BMW 1M E82 N54 Turbo Intercooler Upgrade - Front Mount Intercooler FMIC for 135i and 335i
Upgrade your BMW N54 twin turbo with a high performance front mount intercooler. This BMW N54 intercooler is a direct fit FMIC for the BMW 1M E82, BMW 135i and BMW 335i, delivering lower intake air temperatures, reduced heat soak and consistent power on the road and track. If you are searching for a BMW 135i intercooler upgrade, BMW 335i FMIC or BMW 1M intercooler, this bar and plate turbo intercooler is the proven solution.
Why choose this BMW N54 front mount intercooler
- Large 5 inch competition bar-and-plate core with flowed cast end tanks for maximum cooling efficiency
- Proven to handle over 500 bhp while maintaining stable intake temps
- Approximately 100 percent more internal volume and 90 percent more external surface area than the standard intercooler
- Weighs 11.5 kg for a robust, high density core that resists heat soak
- Finished in durable satin black powder coat for an OEM-plus look
- Same external dimensions as the Wagner intercooler for easy fitment reference
- Direct fit OEM location design - no cutting required, true plug-and-play FMIC upgrade
Real results - lower IATs for reliable performance
Tested back-to-back on multiple vehicles, this BMW N54 intercooler consistently delivers excellent intake air temperature reductions. Through five repeated road pulls, intercooler inlet temps were 125 to 130 degrees on both the standard and this MTC intercooler. At the outlet into the engine, the standard intercooler recorded around 75 degrees, whereas the MTC intercooler delivered outlet temps in the high 20s across all five runs. That means cooler, denser charge air, stronger and more repeatable performance and greater protection against detonation on both stock and tuned N54 setups.
We have used and fitted this intercooler ourselves and our customers have been extremely happy with the gains in consistency, the reduction in heat soak and the overall drivability improvement.
Perfect for BMW 1M, 135i and 335i N54 owners
Ideal if you are looking for a BMW 135i intercooler, BMW 335i intercooler or BMW 1M E82 intercooler upgrade. Also fits many other models that use the N54 platform. This is the go-to BMW N54 FMIC upgrade for daily driving, spirited road use and track days, improving charge cooling without compromising fitment.
Installation and fitting
This intercooler is a direct fit and typically takes 1 to 2 hours to install. There are helpful installation videos available on YouTube to guide the process. Professional installation is recommended.
Want it fitted by specialists? Choose Nforcd in Warwickshire. Request a fitting quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
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