The BEST Intercooler for Your N54 BMW & How To Install It

Not sure which intercooler to get for your BMW 135i or 335i? Let me explain what I'd recommend for your N54 or N55 BMW. I'll even show you how to install it too! Check out the links below if you're ready to purchase or install a new intercooler...

⬇️ Stepped Intercoolers (trimming required):

⬇️ Non-stepped Intercoolers (no trimming required):

⬇️ Race intercoolers (lots of trimming required):

⬇️ Tools required:

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[Archydos]

As a new-ish owner of an E92 335i, love that you're still putting out N54 content. I've already used a good number of your videos to help me out!

[dujon]

Not your average install video, sick video Jake 🔥

[geoffreymoulton]

I went with the 7.5" VSFR, hard pipe intake and JB4 BEF xHP, now I'm at 290kw at the wheels on pump gas, 135I. Well worth the money

[cuttingedgecool]

I just bought this exact same CRF stepped intercooler for my 2011 E90 6AT 335i.

[aggieE]

Have the same one. Great unit. Thanks for the N54 content.

[gtho]

Oem style connectors vs non.. is there any performance differences because of that ?

[Hilfiger]

I’ve run 7 inch on my single turbo for a year and a half no issues. IATs usually 8-12 degrees above ambient.

[ed]

Bought an brand new ARM 5in stepped intercooler for $250 on facebook marketplace. Can't wait to install it

[BetterCallEro]

Did the splash shield fit fine? Because it seems like there is not enough room for the splash shield after the new intercooler.

[friguy]

YEA!! JAKE! JAKE! JAKE! JAKE! Lol. Great to have video from you! As well it's N54 content too!! Love it! Thank you man! Can't wait for more! I'm gonna watch this again as that intercooler is the same size as mine but what you did to insall was different thhan mine. I didn't undo any screw for the Trans cooler. I have the auto trans but I'll have to investigate that one.

[wheeldoc]

Hey another video!👍💪👏 thanks for posting again!

[GageEllis-swdu]

Do you need a tune when you put one in ?

[bloom]

Do you gotta upgrade the hoses and lower charge pipe or no?

[bully_er]

I'm thinking of upgrading my 10 yr old Dinan intercooler that came with the car. I've been reading the newer core and fins are a little better now. I'm stuck right now between a 5" stepped Mad or CSF vs a 7" ARM. Do you think the 7" would out perform the 5" even though it's not stepped? I really like the round bars on the CSF. 135i n55 mhd stage 2+. I don't track but do drive pretty hard on the streets and hit canyons once a month except During the Winter. Some of those runs are 15 min long full send.

[Nico_i_DCT]

Very nice explanation Jake! I will go for downpipes and the 5" intercooler. I'm not sure whether to go for the MHD way or the JB4, after that. My goal is 420 crank HP like the EU e92 m3 has... Dutch regards, Nico.

[ThePearlMasta]

it’s a shame i can’t run this on my 335, previously had a 5in on there and absolutely ruined it, made about 100 more hp then it could handle. but your video almost has me convinced to downsize it😂 wonderful video brother

[tomj]

I'm curious I was going to get a vrsf 7.5inch intercooler for my stock turbo n54 due to the fact in a few years time I would like to go single and then I wouldn't have to change the intercooler again what's the disadvantage to having a 7.5 on a stock turbo car ?

[eurogang]

Looking to get a intercooler but don’t know what brand to get your saying csf might get vrsf or arm or csf

[wokekidd]

If you run the ARM 7.5 IC you should get the upgraded “hose” because for some reason the piping they include is way too short

[Fcaleb]

Their website says it’s good for 1000whp ???