Intercooler upgrade question

MK335i · 03-17-2015, 10:32 AM

Is it worth upgrading the FMIC? I have the DCI upgrade but I hate how hot these engines seem to run, especially in the hot summer months that are coming up.

I'm running COBB stage 1 Aggressive which requires no upgrades.

Just trying to get some more airflow in there and wondering if its worth the money?

335NJ · 03-17-2015, 10:34 AM

Absolutely worth upgrading the FMIC. The IAT on these cars heats up super fast during a WOT run due to the inefficient stock FMIC. Do a datalog and you'll see.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-17-2015, 10:57 AM

Yep! Stage 1 + FMIC is a faster map then Stage 2 for just downpipes too.

The stock intercooler is inefficent even on a stock tune car. FMIC should be everyone's first mod.

mojobmw_e90 · 03-17-2015, 11:11 AM

I just did mine over the weekend. Was fbo minus fmic for 5 months and got used to the heatsoak after the 1st run or so.. Flooring it now back to back runs gets me kinda scared thinking something isn't right lol

mike@x-ph.com · 03-17-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MK335i

Is it worth upgrading the FMIC? I have the DCI upgrade but I hate how hot these engines seem to run, especially in the hot summer months that are coming up.

I'm running COBB stage 1 Aggressive which requires no upgrades.

Just trying to get some more airflow in there and wondering if its worth the money?

Absolutely . The stock intercooler is one of worst components of this car.

srbarnes4ever · 03-17-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MK335i

Is it worth upgrading the FMIC? I have the DCI upgrade but I hate how hot these engines seem to run, especially in the hot summer months that are coming up.

I'm running COBB stage 1 Aggressive which requires no upgrades.

Just trying to get some more airflow in there and wondering if its worth the money?

Just went FBO 2 weeks ago....it's ridiculous what Cobb stage 2+ FMIC Aggressive is compared to stock.....over and over again...consistently brilliant. Need to catch up with you next time I am in the Ville...

Jnat · 03-17-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by srbarnes4ever

Just went FBO 2 weeks ago....it's ridiculous what Cobb stage 2+ FMIC Aggressive is compared to stock.....over and over again...consistently brilliant. Need to catch up with you next time I am in the Ville...

No question, I just did 7 VRSF, really cooler IAT on pulls.

Welterweight · 03-17-2015, 09:02 PM

Great mod for the 335. I also opted for the 7" VRSF and its a great product.

Tiago@VRSF · 03-17-2015, 09:07 PM

An intercooler is hands down the best mod available for this car. The OEM intercooler can barely handle the stock turbos and REALLY struggles once you increase boost pressure.

mojobmw_e90 · 03-17-2015, 10:28 PM

I just had a hard time believing it's a 45min job.took me 5hrs to trim and all. Stupid piping and elbow wasn't being fair

mike@x-ph.com · 03-17-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

I just had a hard time believing it's a 45min job.took me 5hrs to trim and all. Stupid piping and elbow wasn't being fair

Depends on how experienced you are with intercooler install.
First time should take around 2 hours.

mojobmw_e90 · 03-18-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Depends on how experienced you are with intercooler install.
First time should take around 2 hours.

I'm not a expert but can work on cars. Took me 1.5hr to swap out the water pump and t stat. I just think the 7'' is little to big for the small openings even after trimming, and explanation on removing the stock connectors wasn't good either.

4doorbmwpower · 03-18-2015, 08:23 PM

I have an ER FMIC for sale if you need one man just pm me. but yes FMIC is above all a must have!

MK335i · 03-19-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by srbarnes4ever

Just went FBO 2 weeks ago....it's ridiculous what Cobb stage 2+ FMIC Aggressive is compared to stock.....over and over again...consistently brilliant. Need to catch up with you next time I am in the Ville...

Yeah man hit me up for sure! Send me a PM and we can exchange info

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mojobmw_e90 Major 380 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 2014 E63S Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (3)	I just did mine over the weekend. Was fbo minus fmic for 5 months and got used to the heatsoak after the 1st run or so.. Flooring it now back to back runs gets me kinda scared thinking something isn't right lol
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