[ChanceG8X]

Looking to go stage 2 I have a vrsf down pipe and need a FMIC. I can't seem to find one that people pair it with so I'm looking for some recommendations Mishimoto has a nice one but is also around $800. I started to look around more and Tuner motorsports has one as well for around $300 which sits nicely in my price range right now should I just wait and make the jump to mishmoto or is it not worth it. Heres both links.

Mishimoto - https://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-f22-f3...oler-2012.html

Tuner motorsports - https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...iABEgJo3PD_BwE

[435gc]

I have the vrsf intercooler. I typically see a several degree temp drop during a pull. Fitment was a non issue, slid right in.

I feel like I heard some bad reviews for the bms intercooler back when I was shopping for mine. Though for the life if me I can't remember what they were.

[johnung]

Originally Posted by Chancef32

Looking to go stage 2 I have a vrsf down pipe and need a FMIC. I can't seem to find one that people pair it with so I'm looking for some recommendations Mishimoto has a nice one but is also around $800. I started to look around more and Tuner motorsports has one as well for around $300 which sits nicely in my price range right now should I just wait and make the jump to mishmoto or is it not worth it. Heres both links.

Mishimoto - https://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-f22-f3...oler-2012.html

Tuner motorsports - https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...iABEgJo3PD_BwE

Is it the downpipe that you have or the charge pipe? The DP and intercooler are at opposite sides of the N55 engine so there is no such thing as pairing of them. Now the charge pipe and the intercooler actually connect to each other.

If you want to go BM3 Stage2 in a F3x (newer engines like B58 have a watercooled intercooler that doesn't require upgrade) then you'll need all three components. In any case give Mike at X-PH. He carries all of the brands at the best prices. Mike will help you figure out which options will work best for your car and budget.

You will need these dealer parts too:
DP- upper crush washer and lower clamp. Get upper clamp too just in case and return if not used.
CP & Intercooler- two identical o-rings at pipe connections to intercooler. These only install in one direction or you get leaks. O-ring at throttle body end of CP. Don't cheap out and reuse o-rings. Troubleshooting and fixing a leak later is big $ compared to an 0-ring now.

Hope this helps.

[ChanceG8X]

I have both the charge pipe and down pipe I went catless and charge pipe less didn't think it would blow up that fast

charge pipe - FTP
down pipe - VRSF

[ChanceG8X]

Probably should have mentioned but my engine is an n55-ewg.

[TroyBE]

Get this one:
https://www.darksidedevelopments.co....tercooler.html

[johnung]

Originally Posted by Chancef32

I have both the charge pipe and down pipe I went catless and charge pipe less didn't think it would blow up that fast

charge pipe - FTP
down pipe - VRSF

Definitely ask Mike at X-PH. He sells so many that he will know of any fitment issues

[_tlink]

CTS Turbo FMIC on mine and had no issues with fitment

[mike@x-ph.com]

For stage 2, i recommend a 6" intercooler. The 2 options you are looking at are 5". Check out Wagner EVO II Competition, CSF & VRSF 6.5" Competition intercooler

Originally Posted by johnung

Definitely ask Mike at X-PH. He sells so many that he will know of any fitment issues

Thank you

[ChanceG8X]

Awesome thanks for clearing everything up for my guys