COBB stage 1 aggressive +FMIC

Averdi · 02-04-2015, 04:38 PM

hey guys, I'm currently looking at some intercoolers. the only reason i would want one is so that i can run the map Stage 1 aggressive + FMIC. I'm currently running stage one aggressive..is there a big difference? worth it? i dont want downpipes because of the waste gate rattle..thank you

MORTON · 02-04-2015, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

hey guys, I'm currently looking at some intercoolers. the only reason i would want one is so that i can run the map Stage 1 aggressive + FMIC. I'm currently running stage one aggressive..is there a big difference? worth it? i dont want downpipes because of the waste gate rattle..thank you

I couldn't tell ya man maybe someone here can help ya out on this one. What intercooler are you looking at purchasing?

Averdi · 02-04-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

hey guys, I'm currently looking at some intercoolers. the only reason i would want one is so that i can run the map Stage 1 aggressive + FMIC. I'm currently running stage one aggressive..is there a big difference? worth it? i dont want downpipes because of the waste gate rattle..thank you

I couldn't tell ya man maybe someone here can help ya out on this one. What intercooler are you looking at purchasing?

VRSF 7in. The only reason I'd be getting it is to run a higher COBB map. I like the power where I'm at but Id like a little more without getting downpipes.

Fun w/N54 · 02-04-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

hey guys, I'm currently looking at some intercoolers. the only reason i would want one is so that i can run the map Stage 1 aggressive + FMIC. I'm currently running stage one aggressive..is there a big difference? worth it? i dont want downpipes because of the waste gate rattle..thank you

the cobb1+ aggressive (fmic) make more power that cobb stage 2 (downpipes). so yes worth it.

FL335 · 02-04-2015, 07:35 PM

It's night and day. After you get the FMIC, get a customer tune from Wedge. It will be like going from stock to FMIC aggressive map...I know by experience.

BTW, I live in Hot, humid FL and have the Mishimoto FMIC...fit like a glove and easy. No cutting and despite what people say about cooling surface, pressure, etc...it works like a champ. GL.

Averdi · 02-04-2015, 07:39 PM

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the cobb1+ aggressive (fmic) make more power that cobb stage 2 (downpipes). so yes worth it.

and all i need for stage 1+ aggressive (FMIC) would be 93 gas, dci, and intercooler?

Averdi · 02-04-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FL335

It's night and day. After you get the FMIC, get a customer tune from Wedge. It will be like going from stock to FMIC aggressive map...I know by experience.

BTW, I live in Hot, humid FL and have the Mishimoto FMIC...fit like a glove and easy. No cutting and despite what people say about cooling surface, pressure, etc...it works like a champ. GL.

right now i just run stage 1+ aggressive in jersey. if i get it pro tuned will that be affective if i dont want to mod anymore? or would it be worth it to get the FMIC then pro tune it

FL335 · 02-04-2015, 07:41 PM

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and all i need for stage 1+ aggressive (FMIC) would be 93 gas, dci, and intercooler?

DCI not needed. Don't waste your money. The BMW box is pretty efficient. Get yourself a decent panel filter and call it a day. FMIC, 93 and the Cobb flash are all you need...thats about 360 whp, all in.

Averdi · 02-04-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FL335

DCI not needed. Don't waste your money. The BMW box is pretty efficient. Get yourself a decent panel filter and call it a day. FMIC, 93 and the Cobb flash are all you need...thats about 360 whp, all in.

already have dci installed lol. I'm really just looking for that extra power. currently running the stage 1+agressive. the whole point of this thread was to see if the FMIC would make a difference in the mappings, a noticeable one.

Fun w/N54 · 02-04-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FL335

DCI not needed. Don't waste your money. The BMW box is pretty efficient. Get yourself a decent panel filter and call it a day. FMIC, 93 and the Cobb flash are all you need...thats about 360 whp, all in.

already have dci installed lol. I'm really just looking for that extra power. currently running the stage 1+agressive. the whole point of this thread was to see if the FMIC would make a difference in the mappings, a noticeable one.

