11-24-2016, 12:59 PM | #1 |
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Best intercooler?
Looks like there are tons of FMIC options out there. What are your guys thoughts on these? Which do you think is the best and why?
Evolution Racewerks http://aaa.n54tuning.com/evolution-r...tion-fmic.html Active Autowerke http://store.activeautowerke.com/col...55-intercooler Wagner Tuning (4 options) https://www.x-ph.com/wagner-tuning-b...s-intercooler/ VRSF Stepped Core https://www.x-ph.com/vrsf-bmw-f-chas...e-intercooler/
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I've heard Wagner is top of the line but I don't know for sure. I'd like an answer on this also, looking to order one soon also.
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11-24-2016, 01:17 PM | #3 |
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I got this and very happy with it. It cut my IAT by half and 200$ was a steal. Plug and play no trimming or anything 30 minute install lol
Was skeptical but this thing is built well and works for me. I don't have tune yet.. but the IAT are way down. Kpeng's $200 eBay Intercooler Experience http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1298400 |
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11-24-2016, 03:36 PM | #6 |
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Does this mean that Stage 4 for the M2, which includes this IC, has been moved from "late this month or early December" to the "before the end of the year" as well?
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Q4 which is vague but gets more narrowed down as the days pass. We're looking at December.
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11-25-2016, 10:46 PM | #10 |
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The best intercooler in terms of intake temp reduction is our race core. There aren't any options out there that come close to the intake temp reduction.
http://www.vr-speed.com/vrsf-race-in...i-n20-n55.html The logs below were taken in 75 degree temps during a 2-4 gear pull. The initial pull starts at 89 degrees and jumps down to 86 degrees by the end of the run. Here's a 4-6 pull from 40-160 MPH. The intercooler starts @ 69 degrees and ends up at 87 degrees at the top of 6th. That's a 18 degree rise over the 3 longest gears running 20psi. If you're looking for a smaller intercooler our HD street core is a great alternative. If you're on a budget we offer a street core that does a great job as well although it's only $130 more to jump over to the better performing HD core. |
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We carry all the FMIC you mentioned In my opinion, there is no best intercooler. It depends on your mods, power goals, location and lots of other factors. Your best bet is to select a vendor that offers more than 1 brand, tell him your mods, power goals, etc.. and he will recommend the FMIC he thinks fits your needs best
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11-29-2016, 06:39 PM | #13 |
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I can't say what is the best, but I just installed the AA stepped IC and it was super easy. 30 min job on a lift. Perfect fitment. Noticeable performance increase above 6000rpms especially in 3rd gear or higher during long pulls. Also have catted DP and JB+ set at 3psi increase. Loving the M2!!
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As long as you do not go with a huge intercooler on stock turbo, you will not notice any lag
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will this is sufficient for a stage 2 tune with a highflow cat? or do you have an intercooler thats lighter than stock but achieves similar results
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If you live in a cold area and/or you do not track your car at all, you can get a away with a 5" intercooler like the Active Autowerke the Wagner EVO I Competition is the lightest FMIC on the market
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Being light isn't exactly a strong suit in a heat exchanger.
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Please explain?
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