BMW F-Series Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade 5 inch Competition Core — 1 Series F20 F21, 2 Series F22 F23, 3 Series F30 F31 F34, 4 Series F32 F33
Unlock reliable, repeatable power with this BMW turbo intercooler upgrade. Designed as a direct-fit FMIC for popular F-Series models, this bar and plate front mount intercooler delivers colder intake air temperatures, reduced heat soak and stronger performance on the road. Perfect as a BMW intercooler upgrade for daily driving and spirited use, and ideal for tuned and remapped turbo BMWs that demand consistent intake temps and airflow.
Why choose this BMW FMIC upgrade
This intercooler uses a high-density bar and plate core matched to flowed cast end tanks for excellent cooling efficiency and pressure stability. During back-to-back road testing, intake air temperatures before the intercooler were a consistent 135 to 140 degrees over five runs. Post-intercooler outlet temps with the MTC intercooler dropped to the high 20s, compared with 75 to 80 degrees from the standard OEM unit. Lower IAT equals more stable boost, more consistent power and safer running for your turbocharged BMW.
Key features and specifications
- Massive 5 inch competition core with flowed cast end tanks and four extra rows at the front to increase surface area
- Internal fin on the intake side to direct airflow through the top four additional cores for improved cooling
- Near 100 percent more internal volume and approximately 90 percent more external surface area than the stock intercooler
- Dimensions: 520 mm x 210 mm x 130 mm. Core size matches the popular Wagner dimensions
- Weight: 11.5 kg
- Direct fit, plug and play replacement for the OEM intercooler
- Professional installation recommended. Typical fitting time 1 to 2 hours
We have installed and used this intercooler ourselves at Nforcd and customer feedback has been excellent. Results are repeatable with noticeably cooler charge temps and strong on-road performance. We would go as far as to say this is the best intercooler on the market for these models.
Compatible BMW models
Direct fit for the following F-Series BMWs:
- 1 Series F20 F21: 114i, 116i, 118i, 125i, M135i, 114d, 116d, 118d, 120d, 125d
- 2 Series F22 F23: 220i, 228i, M235i, 218d, 220d, 225d
- 3 Series F30 F31 F34: 316i, 320i, 328i, 328ix, 335i, 335ix, 316d, 318d, 320d, 325d, 330d, 335d
- 4 Series F32 F33: 420i, 428i, 435i, 420d, 425d, 430d, 435d
Fitting and support
This intercooler is a direct fit and there are helpful installation videos on YouTube. For a professional installation service, we recommend booking with Nforcd in Warwickshire. Request a fitting quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
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