FMIC or Downpipes

Baseball7382 · 03-18-2011, 07:00 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm considering getting downpipes or an FMIC but not sure which one to get first. I'll probably get one now and then the other in like 3 monthes. I'm about to get downpipes but thinking about it, summer is coming and I live in NJ where it can get pretty hot. I have an 07 335xi with Injen DCI and JB4...What do you guys think would be the logical move 1st. Downpipes or a FMIC?

wren57 · 03-18-2011, 07:37 PM

There are dozens of threads with this exact same question.

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Stucks · 03-18-2011, 07:38 PM

Intercooler, but thats my opinion. It will lower the IAT's which will make for a more consistent car as well as fight off heatsoak. Downpipes will free up more power, but you will heatsoak much quicker with the stock intercooler.

Baseball7382 · 03-18-2011, 08:02 PM

I understand, but from dyno's the FMIC still gains anywhere from 15-25 whp....downpipes are around 25-35 why...sound about right

cn555ic · 03-18-2011, 09:02 PM

DPs then do the FMIC

pits200 · 03-18-2011, 10:34 PM

Unless you know a good shop or have a nice work environment, the xi dps are going to be murder to install. (From what all the xi guys with dps say)

The IC is going to be much easier to install.

Litos · 03-18-2011, 10:51 PM

lol @ it getting hot in NJ. for those 3 weeks ya'll are dying, uh !?!? HAHA !!!!!

anyways, since you're in NJ, get the dp's.

FMIC is beneficial if you're in Houston, or Miami, or Birmingham, or New Orleans, or Atlanta.......

Javier · 03-18-2011, 11:41 PM

if you wan't a healthier engine, get IC
If you want more power get DPs

MyE92 · 03-19-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Baseball7382

Hey Guys,

I'm considering getting downpipes or an FMIC but not sure which one to get first. I'll probably get one now and then the other in like 3 monthes. I'm about to get downpipes but thinking about it, summer is coming and I live in NJ where it can get pretty hot. I have an 07 335xi with Injen DCI and JB4...What do you guys think would be the logical move 1st. Downpipes or a FMIC?

Idk if this matters.. but maybe you should get DPs after you get your car inspected. I dont think your car will pass emissions with DPs. I could be wrong though.

Iwantm3 · 03-19-2011, 02:26 AM

It's cold most of the time in NJ lol only 3 months of hot , but honestly with FMIC I felt more gain than dp's

Litos · 03-19-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwantm3

It's cold most of the time in NJ lol only 3 months of hot , but honestly with FMIC I felt more gain than dp's

it's noon time on March 18th and it's 78 degrees with 58% humidity in Houston. gonna be about 83 today.

FMIC is the way to go down here lol.

Imperator · 03-19-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

lol @ it getting hot in NJ. for those 3 weeks ya'll are dying, uh !?!? HAHA !!!!!

anyways, since you're in NJ, get the dp's.

FMIC is beneficial if you're in Houston, or Miami, or Birmingham, or New Orleans, or Atlanta.......

Northern NJ is already a dump; no environmental harm rooted to catless downpipes will make a shit.

Seriously, I discovered a FMIC makes a difference, even in cold weather. The dyno room was a chilly 55 degrees last month when I added the ETS intercooler. The dyno results show significant gains between 5100-6500 RPM, picking up 40 HP to the wheels at 6100 RPM. I'm using the Cobb AP Stage 1 tune, but even stock tuned cars can benefit.

rgpwr · 03-19-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

it's noon time on March 18th and it's 78 degrees with 58% humidity in Houston. gonna be about 83 today.

FMIC is the way to go down here lol.

I hear ya...we hit 90 last week

Litos · 03-19-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rgpwr

I hear ya...we hit 90 last week

there's a big difference in heat from Houston to Tuscon

in July, August and September, it's 65% humidity and 85 degrees at 7AM !!!!!

walking from your car to the building makes you sweat harder than Patrick Ewing.

skiernan36 · 03-19-2011, 06:19 PM

are 135i DPs the same as 335i? found a nice deal on some for a 135i and just wondering if they would fit on my 335i

rgpwr · 03-19-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

there's a big difference in heat from Houston to Tuscon

Oh, I've experienced Houston. Not fun. But 115 deg everyday sucks every bit as much.

Bakeme521 · 03-19-2011, 06:51 PM

If you can, just do both.

