Intercooler and CP Recommendations

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-24-2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

Here's your options...

Stock
Mppk
Mppk + "JB+" (you can only stack onto mppk, you can't custom tune it, from my understanding a custom tune overrides it)
JB4
MHD or BM3 etc...

Yep. CPO warranty is the reason I went MPPK/MPE. I was going to go JB+ stacked but got a good deal on the Dinan Sport and BT is convenient.

the dope steez · 06-24-2018, 08:33 PM

I'm not super happy with my AA intercooler. The build quality is fantastic and fitment is perfect. On stage 2 maps though it does not do enough. I'm still getting 130 degree IATs on 1/4 mile pulls in average ambient temps.
I think I need to step up to a race intercooler, but I was expecting more out of the AA, maybe unfairly so.

On a MPPK car I'm sure it would be just fine but if you plan to go beyond I wouldn't recommend the AA intercooler

MacklinUSOB · 06-24-2018, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pdegene

When it comes to the FMIC, is seems that any one will do as long as it's not a $200 eBay brand. I just went with the best price among a hand full of options. Wagner, ER, AA, Dinan, and VRSF were the contenders.

My $200 intercooler performed excellently throughout my 80+ degree sessions at Lime Rock Park on Friday.

It gets the job done.

FastF30 · 06-24-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Yep. CPO warranty is the reason I went MPPK/MPE. I was going to go JB+ stacked but got a good deal on the Dinan Sport and BT is convenient.

I was all set to go Mppk and JB+ (warranty up in December... not worried about the extended warranty) and then MHD came out.... so going to go Stage2 ... If I knew I could pass emissions with a catless DP... I'd do it...

sspade · 06-24-2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MacklinUSOB

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Originally Posted by pdegene

When it comes to the FMIC, is seems that any one will do as long as it's not a $200 eBay brand. I just went with the best price among a hand full of options. Wagner, ER, AA, Dinan, and VRSF were the contenders.

My $200 intercooler performed excellently throughout my 80+ degree sessions at Lime Rock Park on Friday.

It gets the job done.

+2

FastF30 · 06-24-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MacklinUSOB

My $200 intercooler performed excellently throughout my 80+ degree sessions at Lime Rock Park on Friday.

It gets the job done.

This is at least what I'm hoping for with the new fmic... I took my car out yesterday and it was 64degrees... the car ran incredibly awesome for about 10-20minutes and then you can notice it's not as quick once it warms up... this new fmic should keep the car feeling more like when you first start it up after it warms up... that in itself is a major improvement I'm hoping for ... then a tune.. can't wait...

MacklinUSOB · 06-24-2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

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Originally Posted by MacklinUSOB

My $200 intercooler performed excellently throughout my 80+ degree sessions at Lime Rock Park on Friday.

It gets the job done.

This is at least what I'm hoping for with the new fmic... I took my car out yesterday and it was 64degrees... the car ran incredibly awesome for about 10-20minutes and then you can notice it's not as quick once it warms up... this new fmic should keep the car feeling more like when you first start it up after it warms up... that in itself is a major improvement I'm hoping for ... then a tune.. can't wait...

The stock FMIC on my car was awful, it couldn't even handle two back to back pulls on a warm day. I understand what you're explaining all too well, I'm sure many of us do. Pick a brand that you're happy with, just know that even the lowest performance aftermarket solutions are worlds better than stock.

For what it's worth, between my street and track driving since installing it, I have yet to regret picking the GPlus.

enjoythemusic · 06-25-2018, 12:21 PM

OMG OP you're going to get a billions diff answers.

Dinan IC (go big or go home)

ER CP (because it works, fits well, no BS issues)

sspade · 06-25-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by the dope steez

I'm not super happy with my AA intercooler. The build quality is fantastic and fitment is perfect. On stage 2 maps though it does not do enough. I'm still getting 130 degree IATs on 1/4 mile pulls in average ambient temps.
I think I need to step up to a race intercooler, but I was expecting more out of the AA, maybe unfairly so.

