Code 3 intercooler

kt335i · 06-08-2011, 04:04 PM

hello,

i was looking at maybe picking up a code 3 intercooler and just wondering if they are any good or should i stay away from them?

Thanks

vase330 · 06-08-2011, 04:19 PM

I have 07 335i with the code3 FMIC, and haven't had any issues with it. I don't see any reason not to get it.

Syndicategt · 06-08-2011, 04:24 PM

Great intercooler.....good luck finding one though

however, if you found one for sale gobble it up fast!

FORCED AIR · 06-08-2011, 04:30 PM

Vivid Racing still lists them on their website....

kt335i · 06-08-2011, 04:56 PM

would you guys recommend the code 3 or the ets intercooler?

thanks

vase330 · 06-08-2011, 05:10 PM

I chose Code 3 based on price \ performance. Put my money where my mouth is so speak.

KyLu II · 06-08-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by coldasicex5

I had it on my last car.. fitment was 100% perfect and the top end feel was amazing, especially with summer air.

Correction, there's a slight trimming need to be done(1/4-1/2 of an inch)
The Helix stepped intercooler fits 100%, a nice upgrade and an incredible price! Contac Alex, i think they have some in stock!

kt335i · 06-08-2011, 07:23 PM

I'm not to worried about cutting as long a it's a good intercooler

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 06-08-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kt335i

hello,

i was looking at maybe picking up a code 3 intercooler and just wondering if they are any good or should i stay away from them?

Thanks

Heres a thread comparing the code 3 to helix with independent datalogs
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=Code+ait

You can also search and find more ait data on various posts that confirms the thread... Helix has intercoolers in stock ready to ship.

dlbrooks18 · 06-08-2011, 08:34 PM

Code 3 is nice, HP Autowerkz uses it on their track car.

kt335i · 06-08-2011, 09:01 PM

Thanks for the info

Alex@Helix · 06-09-2011, 12:22 AM

let me know if I can help you out. Our intercoolers are in stock and ready to ship. We also just started a new group buy for the late summer months so let me know if you are interested in joining the group buy!

kt335i · 06-09-2011, 03:37 AM

hey i also heard that the code 3 intercooler if its the older version may not fit my auto transmission?

Alpina_B3_Lux · 06-09-2011, 05:49 AM

I have the Code3 Performance intercooler since April 2009 and it performs very well. Even under very spirited driving, the IAT don't rise very high, and the engine revs better towards the top end than before I had it installed.

I'm also using the car on the track quite extensively, and the Code3 performs admirably.

That is not to say that there are no other good intercoolers out there, but for me it does the job very well.

Alpina_B3_Lux

kt335i · 06-09-2011, 05:52 AM

Do you have an auto?

Thanks

marv85 · 06-09-2011, 10:55 AM

can anyone shed some light on why code3 won't fit some AT 335s (I don't see the correlation between the transmission type and the intercooler)? do you know how we can distinguish between version 1 and version 2? it seems only version 2 works with automatics.

KyLu II · 06-09-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marv85

can anyone shed some light on why code3 won't fit some AT 335s (I don't see the correlation between the transmission type and the intercooler)? do you know how we can distinguish between version 1 and version 2? it seems only version 2 works with automatics.

Never knew there was a v2

Syndicategt · 06-09-2011, 11:14 AM

I wouldn't compare Code3 to Helix....2 very different designs.

Code3 vs ER or ETS would be a better comparison. That being said, all 4 of the IC's mentioned are very good options and will kick the snot out of the stock IC.

marv85 · 06-09-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyLu II

Never knew there was a v2

me neither!

anyone else?

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 06-09-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marv85

can anyone shed some light on why code3 won't fit some AT 335s (I don't see the correlation between the transmission type and the intercooler)? do you know how we can distinguish between version 1 and version 2? it seems only version 2 works with automatics.

the version 1 probably interfered with the trans cooler or cooler lines, auto's use a trans cooler thats either part of the radiator, or external mounted in front of it, so sometimes the metal lines or the cooler itself gets in the way

marv85 · 06-09-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin@AKMotorwerk

the version 1 probably interfered with the trans cooler or cooler lines, auto's use a trans cooler thats either part of the radiator, or external mounted in front of it, so sometimes the metal lines or the cooler itself gets in the way

Thanks for the explanation

marv85 · 06-09-2011, 12:07 PM

Anyone with Code3 IC and AT could shed light on how to distinguish between versions of this IC?

