VRSF FMIC and Chargepipe install

M2THIRTY5 · 06-09-2020, 08:20 PM

Hey guys I was looking at getting a local shop to install a few parts for me. When I inquired they said that in order to install the fmic and charge pipe they'd need to do some cutting and trimming for radiator support and ducting on the bumper. Is this normal? From what I've seen on tutorials posted online these parts should fit with the OEM parts nicely. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

este · 06-09-2020, 09:17 PM

My 5in Vrsf fmic didn't require any trimming, it's a tight fit but moving around the Fan gives you enough room to squeeze it in there. Guessing you have the larger one maybe?

M2THIRTY5 · 06-09-2020, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by este

My 5in Vrsf fmic didn't require any trimming, it's a tight fit but moving around the Fan gives you enough room to squeeze it in there. Guessing you have the larger one maybe?

Nope I got the 5" one. Not too sure why he's suggesting to cut, maybe he's just inexperienced?

KennyFSU · 06-10-2020, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by este

My 5in Vrsf fmic didn't require any trimming, it's a tight fit but moving around the Fan gives you enough room to squeeze it in there. Guessing you have the larger one maybe?

I know we have pretty small snails but did you notice any additional boost lag with the larger IC?

123Britt · 06-10-2020, 12:20 PM

I have the 5" HD VRSF I/C - Currently without a tune and YES there is a small increase in Lag .

I expect once I get BM3 it will help .

VRSF CP + IC & Soon BM3 Stage 0+

No Cutting required on the I/C install - Perfect Fit at a great price.

este · 06-10-2020, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyFSU

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Originally Posted by este

My 5in Vrsf fmic didn't require any trimming, it's a tight fit but moving around the Fan gives you enough room to squeeze it in there. Guessing you have the larger one maybe?

I know we have pretty small snails but did you notice any additional boost lag with the larger IC?

I had my bm3 tune as well so overall I would say I didn't notice lag , fmic is more of supporting mod towards stage 2 anyways.

AmuroRay · 06-13-2020, 11:14 AM

There shouldn’t be any increase in lag or response. I would suggest logging and also looking to make sure there are no leaks.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-01-2020, 12:49 PM

Lag should be negligible with a tune.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-02-2020, 10:33 AM

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Hey guys I was looking at getting a local shop to install a few parts for me. When I inquired they said that in order to install the fmic and charge pipe they'd need to do some cutting and trimming for radiator support and ducting on the bumper. Is this normal? From what I've seen on tutorials posted online these parts should fit with the OEM parts nicely. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

No lag with stage 2 bm3 and VRSF 5" FMIC

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este N54 to N55 65 Rep 308 Posts Drives: e92 335i (sold) / M235i 6mt Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	My 5in Vrsf fmic didn't require any trimming, it's a tight fit but moving around the Fan gives you enough room to squeeze it in there. Guessing you have the larger one maybe?
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123Britt Captain 287 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	5' HD I/C I have the 5" HD VRSF I/C - Currently without a tune and YES there is a small increase in Lag . I expect once I get BM3 it will help . VRSF CP + IC & Soon BM3 Stage 0+ No Cutting required on the I/C install - Perfect Fit at a great price.
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AmuroRay Brigadier General 2266 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	There shouldn’t be any increase in lag or response. I would suggest logging and also looking to make sure there are no leaks.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,212 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Lag should be negligible with a tune.
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