VRSF 5" FMIC Results

doodlebro · 03-01-2019, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hardparker

Are those the VRSF brackets, or something your mechanic fabbed up? They look awful and I don't think they can be made to work properly at all.

Here's my second take on brackets for my F25. Note how there's significant offset from the two factory mounting holes to the mounting posts for the IC. Also, they're not symmetrical because they shouldn't be to get a proper fitment. The offset for the left and right bracket differ. Measure all the stock parts for fitment and you'll see what I mean.

I'm pretty happy with them. They're super solid and simple and locate the intercooler perfectly. Plus, they cost $5 in hardware store parts and took less than half an hour to fab up. They may not be pretty, but they're perfectly functional.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/m2kMgTVPCTAexVGY9

I need to be more of a fuckin' MacGyver like you are, but the brackets I have are the ones that VRSF sent. Those brackets you made look way solid.

As a side note, here's a mexico log I did tonight after swapping to the AFe filter from BMS intake and flashing Bootmod3 stage 1 (91): http://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5c78d182ae729b79a8ca4f3c

Yeah, the temperature rises, but it's still got ~ 30 degrees of headroom. Should have a stage 2 log sometime in the next week or two.

E90705 · 03-02-2019, 07:28 PM

I'm wondering if the VRSF "race" intercooler would be overkill on a stock turbo with mhd stage 2+ tune in our F25 N55's. Or is the mid tier 5 inch VRSF intercooler sufficient?

doodlebro · 03-02-2019, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by E90705

I'm wondering if the VRSF "race" intercooler would be overkill on a stock turbo with mhd stage 2+ tune in our F25 N55's. Or is the mid tier 5 inch VRSF intercooler sufficient?

The race would be extremely overkill, that is designed to dissipate over 800 horsepower.

My most recent log is pretty telling for this, I'm flowing around the amount of air that a stage 2+ tune on the stock turbo would flow and temps are staying below 90F on pulls to 130.

Lonetre · 03-05-2019, 02:02 PM

I just installed the same Intercooler to compliment the catless down pipe, GBH+ and Burger intake on a Stage 2+ MHD tune. I did have to drill out the spacer to match up and bend out the support tabs, worked fine. No dyno evidence but fun factor is off the charts. The GBH+ is a must do in my opinion when pushing the boost.

doodlebro · 06-02-2019, 12:53 PM

Warmer weather logs after solving my boost target issue. BM3 is having intermittent freeze up issues so there's jumps in IAT, but still staying below 130F on the long pull from 3rd. I'd guess ambient was around 60F.

3-4-5: http://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5cecb703c090c611ae1c6f8d

5th: http://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5cecb5a2c090c611ae1c6f89

Not sure if my unit is worse than others, but it feels like it's getting a bit higher than it should be. Tiago@VRSF any thoughts?

FranzX3M · 10-13-2019, 10:44 PM

How much if any of the bottom plastic tray (attached to front bumper, not belly pan plastic) needs to be cut away? Shame that the supplied brackets don't work. I just did water pump and about to install the VRSF intercooler but it appears I have the same brackets that don't work.

doodlebro · 10-15-2019, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FranzX3M

How much if any of the bottom plastic tray (attached to front bumper, not belly pan plastic) needs to be cut away? Shame that the supplied brackets don't work. I just did water pump and about to install the VRSF intercooler but it appears I have the same brackets that don't work.

Lol that's depressing, I thought they fixed the problem but VRSF doesn't seem to post much here or anywhere anymore...

You shouldn't have to cut much of the plastic off, just corners that get in the way really.

n55david · 10-15-2019, 10:30 AM

Yeah, looks like ill need to hold off on getting on for the wifes x3..

anyone else make one that works?

evilchargerfan · 12-30-2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

With that said, the brackets are new and we've been recently made aware that the holes need to be slightly enlarged in order to aid fitment. We're having every bracket modified as we speak in order to ensure an easier install.

Tiago@VRSF

were the brackets , ever updated?

Polo08816 · 12-31-2019, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

Tiago@VRSF

were the brackets , ever updated?

Would like to know as well.

evilchargerfan · 01-10-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

Would like to know as well.

no reply, I'm guessing that'd be a "no"

3002 tii · 04-23-2020, 11:54 PM

Tiago@VRSF

bump, any update on the brackets? what about 4" ewg dp's?

pdubq · 04-24-2020, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by doodlebro

Lol that's depressing, I thought they fixed the problem but VRSF doesn't seem to post much here or anywhere anymore...

You shouldn't have to cut much of the plastic off, just corners that get in the way really.

I just had this installed: https://www.vr-speed.com/vrsf-5-street-hd-intercooler-fmic-upgrade-kit-10-18-bmw-x3-35ix-x4-35ix-x4-m40ix-f25-f26-n55.html

Is that not what you’re discussing? It’s on their website. Sorry if I’m missing a key detail here.

I also went with vrsf catted downpipes. Intercooler was straight forward with just a little plastic trimming, and dp’s had no issues and no need to code out a CEL or anything.

Noticeable louder turbo spool and pep in the step, even before tune.

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Lonetre Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i MSport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (0)	I just installed the same Intercooler to compliment the catless down pipe, GBH+ and Burger intake on a Stage 2+ MHD tune. I did have to drill out the spacer to match up and bend out the support tabs, worked fine. No dyno evidence but fun factor is off the charts. The GBH+ is a must do in my opinion when pushing the boost.
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doodlebro Lieutenant 121 Rep 470 Posts Drives: '17 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Denver iTrader: (1)	Warmer weather logs after solving my boost target issue. BM3 is having intermittent freeze up issues so there's jumps in IAT, but still staying below 130F on the long pull from 3rd. I'd guess ambient was around 60F. 3-4-5: http://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5cecb703c090c611ae1c6f8d 5th: http://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5cecb5a2c090c611ae1c6f89 Not sure if my unit is worse than others, but it feels like it's getting a bit higher than it should be. Tiago@VRSF any thoughts? __________________ Current mods Rockford Fosgate P3 // JBL MS-A5001 // MiniDSP Ultra Racing Strut Brace // AFe Pro Dry S // PS2 // Custom Inlet // DV+ // FTP Boost Pipes // VRSF Race IC // VRSF Downpipe // ECUTek Protune @ 5280'
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