What fmic for my n55 e82

[Aminal135]

Hi all
Don’t know which way to go with my n55 .
Need a fmic
I have Wagner catless down pipe
Vrsf charge pipe and mhd stage 2+ tune
Don’t drive it hard till I get fmic
Was looking at evo 3 or vrsf7.5”
Is it overkill for stock turbo or worth getting .
Might go bigger turbo in few years

[Redhead714]

Originally Posted by Aminal135

Hi all
Don’t know which way to go with my n55 .
Need a fmic
I have Wagner catless down pipe
Vrsf charge pipe and mhd stage 2+ tune
Don’t drive it hard till I get fmic
Was looking at evo 3 or vrsf7.5”
Is it overkill for stock turbo or worth getting .
Might go bigger turbo in few years

I would say the 7.5" is too big if you're staying on the stock turbo.

[Brule]

Stock turbos cause pretty hot intake temps compared to upgraded turbos.

I have not ever heard of anyone losing transient response or spool or lag from putting a larger intercooler on with stock turbos.

Atleast with a larger intercooler you will keep the intake temps under control.

The wagner should be easier on your turbos but its bloody expensive.

I would get one off BMS. The Pheonix intercooler.
If you really want a tube and fin intercooler it would be nearly cheaper to get a plazmaman intercooler custom fitted over getting the wagner evo 3.

You might get 5-10hp better with the tube and fin in some parts of the power curve on stock turbos but is that worth the extra cash?

Bms pheonix would be my choice.

[Aminal135]

Thanks for the reply . Il look into bms Phoenix

[135i2]

Certainly comes down to budget, but having swapped the IC many times to cope with power changes, now I would stump up money to do things right the first time so I wouldn't have to change it again and again. Go the tube and fin Plazmaman custom.

[Aminal135]

I heard plazmaman are good just pricy .
I’m at vrsf 7.5” or Wagner evo 3
I’m pushing towards the Wagner for quality wise at the moment