Best FMIC on the market?

sloweste9x · 07-25-2016, 03:11 PM

My IATs are getting very high, dangerously high. Granted it is 93-95 here on a daily basis, but it's definitely not normal for IATs to reach above 150. I currently am FBO minus dps and my intercooler isn't cutting it. I bought the car used and the intercooler has no branding on it. It has OEM style connectors and looks like an HPF or a Wagner but with its crappy performance I doubt it is.

My question is this: What's the best intercooler on the market? Not afraid to spend money but I'd prefer not to spend a ridiculous amount. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Shane303 · 07-25-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mb21111

My IATs are getting very high, dangerously high. Granted it is 93-95 here on a daily basis, but it's definitely not normal for IATs to reach above 150. I currently am FBO minus dps and my intercooler isn't cutting it. I bought the car used and the intercooler has no branding on it. It has OEM style connectors and looks like an HPF or a Wagner but with its crappy performance I doubt it is.

My question is this: What's the best intercooler on the market? Not afraid to spend money but I'd prefer not to spend a ridiculous amount. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

AD Engineering (ADE)

sloweste9x · 07-25-2016, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane303

AD Engineering (ADE)

Can't seem to find any for sale. Any other recommendations?

Shane303 · 07-25-2016, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mb21111

Can't seem to find any for sale. Any other recommendations?

you have to contact them though email about their line of intercoolers

TrollToll · 07-25-2016, 03:45 PM

There's also the new, ridiculously big, intercoolers. I don't remember the brand, but Omar Marji (in facebook groups) is running one in Arizona with awesome results.

sloweste9x · 07-25-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yournamehere90

There's also the new, ridiculously big, intercoolers. I don't remember the brand, but Omar Marji (in facebook groups) is running one in Arizona with awesome results.

Interested in this. VRSF's new 7inch? Big Tom?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-25-2016, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Yournamehere90

There's also the new, ridiculously big, intercoolers. I don't remember the brand, but Omar Marji (in facebook groups) is running one in Arizona with awesome results.

BCP Colossal Intercooler.

ADE and BCP are basically both pre-order custom built FMIC's.

If the OP is looking for off the shelf, consider Wagner Evo II, ETS 7", ER 6".

Another one that is going to be good is the new VRSF 7.5" Race FMIC but it's not available yet.

happytaco · 07-25-2016, 04:01 PM

VRSF's new 7.5" race FMIC is worth the wait based on the results from beta testers on FB. It's the same size as the big ADE and half the cost. The BCP intercooler blocks the radiator and will create higher coolant temps.

It also doesn't box out the bottom of the radiator fan like stepped coolers which means the fan is essentially useless.

csu87 · 07-25-2016, 04:17 PM

you should be shot for this thread.

sloweste9x · 07-25-2016, 04:17 PM

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you should be shot for this thread.

Do it

sloweste9x · 07-25-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by happytaco

VRSF's new 7.5" race FMIC is worth the wait based on the results from beta testers on FB. It's the same size as the big ADE and half the cost. The BCP intercooler blocks the radiator and will create higher coolant temps.

It also doesn't box out the bottom of the radiator fan like stepped coolers which means the fan is essentially useless.

Appreciate it. I would wait but need something for an upcoming track day, guess I'll have to shell out the big bucks

jwebb335xi · 07-25-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mb21111

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Originally Posted by happytaco

VRSF's new 7.5" race FMIC is worth the wait based on the results from beta testers on FB. It's the same size as the big ADE and half the cost. The BCP intercooler blocks the radiator and will create higher coolant temps.

It also doesn't box out the bottom of the radiator fan like stepped coolers which means the fan is essentially useless.

Appreciate it. I would wait but need something for an upcoming track day, guess I'll have to shell out the big bucks

ETS, ER, and Wagner all under a grand??

TrollToll · 07-25-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happytaco

VRSF's new 7.5" race FMIC is worth the wait based on the results from beta testers on FB. It's the same size as the big ADE and half the cost. The BCP intercooler blocks the radiator and will create higher coolant temps.

It also doesn't box out the bottom of the radiator fan like stepped coolers which means the fan is essentially useless.

I don't know the creator of the BCP, and think it looks bad, but you are making some bold claims with no proof whatsoever. Do you have any data to back that up, or just opinion? From the data logs, it seems to do just fine.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-25-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mb21111

My IATs are getting very high, dangerously high. Granted it is 93-95 here on a daily basis, but it's definitely not normal for IATs to reach above 150. I currently am FBO minus dps and my intercooler isn't cutting it. I bought the car used and the intercooler has no branding on it. It has OEM style connectors and looks like an HPF or a Wagner but with its crappy performance I doubt it is.

My question is this: What's the best intercooler on the market? Not afraid to spend money but I'd prefer not to spend a ridiculous amount. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Stock turbos?
If so Wagner EVO 2 competition (tube and fin design) and Evolution Racewerks are 2 of the best intercoolers available

If you are getting upgraded turbos, VRSF 7.5" is a really good option as well

BSM n54iS · 07-25-2016, 11:17 PM

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Appreciate it. I would wait but need something for an upcoming track day, guess I'll have to shell out the big bucks

Not at all! Get spearco..

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