Installing a larger intercooler in your BMW can lower the temperatures of your charged air, giving you the opportunity to make more power. As forced induction BMWs become more popular, intercoolers will be a staple in terms of modifications.
Improve the cooling capacity for your 2015–2020 BMW M3 or M4 with the Mishimoto Performance Heat Exchanger. Air-to-water intercooling is a means of more efficient heat transfer from the charged air, but it now requires an additional heat exchanger mounted to the front of the vehicle in order to dissipate the transferred heat. The S55 powering the F8X generation of M’s packs quite a punch thanks to the A2W system. While the BMW engineers laid the foundation for dissipating heat from the intercooling system, we still saw some room to improve on their design. We started by eliminating any bits of plastic and promptly replaced the end tanks, including the inlet and outlet ports, with durable aluminum. We kept the dual-pass flow through the core for maximum cooling properties while expanding the core into the available space. Our new design features a 42mm thick core while extending the height by 150 mm, totaling in a 60% increase in core volume and a 180% increase in fin surface area. The end result of our improvements is a 10°F drop in global intercooling temperatures over the stock unit. Size isn’t the only thing that matters with this heat exchanger. Since the heat exchanger sits front and center in the M3 and M4’s cooling stack, it’s susceptible to damage from road debris. To keep your air-to-water system safe, our heat exchanger comes equipped with an optional steel mesh stone guard for an added layer of protection for the fins. We also incorporated a variable fin pitch for the lower 12 rows on the core in order to facilitate cooling to DCT-equipped M's. Finally, our 2015–2020 BMW F8X M3/M4 Performance Heat Exchanger includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty for a worry-free install. Features: Direct fit for the 2015–2020 BMW M3, M4, and M2 Competition 10°F drop in global intercooler coolant temperatures over stock 60% increase in core volume 180% increase in external fin surface area Increases intercooler coolant capacity by 0.6 gallons Full aluminum, TIG-welded construction Dual-pass design for maximum cooling Variable fin-pitch design for improved airflow to DCT cooler Includes optional stone guard for maximum protection against road debris Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty Included: (1) Performance Heat Exchanger (1) Stone Guard (1) Magnetic Drain Plug Mounting Hardware Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty WARNING! Prop 65 may apply to this product. Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1968) is a California law that applies to call companies selling products in California. Prop 65 requires any listed chemical present above very low levels that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information about California Prop 65 warning see: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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This direct bolt-in intercooler upgrade is a high-quality heavy-duty replacement heat exchanger that dramatically improves turbo/inlet air cooling by providing double the cooling surface area and over three times the fluid volume compared to the factory cooler. The benefits are most noticed during back to back runs at higher boost levels where the factory cooling capacity can be overwhelmed resulting in ignition timing pull and reduced turbo efficiency. Dramatically improves turbo/inlet air cooling Double the cooling surface area of the factory unit No modification install and removal Increases turbo efficiency in extended runs Made in the USA
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This version features S55 3.0L Bi-Turbo engraved into the cover. This carbon fiber intercooler cover is made from premium prepreg carbon fiber, cured using vacuum bag and autoclave
Add some carbon fiber flair to your S55 Engine Bay! This carbon fiber intercooler cover is made from premium prepreg carbon fiber, cured using vacuum bag and autoclave.
Allows for more aggressive ignition timing and more consistent power delivery, making it an essential upgrade for both stock and stage-1 tuned vehicles.
