[Chicken_Joe]

Looking for a DIY on the VRSF FMIC and TIC pipe for a 2013 F30 335. Plz halp fren. It's doing me a heckin concern

[zcspec]

Look at the following:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1151005

Reply #9. I know it's for the ER charge pipe install, but, it shows you how to remove the FMIC.
I used this guide to install mine without any issues. As far as the TIC goes, it's actually easier than the CP because you are a 6MT. I inspected a 6MT over the weekend and noticed that very few hoses/connections block the TIC, unlike all the crap on a ZF8.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Looking for a DIY on the VRSF FMIC and TIC pipe for a 2013 F30 335. Plz halp fren. It's doing me a heckin concern

I'll eliminate one concern for you right now. Skip the TIC. It's worthless. Unless you plan on running a PS2. Haven't seen one fail stock and hinder performance whatsoever.

Welcome.

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by Dejan_

I'll eliminate one concern for you right now. Skip the TIC. It's worthless. Unless you plan on running a PS2. Haven't seen one fail stock and hinder performance whatsoever.

Welcome.

I got it as a gift lol I might as well install it or something. Idk

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by zcspec

Look at the following:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1151005

Reply #9. I know it's for the ER charge pipe install, but, it shows you how to remove the FMIC.
I used this guide to install mine without any issues. As far as the TIC goes, it's actually easier than the CP because you are a 6MT. I inspected a 6MT over the weekend and noticed that very few hoses/connections block the TIC, unlike all the crap on a ZF8.

Ahhh I see. What do you think the install will take time wise. I know the intercooler is a "no cut/trim" fit but my front lip may get in the way and I can either remove it or take bumper off but I'm not sure how labor intensive getting the bumper off is going to be

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

I got it as a gift lol I might as well install it or something. Idk

Or something...

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by Dejan_

Or something...

Haha

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

I got it as a gift lol I might as well install it or something. Idk

Is not worth it for stock turbo, sell it to me, I'm going ps2 late this year hopefully

[zcspec]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Is not worth it for stock turbo, sell it to me, I'm going ps2 late this year hopefully

Wanna make an offer on mine? LOL

[zcspec]

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Ahhh I see. What do you think the install will take time wise. I know the intercooler is a "no cut/trim" fit but my front lip may get in the way and I can either remove it or take bumper off but I'm not sure how labor intensive getting the bumper off is going to be

Which FMIC did you go with? If it's their standard, non-race FMIC, it *should* be no cut/trim and take you roughly 2hrs if you take your time. Now if it's the Race FMIC, you'll need to trim a little as it's a MASSIVE unit. If I had to do it again on my race unit, I would have taken off my bumper.

One other note. prior to install, make sure your TIC and CP fit the FMIC end tanks. Mine did not and I have to shave down the endtakes by 1mm. VRSF told me that it was a "defect."

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by zcspec

Which FMIC did you go with? If it's their standard, non-race FMIC, it *should* be no cut/trim and take you roughly 2hrs if you take your time. Now if it's the Race FMIC, you'll need to trim a little as it's a MASSIVE unit. If I had to do it again on my race unit, I would have taken off my bumper.

One other note. prior to install, make sure your TIC and CP fit the FMIC end tanks. Mine did not and I have to shave down the endtakes by 1mm. VRSF told me that it was a "defect."

Here is a pic.

[zcspec]

Ok, looks like you have their stepped-core FMIC. It should fit fine without issues. I would recommend that you have a second set of hands to help you lift the FMIC up and into the stock OEM location. It's quite heavy so trying to bolt it in while holding it up, can be a challenge.

Here is a picture of their Race-FMIC next to my old Wagner which is also the same size as what you have.

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by zcspec

Ok, looks like you have their stepped-core FMIC. It should fit fine without issues. I would recommend that you have a second set of hands to help you lift the FMIC up and into the stock OEM location. It's quite heavy so trying to bolt it in while holding it up, can be a challenge.

Here is a picture of their Race-FMIC next to my old Wagner which is also the same size as what you have.

Holy shit that is big! I need to make sure the TIC pipe will fit if I even decide to install it

[Chicken_Joe]

Is this it is supposed to fit?

[M-terkait]

Originally Posted by zcspec

Ok, looks like you have their stepped-core FMIC. It should fit fine without issues. I would recommend that you have a second set of hands to help you lift the FMIC up and into the stock OEM location. It's quite heavy so trying to bolt it in while holding it up, can be a challenge.

Here is a picture of their Race-FMIC next to my old Wagner which is also the same size as what you have.

Does it fit ER charge pipes?
I have Wagner v1 and ER charge pipes(both), is the difference noticeable?

[Chicken_Joe]

Is this how it's supposed to fit

[Tiago@VRSF]

The ER chargepipes fit fine on our standard street intercooler. There hasn't been one recorded incident with the standard intercooler, only the occasional issue with the HD and Race intercooler although those intercoolers work fine with our chargepipe as well as the OEM chargepipe.

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

The ER chargepipes fit fine on our standard street intercooler. There hasn't been one recorded incident with the standard intercooler, only the occasional issue with the HD and Race intercooler although those intercoolers work fine with our chargepipe as well as the OEM chargepipe.

I have an ER chargepipe and a Pure TIC idk if I really need the TIC tho. I did plan on doing a turbo upgrade at some point but not now.

[mr_kay]

A second set of hands is def useful for putting in that IC. You don't have to remove the bumper but you'll need to bend some plastics on the underside to allow the IC to fit in there. Once the IC is all the way in, the plastics will spring back up and hold it in for you until you bolt it down. It's not that heavy but it sure feels heavy when you're laying on your back and wrestling it while trying to hold the plastics out the way lol

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by mr_kay

A second set of hands is def useful for putting in that IC. You don't have to remove the bumper but you'll need to bend some plastics on the underside to allow the IC to fit in there. Once the IC is all the way in, the plastics will spring back up and hold it in for you until you bolt it down. It's not that heavy but it sure feels heavy when you're laying on your back and wrestling it while trying to hold the plastics out the way lol

I've actually removed my MPE on my back under my car with no jack stands and a paint can. Not ideal but I have done it. No clearance under the front so ramps at a minimum are needed probably jack stands