CX Racing Intercooler for N55

[bogart]

Just bought the CX Racing intercooler for the N55. It should be here in about a week.

[oman135]

Congrats!
Does it require any trimming ? or direct fit ?

[bdoooh]

How much was it if you don't mind me askin'?

[bogart]

Originally Posted by oman135

Congrats!
Does it require any trimming ? or direct fit ?

Thanks. I think it requires slight trimming, but nothing major, and it is a bolt-on kit. We shall see. I will report back of course. I like the way it looks from the front end more than other FMIC's like the ETS, AA, etc. It has a larger core than most other IC's, but is just slightly smaller than the Big Tom. Big Tom requires some major modifications.

Originally Posted by bdoooh

How much was it if you don't mind me askin'?

It was $650 after shipping, and that's for the whole kit, all the pipping, clamps, and air shroud.

[bogart]

[Tweeked SRT4]

Looks good. My friend is running a CX Racing FMIC on his SRT4.

[rathissolid]

Looks awesome ! I just ordered Basically the same thing last nite! I dident get the whole kit, just i/c. How was the install?

[bogart]

Thanks! It was difficult. It probably took about 8-9 hours. Lots of cutting. So worth it though!!

[rathissolid]

Did you do it in your driveway ? Or with a lift ? I could have acess to a lift but not sure if its worth it lol

[bogart]

I have access to a lift too, but did it in my driveway.

[rathissolid]

Think it will make the job any easier?

[1FastN55]

yo thats a nice front mount can you tell n e differance in performance????

[bogart]

Originally Posted by rathissolid

Think it will make the job any easier?

Only slightly, it would help when removing the undertray, fender liners, etc... but most of the work takes place from the engine bay and front of the car... the biggest thing is having a good grinder/cutter to remove all the plastic.

Originally Posted by 1FastN55

yo thats a nice front mount can you tell n e differance in performance????

Definitely can feel more torque, especially in gears 2-4... however, I don't have any dyno data or 1/4 mile runs yet to confirm any major differences. The biggest improvement is in IAT, especially with the hot weather we get here in the Lou.

[drinkcoke3]

nice IC, great pics

you said you got the shroud but i didnt see it in any of the pics unless i completely missed it haha. did you use it, and do you have pics of it?

thanks

[alexc93]

love your car.

[bogart]

Originally Posted by drinkcoke3

nice IC, great pics

you said you got the shroud but i didnt see it in any of the pics unless i completely missed it haha. did you use it, and do you have pics of it?

thanks

The shroud fits over the top of the intercooler and basically directs air up into the IC. It's black and you can just see it above the top of the metal bumper.

Originally Posted by alexc93

love your car.

Thank you!

[ParkNuts]

No chin spoiler? I am disappoint. JK. Very sick car. Do you have a 225/255 setup on the LM's? I've never been a fan of a stretch but you seem to have just the right amount, and it just works on those wheels.

[bogart]

Originally Posted by ParkNuts

No chin spoiler? I am disappoint. JK. Very sick car. Do you have a 225/255 setup on the LM's? I've never been a fan of a stretch but you seem to have just the right amount, and it just works on those wheels.

Mine cracked

It used to be 225/255... but it currently is a 215/255 setup. The fronts are stretched, but I actually like the look. I was also able to drop the front of the car another 1/2-inch too with the smaller tire.

[bogart]

[tti1Gforce]

the car looks great with that FMIC did you feel any longer lag after instalation? if so how many pounds are you running.
AND PLEASE! where did you got that hood????? its a gotta have it type of thing i parked next to a m1 the other day and our hood are so lame and simple i hate it.!
what types of mods you have if you don't mind.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-SPECIAL...item1c2a084886

[bogart]

No "longer" lag. Our cars don't really have turbo lag, especially if you are running a tune. I mean, we reach full torque at about 1200 rpm, so.... yeah... Runs cooler. No limp mode at the track with 130-140 degree track temperatures. I'm running 15-16 psi. I got the hood from a race team. It's an iCarbon M3-style with open vents, no longer made. The latches are Aero-Catch latches that they installed.

Mod list:

Exterior Styling and Weight Loss:
iCarbon front lip
iCarbon M3-style hood w/ aerocatch latches
iCarbon CSL-style trunk
iCarbon diffuser
No badging except for front carbon fiber roundel that's blacked out
Hexis matte pearl blue vinyl wrap and amber corner covers
Modified front brake ducts
Carbon fiber front grills with matte black center slats
Carbon fiber mirror and shark fin covers
20% tint all around, 50% on windshield, 5% sun visor
20lb Braille battery
Stripped engine bay (no HVAC cowling or engine cover)
CREE LED angel eyes and backup lights
Official Weight: 3,300 lbs (no driver, no WW fluid, full tank of fuel)

Wheels and Tires:
BBS LM's from Japan, re-drilled, custom finished (polished barrels, hyper black centers, BBS carbon fiber center caps, BBS aluminum centering rings)
18x9 et40, 18x10 et50
75mm studs and multiple different kinds of wheel locks
BF Goodrich KDW-2 tires (225/35, 255/35)
5mm spacers in front

Interior:
No rear head rests
3M di-noc carbon fiber interior trim wrap
Black-out steering wheel roundel

Suspension:
KW V2's w/ vorshlag camber plates (-2* camber front and rear, 1/16 toe-in front, 3/16 toe-in rear)
M3 front control arms and 28mm sway bar
HPA adjustable endlinks

Engine:
4.5-inch downpipe thermal coated
ER charge pipe with meth bung
BMS methanol injection
BMS E85 wiring (soon to come), map 7, 80% E85
BMS JB4-stage 2, map 5, 20% E85
BMS oil catch can
CX racing intercooler and plumbing
BMW exhaust w/ open midpipe
Stock intake

.... I think that's everything