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      08-27-2015, 09:00 AM   #1
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ER Intercooler - Anyone have one?

I want to install the Intercooler prior to my tune, and it seems like ER is the only viable player in the market right now for the 2 series N20.

Anyone have any experience with the ER?
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      08-27-2015, 05:36 PM   #2
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I want to install the Intercooler prior to my tune, and it seems like ER is the only viable player in the market right now for the 2 series N20.

Anyone have any experience with the ER?
You may have better luck checking out the F30 N20 section. I'm sure there's more F30 than F22/23 owners with the IC.

Though, I'm also interested in a review. Particularly, the Wagner vs ER FMIC

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I want to install the Intercooler prior to my tune, and it seems like ER is the only viable player in the market right now for the 2 series N20.

Anyone have any experience with the ER?
I have the ATM fmic and it's phenomenal. Someone (I think darkhold) did a review of four different intercoolers including ER, Wagner and ATM.
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You may have better luck checking out the F30 N20 section. I'm sure there's more F30 than F22/23 owners with the IC.

Though, I'm also interested in a review. Particularly, the Wagner vs ER FMIC
Haven't seen or heard of that one, I'll have to try and track it down. Thanks!
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I have the ATM fmic and it's phenomenal. Someone (I think darkhold) did a review of four different intercoolers including ER, Wagner and ATM.
I saw the Wagner, but didn't see the specific application for the F22/23. I'll also try to find that review.

I would really like to beef this up prior to a tune as it always seems to be the weak link in any tweaked car. My gearhead friend continues to tell me it is the 1st thing to do to any engine prior to tweaks as heat kills a turbo and the oem seems a little small.

What I'm really trying to find out is if the ER requires cutting of the front assy.

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We sold a lot of ER FMIC to this platform, it is the most popular choice.
Some of the features that make this FMIC great are designed and manufactured 100% in the US, Large High density bar and plate design intercooler with the following dimensions 20"x11"x3" (26"x11"x3" with end tanks), uses 20 fins per square inch ( most intercooler use 8-12 fins per square inch).
It is also offered with ER lifetime warranty.
Check the vendor section, some vendors offer money back guarantee on this product. If you do not like it, you can return it.
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We sold a lot of ER FMIC to this platform, it is the most popular choice.
Some of the features that make this FMIC great are designed and manufactured 100% in the US, Large High density bar and plate design intercooler with the following dimensions 20"x11"x3" (26"x11"x3" with end tanks), uses 20 fins per square inch ( most intercooler use 8-12 fins per square inch).
It is also offered with ER lifetime warranty.
Check the vendor section, some vendors offer money back guarantee on this product. If you do not like it, you can return it.
The kicker with this product is that it appears you must remove the entire front bumper to mount. They are currently offering free charge pipes I believe.
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The kicker with this product is that it appears you must remove the entire front bumper to mount. They are currently offering free charge pipes I believe.
You can install it without removing bumper but it will be a PITA.
Can you send me a link of such offer?
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