FMIC from X6 35i?

matt · 05-14-2009, 11:16 AM

I was just checking the FMIC's, and it sucked I couldnt find a cheap one with good quality here in germany.

So I thought....whats up with the N54 engine in the X6.
That car is so heavy, imagine the heatsoak if you do a few accelerations.

So, fact is, price is 190Euro (~200$)
It looks the same (exept bigger)
Stock mounting.
135i FMIC

X6 35i FMIC

Man, 200$, thats nothing.
Im gonna order this part and check it.

matt · 05-14-2009, 01:13 PM

links fixed

jeremyc74 · 05-14-2009, 01:22 PM

I'd be surprised if it will fit without a lot of fabrication. I doubt the width is the same, and there's not a lot of movement available in the pipes to match them to the inlet and outlet couplings on the intercooler.

matt · 05-16-2009, 04:57 AM

so...can anyone provide the size of the stock intercooler?

heres the one from the x6

TT1351 · 05-16-2009, 02:58 PM

Matt,
did some quick measurements using a tape measure and converted to metric, these are not exact but the 135i intercooler is dimensionally smaller the the one pictured.

overall width approx.71.1 cm (outside flanges of plastic inlets)

intercooler width approx 52.7 cm

depth (front to back) 11.1 cm (about the same as the one pictured) probably is on 11cm

height approx. 13.2 cm

The overall width maybe the same if you measured in a different spot. The plastic end pieces on the 135i seem to be wider then on the X6, so it appears it may fit, it is not hugely larger so may work, its an easy R&R, go for it.

Fran

matt · 05-16-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TT1351

Matt,
did some quick measurements using a tape measure and converted to metric, these are not exact but the 135i intercooler is dimensionally smaller the the one pictured.

overall width approx.71.1 cm (outside flanges of plastic inlets)

intercooler width approx 52.7 cm

depth (front to back) 11.1 cm (about the same as the one pictured) probably is on 11cm

height approx. 13.2 cm

The overall width maybe the same if you measured in a different spot. The plastic end pieces on the 135i seem to be wider then on the X6, so it appears it may fit, it is not hugely larger so may work, its an easy R&R, go for it.

Fran

Thanks man, for 200$ you cant got wrong.

stevenc · 05-17-2009, 10:23 AM

I think this is a cool idea and well worth checking out and letting us know how the install goes...

M3R1 · 05-23-2009, 02:11 PM

Any updates?

Raflekt · 05-23-2009, 02:20 PM

Keep us informed plzzz

zamm3k · 05-23-2009, 02:31 PM

awesome idea! keep us posted

matt · 05-23-2009, 02:35 PM

im gonna test it at a bmw dealer, just have to wait till the right tech works on a saturday..

rcracer_tx · 05-23-2009, 03:11 PM

Sounds like a good plan... Make sure to keep us updated

M3R1 · 05-23-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt

im gonna test it at a bmw dealer, just have to wait till the right tech works on a saturday..

You are the man...

M3R1 · 06-10-2009, 11:46 AM

Any update?

blklacker · 08-17-2009, 01:42 PM

bump?

matt · 08-17-2009, 02:43 PM

i never had the time to finish this.
fact is, it fits. you only have to use the x6 mounting bracket.

nordique14 · 08-17-2009, 04:25 PM

Based on the numbers provided, the X6 FMIC has about 33% more volume than the 135i FMIC.

Add1ct · 08-17-2009, 07:08 PM

so it does fit? and the benefits are what vs an aftermarket option?

IceDragon2000 · 08-18-2009, 11:59 PM

Three Questions:

What are the exact part numbers for the parts? (Since I'm deployed right now and can't access the links)

Is there any cutting involved?

Do you need to take the bumper off to install it?

Thanks

kirby135i · 08-19-2009, 10:44 AM

Will BMW consider this an "aftermarket" mod even though its their part?

Add1ct · 08-19-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirby135i

Will BMW consider this an "aftermarket" mod even though its their part?

Probably yes, but if it came to it I think even BMW wouldn't argue in court that a larger intercooler made by them for the same exact engine and meant to keep it cooler under the higher stress of a heavier vehicle application is what caused damage to the same engine it is meant for in a car subjected to lower stress by virtue of its smaller mass, but who knows

IceDragon2000 · 08-31-2009, 11:40 PM

Any updates to my questions?

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matt Captain 61 Rep 615 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	FMIC from X6 35i? I was just checking the FMIC's, and it sucked I couldnt find a cheap one with good quality here in germany. So I thought....whats up with the N54 engine in the X6. That car is so heavy, imagine the heatsoak if you do a few accelerations. So, fact is, price is 190Euro (~200$) It looks the same (exept bigger) Stock mounting. 135i FMIC X6 35i FMIC Man, 200$, thats nothing. Im gonna order this part and check it. __________________ fckin' love my car <3 Last edited by matt; 05-14-2009 at 01:13 PM..*
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I'd be surprised if it will fit without a lot of fabrication. I doubt the width is the same, and there's not a lot of movement available in the pipes to match them to the inlet and outlet couplings on the intercooler.
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matt Captain 61 Rep 615 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	so...can anyone provide the size of the stock intercooler? heres the one from the x6 __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3
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TT1351 Captain 508 Rep 929 Posts Drives: 135, GTS, E30 M3+ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (2)	Matt, did some quick measurements using a tape measure and converted to metric, these are not exact but the 135i intercooler is dimensionally smaller the the one pictured. overall width approx.71.1 cm (outside flanges of plastic inlets) intercooler width approx 52.7 cm depth (front to back) 11.1 cm (about the same as the one pictured) probably is on 11cm height approx. 13.2 cm The overall width maybe the same if you measured in a different spot. The plastic end pieces on the 135i seem to be wider then on the X6, so it appears it may fit, it is not hugely larger so may work, its an easy R&R, go for it. Fran
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matt Captain 61 Rep 615 Posts Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	i never had the time to finish this. fact is, it fits. you only have to use the x6 mounting bracket. __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3
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nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	Based on the numbers provided, the X6 FMIC has about 33% more volume than the 135i FMIC.
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IceDragon2000 US Air Force 6 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Jet Black 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spangdahlem, Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Any updates to my questions?
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