Intercooler Upgrade.

bulldog_yyc · 05-27-2009, 09:30 PM

helix is also a good cooler - I believe they redesigned it to be compatible with the 135 as well..there is a GB being formed on E90post...

BMW-driver · 05-28-2009, 02:56 AM

Until now, form what I have found on the web, the Helix performs with the lowest IAT numbers. VK slightly higher then Helix. AA shows the highest IAT's.

scorcherjf · 05-28-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by acs1.35i

Until now, form what I have found on the web, the Helix performs with the lowest IAT numbers. VK slightly higher then Helix. AA shows the highest IAT's.

Where are these comparisons?

Juicer · 05-28-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by acs1.35i

Until now, form what I have found on the web, the Helix performs with the lowest IAT numbers. VK slightly higher then Helix. AA shows the highest IAT's.

I'm not sure which FMIC has the lowest. The log that Helix often posted showed what appeared to be the lowest IATs, however this was done on a car that also had a UR cold air intake (Sniz's car). It was shown a few weeks ago that the Stett CAI lowered IATs like 9 degrees and this has essentially the same design as the UR CAI. So basically the data supplied by Helix can't be directly compared to another FMIC that didn't also have a CAI.

amsfoto · 05-28-2009, 11:54 AM

It's nearly impossible to get a good comparison between the FMIC kits because there are so many variables involved, I went with the AA kit because of the aesthetics and I like a challenge when installing....lol. Performance is wonderful and it looks amazing.

matt · 06-04-2009, 12:26 PM

which IC's are plug & play?

BerkTechnology · 06-04-2009, 01:21 PM

Were running the code 3 intercooler on our track car and we love it..... Also the install was very painless and took us about 45 minutes to do....it was hard to really tell how much the intercooler helped because on that install day we installed intakes and JB3 as well..... but with those three parts installed the car is a different beast

stylinexpat · 06-09-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by matt

which IC's are plug & play?

I think that picture you have is of me in my 130i doing donuts in Taipei

matt · 06-09-2009, 11:24 AM

got it from google

andrew777 · 06-10-2009, 01:41 AM

I am considering an intercooler myself and was wondering how the dinan intercooler compares to the others.

Si-M240i · 06-10-2009, 02:08 AM

what is the pressure drop on the VK ? I like the idea of a 20 minute install and easy fit

05-27-2009, 09:30 PM	#23
bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	helix is also a good cooler - I believe they redesigned it to be compatible with the 135 as well..there is a GB being formed on E90post...
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BMW-driver Drive carefully :) 6 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 1M Valencia Orange Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leeuwarden iTrader: (0)	Until now, form what I have found on the web, the Helix performs with the lowest IAT numbers. VK slightly higher then Helix. AA shows the highest IAT's.
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05-28-2009, 11:54 AM	#27
amsfoto photographer 57 Rep 571 Posts Drives: AW e92 335i, JB 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	It's nearly impossible to get a good comparison between the FMIC kits because there are so many variables involved, I went with the AA kit because of the aesthetics and I like a challenge when installing....lol. Performance is wonderful and it looks amazing. __________________ Jet Black 135i Coupe - 19" Work VS-XX - KW V2 - BMW Performance - Riss Racing - Burger Motorsports - Active Autowerke - 3DDesign
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06-04-2009, 12:26 PM	#28
matt Captain 61 Rep 613 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	which IC's are plug & play? __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3
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06-04-2009, 01:21 PM	#29
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Were running the code 3 intercooler on our track car and we love it..... Also the install was very painless and took us about 45 minutes to do....it was hard to really tell how much the intercooler helped because on that install day we installed intakes and JB3 as well..... but with those three parts installed the car is a different beast
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06-09-2009, 11:24 AM	#31
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06-10-2009, 01:41 AM	#32
andrew777 Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 135i alpine white Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I am considering an intercooler myself and was wondering how the dinan intercooler compares to the others.
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Si-M240i Major 137 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: M240i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0)	what is the pressure drop on the VK ? I like the idea of a 20 minute install and easy fit __________________ M240i LCI (Mineral Grey):- M2 Door Mirrors, M2 Black Kidney Grills, Lower grille inserts, MP Exhaust, Dinan Carbon Fibre CAI, hot climate intake elbow
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