Baseball7382 · 03-19-2011, 07:01 PM

Just got back from Autocouture just a lil while ago....Sal and Tommy are the best, great place...put my VK downpipes on and the car is totally different. Car is very throaty now and sounds amazing. Much more responsive and just pulls and pulls. The sound is awesome and I can't be any happier. Once I find a FMIC in the next month or two, that will be the next install. I was in map 2 with the JB4, intake, and DP's and the car is just a totally new beast. AMAZING...

z4nhy3uz · 03-20-2011, 10:19 PM

I got a FMIC if you want to buy.

Ghost170 · 03-21-2011, 01:26 AM

FMIC!

Alex@Helix · 03-21-2011, 10:07 AM

we will have intercoolers in stock late April if you want to come by and pick one up

03-18-2011, 07:00 PM	#1
Baseball7382 baseball7382 14 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 TiAg 335 x-drive Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	FMIC or Downpipes Hey Guys, I'm considering getting downpipes or an FMIC but not sure which one to get first. I'll probably get one now and then the other in like 3 monthes. I'm about to get downpipes but thinking about it, summer is coming and I live in NJ where it can get pretty hot. I have an 07 335xi with Injen DCI and JB4...What do you guys think would be the logical move 1st. Downpipes or a FMIC? __________________ 2010 E92 TiAg 335 x-drive / Xenon's / Premium Package / Sport Package / M-Sport Package / OEM Spoiler / Hardwired V1 / Lux H8v3 / JB4 PnP /Injen Intake / AMS FMIC / Stett Chargepipe / Synchronic BOV / Custon Tuning / KW1 Coilovers / 12mm Spacers Square / Carbon Fiber wrapped side reflectors
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Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 172 Rep 1,910 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	Intercooler, but thats my opinion. It will lower the IAT's which will make for a more consistent car as well as fight off heatsoak. Downpipes will free up more power, but you will heatsoak much quicker with the stock intercooler. __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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Baseball7382 baseball7382 14 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 TiAg 335 x-drive Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	I understand, but from dyno's the FMIC still gains anywhere from 15-25 whp....downpipes are around 25-35 why...sound about right __________________ 2010 E92 TiAg 335 x-drive / Xenon's / Premium Package / Sport Package / M-Sport Package / OEM Spoiler / Hardwired V1 / Lux H8v3 / JB4 PnP /Injen Intake / AMS FMIC / Stett Chargepipe / Synchronic BOV / Custon Tuning / KW1 Coilovers / 12mm Spacers Square / Carbon Fiber wrapped side reflectors
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cn555ic 442 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	DPs then do the FMIC
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pits200 Colonel 548 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Unless you know a good shop or have a nice work environment, the xi dps are going to be murder to install. (From what all the xi guys with dps say) The IC is going to be much easier to install.
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Litos Banned 220 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	lol @ it getting hot in NJ. for those 3 weeks ya'll are dying, uh !?!? HAHA !!!!! anyways, since you're in NJ, get the dp's. FMIC is beneficial if you're in Houston, or Miami, or Birmingham, or New Orleans, or Atlanta.......
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Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	if you wan't a healthier engine, get IC If you want more power get DPs __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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Iwantm3 Banned 34 Rep 1,284 Posts Drives: 335i M sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US AND A I likeeeee iTrader: (1)	It's cold most of the time in NJ lol only 3 months of hot , but honestly with FMIC I felt more gain than dp's
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Baseball7382 baseball7382 14 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 TiAg 335 x-drive Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Just got back from Autocouture just a lil while ago....Sal and Tommy are the best, great place...put my VK downpipes on and the car is totally different. Car is very throaty now and sounds amazing. Much more responsive and just pulls and pulls. The sound is awesome and I can't be any happier. Once I find a FMIC in the next month or two, that will be the next install. I was in map 2 with the JB4, intake, and DP's and the car is just a totally new beast. AMAZING... __________________ 2010 E92 TiAg 335 x-drive / Xenon's / Premium Package / Sport Package / M-Sport Package / OEM Spoiler / Hardwired V1 / Lux H8v3 / JB4 PnP /Injen Intake / AMS FMIC / Stett Chargepipe / Synchronic BOV / Custon Tuning / KW1 Coilovers / 12mm Spacers Square / Carbon Fiber wrapped side reflectors
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Alex@Helix Colonel 150 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	we will have intercoolers in stock late April if you want to come by and pick one up
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