Picked up a CTSTurbo intercooler, DIY install, thoughts and testing

Daleb · 03-27-2017, 05:00 AM

Hey guys, I'm interested in get this IC. I was wondering if anyone noticed any significant pressure drop using it? Struggling to hit the same peak boost while running the oem cooler?

GTBrandon · 03-27-2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Daleb

Hey guys, I'm interested in get this IC. I was wondering if anyone noticed any significant pressure drop using it? Struggling to hit the same peak boost while running the oem cooler?

If you are getting a flash tune then they can adjust for the increased volume of the IC. Any aftermarket IC you get will decrease pressure due to increased size of it, but this can be corrected. Just don't get this without having a tune, but that goes for any aftermarket IC, or really any aftermarket bolt-on

FSociety · 03-27-2017, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GTBrandon

I have a build-thread for a more detailed installation of the intercooler here: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1359664

As for logs, I believe FSociety has some before and after data. I do not have any before data, but can get some after data when I cruise and autocross my car in a few weeks here in VA!

Thanks brandon!
Cant wait to see that GT this spring at Atco vs Crashnbrn5 the other GT i know

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Originally Posted by Daleb

Hey guys, I'm interested in get this IC. I was wondering if anyone noticed any significant pressure drop using it? Struggling to hit the same peak boost while running the oem cooler?

After I got it, my car does not heatsoak like before and guess what that means? Its winning against every pull vs cars on stock fmic

Daleb · 03-27-2017, 02:26 PM

Thanks for responses guys.

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Originally Posted by FSociety

After I got it, my car does not heatsoak like before and guess what that means? Its winning against every pull vs cars on stock fmic

That's good to hear and your logs look good. I'm just worried I fit an IC that has so much pressure loss that it out weighs the cooling benefits making the car overall slower.

I had a few issues at the 1/4 yesterday which I think could be heat/IAT related so looking to get an IC asap.

GTBrandon · 03-27-2017, 04:37 PM

For sure FSociety Might need to plan a roadtrip if I'm already going north to NJ, find some cool tracks along the way and see how this big b***h handles on the apex

mr_kay · 03-27-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Daleb

Thanks for responses guys.

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Originally Posted by FSociety

After I got it, my car does not heatsoak like before and guess what that means? Its winning against every pull vs cars on stock fmic

That's good to hear and your logs look good. I'm just worried I fit an IC that has so much pressure loss that it out weighs the cooling benefits making the car overall slower.

I had a few issues at the 1/4 yesterday which I think could be heat/IAT related so looking to get an IC asap.

Pressure loss should not be significant enough on an IC of this size. Something like the ER FMIC with a stock turbo you may notice it.

murphius1118 · 03-27-2017, 07:03 PM

If anyone was wondering the FMIC sale at CTS is still going on....$389.99. What I find strange is that the Sales dept at CTS told me the sale was ending over 3 weeks ago and is why I rushed to buy the intercooler at that time. As of today, the sale continues.....take advantage while you can

bmw5858 · 03-28-2017, 07:39 AM

With this thread, i'm highly thinking of getting one of those for my car. The only part missing to be FBO. I was wondering if anyone already installed the CTS ic in a convertible f33 435. I dont know if anyone here can confirm that it will fit or convertible are different... I know on the website they wrote down F33/F30/F32..so will probably do!

How are you guys impress by the quality and specs? Is it worth it?

FSociety · 03-29-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GTBrandon

For sure FSociety Might need to plan a roadtrip if I'm already going north to NJ, find some cool tracks along the way and see how this big b***h handles on the apex

Yea lets all go to ATCO Dragway in South NJ
Hopefully Crashnbrn5 is ready

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Originally Posted by mr_kay

Pressure loss should not be significant enough on an IC of this size. Something like the ER FMIC with a stock turbo you may notice it.

Agreed

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Originally Posted by murphius1118

If anyone was wondering the FMIC sale at CTS is still going on....$389.99. What I find strange is that the Sales dept at CTS told me the sale was ending over 3 weeks ago and is why I rushed to buy the intercooler at that time. As of today, the sale continues.....take advantage while you can

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Originally Posted by bmw5858

With this thread, i'm highly thinking of getting one of those for my car. The only part missing to be FBO. I was wondering if anyone already installed the CTS ic in a convertible f33 435. I dont know if anyone here can confirm that it will fit or convertible are different... I know on the website they wrote down F33/F30/F32..so will probably do!

How are you guys impress by the quality and specs? Is it worth it?

Did you email CTS to see if they done on convertible?

badbread · 12-12-2017, 02:29 PM

I recently installed a chargepipe in my car and since a chargepipe install requires all this IC stuff I updated my DIY guide.

I used zipties as suggested by harkes and used paper shims to hold the damn IC clip open. It made the whole process much much easier. Hope it helps!

[IMG]https://i0.wp.com/*************/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/labeled-clip.png?resize=732%2C380[/IMG]

[IMG]https://i2.wp.com/*************/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/paper-shim.png?resize=768%2C576[/IMG]

Updated post at:
http://*************/new-intercooler/

aps · 05-06-2018, 06:15 AM

Does anyone have this CTS intercooler along with the ER charge pipe? Any fitment issues??

FSociety · 05-06-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Anshu

Does anyone have this CTS intercooler along with the ER charge pipe? Any fitment issues??

R32DBP does no issues

sirvanny · 07-14-2018, 09:57 AM

Would the cts intercooler that was on a 2012 F30 335i PWG fit on a f32 coupe? 435i ?? (:

FSociety · 07-14-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sirvanny

Would the cts intercooler that was on a 2012 F30 335i PWG fit on a f32 coupe? 435i ?? (:

Yes of course CTS Turbo running a sale on their website right now as well just noticed

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bmw5858 Lieutenant 192 Rep 494 Posts Drives: bmw 340i 2018 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	With this thread, i'm highly thinking of getting one of those for my car. The only part missing to be FBO. I was wondering if anyone already installed the CTS ic in a convertible f33 435. I dont know if anyone here can confirm that it will fit or convertible are different... I know on the website they wrote down F33/F30/F32..so will probably do! How are you guys impress by the quality and specs? Is it worth it? __________________ Bmw 435M 2014 Convertible SOLD! Bmw 340i X drive 2018 New orange sunset, Manual transmission, M performance I & II, M performance front lip, side extension rear diffuser, tinted windows. : SOLD Back in old N55 love! Bmw 335 EBII M performance edition : ER Downpipes, VRSF Chargepipe, VRSF HD 6.5 Intercooler, BM3 Stage 2 93 octane, MPPSK, H&R Spring
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badbread not good, but bad 333 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	I recently installed a chargepipe in my car and since a chargepipe install requires all this IC stuff I updated my DIY guide. I used zipties as suggested by harkes and used paper shims to hold the damn IC clip open. It made the whole process much much easier. Hope it helps! [IMG]https://i0.wp.com/***********/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/labeled-clip.png?resize=732%2C380[/IMG] [IMG]https://i2.wp.com/*********/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/paper-shim.png?resize=768%2C576[/IMG] Updated post at: http://*********/new-intercooler/ __________________ They are spelled BRAKES** not breaks!!!! Oh FFS, not another spark plug thread! BreadsBMW on Youtube
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