Description
Elevate your BMW N20 or N26 engine's performance with the Competition Series Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC), meticulously engineered for the ultimate boost in power and efficiency. Designed for the BMW 228i, 320i, 328i, and 428i, this FMIC has undergone over a year of rigorous development and real-world testing in harsh racing conditions to deliver unparalleled cooling efficiency and durability.
Key Features:
- Perfect Fitment for BMW 228i, 320i, 328i, 428i: Specifically designed to seamlessly integrate with your BMW, ensuring a perfect fit and an aggressive look.
- Massive Cooling Capacity: Features a 20"x11"x3" (26"x11"x3" with end tanks) high-density bar & plate intercooler core, offering 660 cubic inches of efficient cooling, a significant upgrade from the factory’s 425 cubic inches.
- Durable Construction: The intercooler comes with robust cast end tanks for enhanced durability and optimized internal airflow, reducing turbulence and promoting better air distribution.
- Customizable Finishes: Standard brush finish, with optional polished or Type III Hard Black Anodizing available for a stealthy look and improved durability against road debris.
- Factory-Style Connectors: Fully compatible with both factory and aftermarket piping, making installation straightforward with no modifications required.
- Comprehensive Installation Kit: Includes all necessary hardware and detailed instructions, ensuring a hassle-free, 100% bolt-on installation.
- Proven Performance: Tested to withstand the rigors of racing, this FMIC consistently maintains low intake air temperatures (IAT), preventing heat soak even under prolonged full-throttle conditions.
Why Choose Our Competition Series FMIC?
Our FMIC is engineered to deliver the cooling efficiency that your high-performance BMW demands. The high-density bar & plate core with 18-20 fins per square inch outperforms lower-quality cores, offering superior heat transfer capabilities that keep your engine running cooler and more efficiently. This intercooler is designed to support power levels over 600hp, making it the ultimate solution for enthusiasts who push their vehicles to the limit.
Real-World Testing:
Extensive independent testing has shown that our FMIC can bring intake air temperatures down to almost ambient levels, even under extreme conditions. Whether you’re on the track or the street, this intercooler ensures consistent performance, lap after lap, by preventing heat soak and ensuring rapid recovery after full-throttle pulls.
Available Finishes:
- Brushed Finish (Standard)
- Polished Finish (Optional)
- Type III Hard Black Anodizing (Optional): Provides a stealthy appearance and enhances the durability of the intercooler fins against damage from road debris.
Installation & Compatibility:
Rated 1 out of 5 for ease of installation, this FMIC is designed for a straightforward install with no cutting or modification required. It is fully compatible with factory components, ensuring a seamless integration with your BMW 228i, 320i, 328i, or 428i.
Legal Disclaimer:
This product is intended for off-road use only. It is not legal for use on pollution-controlled vehicles on public roads and highways in California. This product is available for sale in all 49 states excluding California. International customers can purchase without restrictions.
Limited Lifetime Warranty:
We stand behind the quality of our products. The Competition Series FMIC is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, providing you with peace of mind knowing that your investment is protected.
BASIC KIT: The Basic Kit consists of the intercooler assembly. This replaces the factory intercooler.
STANDARD KIT: The Standard Kit consists of everything included in the Basic Kit but adds the Charge Pipe Kit. Increase throttle response as well as decrease turbo lag are the benefits of the new Charge Pipe Kit. Ease of installing methanol injection kits or a boost pressure source are an added benefit. Charge Pipe is discounted in the bundle.
FULL KIT: The Full Kit consists of everything included in the Standard Kit but adds the Turbo to Intercooler Pipe Kit (TIC Pipe). Increase throttle response as well as decrease turbo lag are the benefits of the new TIC Pipe Kit. With the Full Kit, ALL the factory rubber and plastic intercooler pipes will be replaced. You will have full hard piping throughout your system. TIC Pipe is discounted in the bundle.
