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A larger replacement for the front heat exchanger that cools the water feeding the engine's water-to-air intercooler. Its core is 40 mm thick against 24 mm stock, with 60% more volume and 19% more face area, sized so the main radiator behind it still gets enough air. Water to the intercooler runs about 9 degrees cooler on average, intake air about 6 degrees cooler, and the result is a consistent 10 hp and 20 lb-ft on the stock engine tune. Where the factory system heat soaks after about three hard pulls, the car no longer heat soaks after seven.
Specifications
| Type | High performance heat exchanger (intercooler water circuit) |
| Core Size | 40 mm thick (stock 24 mm); 60% more volume and 19% more face area than stock |
| Engine | S55 |
| Warranty | Dinan Limited Warranty: remainder of the BMW new vehicle warranty (4 yr/50,000 mi, US/Canada-spec cars), or 2 years unlimited mileage once out of factory warranty |
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2021 | BMW | M2 | Competition |
| 2015-2018 | BMW | M3 | Base |
| 2015-2020 | BMW | M4 | Base, CS, GTS |
Why replace the heat exchanger rather than the intercooler?
- Testing of the intercooler, the heat exchanger and the secondary cooler showed that a larger heat exchanger gave the most cooling gain for the money on this engine.
Is it built for track use?
- Yes. It is track tested for consistent performance under hard use and is rubber mounted to isolate vibration.
Shipping
- In stock orders typically ship within 1 to 3 business days.
- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Special order items follow a lead time we confirm with you individually before the order is committed.
- Backordered items ship as soon as stock lands. Lead times are manufacturer estimates and can change. Contact us for current ETAs.
- Need to cancel? Email us right away. Cancellations are not guaranteed once an order is in process. In-stock orders cancel free before they ship; a 6% fee applies only to confirmed backorders and special orders.
- International orders: prices do not include VAT, duties, or import fees. Your country charges these at import and they are the buyer’s responsibility.
Returns
- 30 days from delivery to request and ship back a return on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee on the item price before tax and shipping. Shipping is not refunded in either direction. All waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Fitment guaranteed: select your vehicle above, or confirm fitment with us in writing before you order. If the part shows as a fit and it is wrong, the return is on us, even after installation. Otherwise, installed or used parts cannot be returned.
- Final sale: special orders, coilovers, electronics, engine internals, turbochargers, superchargers and turbo kits, unless defective or we sent the wrong item.
- Product images may be representative. The SKU and specifications in the listing are what ships.
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