Drop-in replacement intercooler for the BMW F2x and F3x platform, welded entirely from aluminum with continuous welds. The core carries 15208 cm3 of volume against 6831 cm3 for the M2 OE unit, 123 percent more, and flows 490 CFM at 0.15 bar (2.18 psi) pressure drop where the OE part flows 414 CFM, an 18 percent gain. do88 measured post-intercooler air temperature of 35°C against 57°C on the OE cooler under the same conditions. It fits the factory location with no cutting and ships with bolts, washers and installation instructions.
Specifications
| Type | Bar-and-plate front-mount performance intercooler |
| Material | Aluminum, continuous welds |
| Core Volume | 15208 cm3 (OE 6831 cm3, 123% larger) |
| Airflow | 490 CFM at 0.15 bar (2.18 psi) pressure drop, 18% over OE |
| Charge Air Temperature | 35°C vs 57°C OE, 22°C lower |
| Included | Intercooler, bolts, washers, installation instructions |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Part Number | ICM-280 |
| OEM Replacement | 17517600531, 17517618809, 17517600533 |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF)
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2018 | BMW | 1 Series (F20 F21) | 114i, 116i, 118i, 125i, M135i, M135iX, 114d, 116d, 118d, 120d, 120dX, 125d |
| 2012-2018 | BMW | 2 Series (F22 F23) | 218i, 220i, 228i, 230i, 230iX, M235i, M235iX, 218d, 220d, 220dX, 225d |
| 2015-2018 | BMW | 2 Series (F87) | M2 |
| 2011-2018 | BMW | 3 Series (F30 F31 F34) | 316i, 320i, 320iX, 328i, 335i, 335iX, 316d, 318d, 318dX, 320d, 320dX, 325d, 328d, 328dX, 330d, 330dX, 335dX |
| 2012-2018 | BMW | 4 Series (F32 F33 F36) | 418i, 420i, 420iX, 428i, 428iX, 430i, 430iX, 435i, 435iX, 418d, 420d, 420dX, 425d, 430d, 430dX, 435dX |
Shipping
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- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Backordered items ship as soon as stock lands — contact us for lead times.
- 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-day returns on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee, buyer pays return shipping. Both waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Installed or used parts can’t be returned — confirm fitment before you install.
- Special orders and custom items are final sale.
- Email us for return authorization before shipping anything back.
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