On a MPPK car I'm sure it would be just fine but if you plan to go beyond I wouldn't recommend the AA intercooler

What are you using to track IAT's?

the dope steez · 06-25-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

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Originally Posted by the dope steez

I'm not super happy with my AA intercooler. The build quality is fantastic and fitment is perfect. On stage 2 maps though it does not do enough. I'm still getting 130 degree IATs on 1/4 mile pulls in average ambient temps.
I think I need to step up to a race intercooler, but I was expecting more out of the AA, maybe unfairly so.

On a MPPK car I'm sure it would be just fine but if you plan to go beyond I wouldn't recommend the AA intercooler

What are you using to track IAT's?

BM3 logging

sspade · 06-25-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by the dope steez

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Originally Posted by sspade

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Originally Posted by the dope steez

I'm not super happy with my AA intercooler. The build quality is fantastic and fitment is perfect. On stage 2 maps though it does not do enough. I'm still getting 130 degree IATs on 1/4 mile pulls in average ambient temps.
I think I need to step up to a race intercooler, but I was expecting more out of the AA, maybe unfairly so.

On a MPPK car I'm sure it would be just fine but if you plan to go beyond I wouldn't recommend the AA intercooler

What are you using to track IAT's?

BM3 logging

Ah. Thanks.

Not tuned yet. Wasn't sure if there was another way.

Anyone know if BimmerLink has this capability? I know theres tons of sensor readings available in there but they are all in German and havent had a chance to decode/translate them yet.

madmortar · 06-26-2018, 10:25 AM

no one running dinans FMIC?

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-28-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

I'll find out Thursday when I take my car to the BMW dealer to have them install it... and I get a loaner...

but after about a year of reading the forums I haven't read one single issue of that combo not working together... So we'll see...

Today's the day?

FastF30 · 06-28-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Today's the day?

Leaving at 2 for the dealer... hopefully...

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-28-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

Leaving at 2 for the dealer... hopefully...

Which dealer are you going to? I'm in NY too.

FastF30 · 06-28-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Which dealer are you going to? I'm in NY too.

BMW Bayside Service

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-28-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

BMW Bayside Service

Did they quote you price for labor by any chance?

FastF30 · 06-28-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Did they quote you price for labor by any chance?

No.. rather do it in person for the dealer.. I'm just doing it with the dealer because it's still on warranty... should be around 4hrs or $500 I'm hoping...

FastF30 · 06-28-2018, 11:42 AM

Factory warranty is up in December so he's going to go thru the car thoroughly for me...

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-28-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

No.. rather do it in person for the dealer.. I'm just doing it with the dealer because it's still on warranty... should be around 4hrs or $500 I'm hoping...

Nice. Dealer quoted me 4.5 hrs @ 711 total, seems high.

FastF30 · 06-28-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Nice. Dealer quoted me 4.5 hrs @ 711 total, seems high.

Good to know... Thanks... as with anything I'm sure it can be negotiated... we'll see..

sspade · 06-28-2018, 11:53 AM

Holy cow. No way it takes a dealer 4+ hours to install a CP and FMIC.

I bet a good tech can install both in 1 hour. Super simple.

If either of you have a garage, you should give install a shot and save the money.

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the dope steez Captain 403 Rep 808 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Shredmonton, Illberta iTrader: (0)	I'm not super happy with my AA intercooler. The build quality is fantastic and fitment is perfect. On stage 2 maps though it does not do enough. I'm still getting 130 degree IATs on 1/4 mile pulls in average ambient temps. I think I need to step up to a race intercooler, but I was expecting more out of the AA, maybe unfairly so. On a MPPK car I'm sure it would be just fine but if you plan to go beyond I wouldn't recommend the AA intercooler
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06-25-2018, 12:21 PM	#30
enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	OMG OP you're going to get a billions diff answers. Dinan IC (go big or go home) ER CP (because it works, fits well, no BS issues) __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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madmortar Captain 181 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	no one running dinans FMIC?
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FastF30 Lieutenant Colonel 521 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: 2015 335i xdrive Msport Mbrake Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Middle of the Road iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 335i Xdrive [0.00]	Factory warranty is up in December so he's going to go thru the car thoroughly for me...
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06-28-2018, 11:53 AM	#44
sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,456 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	Holy cow. No way it takes a dealer 4+ hours to install a CP and FMIC. I bet a good tech can install both in 1 hour. Super simple. If either of you have a garage, you should give install a shot and save the money.
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