BMW 135i 335i N54 Stepped Front Mount Intercooler FMIC upgrade for up to 600 bhp. If you are chasing cooler intake temps, reliable power on the N54 twin turbo engine and a true bolt-on intercooler upgrade for fast road and track, this MTC stepped intercooler is the go-to solution. Designed to fit BMW 135i and 335i N54 models and also fits many other N54 applications, it delivers the charge air cooling you need for tuned cars while keeping heat soak at bay.
Engineered with a bar and plate core matched to flowed cast end tanks, this stepped FMIC is optimised to keep intake air temperatures low and turbo efficiency high. We have run this cooler on our own N54 builds at Nforcd and customer feedback has been consistently positive for performance, repeatability and value.
- Massive 5 inch competition stepped core with flowed cast end tanks for efficient charge air cooling
- Capable of handling over 600 bhp on well set up N54 applications
- Near 100 percent more internal volume and 100 percent more surface area than the standard intercooler
- Direct fit front mount intercooler. Installation typically 1 to 2 hours with professional fitting recommended. Plenty of helpful videos available online
Proven temperature drop: In back-to-back road testing over five consecutive pulls, both the standard intercooler and the MTC intercooler saw intercooler intake temperatures of 135 to 140 degrees. At the outlet into the engine, the stock intercooler recorded 75 to 80 degrees, whereas the MTC intercooler consistently delivered outlet temps in the high 20s across all five runs. That reduction in IAT translates to stronger, repeatable performance and improved reliability under sustained load.
This stepped FMIC is ideal for Stage 1, Stage 2 and higher power N54 setups where reducing heat soak is essential for consistent power delivery, safer ignition timing and a responsive driving experience.
Fitment: BMW 135i and 335i with the N54 engine. Also fits many other N54 models. If you are unsure on compatibility, contact us and we will be happy to help.
Professional fitting: Book installation with Nforcd in Warwickshire. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
Why buy from Nforcd: We have used this intercooler on our own cars, supported numerous customer builds and seen fantastic real-world results. It is an exceptional upgrade for N54 drivers wanting reliable charge cooling, quicker recovery between pulls and performance that stays strong run after run.
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