Here's Active Autowerke take on an old saying, "If you can’t stand the heat, get your intercooler outta the engine!”, Or something like that.
Factory intercoolers work well on factory 335i’s, but with added boost comes added heat load. To overcome this, Active Autowerke’s unit stands tall and way up front, catching more air with the help an 88% larger core and a specially designed shroud.
All incoming air is channelled completely through the intercooler
by the ram air scoops and no air can escape to the side. There is also an additional undercarriage sump tray to further block any unwanted air entering the engine bay area. This ensures that all in-coming air stream is routed directly through the intercooler first. The result is the maximun in air cooling that creates the greatest in latent heat transfer.
Our tests show an air temp drop of close to 30° F in the intake manifold, with a gain of 12 usable rear wheel HP on a Mustang MD250 dynamometer. Btw: the ambient temperature in our shop measured a scorching 92°F during the session. This is a work of art.
NOTE:
BMW made a change to the E9x body style from 9/2009 making installation of the Active intercooler different on certain models.
The easiest way to differentiate between the model years is the style of the grills, headlights and general front appearance or provide your BMW VIN#.
To ensure proper application, please consult with a Active Autowerke sales consultant.
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