Description
Upgrade the charge-air cooling capacity of your BMW with the DCE Parts Intercooler Upgrade, engineered for BMW applications equipped with N20, N26, N47, and N55 engines. Designed as a high-performance replacement for the factory intercooler, this upgraded unit provides a larger cooling surface area to improve heat absorption and dissipation, helping maintain more consistent intake air temperatures during sustained driving and increased engine load.
When a BMW is tuned for increased power, higher boost pressure and greater airflow can place significantly more demand on the factory intercooler. Under these conditions, the OEM unit may experience heat soak, causing intake air temperatures to rise and potentially reducing power consistency. The DCE Parts intercooler provides increased cooling capacity to help control charge-air temperatures and maintain more consistent performance during spirited driving, track use, and other high-load conditions.
Bar-and-Plate Intercooler Construction
The DCE Parts intercooler utilizes a bar-and-plate core design engineered for strength, durability, and improved thermal performance. The robust construction is well suited to higher-boost applications and provides increased resistance to external impacts compared with a conventional factory-style intercooler.
The larger core provides greater surface area for heat transfer, allowing the intercooler to absorb and dissipate heat more effectively. This makes it particularly beneficial for vehicles running increased boost pressure or aftermarket engine tuning.
Available Intercooler Core Sizes
- 5-Inch Core: 520 × 210 × 130 mm
- 6-Inch Core: 520 × 210 × 150 mm
- 7-Inch Core: 520 × 210 × 180 mm
The intercooler is available in Silver or Black, with Black as the standard finish.
Key Features
- High-performance intercooler upgrade for BMW N20, N26, N47, and N55 engines
- Larger core surface area for improved heat absorption and dissipation
- Bar-and-plate construction for increased strength and durability
- Designed to support higher boost pressure and increased airflow
- Helps reduce charge-air temperatures during sustained high-load operation
- Helps minimize heat soak on tuned and higher-output applications
- Supports more consistent engine performance
- Compatible with OEM and aftermarket charge pipes
- Thermal heat-dissipation design for improved cooling performance
- Available in 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch core thicknesses
- Available in Silver or Black
- Standard finish: Black
Fitment
BMW F30 / F31 / F36 – 2012–2018
- 320i / 320xi
- 328i / 328xi
- 335i / 335xi
- Also fits applicable 316i, 316d, 318d, 320d, 325d, 330d, and 335d models
BMW F32 – 2012–2018
- 428i / 428xi
- 435i / 435xi
- Also fits applicable 420i, 420d, 425d, 430d, and 435d models
BMW F22 / F23 – 2014–2018
- 228i / 228xi
- M235i / M235xi
- Also fits applicable 220i, 218d, 220d, and 225d models
BMW F20 / F21 – 2012–2018
- 114i
- 116i
- 118i
- 125i
- M135i
- 114d
- 116d
- 118d
- 120d
- 125d
BMW F87 – 2016–2019
- M2
Note: Exact intercooler compatibility can vary by engine, chassis, model year, and factory configuration. Verify the vehicle's engine code and existing intercooler/charge-pipe configuration before ordering.
Performance Benefits
The DCE Parts intercooler upgrade is designed to provide the additional cooling capacity needed for BMWs operating above factory power levels. By improving charge-air cooling and helping control intake temperatures, the upgraded intercooler can help maintain more consistent performance during repeated acceleration, extended high-load driving, and tuned applications.
For vehicles running increased boost, an appropriately sized intercooler can be an important supporting modification for maintaining stable charge-air temperatures and reducing the effects of heat soak.
The standard shipping rate applies to orders within the continental United States. If you intend to place an order outside of the continental US, please reach out to support@x-ph.com for assistance.
