Description
The Mishimoto Performance Intercooler, part number MMINT-F30-12SL, is a purpose-built replacement for the factory tube-and-fin unit found on BMW’s F22/F30 chassis N20, N26, and N55 engines. Engineered with a 6-inch thick, angled step-core design and bar-and-plate construction, this intercooler was tested on a 2017 M2 test vehicle running the stock tune, where it dropped intercooler outlet temperatures by 45°F and added 10 whp and 8 wtq. It’s available in Silver or Black to match your build.
Mishimoto designed this performance induction upgrade to solve a real weak point in the stock forced induction system: plastic end tanks and a tube-and-fin core that let heat build up and choke power delivery, especially on tuned cars. By replacing that setup with an all-aluminum, bar-and-plate core and adding a 115-degree angle to the top section, this intercooler increases core volume by 96-percent and external fin surface area by 130-percent, improving heat dissipation through the induction system with minimal pressure drop. It retains the factory quick-disconnect fittings, so it bolts into the stock piping without requiring a full induction system overhaul, making it a straightforward way to unlock more consistent forced induction performance from your N20, N26, or N55-powered BMW.
Vehicle Applications
This Mishimoto Performance Intercooler is a specific fit for the BMW F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F87 chassis, covering 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, 2014-2016 328i GT xDrive, 2012-2015 335i and 335i xDrive, 2014-2016 335i GT xDrive, 2014-2016 428i and 428i xDrive, 2015-2016 428i Gran Coupe and 428i xDrive Gran Coupe, 2014-2016 435i and 435i xDrive, 2015-2016 435i Gran Coupe and 435i xDrive Gran Coupe, 2014-2016 M235i, and 2015-2016 M235i xDrive. F33 convertible owners will need to remove or modify the front core support brace for installation; refer to the installation guide for the proper modification instructions.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2012-2016 BMW F22/F30 chassis
- 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
- External fin surface area increased by 130-percent
- Drops intercooler outlet temperature by 45°F on stock tuning
- Delivers up to 10 whp and 8 wtq on stock tuning
- Retains factory quick-disconnect fittings for compatibility with stock piping
- Available in Silver or Black core color
- Patent Pending, Patent No. US D931,337
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-F30-12SL
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Inlet Tank Material: Aluminum
- Core Type: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Color: Silver (also available in Black)
- Grade Type: Performance
- Universal or Specific Fit: Specific
- Inlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Outlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Engine Codes: N20, N26, N47, N55
- Chassis Codes: F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F87
- Weight: 28 lbs
- Includes: (1) Performance Intercooler, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
- Installation Note: 27 in-lbs (3NM) recommended torque for all T-bolt and constant-tension T-bolt clamps; operating range 18-35 in-lbs (2-4NM), do not exceed 35 in-lbs (4NM) maximum
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Mishimoto Performance Intercooler improve on the F22/F30 chassis?
On the stock tune of Mishimoto’s 2017 M2 test vehicle, this intercooler dropped intercooler outlet temperatures by 45°F and added 10 whp and 8 wtq.
What core design does the MMINT-F30-12SL use?
It uses a 6-inch thick, angled step-core design with bar-and-plate construction, increasing core volume by 96-percent and external fin surface area by 130-percent compared to the factory tube-and-fin unit.
Which BMW models does this intercooler fit?
It is a specific fit for the BMW F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F87 chassis, including the 228i, 228i xDrive, 320i, 320i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 328i GT xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, 335i GT xDrive, 428i, 428i xDrive, 428i Gran Coupe, 428i xDrive Gran Coupe, 435i, 435i xDrive, 435i Gran Coupe, 435i xDrive Gran Coupe, M235i, and M235i xDrive across their listed model years.
Does it work with the factory piping?
Yes, the intercooler retains the factory quick-disconnect fittings for compatibility with stock piping.
What colors are available and what is the warranty?
The intercooler is available in Silver or Black and is backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
Is any modification required for installation?
F33 convertible owners will need to remove or modify the front core support brace for installation; refer to the installation guide for the proper modification instructions.
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.
