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| 02-24-2024, 10:44 AM | #1 |
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New Intercooler
After much reading and research, I've decided that an improved intercooler will be my first mod. Mainly because any tuning moving forward would almost require a larger, better heat dissipating cooler as a cherry on top.
What brand have folks used with tunes? There are a lot of knock offs and china brands, so I'm looking for a drop in, no modifications cooler. Thanks for your time. Jim
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VRSF and Wagner Tuning, also, upgrading your piping to aluminum is also a great upgrade for starters as well and will compliment the Intercooler.
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Yes, VRSF & Wagner are the go-tos. Wagner maybe more so (rumor is VRSF just copied them).
I will also add MAD into the mix: https://mad-us.com/mad-bmw-e-chassis...-stepped-core/ |
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Now I am looking to upgrade that and the Piping lol. StradaRedlands thanks for the recommendation on the intercooler!
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I definately like the price of the MAD FMIC, price is awesome, VRSF price is repectable, tried and true, and Wagner looks quality, I watched some videos on install and some comparisions.
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| 02-27-2024, 05:35 PM | #8 |
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Thanks guys for the info. I also started a thread at the engine sub forum and got some others chiming in. Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for the suggestions!!!
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| 02-28-2024, 12:11 PM | #9 |
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How difficult is the install on these intercoolers?
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| 02-29-2024, 08:37 PM | #10 |
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They are a tight fit! Diverter valve install on N55 I heard is more difficult than intercooler by a longshot lol. Intercooler is quite accessible and just a few plastic pieces in the way. I watched Several insightful videos.
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