Intercooler

D's Bimmer · 03-16-2014, 11:16 AM

I am looking at upgrading the intercooler in my 2011 e90 335i. Basically, the price is the same for both units. I like them both and looking for some input to help me decide.

If there is another similar quality intercooler that I should be looking at, please let me know.

Thanks as always.....

E93FTW · 03-16-2014, 11:22 AM

You can't go wrong with dinan though. The AA is good too.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-16-2014, 11:26 AM

I have a Dinan intercooler and it is amazing- my temps always stay on the cooler side, even under spirited driving conditions at the height of the summer season.

Do you have other Dinan stuff on your car?

Knobi · 03-16-2014, 12:33 PM

I got the Active Autowerke (Race Edition), Top of the Line Quality and Performance, you'll be more than pleased

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-16-2014, 12:39 PM

The ER is better and less expensive then the Dinan.

D's Bimmer · 03-16-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

The ER is better and less expensive then the Dinan.

Hi Jeff,

Could you PM your best price shipped to L1L 0C4 for the ER?

Thanks,

Derek

D's Bimmer · 03-16-2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I have a Dinan intercooler and it is amazing- my temps always stay on the cooler side, even under spirited driving conditions at the height of the summer season.

Do you have other Dinan stuff on your car?

I have the Dinan Stage II Software at present. Dinan has a sale for the month of March and in speaking with them, they can do even more on the price.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-16-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I have a Dinan intercooler and it is amazing- my temps always stay on the cooler side, even under spirited driving conditions at the height of the summer season.

Do you have other Dinan stuff on your car?

I have the Dinan Stage II Software at present. Dinan has a sale for the month of March and in speaking with them, they can do even more on the price.

Well in that case it's a no-brainer - stick with Dinan- work toward that badge

Where are you again? Which BMW dealer are you working with?

D's Bimmer · 03-16-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Well in that case it's a no-brainer - stick with Dinan- work toward that badge

Where are you again? Which BMW dealer are you working with?

I live in Toronto and got to Budd's BMW in Oakville for Dinan. They are one of Dinan's largest vendors in the world.

D's Bimmer · 03-16-2014, 03:08 PM

I am going to put my car on the dyno in April as I want to see exactly how this Stage II compares to some of the numbers beginning to come out of Cobb. Especially interested in the Custom Tuning offered by PTF. I am thinking that make be a better way to go long term that drive towards the Dinan Stage III. I don't need the oil cooler and that would be an unnecessary expense.

Andrewe92 · 03-18-2014, 10:59 AM

I would go for the ER

mike@x-ph.com · 03-19-2014, 12:09 AM

ER no question about it
Dinan is overpriced and i still have not seen one of their products worth the crazy high price they sell it for.

Biohazard29 · 03-19-2014, 11:26 AM

good thing I got my Forge FMIC on sale then...........

cvc 22349a · 03-19-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

ER no question about it
Dinan is overpriced and i still have not seen one of their products worth the crazy high price they sell it for.

Do you have iat and pressure drop data for the 2 ic's?
Your second sentence is subjective

mike@x-ph.com · 03-19-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Do you have iat and pressure drop data for the 2 ic's?
Your second sentence is subjective

ER have graphs posted on their website
here is a screenshot

i cant find any data posted on Dynan website.

And by the way the statement i made is a general one about Dinan not FMIC specific (ironically their FMIC has a reasonable price compared to their other products).

CJ421 · 03-19-2014, 01:41 PM

Also consider the ETS intercooler. I have been using the 5" model (drop-in replacement for stock) for going on two years now with good results on and off track.

JETmn · 03-19-2014, 04:03 PM

How does the VRSF compare? They have a pretty good name in the Mitsu circles and they are by far the cheapest. They seem to be pretty solid from what I have seen.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-19-2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

Also consider the ETS intercooler. I have been using the 5" model (drop-in replacement for stock) for going on two years now with good results on and off track.

I have ETS 7" on my own car and it has been performing very well

ihc95 · 03-20-2014, 05:32 PM

The ER FMIC is amazing. I've never had any heat soak and the quality is impeccable.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 03-20-2014, 05:49 PM

ER all the way

I would never buy anything Dinan. I don't even think Dinan makes their own FMIC. Its just a rebranded core.

Mike

melloww22 · 03-20-2014, 11:18 PM

Running ER here... No problem with it... Dinan will cost more but I personally go with performance/quality rather than sales pitches of how great a product is...

CoolHandLuke · 03-21-2014, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JETmn

How does the VRSF compare? They have a pretty good name in the Mitsu circles and they are by far the cheapest. They seem to be pretty solid from what I have seen.

I'm contemplating VRSF also. Still doing research on the product and customer service before I make my decision. I'm very particular on who I give my money to

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3472 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	The ER is better and less expensive then the Dinan.
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D's Bimmer Major 243 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: 2016 340 Xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I am going to put my car on the dyno in April as I want to see exactly how this Stage II compares to some of the numbers beginning to come out of Cobb. Especially interested in the Custom Tuning offered by PTF. I am thinking that make be a better way to go long term that drive towards the Dinan Stage III. I don't need the oil cooler and that would be an unnecessary expense.
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Andrewe92 enthusiast 120 Rep 997 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 lci 335xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 bmw 335 xdrive [10.00]	I would go for the ER
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mike@x-ph.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 27252 Rep 196,491 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	ER no question about it Dinan is overpriced and i still have not seen one of their products worth the crazy high price they sell it for. __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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JETmn Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335Xi [0.00]	How does the VRSF compare? They have a pretty good name in the Mitsu circles and they are by far the cheapest. They seem to be pretty solid from what I have seen.
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ihc95 Major 149 Rep 1,316 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	The ER FMIC is amazing. I've never had any heat soak and the quality is impeccable.
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melloww22 Captain 108 Rep 955 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Running ER here... No problem with it... Dinan will cost more but I personally go with performance/quality rather than sales pitches of how great a product is...
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