06-08-2011, 04:04 PM	#1
kt335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Crown Point, Indiana iTrader: (6)	Code 3 intercooler hello, i was looking at maybe picking up a code 3 intercooler and just wondering if they are any good or should i stay away from them? Thanks
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vase330 Colonel 103 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 19 E63S; 15.5 RangeRover ATB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arlington, Va iTrader: (1)	I have 07 335i with the code3 FMIC, and haven't had any issues with it. I don't see any reason not to get it. __________________ E92 335 \| Space Gray \| Saddle Brown Dakota \| Dark Burl Trim \| ZPP \| ZSP \| AT \| Idrive \| 6FL \| FBO \| Dinan CAI \| Quaife LSD \| STG3 PROCede.
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Great intercooler.....good luck finding one though however, if you found one for sale gobble it up fast! __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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kt335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Crown Point, Indiana iTrader: (6)	would you guys recommend the code 3 or the ets intercooler? thanks
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vase330 Colonel 103 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 19 E63S; 15.5 RangeRover ATB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arlington, Va iTrader: (1)	I chose Code 3 based on price \ performance. Put my money where my mouth is so speak. __________________ E92 335 \| Space Gray \| Saddle Brown Dakota \| Dark Burl Trim \| ZPP \| ZSP \| AT \| Idrive \| 6FL \| FBO \| Dinan CAI \| Quaife LSD \| STG3 PROCede.
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kt335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Crown Point, Indiana iTrader: (6)	I'm not to worried about cutting as long a it's a good intercooler
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06-08-2011, 08:34 PM	#10
dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,735 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Code 3 is nice, HP Autowerkz uses it on their track car. __________________ 2008 E90 335
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kt335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Crown Point, Indiana iTrader: (6)	Thanks for the info
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Alex@Helix Colonel 154 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	let me know if I can help you out. Our intercoolers are in stock and ready to ship. We also just started a new group buy for the late summer months so let me know if you are interested in joining the group buy!
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06-09-2011, 03:37 AM	#13
kt335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Crown Point, Indiana iTrader: (6)	hey i also heard that the code 3 intercooler if its the older version may not fit my auto transmission?
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Alpina_B3_Lux Colonel 267 Rep 2,563 Posts Drives: Audi R8 LMX, BMW M550i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [8.90]	I have the Code3 Performance intercooler since April 2009 and it performs very well. Even under very spirited driving, the IAT don't rise very high, and the engine revs better towards the top end than before I had it installed. I'm also using the car on the track quite extensively, and the Code3 performs admirably. That is not to say that there are no other good intercoolers out there, but for me it does the job very well. Alpina_B3_Lux __________________ Audi R8 LMX, BMW M550i xDrive (G30 LCI); gone: Alpina B3 3,3 (E46), BMW 335i, Audi R8 V10 manual, Audi R8 V10, BMW M235i, BMW 550i F10
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kt335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Crown Point, Indiana iTrader: (6)	Do you have an auto? Thanks
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marv85 Colonel 71 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (7)	can anyone shed some light on why code3 won't fit some AT 335s (I don't see the correlation between the transmission type and the intercooler)? do you know how we can distinguish between version 1 and version 2? it seems only version 2 works with automatics. __________________ '18 F80 M3 Comp 6MT - Stock '07 E92 335i 6MT- HP650, inlets/outlets, ER FMIC, VRSF CP, LPFP stg2, CSF rad, 'is Aux rad, ER OC, Ohlins, M control arms, eibach front sway bar. '05 C55 AMG SOLD - '22 Tesla M3P \| '10 E92 335i M, 6MT \| '07 E90 335i, PTF COBB E50, FBO, HFS4
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	I wouldn't compare Code3 to Helix....2 very different designs. Code3 vs ER or ETS would be a better comparison. That being said, all 4 of the IC's mentioned are very good options and will kick the snot out of the stock IC. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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marv85 Colonel 71 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (7)	Anyone with Code3 IC and AT could shed light on how to distinguish between versions of this IC? __________________ '18 F80 M3 Comp 6MT - Stock '07 E92 335i 6MT- HP650, inlets/outlets, ER FMIC, VRSF CP, LPFP stg2, CSF rad, 'is Aux rad, ER OC, Ohlins, M control arms, eibach front sway bar. '05 C55 AMG SOLD - '22 Tesla M3P \| '10 E92 335i M, 6MT \| '07 E90 335i, PTF COBB E50, FBO, HFS4
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