Mishimoto Knockoff Intercoolers

E90335is · 04-19-2015, 08:39 PM

Just wondering if anyone has seen these? I noticed them pop up on ebay. They're running the same exact specs as Mishimoto intercoolers, but are for $249 shipped. For the price it seems to be a good deal, but the welds look like sh1t IMO... It's probably why I could only find them in black, so they can cover it up? Anyways, I rolled the dice on one and it will be here tomorrow. I will post a couple pics when I got some time.

Plate design and size looks to be the same. I don't know if I can link to ebay, but the item # 331531377258. If you care to check out.

Specifics:
20+ hp increase
35°F (1.67°C) reduction in AIT
22% increase in core size
Includes CNC'd quick-disconnect fittings to mate with OEM pipes
Easy install – under an hour
Direct fit – no mods required
Bar-and-plate construction
100% aluminum, TIG-welded with cast end tanks

weehe126 · 04-19-2015, 09:09 PM

It does look exactly the same as the mishimoto IC. Hopefully you wont have any fitment problems like the last batch of mishimotos did. Or maybe these guys took the good ones lol. Interested to see how it goes.

einbruch10 · 04-19-2015, 10:35 PM

subd. id like to at least see real pics of one.

E90335is · 04-20-2015, 10:36 PM

I did some unboxing and took a couple pictures. As I figured, the welding was sh1t but overall okay. I've seen better. For the price, It could be a lot worse...

I should have time to install this weekend. I will take some better pics then.

Jgcdude1 · 05-02-2015, 08:57 PM

So did you install it?

Interested to see it as well.

How was the overall fit and finish of this FMIC?

cjdzombie · 03-28-2018, 09:13 AM

Curious if anyone has had good results with these Ebay intercoolers? I found this one recently and besides the sloppy welds, it seems to be identical to the Mishimoto.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FMIC-Racing...19.m1438.l2649

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-28-2018, 09:19 AM

The mishimoto intercooler was decent at best. It was small, used stock end tanks and a low density core. If this is a poor knock off the results may not be all that impressive, maybe slightly better then stock. You get what you pay for guys.

OTN55 · 03-28-2018, 05:45 PM

i have one its been fitted for nearly 2 years with no problems i will be getting a larger one soon as im planning to upgrade turbo

mike@x-ph.com · 03-28-2018, 05:55 PM

No disrespect to Mishimoto but their intercooler is not a top performing FMIC.
I would be surprised if the replica one did noticeably better than stock

cjdzombie · 03-28-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OTN55

i have one its been fitted for nearly 2 years with no problems i will be getting a larger one soon as im planning to upgrade turbo

Which specific intercooler do you have installed? Will you be looking to sell it when you upgrade?

OTN55 · 03-28-2018, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cjdzombie

Quote:

Originally Posted by OTN55

i have one its been fitted for nearly 2 years with no problems i will be getting a larger one soon as im planning to upgrade turbo

Which specific intercooler do you have installed? Will you be looking to sell it when you upgrade?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjdzombie

Quote:

Originally Posted by OTN55

i have one its been fitted for nearly 2 years with no problems i will be getting a larger one soon as im planning to upgrade turbo

Which specific intercooler do you have installed? Will you be looking to sell it when you upgrade?

its just an ebay one might be an mtc one, i would if you were in the uk?

Tiago@VRSF · 03-30-2018, 03:13 PM

This is the worst intercooler to make a knock off of. It's one of the smallest upgraded intercoolers available and it retains the restrictive/faulty OEM connectors.

hassmaschine · 03-30-2018, 03:17 PM

I just have to laugh - the chinese copying a chinese company's products which were already questionable quality at best..

04-19-2015, 08:39 PM	#1
E90335is Enlisted Member 38 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MadCity iTrader: (0)	Mishimoto Knockoff Intercoolers Just wondering if anyone has seen these? I noticed them pop up on ebay. They're running the same exact specs as Mishimoto intercoolers, but are for $249 shipped. For the price it seems to be a good deal, but the welds look like sh1t IMO... It's probably why I could only find them in black, so they can cover it up? Anyways, I rolled the dice on one and it will be here tomorrow. I will post a couple pics when I got some time. Plate design and size looks to be the same. I don't know if I can link to ebay, but the item # 331531377258. If you care to check out. Specifics: 20+ hp increase 35°F (1.67°C) reduction in AIT 22% increase in core size Includes CNC'd quick-disconnect fittings to mate with OEM pipes Easy install – under an hour Direct fit – no mods required Bar-and-plate construction 100% aluminum, TIG-welded with cast end tanks
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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	It does look exactly the same as the mishimoto IC. Hopefully you wont have any fitment problems like the last batch of mishimotos did. Or maybe these guys took the good ones lol. Interested to see how it goes.
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E90335is Enlisted Member 38 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MadCity iTrader: (0)	I did some unboxing and took a couple pictures. As I figured, the welding was sh1t but overall okay. I've seen better. For the price, It could be a lot worse... I should have time to install this weekend. I will take some better pics then.
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cjdzombie First Lieutenant 78 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Curious if anyone has had good results with these Ebay intercoolers? I found this one recently and besides the sloppy welds, it seems to be identical to the Mishimoto. https://www.ebay.com/itm/FMIC-Racing...19.m1438.l2649 __________________ 2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport MHD 93 Stage 2+ \| xHP Stage 3 \| xDelete \| Catless Downpipe \| Phoenix Racing Intercooler \| ARM CP \| AFE Drop In Filter
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	The mishimoto intercooler was decent at best. It was small, used stock end tanks and a low density core. If this is a poor knock off the results may not be all that impressive, maybe slightly better then stock. You get what you pay for guys.
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OTN55 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 165 Posts Drives: Fbo e92 n55 335i dct Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	i have one its been fitted for nearly 2 years with no problems i will be getting a larger one soon as im planning to upgrade turbo
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