{"product_id":"bmw-f80-f82-f87-m3-m4-m2c-top-mount-intercooler-upgrade","title":"BMW F80\/F82\/F87, M3\/M4\/M2c Top Mount Intercooler Upgrade","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake the heat out of your S55 with this Top Mount Intercooler Upgrade — a direct replacement charge cooler for the BMW F80 M3, F82 M4 and F87 M2 Competition, with far more core and coolant volume than the factory unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S55 uses a water-to-air charge cooler sitting on top of the engine, and it is the single biggest limit on a tuned car. The factory core is compact because it has to be, and on a hot day or a second hard run it saturates: coolant temperature climbs, intake temperature follows, and the ECU pulls timing and boost. The car does not break, it just gets slower, run after run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit replaces it with a much larger cast and welded alloy core, holding significantly more coolant and presenting far more surface area to it. More volume takes longer to heat and more surface sheds it faster, so the charge cooler recovers between runs instead of stacking heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreatly Increased Core Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA far larger internal core than the factory charge cooler, with the thermal mass to survive back-to-back runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast and Welded Alloy Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlloy end castings TIG welded to the core, with machined outlet faces rather than pressed steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetains Every Factory Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoolant ports, sensor bosses, mounting points and charge pipe outlets are all in the original positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttacks Heat Soak, Not Peak Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gain is consistency. A standard car is quickest once; this one holds its timing run after run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Bolt-On Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSits in the factory location under the intake. No cutting, no relocation and no custom plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Above Stage 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stock charge cooler is the first thing to give up on a tuned S55, before the turbos and well before the fuel system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore body: 12.6\" (320mm) wide × 7.28\" (185mm) deep\u003cbr\u003eCharge outlet: 3.3\" (84mm) outside diameter\u003cbr\u003eCharge inlets: 2.25\" (57mm) outside diameter, two off\u003cbr\u003eCoolant ports: 0.86\" (22mm) outside diameter, two off\u003cbr\u003eSecondary port: 0.5\" (13mm) internal diameter\u003cbr\u003eDrain: 0.37\" (9.5mm) outside diameter\u003cbr\u003eFasteners: M6 × 16 and M6 × 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing tolerance +\/- 0.08\" (2mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstantially lower charge air temperatures under sustained load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar less timing pulled on a second or third hard run\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent power on a hot day instead of a car that fades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater coolant volume, so the circuit takes longer to saturate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore surface area, so it recovers faster once it does\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadroom for a Stage 2 tune to be worth what it claims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW F80 M3 (2014-2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW F82 M4 (2014-2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW F87 M2 Competition (2019-2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.0L Twin Turbocharged S55 Engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charge cooler circuit must be drained and correctly refilled and bled on installation. Professional installation is strongly recommended — air trapped in the circuit will undo everything this upgrade is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit is heavy and is shipped in a dedicated carton. Freight is quoted separately where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Proven Performance Parts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialise in high-performance parts for European vehicles — Volkswagen GTI \u0026amp; R models, Audi S\/RS platforms, BMW M cars and Mercedes-AMG. Every product we offer is carefully selected for its quality, fitment, and real-world performance — tested by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Performance Parts","offers":[{"title":"BMW F80 M3 (2014-2020)","offer_id":52881422123290,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BMW F82 M4 (2014-2020)","offer_id":52881422156058,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BMW F87 M2 (2019-2021)","offer_id":52881422188826,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/1177\/4490\/files\/2_7c4658e1-8383-4857-a43d-1cefbccb9669.png?v=1789451743","url":"https:\/\/provenperformanceparts.com.au\/products\/bmw-f80-f82-f87-m3-m4-m2c-top-mount-intercooler-upgrade","provider":"Proven Performance Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}