YES...stage 1+ ots maps will yield very noticiable gains over stage 1 or even stage 2. the gains are most noted in the highet rpms but fmic will enable more consistent power; pull after pull. And with pro tune even more so.

Averdi · 02-04-2015, 08:03 PM

just looked on cobb website, since I'm not really wanting to get downpipes, the best map i can run is the aggressive stage 1+FMIC which is peak 16 psi. the stage 2 is 14.5psi so i guess the FMIC would be worth it!

mike5809 · 02-04-2015, 08:25 PM

I went from Stage 2 Aggressive to Stage 2+ FMIC Aggressive and it was a significant difference

Averdi · 02-04-2015, 09:45 PM

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I went from Stage 2 Aggressive to Stage 2+ FMIC Aggressive and it was a significant difference

Thanks for the input! I think I will be getting a FMIC

LGCubana · 02-05-2015, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

Thanks for the input! I think I will be getting a FMIC

Do you have an aftermarket charge pipe yet ?

FL335 · 02-05-2015, 06:42 AM

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Do you have an aftermarket charge pipe yet ?

Good call. This is pretty important. If you're going to be running higher boost, the stocker should be upgraded to a beefier aftermarket. I have the VRSF. Great price and service from them. I stuck with the DVs vs. BOV.

GL

drewnel22 · 02-05-2015, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

Thanks for the input! I think I will be getting a FMIC

You don't need the 7in intercooler for what you are doing. Just get the 5" stepped core which fits better or a bunch of the other 5" cores on the market. They are all pretty similar but my choice would be the ETS or VRSF 5". Definitely don't wait on the chargepipe, they can break and then you will be forced to wait for a replacement while your car is down. VRSF makes a good product and the install is easy.

Averdi · 02-05-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

Thanks for the input! I think I will be getting a FMIC

You don't need the 7in intercooler for what you are doing. Just get the 5" stepped core which fits better or a bunch of the other 5" cores on the market. They are all pretty similar but my choice would be the ETS or VRSF 5". Definitely don't wait on the chargepipe, they can break and then you will be forced to wait for a replacement while your car is down. VRSF makes a good product and the install is easy.

Yeah I'm going to look for one used. Not really concerned about the size since I don't track the car. Would like VRSF though

335m · 02-05-2015, 11:14 AM

I just got my VRSF DP and moved from Stage 1 aggressive to Stage 2 aggressive but I have heard it is about the same jump from 1 to 1+. The extra power is very noticeable, I am driving my car like a madman lately because of the increased throttle response and torque.

If you do get the FMIC you should consider getting a PTF tune with it to really maximize the gain. And if you haven't gotten a CP grab one as well.

Averdi · 02-05-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 335m

I just got my VRSF DP and moved from Stage 1 aggressive to Stage 2 aggressive but I have heard it is about the same jump from 1 to 1+. The extra power is very noticeable, I am driving my car like a madman lately because of the increased throttle response and torque.

If you do get the FMIC you should consider getting a PTF tune with it to really maximize the gain. And if you haven't gotten a CP grab one as well.

Thanks for advice. Any reason you got downpipes instead of the inter cooler ? I did my research and found stage one aggressive + FMIC is more aggressive then stage 2 aggressive

mike5809 · 02-05-2015, 12:39 PM

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I just got my VRSF DP and moved from Stage 1 aggressive to Stage 2 aggressive but I have heard it is about the same jump from 1 to 1+. The extra power is very noticeable.

As an FYI I didn't think there was a huge difference going from Stage 1 Aggressive to Stage 2 Aggressive. However, going from Stage 2 Aggressive to Stage 2+ FMIC Aggressive there was a huge difference.

Go out and get a FMIC

gtaccord · 02-05-2015, 12:40 PM

Down pipes do not cause waste gate rattle.

Averdi · 02-05-2015, 12:43 PM

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Down pipes do not cause waste gate rattle.

It makes it more noticeable because it's more open

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