for responses guys, keep them coming. Welcome all opinions. I've been leaning toward FMIC, looks like that's the most popular.
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 5057 Rep 116,213 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	JB4 Upgrade followed by FMIC and then meth. Mike
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ETS Michael Major 80 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (4)	Tune then Intercooler. - Michael
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MF80 Captain 45 Rep 809 Posts Drives: AW 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Area51 iTrader: (10)	96 octane? Nice! How much per gallon?
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7VR46 Private 1 Rep 94 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norcal iTrader: (4)	$4.99 for 96 and $5.99 for 100
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7VR46 Private 1 Rep 94 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norcal iTrader: (4)	I've decided to go FMIC. Now deciding if it's going to be ETS, Helix, HPF.
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ETS Michael Major 80 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (4)	Check out the thread I just posted with our products. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483840 Thanks! Michael
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 210 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	I'm in norcal. Where do you get 96 octane?
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hotrod182 . 914 Rep 4,008 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	If you are looking for the most horsepower, its not even close. Meth will give you the biggest HP gains, and you can run 91 octane. Meth raises your octane level, and offers huge IAT reductions under sustained high boost pulls. I have never touched my stock intercooler, and have raced plenty of cars with FMIC and beat them. I wouldn't have the same results running against a car with meth if I weren't. Three biggest HP increases for the $ : Tune/Meth/Nitrous without a doubt. __________________ 2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph 2019 i3s Terra, 2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph 2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds 2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy)
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themyst Major General 191 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	if you don't want to deal with refilling a meth tank, checking the setup for clogs, leaks, etc, just skip the idea. A properly setup flow sensor will let you know immediately if there's a problem though... If you do a quick one gear blast through 2nd or 3rd, maybe you don't need a FMIC and meth might be a better bet. But if you're like some of us who enjoy doing high speed runs through 5th gear, I'd get the FMIC first. No amount of meth will suppress heatsoak enough on that POS stock FMIC at the higher boost levels. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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