Does Upgraded FMIC Now Need To Be Upgraded?

5w20 · 11-12-2021, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

+1

if you do minor trimming, it should help make the install easier

Is the MAD 7" intercooler in stock?

I think I'd be a good candidate to review the 7" MAD intercooler and provide how it handles a BM3 stage 2+ tune. Full or partial sponsorship for a review. 😬

AmuroRay · 11-12-2021, 04:06 PM

The only difference between the VRSF and BMS should be the stupid diverter (which looks like crap) in the BMS core - I think it’s also 6.5” in depth.

The MAD unit is 6” (per Mike's measurements) in depth and is 16/fins in vs 18 for the two above. Curious to how much it will impact performance. At the price point though, it may be a good buy.

It's getting harder and harder to justify non race cores even for regular stage 2 drivers.

gameson · 11-12-2021, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AmuroRay

The only difference between the VRSF and BMS should be the stupid diverter (which looks like crap) in the BMS core - I think it’s also 6.5” in depth.

The MAD unit is 7” in depth and is 16/fins in vs 18 for the two above. Curious to how much it will impact performance. At the price point though, it may be a good buy.

Getting harder and harder to justify non race cores even for regular stage 2 drivers.

agree, lol, now the competition is in low 400, high 300, i hope mad is just exact copied of vrsf so mad race price = vrsf competition price

AmuroRay · 11-12-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

agree, lol, now the competition is in low 400, high 300, i hope mad is just exact copied of vrsf so mad race price = vrsf competition price

It’s slightly different, but the price may make it a good buy. If VRSF had better QC and customer service, they would be unbeatable.

gameson · 11-12-2021, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AmuroRay

It’s slightly different, but the price may make it a good buy. If VRSF had better QC and customer service, they would be unbeatable.

what is vrsf lifetime warranty on intercooler?

AmuroRay · 11-12-2021, 04:22 PM

Against defects for the first owner I think.

thejeremyman9 · 11-12-2021, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by designatedposter

install from underneath, or had to remove bumper? (i'm not against removing bumper, not that hard)

I installed from the bottom, but i did end up removing the bumper. This allows the ducting on the bottom of the IC that needs to be significantly flexed to push the IC up to move forward more. If you have stock TIC and you uncouple your CP so you can move that upward to push the IC up, you may be able to install from the bottom without bumper removal. I have aftermarket TIC and i did not want to touch my CP coupling so i needed as much room as possible. Even if you remove the bumper, you still install from the bottom, not from the front of the car. Ive installed 5'' ICs many times from the bottom without bumper removal, but the 7'' race are much harder.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-12-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 5w20

Is the MAD 7" intercooler in stock?

I think I'd be a good candidate to review the 7" MAD intercooler and provide how it handles a BM3 stage 2+ tune. Full or partial sponsorship for a review. 😬

I only have a couple left in stock. I cant do better than the 30% discount its currently listed at

thejeremyman9 · 11-12-2021, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 5w20

Is the MAD 7" intercooler in stock?

I think I'd be a good candidate to review the 7" MAD intercooler and provide how it handles a BM3 stage 2+ tune. Full or partial sponsorship for a review. 😬

Well even with just the 30% off sale right now (+5% you can probably stack) the 7'' race is very cheap lol. Looking forward to someone testing it.

5w20 · 11-13-2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

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Originally Posted by 5w20

Is the MAD 7" intercooler in stock?

I think I'd be a good candidate to review the 7" MAD intercooler and provide how it handles a BM3 stage 2+ tune. Full or partial sponsorship for a review. 😬

Well even with just the 30% off sale right now (+5% you can probably stack) the 7'' race is very cheap lol. Looking forward to someone testing it.

