[euphos]

I've been searching around for a FMIC & Pipe combo for my 2015 F33 435ix. Anyone have a similar car, and can give a fella some insight?

I've heard, because of the unique bracing in the F33 (for extra support due to being a convertible), that we're limited to roughly a 5" depth on the FMIC.
Also, being X-drive, limits some of the charge pipes.

And, I saw that the CSF 8115 may not be compatible with the FTP boost pipe (not sure if that's the Charge side or Turbo side)?

I'm also waiting to hear back from CSF as to whether to 5.5" depth of the 8115 if okay with the bracing on the F33 (see above).

So I'm thinking the VRSF 5" Performance with their Charge Pipe & TIC would work.

Another option is the MAD (MAD-010) and the FTP Charge / Turbo Combo (SG71337f) I contacted MAD, and their Turbo pipe doesn't fit with X-drive.

Also curiously is the ARM F30FMIC, which is a NON-Stepped version and only 3" deep, but 11" tall! And they have Charge / Turbo pipes that fit!

Is the VRSF only 6" tall? I believe the MAD is 8.5" tall. They're both stepped, so the volume is likely more that the ARM.

Any help sorting all this out would be appreciated!

[thejeremyman9]

I think you are mixing up some of the MAD and VRSF ICs because there are multiple options. VRSF should have 5, 6.5, and 8(?) for the performance, competition, and race. Last i checked MAD is identical, but they dont offer a competition middle size.

I had the VRSF 5'' and eventually went to the race option. I am running VRSF CP and TIC but i am not Xdrive, and i did have fitment/boost leak issues on my original VRSF IC+CP combo.

[euphos]

Hey thejeremyman9, thanks for the reply! I'm sure I'm mixing things up, but I thought I saw the VRSF Performance was 20"x6"x5", but they don't list overall dimensions on their site, so I'm not sure where I saw it. Makes more sense if it's the same as the MAD, as the pictures look very similar.

Due to the bracing on the F33, I'll be limited to a 5" depth. I heard back from CSF, and they recommended I stick with something known to fit. So unless I hear from someone that knows it does, I'll be looking at the ARM (11"x3" Flat), MAD or VRSF (both 8.5"x5" stepped).

[scubajim]

I have the 2016 F33 435. I am running the VRSF 5" IC and charge pipe. Both fit perfectly and the brace goes back in as designed. I did install some slightly larger SS screws to hold in the IC. It's a plastic piece so be careful.

[euphos]

Thanks scubajim! I may stick with VRSF unless the deal I get with MAD is real good!

[sqwinny]

We've fit the CSF/ATM intercooler without issue into the f33 n20 rwd powered anyway. Just whatever chargepipe you want, the turbo to intercooler pipe is straight so its not really an issue in the gran scheme of things. the CSF/ATM intercooler turbo to intercooler pipe fits on each end but the length is slightly off (apparently applies to n20/n26 only).

edit, this guy used the CSF intercooler and FTP combo kit on a f33. might be helpful to you: