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Old 02-19-2015, 08:04 PM
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Bigger FMIC, and new M5 style fronts.
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Where did you get the FMIC and for how much?
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Looks good, nice upgrade from the standard stock one. Post up some finished pictures when done.


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GodSpeed can be found via Ebay.

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Interesting... I thought few intercoolers fit without a bunch of modifications. How's the Godspeed on that?

Saw this thread on it talking about how CPE's for example was a PITA to install:

https://5series.net/forums/e61-touri...-535-a-135864/

We should put together a list of all the ones that are fairly easy to install. Looks like Island Road used a VRSF Stepped 5" one, with little mods other than some custom brackets he made up for it.
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Update guys n gals.

These are GodSpeed IC. It came with silicone couplings, 90 silicone, t-clam clamps, and an aluminum pipe. The price was worth trying it out, and possibly be the guinea pig for the e60/61.

I proceeded to use this write up, as it was good and had allot of good mounting and trimming points. How To: Fit a 7" VRSF Intercooler to your E6X N54 chassis - N54Tech.com - Your Source for International Turbo BMW Racing Discussion

My phone ran out of battery, so I didn't get a chance to take pictures. ill update the pictures tomorrow.
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We're still waiting on the updates
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Sorry guys n gals, been busy. But overall the install was easy like previous write ups of other brand installed. I bought T-bolt clamps because they supplied it with worm gear clamps. Im happy with the GodSpeed because i didnt have to spend all that extra money for other brand that probably do the same performance or possibly marginal. Heres the ic pictured behind the M5 style bumper.
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I also installed intake charge pipe with HKS blow off valve, and AFE air filter this weekend. You can here the engine open up and the BOV. It catches the Subi and Evo guys by surprise ☺.
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Originally Posted by 801535
Sorry guys n gals, been busy. But overall the install was easy like previous write ups of other brand installed. I bought T-bolt clamps because they supplied it with worm gear clamps. Im happy with the GodSpeed because i didnt have to spend all that extra money for other brand that probably do the same performance or possibly marginal. Heres the ic pictured behind the M5 style bumper.
So how was it in terms of modifications you had to do to make it fit? Did you have to cut anything, etc? Any special brackets you had to make?
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Are you referring about the AFE air filter and box or the charge pipe?


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