BMW 135i 235i 335i 435i N55 Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade
Upgrade your BMW N55 turbo engine with a high-performance front mount intercooler designed for real-world power, reliability and repeatable results. This direct-fit BMW intercooler upgrade for 135i, 235i, 335i and 435i delivers cooler intake air temperatures, reduced heat soak and consistent performance on the road and track.
Engineered with a robust bar and plate core matched to flowed cast end tanks, this BMW N55 FMIC maximises airflow and charge cooling without compromise. It is a proven plug-and-play BMW intercooler solution that fits many F-series petrol and diesel models.
Why choose this BMW N55 intercooler
- Massive 5 inch competition core for serious charge cooling
- Flowed cast end tanks for efficient, even airflow through the core
- Four additional rows at the front to increase surface area and heat rejection
- Internal fin on the intake side casting to direct airflow up through the top four extra cores
- Near 100% more internal volume and around 90% more external surface area than the standard intercooler
- Dimensions: 520 mm x 215 mm x 145 mm. For comparison, these dimensions are the exact same as the Wagner dimensions
- Weight: 11.5 kg
- Direct fit. Uses factory mounting points and connections
Tested performance, cooler IAT and consistent power
We have tested these intercoolers on multiple vehicles with fantastic results. Through five back-to-back road pulls, both the standard intercooler and this upgraded intercooler saw intake-side temperatures of between 135 and 140 degrees. Measured after the core into the engine, the standard intercooler outlet temperatures were between 75 and 80 degrees, whereas this upgraded intercooler held outlet temperatures in the high 20s across all five runs. That means dramatically reduced heat soak, faster recovery between pulls and more consistent performance you can feel.
We run these on our own cars and our customers love the transformation. If you want a BMW 135i intercooler, BMW 335i intercooler, BMW 235i intercooler or BMW 435i intercooler that simply works, this is the one. We would go as far as to say this is the best intercooler on the market for these models.
Fitment and compatibility
Direct plug-and-play fitment for the following BMW F-series models:
1 Series F20 / F21
- BMW 114i F20 / F21 75 kW / 102 PS (2012+)
- BMW 116i F20 / F21 100 kW / 136 PS (2011+)
- BMW 118i F20 / F21 125 kW / 170 PS (2011+)
- BMW 125i F20 / F21 160 kW / 218 PS (2012+)
- BMW M135i F20 / F21 235 kW / 320 PS (2011+)
- BMW 114d F20 / F21 70 kW / 95 PS (2012+)
- BMW 116d F20 / F21 85 kW / 116 PS (2011+)
- BMW 118d F20 / F21 105 kW / 143 PS (2011+)
- BMW 120d F20 / F21 135 kW / 184 PS (2011+)
- BMW 125d F20 / F21 160 kW / 218 PS (2012+)
2 Series F22 / F23
- BMW 220i F22 / F23 135 kW / 184 PS (2014+)
- BMW 228i F22 / F23 180 kW / 245 PS (2014+)
- BMW M235i F22 / F23 240 kW / 326 PS (2014+)
- BMW 218d F22 / F23 103 kW / 143 PS (2014+)
- BMW 220d F22 / F23 135 kW / 184 PS (2014+)
- BMW 225d F22 / F23 160 kW / 218 PS (2014+)
3 Series F30 / F31 / F34
- BMW 316i F30 / F31 / F34 100 kW / 136 PS (2011+)
- BMW 320i F30 / F31 / F34 135 kW / 184 PS (2011+)
- BMW 328i(x) F30 / F31 / F34 180 kW / 245 PS (2011+)
- BMW 335i(x) F30 / F31 / F34 235 kW / 320 PS (2011+)
- BMW 316d F30 / F31 / F34 85 kW / 116 PS (2012+)
- BMW 318d F30 / F31 / F34 105 kW / 143 PS (2012+)
- BMW 320d F30 / F31 / F34 135 kW / 184 PS (2011+)
- BMW 325d F30 / F31 / F34 160 kW / 218 PS (2013+)
- BMW 330d F30 / F31 / F34 190 kW / 258 PS (2012+)
- BMW 335d F30 / F31 / F34 230 kW / 313 PS (2013+)
4 Series F32 / F33
- BMW 420i F32 / F33 135 kW / 184 PS (2013+)
- BMW 428i F32 / F33 180 kW / 245 PS (2013+)
- BMW 435i F32 / F33 225 kW / 306 PS (2013+)
- BMW 420d F32 / F33 135 kW / 184 PS (2013+)
- BMW 425d F32 / F33 160 kW / 218 PS (2014+)
- BMW 430d F32 / F33 190 kW / 258 PS (2013+)
- BMW 435d F32 / F33 230 kW / 313 PS (2013+)
Installation
Direct fitment with factory mounting points. There are great reference videos online and typical installation time is approximately 1 to 2 hours. Professional installation is recommended.
For fitting, we can help. Nforcd is based in Warwickshire. Request a fitting quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
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