FMIC pipings & Fittings Query

[DR-JEKL]

I just have a query regarding what piping to use once the fmic is upgraded. I'm going with a ams fmic and it appears that the oem uppipes are retained?



Does anyone go for a 'hard' pipe kit on these applications for the N54, or do you guys all just use the supplied silicon fittings supplied with the fmic?

[JB4135]

Just use the supplied silicon couplers that come with the kit. The AMS unit is nice. I have the ETS. Both are good intercoolers and will do exactly what they should, lower your IAT's. I would hurry as its summer now and you can get some good use out of it while ambients are up.

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by JB4135

Just use the supplied silicon couplers that come with the kit. The AMS unit is nice. I have the ETS. Both are good intercoolers and will do exactly what they should, lower your IAT's. I would hurry as its summer now and you can get some good use out of it while ambients are up.

Cheers dude, did you diy without dropping the front bar?

[135IS]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Cheers dude, did you diy without dropping the front bar?

Are you talking about the plastic that needs to be cut out? i dont remember removing any bar when i installed my AMS fmic on my 135

[sharkatron]

As far as I'm aware both ETS and AMS require no cutting.

[Ian///M]

There is a fixed hose clamp on the stock entry pipe (driver's side). This clamp has to be cut in order to remove the stock pipe. See this for a good DIY http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433930

[sharkatron]

Better to cut clamp off rather than pry - the entry pipe apparently is quite soft and can bend if prying.

[Newby]

Did you guys find the AMS cooler to be fairly heavy?