There’s an old saying: “If you can’t stand the heat, get your intercooler outta the engine!”, Or something like that.
Factory intercoolers work well on factory 135i’s, but with added boost comes added heat load. To overcome this, Active Autowerke’s unit stands tall and way up front, catching more air with the help an 88% larger core and a specially designed shroud.
Our tests show an air temp drop of close to 30° F in the intake manifold, with a gain of 12 usable rear wheel HP on a Mustang MD250 dynamometer. btw: the ambient temperature in our shop measured a scorching 92°F during the session. This thing works.
NOTE:
BMW made a change to the E87 body style from 9/2009 making installation of the Active intercooler different between model years.
The easiest way to differentiate between the model years is the style of the grills, headlights and general front appearance or provide your BMW VIN#.
To ensure proper application, please consult with an Active Autowerke sales consultant.
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