BMW 318d 320d E90 E91 E92 E93 Turbo Intercooler

Installs in place of the original
Quality aluminum product, precision TIG welds.
European manufacturing.
Manufacturer: Xtrem Motorsport

Overall dimensions: 650 x 100 x 95mm - 700 x 100 x 95mm with mounting tabs
Cooling core dimensions: 505 x 100 x 95mm
Connection diameter: inner 62mm, outer 73mm, hose connection by clipping.
Weight: 3.1kgs

The aluminum intercooler is designed for maximum performance gain thanks to better air intake cooling and a larger internal volume than the original.
The large volume intercooler, also called intercooler, is an essential asset for any prepared vehicle; it is also used in competition in all motorsport disciplines, such as rallying, circuit racing, hill climbs, autocross, etc.

Why install an Xtrem Motorsport intercooler on a 318d, 320d E90?

Installing an X-Trem Motorsport intercooler on a BMW 320d E90 can offer several advantages, especially if you are looking to improve engine performance, particularly if you have modified the engine for more power or want to optimize the vehicle's overall performance. Here are the main reasons why adding it could be beneficial:

1. Improved engine performance
The intercooler's function is to cool the compressed air from the turbocharger before it enters the engine cylinders. A more efficient intercooler, such as the X-Trem Motorsport one, can lower the intake air temperature. Colder air is denser, which increases the amount of oxygen entering the cylinders. This can lead to more efficient combustion, better throttle response, and thus improved overall engine performance.

2. Reduced exhaust gas temperature
A more efficient intercooler helps reduce exhaust gas temperature. This can extend the life of engine components, especially the turbocharger, which is sensitive to high temperatures.

3. Stability under demanding driving conditions
If you frequently push your car to high RPMs or drive in demanding conditions (e.g., on a track or during sporty driving), a larger or more efficient intercooler can help maintain a stable intake air temperature, allowing the engine to handle these conditions better without power loss.

4. Engine mapping optimization
If you have already modified the engine or intake system, adding a high-performance intercooler can allow you to take full advantage of the modifications made, thus offering an additional power gain while preserving engine reliability.

5. Reduced risk of "tuning heatsoak"
During intensive driving sessions, standard intercoolers can sometimes struggle to maintain a low intake air temperature, leading to a phenomenon called "heatsoak" where engine efficiency decreases under high temperatures. A high-quality intercooler is designed to minimize this phenomenon.

6. Improved fuel efficiency
Colder, denser air entering the cylinders can improve engine fuel efficiency, allowing for better combustion and thus better energy yield, which could, in some cases, offer small fuel savings.

In summary, an X-Trem Motorsport intercooler is often chosen for its ability to improve engine thermal management, thereby increasing performance, reliability, and engine response, particularly in the context of sporty driving or after making significant modifications to the engine or its intake system.