Description
Air-to-water intercooler designed for the 2015–2020 BMW F8X M3/M4 that improves charge cooling capacity for more consistent performance under sustained load.
This Mishimoto Air To Water Intercooler uses a bar-and-plate core and a redesigned internal volume to deliver a tangible increase in heat-sinking capacity, supporting more stable intake-air temperatures and improved thermal reliability during repeated high-load runs.
- Bar-and-plate core: Provides a robust construction that resists core fatigue and supports consistent coolant-to-air heat transfer.
- 29% increase in core volume: Larger core capacity increases coolant contact area and thermal mass for improved charge cooling and reduced temperature rise under repeated use.
- Single-pass coolant flow: Unique internal routing minimizes pressure drop through the coolant circuit while ensuring coolant contacts the full core for uniform heat extraction.
- BMW-specific color options: Available in 12 BMW-specific colors to visually match vehicle exterior accents while maintaining full intercooler functionality.
- Mishimoto engineering: Designed and validated by Mishimoto for application-specific fitment and durability in the F8X M3/M4 platform.
Key functional benefits:
- Improved thermal capacity: The increased core volume and bar-and-plate construction combine to provide steadier intake temperatures during repeated dyno pulls or track sessions.
- Consistent coolant routing: The single-pass flow ensures even coolant exposure across the core, reducing hot spots and improving long-term cooling consistency.
- Application fitment: Engine-bay components are tailored for the 2015–2020 F8X M3 and M4 to preserve installation simplicity and packaging integrity.
Materials, finish, and fit are engineered to match the demands of performance-oriented driving while allowing aesthetic personalization with BMW-matched color choices. Mishimoto’s reputation for motorsports-grade thermal solutions underpins the design intent: reliable, repeatable charge cooling for the F8X platform.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | BMW | M2 | Competition |
| 2015-2018 | BMW | M3 | Base |
| 2015-2020 | BMW | M4 | Base |
| 2019-2020 | BMW | M4 | CS |
| 2016 | BMW | M4 | GTS |