Thinking about buying a new FMIC

ilirduka335xi · 09-19-2012, 12:37 PM

Im planning on buying a new intercooler and idk which one to get, ams is on top of my list for its great rep for no leaks. But I want to know which FMIC has the highest hp gain, and which keeps the lowest IAT

messi · 09-19-2012, 12:46 PM

just buy one.. anyone of helix, ets, ER, AMS will give you great results on a daily driver. I think ETS you can install without removing the front bumper. I had to remove my front bumper for the ER and i have had no regrets thus far. Car definitely feels better with a tune. You have a tune right?

ilirduka335xi · 09-19-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by messi

just buy one.. anyone of helix, ets, ER, AMS will give you great results on a daily driver. I think ETS you can install without removing the front bumper. I had to remove my front bumper for the ER and i have had no regrets thus far. Car definitely feels better with a tune. You have a tune right?

Yeahh I have jb4 with the afe dci

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-19-2012, 12:56 PM

Evolution Racewerks, ETS 7", Helix, ...... All pretty good.

ilirduka335xi · 09-19-2012, 01:02 PM

Do you guys think VRSF 7 inch is good ? Cuz it has a really good price

oma3710 · 09-19-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ilirduka335xi

Do you guys think VRSF 7 inch is good ? Cuz it has a really good price

I dont think I know. Great product for great price. I just installed mine about a week ago. Easy install and great customer service. My car pulls harder on top end. For the price you pay to get an ETS or helix. You can buy the vrsf and nother mod. Just my two cents.

ilirduka335xi · 09-19-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Evolution Racewerks, ETS 7", Helix, ...... All pretty good.

whatever FMIC i buy it will most likely be from you guys because you guys have really good prices on everything lol

vereak82 · 09-19-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ilirduka335xi

Do you guys think VRSF 7 inch is good ? Cuz it has a really good price

people have posted reviews of them all.. just choose what ever suites your needs and budget.

E90Company · 09-19-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Evolution Racewerks, ETS 7", Helix, ...... All pretty good.

Big difference between ETS 5 and 7? Does the VRSF one come with new piping?

psmitty95 · 09-19-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

Big difference between ETS 5 and 7? Does the VRSF one come with new piping?

I could be wrong but I believe 7 inch cores provide cooler IAT's but have more of a pressure drop. I'm also almost positive the VRSF 7 inch comes with new piping although i'm not 100% sure.

E90Company · 09-19-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

I could be wrong but I believe 7 inch cores provide cooler IAT's but have more of a pressure drop. I'm also almost positive the VRSF 7 inch comes with new piping although i'm not 100% sure.

Ahh, I would try to be limiting the pressure drop so the 7" cores may not be for me. The ETS 5" will probably do me best, easier for warranty work too

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-19-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ilirduka335xi

whatever FMIC i buy it will most likely be from you guys because you guys have really good prices on everything lol

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by E90Company

Big difference between ETS 5 and 7? Does the VRSF one come with new piping?

Not so much a difference in power but a difference in potential heat soak. Naturally, a larger intercooler will have less tendency for heat soak. The downside is a potential for larger pressure drop, although it might be negligible on the road.

FirstBMWLA · 09-19-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oma3710

I dont think I know. Great product for great price. I just installed mine about a week ago. Easy install and great customer service. My car pulls harder on top end. For the price you pay to get an ETS or helix. You can buy the vrsf and nother mod. Just my two cents.

Very happy with mine as was well!

Zebra99 · 09-19-2012, 09:49 PM

Just get a 5" VRSF....

With the balance of saved money you can also get their 3" DP's!

Then you're FBO

335twins · 09-20-2012, 12:52 AM

I ordered ETS 5" fmic from Jeff at topgearsolutions, great price and customerservice, should be getting it this Friday, can't wait to install it.

shogun14z · 09-20-2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Zebra99

Just get a 5" VRSF....

With the balance of saved money you can also get their 3" DP's!

Then you're FBO

how did you get the 5" vrsf thats what ive been waiting for?

Legato2057 · 09-20-2012, 11:55 AM

I went with the Evolution Racewerks FMIC, the horse power was difference is very noticeable. probably the single biggest HP gain of any mod (I have afe dci, afe exhaust and Cobb AP).

drm916 · 09-20-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shogun14z

how did you get the 5" vrsf thats what ive been waiting for?

It wont be available for another 4-6 weeks. Or so I have heard.

MCweapon · 09-20-2012, 12:31 PM

Very happy with my Helix SCIC.

mave198 · 09-20-2012, 12:50 PM

Save a ton of money and get a 3.5 inch CXRacing IC. Just buy the piping and have a shop install it.

Paid about $550 installed.

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ilirduka335xi First Lieutenant 23 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 335xi space gray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Staten Island, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 bmw 335xi [0.00]	Thinking about buying a new FMIC Im planning on buying a new intercooler and idk which one to get, ams is on top of my list for its great rep for no leaks. But I want to know which FMIC has the highest hp gain, and which keeps the lowest IAT __________________ 08 335xi e92, JB4 g5, Afe s2 DCI/scoops, AR catless dps, Helix FMIC, H&R sport springs
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messi First Lieutenant 16 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i MSport Coupe 6AT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Trinidad iTrader: (1)	just buy one.. anyone of helix, ets, ER, AMS will give you great results on a daily driver. I think ETS you can install without removing the front bumper. I had to remove my front bumper for the ER and i have had no regrets thus far. Car definitely feels better with a tune. You have a tune right? __________________ Procede rev2.5se;Er Fmic; BMW PE
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ilirduka335xi First Lieutenant 23 Rep 355 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 335xi space gray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Staten Island, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 bmw 335xi [0.00]	Do you guys think VRSF 7 inch is good ? Cuz it has a really good price __________________ 08 335xi e92, JB4 g5, Afe s2 DCI/scoops, AR catless dps, Helix FMIC, H&R sport springs
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Zebra99 Colonel 113 Rep 2,855 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	Just get a 5" VRSF.... With the balance of saved money you can also get their 3" DP's! Then you're FBO
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335twins Captain 145 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2020 x3 M40i, 2019 M2Comp Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	I ordered ETS 5" fmic from Jeff at topgearsolutions, great price and customerservice, should be getting it this Friday, can't wait to install it.
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Legato2057 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2008 monaco blue e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I went with the Evolution Racewerks FMIC, the horse power was difference is very noticeable. probably the single biggest HP gain of any mod (I have afe dci, afe exhaust and Cobb AP). __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue/Tan interior 335i sedan. Mods: AFE intake w/ scoops, AFE Exhaust, ER FMIC, Koni FSD/Eibcach Pro-Kit, Breyton Race GTS wheels w/ Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, Cusco OS strut bar. BavAuto Black/Beige seat covers w/ black floor mats, M3 rep trunk lip, eBay front splitters.
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MCweapon Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Very happy with my Helix SCIC.
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mave198 Lieutenant 11 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brooklyn NYC iTrader: (2)	Save a ton of money and get a 3.5 inch CXRacing IC. Just buy the piping and have a shop install it. Paid about $550 installed.
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