$200 FMIC is back on Amazon

SteveInfante · 02-27-2019, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zinner

Only gets hot if you slow down

Those pesky State Troopers don't like hearing that for some reason.....

MacklinUSOB · 02-27-2019, 10:40 PM

Great results from my non-stepped GPlus. Makes a big difference during summer, especially on track.

It's a no brainier for the money.

Kel918 · 02-28-2019, 10:26 AM

I got one on eBay for $218 shipped, you just have to look for “ bmw 1/2/3/4 series F20 F22 F32 bolt on performance intercooler”. It bolted on with no problems, just make sure to remove the old intercooler shroud.

bheng89 · 02-28-2019, 11:32 AM

if only if this was in silver =(

N26Ghost · 03-01-2019, 12:04 PM

Just bought this on Amazon. $199 including free shipping. Delivery date estimate is 3/8-3/14. Thanks to everyone for providing enough data and owner experience to let me trust this product. Saving a bundle on this part will help me achieve my goal of upgrading the charge air circuit pieces on my N26 for under $1,000. I will post impressions/photos once the unit arrives.

akf30 · 03-01-2019, 09:18 PM

Here are a few photos of the product I just received it today via FEDEX. The box was well wrapped and the exterior of the package didn't have any damage.

Now some of the fins appeared to be "damaged". Not many but a few and not sure if that would oppose an issue down the line.

sspade · 03-01-2019, 10:35 PM

^ FWIW... I believe that I had a couple (literally 2-3 max) slightly bent fins on mine as well. I gently straightened them with a small flat head.

I would be hard pressed to believe that this makes a difference in performance.

Just trying to be completely transparent.

akf30 · 03-01-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

^ FWIW... I believe that I had a couple (literally 2-3 max) slightly bent fins on mine as well. I gently straightened them with a small flat head.

I would be hard pressed to believe that this makes a difference in performance.

Just trying to be completely transparent.

I agree, i figured not ever singly find could be perfect. I'm not too worried. Will install in the weeks to come and will update.

rjd_F30 · 03-01-2019, 11:31 PM

Bends in the fins won't hurt anything as long as they're minor. That will happen with rocks/stones over time anyway. You only have to worry if there are broken fins or holes in the surface of the IC.

Mke90 · 03-03-2019, 08:08 PM

Would this also fit the N26?

sspade · 03-03-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mke90

Would this also fit the N26?

Yes. That's the engine that I have. It's essentially an N20 with a few enhanced parts.

zinner · 03-06-2019, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveInfante

Those pesky State Troopers don't like hearing that for some reason.....

No troopers at Carolina Motorsports Park.

CandyRedRC46 · 03-06-2019, 01:23 PM

So Treadstone Performance Engineering charge pipes and G-Plus intercooler is the best bang for the buck way to go? I had heard that the VSRF intercoolers were cheap, but fit like shit and now this one is even cheaper and fits better? Hard to believe, but awesome if true.

rjd_F30 · 03-06-2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CandyRedRC46

So Treadstone Performance Engineering charge pipes and G-Plus intercooler is the best bang for the buck way to go? I had heard that the VSRF intercoolers were cheap, but fit like shit and now this one is even cheaper and fits better? Hard to believe, but awesome if true.

My VRSF FMIC fit fine save for the fan shroud tabs, which I fixed in 5 minutes with a sawzall. So not perfect, but definitely not like shit. It also actually works at keeping IATs down, something that's been an interesting exclusion in this discussion. It doesn't matter how well it fits if it doesn't do what its supposed to. I'd be curious to see a log of a car with a G-Plus FMIC... It might be great, I don't know, but I'd be interested to find out.

sspade · 03-06-2019, 06:40 PM

@rjdnyy224

Have you not seen the rull blown write up?

This intercooler is proven to work....

sspade · 03-06-2019, 06:41 PM

Haterz gone hate.

https://scoutofmind.com/f30-f32-n55-...cooler-review/

sspade · 03-06-2019, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CandyRedRC46

So Treadstone Performance Engineering charge pipes and G-Plus intercooler is the best bang for the buck way to go? I had heard that the VSRF intercoolers were cheap, but fit like shit and now this one is even cheaper and fits better? Hard to believe, but awesome if true.

Mine had zero install issues. Thats all I can comment on.

