active autowerks intercooler vs CODE 3 intercooler

untouchableE82 · 11-04-2008, 10:14 PM

looking to purchase a intercooler, but i was wondering which one is better, i was going to go with AA intercooler but then i saw the code 3 intercooler and now im debating on which one i should go with. any reviews or opinions on the two ? your feedback will be appreciated.

M3MamBo · 11-05-2008, 01:20 AM

DUDE CODE 3 KICKS ASS I'M KICKING M5's AND AMG's ALL DAY.. THEY HATE IT... I HAVE THEM BUYING SHIT FOR THEIR CARS BUT I KNOW THAT DONT MEAN NOTHING CUZ ITS ALL ABOUT THE POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO!!

wu2x · 11-05-2008, 12:31 PM

There's been a couple posts with code3 IC installed and people getting good results. I've also seen some good charts with the helix IC. Haven't heard too much about the AA IC. I'm leaning towards either the code3 or helix.

untouchableE82 · 11-05-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sairex

There's been a couple posts with code3 IC installed and people getting good results. I've also seen some good charts with the helix IC. Haven't heard too much about the AA IC. I'm leaning towards either the code3 or helix.

you dont see too many 135 with AA IC. its more of a 335 thing, because it originally came out for the 335.
but probably going with the CODE 3 IC

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 11-05-2008, 03:40 PM

Heres some data...
This is an independant boost log from Sniz using a Helix FMIC and Vishnu V3 in FAHRENHEIT-this is a 2nd thru 4th gear run as you can see temps start at 100 degrees F drop down as the car starts getting ambient air through the core and at the end of 4th gear the Ait is only 110 degrees F

Heres a code 3 datalog in CELSIUS from this thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=code+fmic
Temps rise from 46(114f) degrees C to 59(139f) degrees C in 2-4 gear, ambient temp was 65 degrees F(18C)

wu2x · 11-05-2008, 05:33 PM

Saw the groupbuy you guys just posted on e90post. Maybe you guys should start a thread here too!

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 11-05-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sairex

Saw the groupbuy you guys just posted on e90post. Maybe you guys should start a thread here too!

is it ok to crosspost the buy to this forum? its a lot easier to keep track of 1 groupbuy thread...

WAY · 11-05-2008, 05:49 PM

I have the AA one. No complaints. But apparently there are more cuttings etc compared to Code3 for install.

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M3MamBo Private First Class 14 Rep 104 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Arlington, NJ iTrader: (0)	DUDE CODE 3 KICKS ASS I'M KICKING M5's AND AMG's ALL DAY.. THEY HATE IT... I HAVE THEM BUYING SHIT FOR THEIR CARS BUT I KNOW THAT DONT MEAN NOTHING CUZ ITS ALL ABOUT THE POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO!!
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wu2x Captain 36 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	There's been a couple posts with code3 IC installed and people getting good results. I've also seen some good charts with the helix IC. Haven't heard too much about the AA IC. I'm leaning towards either the code3 or helix.
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TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management Major 80 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 2012 Abarth 500 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3)	Heres some data... This is an independant boost log from Sniz using a Helix FMIC and Vishnu V3 in FAHRENHEIT-this is a 2nd thru 4th gear run as you can see temps start at 100 degrees F drop down as the car starts getting ambient air through the core and at the end of 4th gear the Ait is only 110 degrees F Heres a code 3 datalog in CELSIUS from this thread. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=code+fmic Temps rise from 46(114f) degrees C to 59(139f) degrees C in 2-4 gear, ambient temp was 65 degrees F(18C)
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wu2x Captain 36 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Saw the groupbuy you guys just posted on e90post. Maybe you guys should start a thread here too!
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have the AA one. No complaints. But apparently there are more cuttings etc compared to Code3 for install.
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