Description
The Mishimoto MMINT-F30-12BK is a Performance Intercooler engineered specifically for the BMW F22/F30 chassis, built with a black bar-and-plate core to replace the factory tube-and-fin unit found on turbocharged N20, N26, N47, and N55-powered Bimmers. Mishimoto designed this forced induction upgrade with a 6-inch thick, angled step-core that adds extra charged-air cooling surface without fully blocking other heat exchangers in the engine bay.
This performance induction component is built to solve a real weak point in the stock forced induction system: plastic end tanks and a thin tube-and-fin core that let heat set up shop under boost, especially on tuned cars. By moving to a bar-and-plate core, Mishimoto increased core volume by 96-percent and external fin surface area by 130-percent compared to the factory intercooler, optimizing the induction system for heat dissipation with minimal pressure drop. On Mishimoto’s 2017 M2 test vehicle, running the stock tune, this intercooler dropped outlet temperatures by 45°F and added up to 10 whp and 8 wtq, giving your force induction setup more consistent, cooler air under sustained boost.
Vehicle Applications
This intercooler is a specific fit for the F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F87 chassis BMWs equipped with the N20, N26, N47, or N55 engine. Coverage includes the 2014-2016 228i and 2015-2016 228i xDrive; 2013-2016 320i and 320i xDrive; 2014-2016 328d and 328d xDrive; 2012-2016 328i, 2013-2016 328i xDrive, and 2014-2016 328i GT xDrive; 2012-2015 335i and 335i xDrive along with the 2014-2016 335i GT xDrive; 2014-2016 428i, 428i xDrive, and their 2015-2016 Gran Coupe counterparts; 2014-2016 435i, 435i xDrive, and their 2015-2016 Gran Coupe counterparts; the 2014-2016 M235i and 2015-2016 M235i xDrive; and the 2016-2018 BMW M2. F33 convertible and M2 owners will need to remove or modify the front core support brace during installation, per Mishimoto’s installation guide.
Features
- Direct, vehicle-specific fit for the 2012-2016 BMW F22/F30 chassis
- Patent-pending 6-inch thick, angled step-core design optimized for maximum flow without fully obstructing other heat exchangers
- Bar-and-plate core construction for maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop
- Intercooler core volume increased by 96-percent and external fin surface area increased by 130-percent
- Drops intercooler outlet temperature by 45°F on stock tuning
- Adds up to 10 whp and 8 wtq on stock tuning, per Mishimoto’s 2017 M2 test vehicle
- Retains factory quick-disconnect fittings for compatibility with stock piping
- Available in silver or black finish
- Includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
- Patent No. US D931,337
Specifications
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Inlet Tank Material: Aluminum
- Core Type: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Color: Black
- Grade Type: Performance
- Fit Type: Specific
- Inlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Outlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Weight: 28 lbs
- Includes: (1) Performance Intercooler with Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
- Installation Note: 27 in-lbs (3NM) recommended for T-bolt and constant-tension T-bolt clamps; operating range 18-35 in-lbs (2-4NM), do not exceed 35 in-lbs (4NM)
Frequently Asked Questions
What BMW models does the Mishimoto MMINT-F30-12BK intercooler fit?
It fits the 2014-2016 228i/228i xDrive, 2013-2016 320i/320i xDrive, 2014-2016 328d/328d xDrive, 2012-2016 328i (2013-2016 328i xDrive, 2014-2016 328i GT xDrive), 2012-2015 335i/335i xDrive (2014-2016 335i GT xDrive), 2014-2016 428i/428i xDrive and their 2015-2016 Gran Coupe versions, 2014-2016 435i/435i xDrive and their 2015-2016 Gran Coupe versions, 2014-2016 M235i/2015-2016 M235i xDrive, and the 2016-2018 BMW M2.
Which engines is this intercooler designed for?
It is designed for the N20, N26, N47, and N55 engine codes used across the BMW F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F87 chassis.
How much cooling and power improvement does this intercooler provide?
On Mishimoto’s 2017 M2 test vehicle running the stock tune, the intercooler dropped outlet temperature by 45°F and added up to 10 whp and 8 wtq.
What is the core construction of this intercooler?
It uses a bar-and-plate aluminum core with a 6-inch thick, angled step-core design, increasing core volume by 96-percent and external fin surface area by 130-percent compared to the factory unit.
Do any vehicles require extra modification for installation?
Yes, F33 convertible and M2 owners will need to remove or modify the front core support brace; the installation guide provides the modification instructions.
What colors are available and what warranty does it include?
This intercooler is available in silver or black, and this listing is the black version. It includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
âš WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Not CARB approved. This item is not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles in California or states that adopt California emissions standards. Intended for off-road / competition use where permitted by law.
