Intercooler question

gavros247 · 06-30-2013, 10:20 AM

Is there any big differences between the Helix, HPF or cp-e intercoolers then just preference and prices?

E90Company · 06-30-2013, 11:41 AM

Yes. Pressure drop, end tank flow/cooling efficiency, and intercooler core design should all be taken into account when buying an intercooler. I have Helix. Best IAT supression characteristics is what I was looking for in an intercooler, and I traded some flow efficiency for it. AMS flows the best.

gavros247 · 06-30-2013, 11:59 AM

AMS was the first one I looked at until I started searching on here. I still will probably end up going with that one. Thanks

AK 335i · 06-30-2013, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Company

Yes. Pressure drop, end tank flow/cooling efficiency, and intercooler core design should all be taken into account when buying an intercooler. I have Helix. Best IAT supression characteristics is what I was looking for in an intercooler, and I traded some flow efficiency for it. AMS flows the best.

I dont always agree with E90Company...

But when i do its referencing FMICs

Add ER to that list as well.

E90Company · 06-30-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK 335i

I dont always agree with E90Company...

But when i do its referencing FMICs

Add ER to that list as well.

ER's one of the best.

4doorbmwpower · 06-30-2013, 08:01 PM

i have an ER, its proven i mean shit ER's racecar uses that SAME EXACT FMIC that they sell to us.

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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Yes. Pressure drop, end tank flow/cooling efficiency, and intercooler core design should all be taken into account when buying an intercooler. I have Helix. Best IAT supression characteristics is what I was looking for in an intercooler, and I traded some flow efficiency for it. AMS flows the best.
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4doorbmwpower Captain 62 Rep 954 Posts Drives: Montego Blue E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (3)	i have an ER, its proven i mean shit ER's racecar uses that SAME EXACT FMIC that they sell to us. __________________ cp-e GTX3071R TT kit, cp-e quad exhaust, cp-e fuelbar, Stage 3 LPFP+lines, AEM EFI, Custom Meth kit, Apex EC7 18s w/R888 295s, Stoptech, M3 front, m-sport rear, cp-e difuser, Custom Headlights, CFS Radiator, Custom OC, 1000hp Lvl10 trans, DSS Axles, MFactory LSD, DEFIV lockdown kit, M3 refresh kit, KWv2's, cp-e project "4doorbmwpower"
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