{"product_id":"do88-bmw-n55-f2x-f3x-m2-f87-performance-intercooler","title":"do88 BMW N55 F2X \/ F3X \/ M2 F87 Performance Intercooler","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere's a common but genuinely mistaken belief among car people that an intercooler is only worth upgrading after a major engine tune. do88 pushes back on this directly: during hot summer days, repeated hard pulls, or spirited driving, even a completely stock N55 will benefit from more effective cooling of the compressed air. This self-designed performance intercooler is engineered for exactly that, an easy drop-in fitment offering a substantial upgrade over the factory unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe numbers: a \u003cstrong\u003e123% larger core volume\u003c\/strong\u003e (15,208cm³ versus 6,831cm³ stock), \u003cstrong\u003e18% higher airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e at 0.15 bar\/2.18psi pressure drop (490 CFM versus 414 CFM), and a genuinely dramatic \u003cstrong\u003e22°C lower post-intercooler air temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e under identical test conditions (35°C versus 57°C stock). On a 335xi with a Stage 1 tune, this translated to a documented peak power gain of 13hp. The engine pulls noticeably better throughout the rev range and withstands repeated full-throttle runs without building excess heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne thing worth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a genuinely substantial, heavier unit than the factory intercooler, a trade-off some owners have flagged given the increased core size. Worth factoring in if minimising added weight is a priority for your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy Choose This Intercooler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e123% larger core volume than the factory unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e18% higher airflow at 0.15 bar\/2.18psi pressure drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e22°C lower post-intercooler air temperature under identical conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDocumented 13hp peak gain on a Stage 1-tuned 335xi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenuinely benefits stock and modified cars alike, not just heavily tuned builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEasy drop-in fitment, optimised to the available space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F20\/F21 114i-125i, M135i\/M135iX (N55)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F22\/F23 218i-230i, M235i\/M235iX (N55)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F30\/F31\/F34 316i-335i\/335iX (N55)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F32\/F33\/F36 418i-435i\/435iX (N55, not suitable for convertible with xDrive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F87 M2 (N55)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e not suitable for convertible F3X models fitted with xDrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"do88","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54462617387341,"sku":"ICM-280","price":743.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/4808\/2253\/files\/do88_BMW_N55_F2X_F3X_M2_F87_Performance_Intercooler.webp?v=1786349163","url":"https:\/\/i6tuning.com\/products\/do88-bmw-n55-f2x-f3x-m2-f87-performance-intercooler","provider":"i6 Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}