Intercooler size question

[Proctor750]

Im looking for Intercoolers for my E36 M3. Im not sure what dimensions will fit, Im just buying a core, and the shop is doing custom endtanks to fit. I have the stock M3 bumper, and splash guards, just wanted to know what dimensions will fit. (dont feel like measuring)

[eurotekM3]

??

[Proctor750]

What fits under the stock bumper...

[Highboosting///M3]

Largest core I have seen anyone fit is 24x12x4 but that is overkill and you do have to slightly modify a couple things to fit it. Not sure on your hp goal but I would say 22x10x3 is fine for up to 700hp or more and it should fit no sweat. My last intercooler core I had on the car was 24x10x3.

[dummerdork]

sounds good

[1996328iAbalos]

Originally Posted by boosting///M3

Largest core I have seen anyone fit is 24x12x4 but that is overkill and you do have to slightly modify a couple things to fit it. Not sure on your hp goal but I would say 22x10x3 is fine for up to 700hp or more and it should fit no sweat. My last intercooler core I had on the car was 24x10x3.

There's a guy named J.P. that used to have a 700+hp bmw m3 here in Las Vegas before his engine blew to shit in one month period after coming out of pprauto.com - www.pprauto.com but it wasnt there fault something else was wrong but 24x12x4 intercooler was what he was running but the thing is with that size he actually had to literally cut the lower portion of his bumper & did some banging on his bumper to make it fit just right.

[1996328iAbalos]

Originally Posted by boosting///M3

Largest core I have seen anyone fit is 24x12x4 but that is overkill and you do have to slightly modify a couple things to fit it. Not sure on your hp goal but I would say 22x10x3 is fine for up to 700hp or more and it should fit no sweat. My last intercooler core I had on the car was 24x10x3.

Also whats your specs on your E36 m3?? Looks good from the rear but i wanna see more, yes more.....!

[SaLto]

About the positioning of the intercooler, if i wana put another aditional intercooler maybe can make a air flow separator ,dimensioned in the relation of the two intercoolers volume size, for two intercoolers from the turbo and fitt the aditional on the side off the car or maybe under the hood iff its thiner, and make some scoops to let moore air flow, than a air flow joiner right befotre the intake mainfold?
What doo U think about that?

It iss a bit looney but actualy can work if its done propertly!!!

[Highboosting///M3]

Originally Posted by SaLto

About the positioning of the intercooler, if i wana put another aditional intercooler maybe can make a air flow separator ,dimensioned in the relation of the two intercoolers volume size, for two intercoolers from the turbo and fitt the aditional on the side off the car or maybe under the hood iff its thiner, and make some scoops to let moore air flow, than a air flow joiner right befotre the intake mainfold?
What doo U think about that?

It iss a bit looney but actualy can work if its done propertly!!!

Usually the only time people use twin intercoolers(one on each side) is because of the way the bumper is or since there is a lack of space in front. The G35 usually calls for twin small intercoolers since the front center mouth of the bumper is thin but the opening on the sides are larger for more air flow. Also this makes piping easier for twin turbo cause the pipe can come straight from compressor a short distance to side IC and out up to merge in the middle for the V6 intake in the middle.

Corvettes also usually have side intercoolers cause there is more room near the tires and because of twin turbo and it being a v8.

Top mount IC is usually just for rally cars with a big scoop but when going for big power they always scratch that location and do front mount with a large IC since it has the room.

So with an M3 the conventional FMIC is best location for sure for piping route, room for placement, air flow and everything!

Originally Posted by 1996328iAbalos

Also whats your specs on your E36 m3?? Looks good from the rear but i wanna see more, yes more.....!

Specs are top secret for now.

Basic info:
Semi-custom widebody
Fully built race motor = I6
All custom piping and manifolds
Rather large turbo
Tec 3R PnP from Vic Sias and tuning by Vic Sias
335 equivalent tires in rear.

[8psi//E36]

Originally Posted by boosting///M3

Usually the only time people use twin intercoolers(one on each side) is because of the way the bumper is or since there is a lack of space in front. The G35 usually calls for twin small intercoolers since the front center mouth of the bumper is thin but the opening on the sides are larger for more air flow. Also this makes piping easier for twin turbo cause the pipe can come straight from compressor a short distance to side IC and out up to merge in the middle for the V6 intake in the middle.

Corvettes also usually have side intercoolers cause there is more room near the tires and because of twin turbo and it being a v8.

Top mount IC is usually just for rally cars with a big scoop but when going for big power they always scratch that location and do front mount with a large IC since it has the room.

So with an M3 the conventional FMIC is best location for sure for piping route, room for placement, air flow and everything!


Specs are top secret for now.

Basic info:
Semi-custom widebody
Fully built race motor = I6
All custom piping and manifolds
Rather large turbo
Tec 3R PnP from Vic Sias and tuning by Vic Sias
335 equivalent tires in rear.

Pics + NWS or ban

Always the best with you Cameron, keep up the great work.

[itsabimmerthing]

This is a DSM trick, I am not sure how BMW owners will respond, but here goes:
You can cut the bumper support on the car, and hack the front bumper. If done properly, it does actualy look nice, and not like you would think. It is easy, and as I said, if done right, looks sweet. And will allow for a larger FMIC to fit. FYI the largest FMIC isnt always best anyway. You have to look at how efficent it is. A higher efficent smaller FMIC is better than a larger FMIC with the opposite efficent numbers. Look at PSI loss@60mph. If it is efficent, you will have a great core. Just something to help you make an informed choice.

[EricBMW]

Two ords to consider

pressure loss

[Proctor750]

will 20x11x3 fit under a stock bumper?

[Highboosting///M3]

Originally Posted by Proctor750

will 20x11x3 fit under a stock bumper?

Probably but if you want any intercooler that is taller than maybe 6 inches to fit up close to the mouth, you will need to either cut the bumper support or remove it like most people do.

[Pichuhn]

Looks Good Right (32x12x3)

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