BMW E90 Front Mount Intercooler DIY

I got my FMIC from VRSF:

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[michaelblacktree]

I just watched one of your older videos. The weight loss makes you look 10 years younger. Congrats, man!

[T_Slug]

Great video. I never would have thought to pull the plastic clip piece out. I managed to finish this upgrade this morning - it was a struggle for sure. I found it easier to have the rubber connectors already installed on the turbo outlet and charge pipe, and then get the FMIC installed onto those once in place.

[eslate]

Putting it in took a whole evening, and I had to get my dad to help me with a second pair of hands but it looks so good now

[ron]

I just replaced the charge pipe on my 17’ M2 due to a blowout at Sebring last month. My son said I should also upgrade the intercooler. Since I had to remove the old intercooler to replace the charge pipe, I decided to change the intercooler to the VSRF intercooler.

[darrylbonner]

Hi
I’m glad happy excited I saw your video. It one of the best that you taken your time to show and explain what needs to happen
Thanks again

[robertpurvis]

I have had my Dinan intercooler on the car since I purchased. Never had a problem with smog. They didn't notice the exhaust either although it doesn't look flashy. The oil catch can was a fail. I updated the oil thermostat. Mosselman oil thermostat is a shinny polished cnc part that looks good but out of place. It was a fail. I found a shop that didn't check the car with a fine tooth comb and pretty much just went off computer readings. Every shop is different it seems.

[migelprager]

Your videos with this E90 are as good as they were with your E46, but in Europe we have plenty of E9x with the 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 DIESEL. Anyway, as a reference (I'm upgrading my Intercooler from the 330D with the one for the 335D) is very good. 👏

[flech]

Cobb has a CARB legal intercooler for the 335i its $525 and 8.25 inchs tall in the front. Its only slightly more expensive then the VRSF but it is slightly bigger and CARB legal. Cobb also has a CARB legal charge pipe and ECU tunes.

[Uberbricky]

The logs really say it all, great work as usual!

[xCRASHxNxBURNxx]

Great video as always. I started watching you with your e46. Your videos help me rebuild mine. Just rebuilt my motor took it for the 1st test drive yesterday. Just wanted to say thank you for the videos. Also amazon sells a metal valve cover for the m54 now. If you wanted to jump back on the e46 and try something new. It's just like factory.

[repairvehicle]

Thats a lot of work. How often do you do intake valve cleaning?

[JackRR]

Woah what. Surprised you did not have to trim the black plastic "fins" in the middle between bumper and intercooler at all. Every time I read or watched vids mention you do and I did myself last time. This time I also have a DCT now though so auto cooler, sucks it doesn't fit and screw back. Good thing I watched this video. Maybe I might just get factory type intercooler upgrade I don't really want more than stock turbos like stage2+.

[HarleyN]

Jesus haven't watched in a while your looking good 👍

[untouchedforce]

My e92 335 has been completely shredded apart and every wear part replaced on it completely. FBO status and would be cool to bounce some ideas around with you.

[bogusienombre]

Hi 50. I've got a problem and wondering if you could point me in a direction to solve it. 325i 2004 when I turn on the car let it run a minute or two then shut it off I hear a pressure release of air. it has a pop sound like unhooking a airline. Engine sounds great. no dashboard warnings. Where do I start looking? Anyone ever had this happen. Been searching but nothing comes up so far. Thanks 50 or anyone.

[blindguy...]

Was that a aftermarket engine fan you pulled out? I’m thinking of getting those easy plug in fan shrouds for my 330i 346.

[marinmitev]

Yo boyz, i have a question about e46 330d, car won't crank, key works, i check all fuses, got ews delete, and still won't start, i've got 12v on starter and nothing, can someone help.

[burntnougat]

Any update on the e53 you rescued and did timing chain job on?

[repairvehicle]

Why did you lift entire car when you working on the front only?

[bbbbret]

I ve been watching your videos nice work, u look familiar, are u in fountain valley?