Intercooler for the convertible

Black Sunshine · 11-24-2018, 02:15 PM

Sorry if this already in a post, but I can't find it. It looks like some of the intercoolers will not work on the convertible. I'm guessing due to some extra bracing. I was planning on picking up a charge pipe during the Black Friday deals and I like keeping all the parts the same brand if possible. Yes, I have issues. I was suggested ER for the charge pipe, but depending on the website it looks like the intercooler wont fit from them. Car is a 235i convertible, auto rwd for reference.
Thanks in advance.

M235SDCA · 11-24-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Sunshine

Sorry if this already in a post, but I can't find it. It looks like some of the intercoolers will not work on the convertible. I'm guessing due to some extra bracing. I was planning on picking up a charge pipe during the Black Friday deals and I like keeping all the parts the same brand if possible. Yes, I have issues. I was suggested ER for the charge pipe, but depending on the website it looks like the intercooler wont fit from them. Car is a 235i convertible, auto rwd for reference.
Thanks in advance.

Not many options for the F23 due to the brace in front of the stock IC. Here is a thread with some info. I put some pics there showing the clearance between the stock IC and the brace.

FMIC options for the F23 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1330303

Basically you can get something like the Wagner EVO 1 or equivalent.

Black Sunshine · 11-24-2018, 02:46 PM

Thank you very much

TwistedX · 11-27-2018, 01:34 AM

I was able to install the VRSF in my F23 but yeah it was a huge bitch. If I had known I would of removed the bracing then then installed and reinstalled the bracing. It can but done without removing but tough.

BEM-S4 · 12-04-2018, 02:05 PM

Active Autowerke fits in the convertible, I have one installed

mike@x-ph.com · 01-04-2019, 06:16 PM

Active Autowerke & Wagner EVO I will fit

Probably most 5" intercoolers but i have not tested other brands so i cannot confirm

syclonedriver · 01-08-2019, 07:44 PM

I used a Wagner comp 1. It was a pain to install the 1st time. I took it out when I installed the new hard pipe to the TB, it was much easier the 2nd time.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-09-2019, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by syclonedriver

I used a Wagner comp 1. It was a pain to install the 1st time. I took it out when I installed the new hard pipe to the TB, it was much easier the 2nd time.

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Black Sunshine Enlisted Member 39 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F23 [0.00]	Intercooler for the convertible Sorry if this already in a post, but I can't find it. It looks like some of the intercoolers will not work on the convertible. I'm guessing due to some extra bracing. I was planning on picking up a charge pipe during the Black Friday deals and I like keeping all the parts the same brand if possible. Yes, I have issues. I was suggested ER for the charge pipe, but depending on the website it looks like the intercooler wont fit from them. Car is a 235i convertible, auto rwd for reference. Thanks in advance.
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TwistedX Really Twisted 28 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i F23 8AT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	I was able to install the VRSF in my F23 but yeah it was a huge bitch. If I had known I would of removed the bracing then then installed and reinstalled the bracing. It can but done without removing but tough. __________________ 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 2015 BMW M235i F23 - Sold
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Active Autowerke fits in the convertible, I have one installed __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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syclonedriver Private 18 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i convertible Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Bartlesville OK iTrader: (0)	I used a Wagner comp 1. It was a pain to install the 1st time. I took it out when I installed the new hard pipe to the TB, it was much easier the 2nd time.
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