I would hate to purchase a 3rd intercooler if I'm not happy with the MAD 7". VRSF has the race 7" on sale right now. The first intercooler I didn't know any better and did zero research. Now I know which one absolutely works 😂

mike@x-ph.com · 11-13-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 5w20

I would hate to purchase a 3rd intercooler if I'm not happy with the MAD 7". VRSF has the race 7" on sale right now. The first intercooler I didn't know any better and did zero research. Now I know which one absolutely works 😂

there is not much to it, to be honest. intercooler dimensions, core density, design, and material. everything has been posted already, if you understand and like what you see, you will be happy with the result

thejeremyman9 · 11-13-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 5w20

I would hate to purchase a 3rd intercooler if I'm not happy with the MAD 7". VRSF has the race 7" on sale right now. The first intercooler I didn't know any better and did zero research. Now I know which one absolutely works 😂

Yeah same for me, even though i researched the hell out of ICs I still went with a 5'' only and i should have just went big from the very beginning.

gameson · 11-13-2021, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 5w20

I would hate to purchase a 3rd intercooler if I'm not happy with the MAD 7". VRSF has the race 7" on sale right now. The first intercooler I didn't know any better and did zero research. Now I know which one absolutely works 😂

What have you bought so far?

1bad14-F30 · 11-14-2021, 03:11 PM

VRSF Race Intercooler. Made a big difference. Even when I was only on BM3 Stage 1. You won't be disappointed.

5w20 · 11-16-2021, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

What have you bought so far?

just the stepped G-Plus amazon/eBay unit. I'm probably just going to pull the trigger on the VRSF race since it is on sale and I know it works.

Info@mad-us.com · 11-22-2021, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 5w20

just the stepped G-Plus amazon/eBay unit. I'm probably just going to pull the trigger on the VRSF race since it is on sale and I know it works.

We have the 7 inch high density core intercooler on our Black Friday special right now. Give it a look

Emerson335 · 11-22-2021, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

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Originally Posted by 5w20

just the stepped G-Plus amazon/eBay unit. I'm probably just going to pull the trigger on the VRSF race since it is on sale and I know it works.

We have the 7 inch high density core intercooler on our Black Friday special right now. Give it a look

Is it true that the Mad 7" Race HD IC is not compatible with the ER charge pipe?

5w20 · 11-23-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

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Originally Posted by 5w20

just the stepped G-Plus amazon/eBay unit. I'm probably just going to pull the trigger on the VRSF race since it is on sale and I know it works.

We have the 7 inch high density core intercooler on our Black Friday special right now. Give it a look

Looking at a sponsorship?

mike@x-ph.com · 11-24-2021, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerson335

Is it true that the Mad 7" Race HD IC is not compatible with the ER charge pipe?

Im am not aware of any fitment issues with the ER charge pipe.

Emerson335 · 11-24-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by Emerson335

Is it true that the Mad 7" Race HD IC is not compatible with the ER charge pipe?

Im am not aware of any fitment issues with the ER charge pipe.

Thanks Mike, I was basing my question off your website…

AmuroRay · 11-24-2021, 02:17 PM

Could be a warning for the XI people.

johnung · 11-24-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerson335

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by Emerson335

Is it true that the Mad 7" Race HD IC is not compatible with the ER charge pipe?

Im am not aware of any fitment issues with the ER charge pipe.

Thanks Mike, I was basing my question off your website…

It appears that Mike is talking about the charge pipe from the intercooler to the throttle body, while the website is talking about the Turbo To Intercooler pipe (TIC) which some people also refer to as as charge or boost pipe because it flows air that was compressed by the turbo

11-12-2021, 04:06 PM	#68
AmuroRay Brigadier General 2266 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The only difference between the VRSF and BMS should be the stupid diverter (which looks like crap) in the BMS core - I think it’s also 6.5” in depth. The MAD unit is 6” (per Mike's measurements) in depth and is 16/fins in vs 18 for the two above. Curious to how much it will impact performance. At the price point though, it may be a good buy. It's getting harder and harder to justify non race cores even for regular stage 2 drivers. Last edited by AmuroRay; 11-15-2021 at 12:33 PM..
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AmuroRay Brigadier General 2266 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Against defects for the first owner I think.
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11-14-2021, 03:11 PM	#80
1bad14-F30 Private 30 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: WA State iTrader: (0)	VRSF Race IC VRSF Race Intercooler. Made a big difference. Even when I was only on BM3 Stage 1. You won't be disappointed. Attached Images __________________ 2014 335i - BM3 Stage 2+ Race Gas, VRSF Catless DP, Race IC, CP, Muffler Delete, xHP Stage 3, NGK 97506, Eldor Coils, Turner Motorsport intake with BMS filter, BMS Oil Catch Can, Red Line fluids.
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AmuroRay Brigadier General 2266 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Could be a warning for the XI people. __________________ Mods: Yes.
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