The best intercooler

1Morepower · 01-04-2011, 04:14 AM

Hi to all,

Running a modified 135 in London is not as easy as it is in the USA because we just dont have many after market products as yourselves....

I have got my self a nice set of AR catless down pipes and am looking for the best intercooler to have installed at the same time as the down-pipes

BUT if you guys could please guide me as to which intercooler you think is the best (as this is something I can get shipped accross) I would really appriciate it. OR if you know anyone selling one that would be even better ? ?

Thanks in advance..

Dan

oman135 · 01-04-2011, 04:50 AM

HPF inter-cooler is good !

LA-Bimmer · 01-04-2011, 04:59 AM

I have the HPF as well. Build quality is excellent and solid intake air temp. reduction.

stevenc · 01-04-2011, 06:20 AM

HPF is a nice looking piece. I personally got the ETS because of its no cutting install and excellent price. Im very happy with the ETS.

Dackelone · 01-04-2011, 06:33 AM

I think there are only two companies that utalize the factory snap/clip-on connectors. HPF is one. Who is the other company? I think this is important to prevent the intercooler pipes from blowing off at high boost levels.

Some people have aso gone the low budget way and used off the shelf intercooler parts. KC_Skyrider was one who went that route. The results were fairly decent for a few hundred dollars vs a grand for the other IC setups.

Dackel

1Morepower · 01-04-2011, 07:18 AM

Thank you all for your prompt responce... As I dont have a big buget eitehr I will also be considering intercoolers that are good value for money...

Dackelone · 01-04-2011, 07:37 AM

two links that might hep you out OP...

from: kc skyrider...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=376898&page=2

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440936

mineo77 · 01-04-2011, 09:43 AM

BahamaBart · 01-04-2011, 06:45 PM

Are VK's still available?

mineo77 · 01-04-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

What? You think members should actually learn about their cars?

hahaha...good point!!!

then HPF

1Morepower · 01-05-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

What? You think members should actually learn about their cars?

I have searched and have the ability to do it quite well BUT thats not the point...

I have asked people on here for their opinion (experience according to the intercoolers that they have fitted) this as mentioned in my initial post -

We here in England do not have such a large choice of intercoolers (or many tuning parts) for the 135 so I am asking for suggestions ? ?

I thought that was the whole point for forums like these ? ?

Superfly · 01-05-2011, 09:45 AM

I have the Helix on my N55 and i'm very happy with it

randomquickness · 01-05-2011, 10:50 AM

My experience with Evolution Racewerks has been great. Great products and great customer service!

vividracing · 01-05-2011, 12:42 PM

Hi.

We fitted a Code 3 intercooler to our Project 135i, with good results:

The full write-up is here, if you'd like to check out the details:
http://www.vividracing.com/blog/proj...-project-135i/

Otherwise, we have three alternatives, including the Agency Power kit:

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/t...4266_4271.html

Feel free to PM if you have any questions.

Graeme

Chris2002 · 01-05-2011, 12:56 PM

Hi. I live in the UK too and I'm just about to have AR down pipes fitted. The efficiency of the intercooler is important especially in the UK which has lower temperatures than much of the US, so extra cooling is less vital. Code 3 seems to score well on that aspect.

stevenc · 01-05-2011, 02:10 PM

^ Update, i just bought a CP-E intercooler today because it has a built in oil cooler. I will be selling my ETS intercooler.

Trojan4evr · 01-05-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineo77

+1, there are millions and millions threads about the same thing.

kkrikkett · 01-05-2011, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomquickness

My experience with Evolution Racewerks has been great. Great products and great customer service!

Same hear they have complete set up with matching charge pipe and blow off option. I have it on mine fits great.

1Morepower · 01-06-2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenc

^ Update, i just bought a CP-E intercooler today because it has a built in oil cooler. I will be selling my ETS intercooler.

PM sent regarding ETS

Alex@Helix · 02-14-2011, 12:14 PM

I have heard that the oil cooler on the intercooler lowers the oil temps only be a degree or two. Please post info on this when you can.

Our intercooler has proven itself over and over. The large face and deep stepped core give a "best of both world" performance.

Rawhide · 02-14-2011, 12:29 PM

Should be in the market for an intercooler in the next month or so. Wow, that Evolution Racewerks full package + BOV just bumped up to the top of my list.

OneThreeFive · 02-14-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

I have heard that the oil cooler on the intercooler lowers the oil temps only be a degree or two. Please post info on this when you can.

+1. I too am interested in hearing how much the added oil cooler helps. Any CP-E owners care to chime in?

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1Morepower Enlisted Member 7 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	The best intercooler Hi to all, Running a modified 135 in London is not as easy as it is in the USA because we just dont have many after market products as yourselves.... I have got my self a nice set of AR catless down pipes and am looking for the best intercooler to have installed at the same time as the down-pipes BUT if you guys could please guide me as to which intercooler you think is the best (as this is something I can get shipped accross) I would really appriciate it. OR if you know anyone selling one that would be even better ? ? Thanks in advance.. Dan
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LA-Bimmer Lieutenant 21 Rep 543 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (21)	I have the HPF as well. Build quality is excellent and solid intake air temp. reduction.
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01-04-2011, 06:20 AM	#4
stevenc Coming Soon 254 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	HPF is a nice looking piece. I personally got the ETS because of its no cutting install and excellent price. Im very happy with the ETS.
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Dackelone European Editor 10526 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I think there are only two companies that utalize the factory snap/clip-on connectors. HPF is one. Who is the other company? I think this is important to prevent the intercooler pipes from blowing off at high boost levels. Some people have aso gone the low budget way and used off the shelf intercooler parts. KC_Skyrider was one who went that route. The results were fairly decent for a few hundred dollars vs a grand for the other IC setups. Dackel
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01-04-2011, 07:18 AM	#6
1Morepower Enlisted Member 7 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for your prompt responce... As I dont have a big buget eitehr I will also be considering intercoolers that are good value for money...
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Dackelone European Editor 10526 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	two links that might hep you out OP... from: kc skyrider... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=376898&page=2 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440936
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Superfly Private 9 Rep 82 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: France iTrader: (0)	I have the Helix on my N55 and i'm very happy with it
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	My experience with Evolution Racewerks has been great. Great products and great customer service! __________________
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vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	Hi. We fitted a Code 3 intercooler to our Project 135i, with good results: The full write-up is here, if you'd like to check out the details: http://www.vividracing.com/blog/proj...-project-135i/ Otherwise, we have three alternatives, including the Agency Power kit: http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/t...4266_4271.html Feel free to PM if you have any questions. Graeme
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01-05-2011, 12:56 PM	#15
Chris2002 New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi. I live in the UK too and I'm just about to have AR down pipes fitted. The efficiency of the intercooler is important especially in the UK which has lower temperatures than much of the US, so extra cooling is less vital. Code 3 seems to score well on that aspect.
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stevenc Coming Soon 254 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	^ Update, i just bought a CP-E intercooler today because it has a built in oil cooler. I will be selling my ETS intercooler.
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02-14-2011, 12:14 PM	#20
Alex@Helix Colonel 150 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	I have heard that the oil cooler on the intercooler lowers the oil temps only be a degree or two. Please post info on this when you can. Our intercooler has proven itself over and over. The large face and deep stepped core give a "best of both world" performance.
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02-14-2011, 12:29 PM	#21
Rawhide Captain 363 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA, KC iTrader: (0)	Should be in the market for an intercooler in the next month or so. Wow, that Evolution Racewerks full package + BOV just bumped up to the top of my list.
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