Fit super tight which is what we want.

Zero modifications made on my build.

Gospeedracer · 03-06-2019, 09:07 PM

I installed a g plus intercooler on my 435 and was pleasantly surprised. Great quality especially for the price,mine arrived in mint condition no bent fins etc. all piping fit tight and vast improvement over the stock piece.

rjd_F30 · 03-06-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

@rjdnyy224

Have you not seen the rull blown write up?

This intercooler is proven to work....

No I hadn't. That's all I was looking for, and those graphs prove it's doing it's job well. Not hating, just questioning

rcaso26 · 03-07-2019, 04:35 PM

Just bought a GPlus intercooler on amazon today...can't beat the price including shipping. On my way to BM3 stage 2!

N26Ghost · 03-08-2019, 03:36 PM

Update on my purchase, intercooler was shipped via FedEx and is scheduled to be here by 3/11.

N26Ghost · 03-09-2019, 02:24 PM

The (black) eagle has landed.

Packed well, no bent fins, one little set of marks on the finish on the front right side (see pic) and lots of dust in the end tanks.

Used my leaf blower on blasted out the dust to ensure it doesn't get inhaled by the engine.

Overall, pretty pleased so far.

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N26Ghost Lieutenant 497 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Elk Grove, CA iTrader: (0)	Just bought this on Amazon. $199 including free shipping. Delivery date estimate is 3/8-3/14. Thanks to everyone for providing enough data and owner experience to let me trust this product. Saving a bundle on this part will help me achieve my goal of upgrading the charge air circuit pieces on my N26 for under $1,000. I will post impressions/photos once the unit arrives. __________________ '14 F30 328i M Sport // FBO // bm3 Stage 2+ DME Tune // Stage 1 TCU Tune // Apex EC-7s on Conti DWS06+s // 1 of 6 ever made of this spec (3C13 US-SULEV German-built //
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akf30 Second Lieutenant 120 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 07' 328i; 14' 335i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Here are a few photos of the product I just received it today via FEDEX. The box was well wrapped and the exterior of the package didn't have any damage. Now some of the fins appeared to be "damaged". Not many but a few and not sure if that would oppose an issue down the line. Attached Images
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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	^ FWIW... I believe that I had a couple (literally 2-3 max) slightly bent fins on mine as well. I gently straightened them with a small flat head. I would be hard pressed to believe that this makes a difference in performance. Just trying to be completely transparent.
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rjd_F30 Brigadier General 2000 Rep 3,679 Posts Drives: 2013 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Bends in the fins won't hurt anything as long as they're minor. That will happen with rocks/stones over time anyway. You only have to worry if there are broken fins or holes in the surface of the IC. __________________ Instagram: rjd_f30 \| Current: EBII 2013 335i 6MT RWD & Sprint Blue 2008 Audi RS4 \| Retired: 2013 328i, 2000 XTerra, 2022 Civic Si \|
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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	@rjdnyy224 Have you not seen the rull blown write up? This intercooler is proven to work....
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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	Haterz gone hate. https://scoutofmind.com/f30-f32-n55-...cooler-review/
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rcaso26 Lieutenant 331 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2015 328i xdrive Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Just bought a GPlus intercooler on amazon today...can't beat the price including shipping. On my way to BM3 stage 2!
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N26Ghost Lieutenant 497 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Elk Grove, CA iTrader: (0)	Update on my purchase, intercooler was shipped via FedEx and is scheduled to be here by 3/11. __________________ '14 F30 328i M Sport // FBO // bm3 Stage 2+ DME Tune // Stage 1 TCU Tune // Apex EC-7s on Conti DWS06+s // 1 of 6 ever made of this spec (3C13 US-SULEV German-built //
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N26Ghost Lieutenant 497 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Elk Grove, CA iTrader: (0)	The (black) eagle has landed. Packed well, no bent fins, one little set of marks on the finish on the front right side (see pic) and lots of dust in the end tanks. Used my leaf blower on blasted out the dust to ensure it doesn't get inhaled by the engine. Overall, pretty pleased so far. Attached Images __________________ '14 F30 328i M Sport // FBO // bm3 Stage 2+ DME Tune // Stage 1 TCU Tune // Apex EC-7s on Conti DWS06+s // 1 of 6 ever made of this spec (3C13 US-SULEV German-built //
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