BMW X6 F16 - Huge Stepped Competition Front Mount Intercooler - Grey
Upgrade the cooling performance of your BMW X6 F16 and BMW X5 F15 with this huge stepped competition front mount intercooler. This uprated bar and plate FMIC with flowed cast end tanks is designed for serious performance gains, dramatically lower intake air temperatures and consistent power on the road and on the dyno. Ideal for tuned and remapped petrol and diesel models, this grey powder coated intercooler is a proven, direct replacement upgrade that fits a wide range of BMW X5 and X6 platforms.
Why choose this BMW intercooler upgrade
- Stepped, massive competition core with increased surface area for maximum heat rejection
- High-efficiency bar and plate core paired with flowed cast end tanks for excellent airflow and low pressure drop
- Handles well over 800 bhp - headroom for big power builds and reliability on hard use
- Grey powder coated finish for a clean OEM-plus look and excellent durability
- Direct replacement - standard hoses clip straight on
Core specs and size
- Core size: 535 mm x 332 mm x 150 mm
- Weight: approx 16 kg
- Volume: 19.2 litres
- 120 percent more surface area vs stock
- 120 percent more volume vs stock
- Comparable in size to the Wagner intercooler
Real-world results you can feel
We have tested these intercoolers on multiple vehicles with absolutely fantastic results. In back-to-back road pulls, both the stock and the upgraded intercooler saw around 90 degrees at the inlet. At the outlet to the engine, the standard intercooler was around 60 degrees, while this stepped competition intercooler consistently delivered outlet temperatures in the high 20s across five runs. Lower IATs mean more consistent power, safer tuning and stronger performance every time you put your foot down.
The Nforcd team has used and fitted this intercooler on customer cars and feedback has been superb. If you want a serious BMW intercooler upgrade for daily driving, spirited road use or track days, this is the front mount intercooler we recommend.
Compatible BMW models
- BMW X5 E70 3.0d / 3.0sd (2006-2010)
- BMW X5 E70 LCI 30dX / 35dX / 35iX / 40dX / 40iX (2009-2013)
- BMW X6 E71 30dX / 35dX / 35iX / 40dX / 40iX (2007-2014)
- BMW X5 F15 25d / 25dX / 28iX / 30dX / 35dX / 35i / 35iX / 40dX / 40eX (2012-2018)
- BMW X6 F16 28iX / 30dX / 35i / 35iX / 40dX (2013-2018)
Installation
Direct replacement using the factory hoses that clip straight in. Professional installation is recommended and typically takes 1 to 2 hours. Some models may require minor plastic trimming.
Want it fitted by specialists? Nforcd offers installation in Warwickshire. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
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