CSF BMW F90 F91 F92 Charge Air Coolers for M5 and M8 — Part Number 8178
Unlock consistent power and reliability with the CSF high-performance charge air coolers for the BMW F90 M5 and F91 F92 F93 M8. If you are searching for a BMW M5 intercooler upgrade, BMW M8 charge cooler, F90 M5 charge cooler, or F92 M8 intercooler solution, this CSF 8178 charge-air-cooler set delivers class-leading intake air temperature control, faster recovery between pulls and track sessions, and true plug-and-play fitment.
Developed by the world leader in BMW air-to-water charge-air cooling technology, this liquid-to-air intercooler set is engineered for performance builds, daily-driven cars, and track-focused M cars alike. At Nforcd we have installed and used these CSF charge coolers ourselves and customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive for both road and track use.
Why upgrade to CSF charge air coolers
- Significantly reduces intake air temperatures for repeatable performance
- Improves 60 to 130 mph times by around 0.30 seconds in real-world testing
- True drop-in fit with OEM-style connections and no cutting or modification
- Ideal for tuned and stock M5 and M8 applications
Key features and tech
- World’s first cast end tank, high-performance charge-air cooler set for BMW F90 M5 and F92 M8
- Custom designed CSF liquid-to-air intercooler cores with CFD analysis and validation
- Approximately 100% increase in core volume per cooler compared to the OEM charge air coolers
- One-piece seamless air inlet end tanks with integrated charge pipes
- Integrated E85 and methanol injection ports in the air outlet end tank (dual 1/8 NPT per cooler)
- Complete with OEM-style quick-connect water fittings and factory sensor ports
- 3D scanned and rapid-prototyped for precise fitment and maximum surface area utilisation
- Drop-in design that installs without any modifications
- Durable crinkle black powder-coated finish (CSF #8178) or raw aluminium, with optional custom powder-coating available
- Supplied as a complete left and right cooler set with installation hardware
- Backed by CSF’s Lifetime Warranty
Proven performance
CSF partnered with RK Autowerks to validate fitment and performance on two of the fastest and most powerful F90 M5 builds. On an RK Autowerks Stage 3 F90 M5 making around 900+ whp, testing showed improved charge-air cooling efficiency and about 0.30 seconds faster 60 to 130 mph times compared with the factory charge coolers.
Perfect fitment and finish
Engineered over more than a year with multiple prototype revisions, these charge coolers fit with millimetre-perfect precision. Installation is straightforward thanks to OEM-style quick connects and sensor ports. Choose the signature crinkle black powder-coated finish or raw aluminium, with custom powder-coat options available on request.
Compatibility
- BMW M Series F90 M5 Sedan (2016–2021)
- BMW M Series F91 M8 Convertible (2017–2021)
- BMW M Series F92 M8 Coupe (2017–2021)
- BMW M Series F93 M8 Gran Coupe (2018–2021)
Part number and warranty
CSF Part Number: 8178
Warranty: CSF Lifetime Warranty
Installation and support
This CSF charge-air cooler set is a direct replacement that bolts in with factory hardware. For professional fitting, we recommend Nforcd in Warwickshire. Request a fitting quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
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