The OEM intercooler is made from plastic end tanks that are crimped on to an aluminum tube/fin core that is ~4 inches thick (105mm core width) and is 5 inches in height (127mm). This may be enough to keep IAT in check on a completely unmodified / stock vehicle, but once users to start increase power through bolt-on modifications, tuning, and built engines, the OEM intercooler will become the Achilles heel of the system with IAT skyrocketing out of the optimal range and drastically lowering the performance capabilities of the vehicle. With this new, stepped core design, bar/plate high performance BMW n54 intercooler. This drop-in fit intercooler, which requires no modifications to install, has a bottom / larger section that is 5.5 inches thick (140mm) with a front face that is massive ~8.25 inches tall (210mm). A huge improvement over the OEM unit, and enough to handle even the most advanced n54 engine builds. The Only TRUE Plug-and-Play Solution Compared to the Rest No Cheaper Silicone Hose Clamp System, BMW Style Quick-Connect Machined Fittings OEM Mounting Locations with Fitment Kit and Instructions Included Clears OEM Crash Bar, No Modification to Install with No Cutting or Trimming Required Bottom/Larger: Section: 5.5 Thick (140mm) Massive Front Face: ~8.25 Tall (210mm)
