Next mod to choose intercooler or d.p??

achilles3000 · 08-14-2011, 01:41 AM

I just did the jb4 and dci and want more!! ..I was gonna do the cooler and d.p's at the same time but I like to do one mod at a time to see what made the big difference ..If you would choose on these 2 mods, what would be next ??? Thanks..

SSIMPS · 08-14-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by achilles3000

I just did the jb4 and dci and want more!! ..I was gonna do the cooler and d.p's at the same time but I like to do one mod at a time to see what made the big difference ..If you would choose on these 2 mods, what would be next ??? Thanks..

you will notice a bigger performance gain with the DPs, but the intercooler is equally important. do whichever you feel like. Intercooler is an easier install however

thez99 · 08-14-2011, 02:30 AM

Seeing as you already have the tune AND the intake, DEF go with the IC. Holy shit will it make a diff. Nothing makes N54 sex more apparent than with the combination of open non restrictive intakes with open, larger intercooler.

bogart · 08-14-2011, 08:54 AM

DP... less weight, more power, more throttle response, better sound... awesome. The only downfall is that it is a lot harder install... probably a 6 hour job with a lift and 2 people.

Bimmer100_ · 08-14-2011, 09:06 AM

FMIC...

RnmEvo9 · 08-14-2011, 09:26 AM

Meth

MilehighM3 · 08-14-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RnmEvo9

Meth

Hahahahahahhaha

My vote is FMIC. Saying less weigh from the dps is so funny also. The 4 lbs you'll save will really be amazing!

I felt a bigger improvement with the ic than I did with dps. I also had a tune and intake when these parts where installed. I did the dps and then the ic, ic really woke the car up.

seslait · 08-14-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RnmEvo9

Meth

I would go with the DPs. But if you really want a big change, meth is the way to go.

Dackelone · 08-14-2011, 11:38 AM

FMIC

achilles3000 · 08-14-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by seslait

I would go with the DPs. But if you really want a big change, meth is the way to go.

Never!!Thanks for suggestion!

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

FMIC

I think I'm gonna do the cooler ..I'm trying to choose either ams,ets 7 inch with piping ,or the hpf '..I'm leaning towards the hpf..

swaite · 08-14-2011, 12:02 PM

Downpipes if you want moar powah. Intercooler if you want a decent gain and lower intake temps (think longevity and reliability).

I've heard the most good things about HPF but I like my Spearco Code3 (which uses a Dinan core) a lot, too.

SSIMPS · 08-14-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by swaite

Downpipes if you want moar powah. Intercooler if you want a decent gain and lower intake temps (think longevity and reliability).

I've heard the most good things about HPF but I like my Spearco Code3 (which uses a Dinan core) a lot, too.

I've heard this is the best core around, isn't it tough to find though?

achilles3000 · 08-14-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 135iSB

I've heard this is the best core around, isn't it tough to find though?

I believe they use a Garret core (precision turbo)that's the best type of fin design available ..I tried to find a code 3 but no luck,are they out of business ??

achilles3000 · 08-14-2011, 01:59 PM

Turbonnetics sells them ..I wonder if they still stock them ..

swaite · 08-14-2011, 02:06 PM

I don't know exactly what makes one intercooler better than another one. I would think the bigger, the better. Here's the Spearco if you couldn't find it:
http://www.turboneticsinc.com/interc...cooler-upgrade Pretty pricey.

The Spearco measures 6.0" thick x 5.875" tall x 22.0" wide for a total of 775.5 cubic inches.
The HPF measures 20.25" wide x 5.75" tall x 7" deep for a total of 815 cubic inches.
The AMS measures 6" tall, 20" wide and 6" thick for a total of 720 cubic inches.

Probably why people usually go with the HPF. There are tons of threads covering intercoolers. I believe the Spearco has bigger surface area and a lower pressure drop, but for the money HPF is hard to beat.

achilles3000 · 08-14-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by swaite

I don't know exactly what makes one intercooler better than another one. I would think the bigger, the better. Here's the Spearco if you couldn't find it:
http://www.turboneticsinc.com/interc...cooler-upgrade Pretty pricey.

The Spearco measures 6.0" thick x 5.875" tall x 22.0" wide for a total of 775.5 cubic inches.
The HPF measures 20.25" wide x 5.75" tall x 7" deep for a total of 815 cubic inches.
The AMS measures 6" tall, 20" wide and 6" thick for a total of 720 cubic inches.

Probably why people usually go with the HPF. There are tons of threads covering intercoolers. I believe the Spearco has bigger surface area and a lower pressure drop, but for the money HPF is hard to beat.

It's ether going to be the spearco core or the hpr..People help me pick..

xerox445 · 08-14-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by achilles3000

It's ether going to be the spearco core or the hpr..People help me pick..

I think you should get meth.

achilles3000 · 08-14-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xerox445

I think you should get meth.

Lol ..meth is awesome keep using it.

seslait · 08-14-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by achilles3000

Lol ..meth is awesome keep using it.

o wait, you're the guy that thinks meth is bad for your car

then get Macht Schnell DPs or the HPF FMIC you wont regret it.

MilehighM3 · 08-14-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by achilles3000

It's ether going to be the spearco core or the hpr..People help me pick..

I vote AA. Since you don't want meth ever, you'll want as much cooling as you can get. It's 90% bigger than stock. I love mine!

Oh and I don't run Meth either ;-)

SSIMPS · 08-14-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by seslait

o wait, you're the guy that thinks meth is bad for your car

then get Macht Schnell DPs or the HPF FMIC you wont regret it.

+1 on the MS DPs I love mine! good thermal coating too

achilles3000 · 08-14-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw135er

I vote AA. Since you don't want meth ever, you'll want as much cooling as you can get. It's 90% bigger than stock. I love mine!

Oh and I don't run Meth either ;-)

Thanks for
The advise but I don't like active, I had a bad experience with them!!I would never buy or give a penny to that company ever ..

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swaite High School Dropout 13 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	Downpipes if you want moar powah. Intercooler if you want a decent gain and lower intake temps (think longevity and reliability). I've heard the most good things about HPF but I like my Spearco Code3 (which uses a Dinan core) a lot, too. __________________
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swaite High School Dropout 13 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	I don't know exactly what makes one intercooler better than another one. I would think the bigger, the better. Here's the Spearco if you couldn't find it: http://www.turboneticsinc.com/interc...cooler-upgrade Pretty pricey. The Spearco measures 6.0" thick x 5.875" tall x 22.0" wide for a total of 775.5 cubic inches. The HPF measures 20.25" wide x 5.75" tall x 7" deep for a total of 815 cubic inches. The AMS measures 6" tall, 20" wide and 6" thick for a total of 720 cubic inches. Probably why people usually go with the HPF. There are tons of threads covering intercoolers. I believe the Spearco has bigger surface area and a lower pressure drop, but for the money HPF is hard to beat. __________________
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