Dinan 15-21 BMW M2/M3/M4 (F80/F82/F83/F87) High Performance Heat Exchanger

Further testing focused on the heat exchanger produced the optimized design you see before you. With 60% more volume and 19% more face area than stock along with being a whopping 40mm thick (stock is 24mm), it becomes quickly apparent how heat soak is averted with the improved setup. While the unit could be physically thicker the 40mm dimension was ultimately chosen with consideration of airflow requirements of the main radiator which is located directly behind the heat exchanger. A thicker core would diminish airflow and sacrifice normal engine cooling which would be potentially detrimental to the long term health of the engine. The increased physical stature of the heat exchanger allows a reduction in water temperatures to the intercooler an average of 9° across the RPM range. The colder water entering the intercooler then improves is efficiency and allows the intake air to be cooled by an additional 6° average across the RPM range compared to the stock unit. The reduction in intake air results in an impressive 10 HP and 20 ft-lb of torque gain without any changes in the engine tune.

Some may ask why change the heat exchanger and not the intercooler itself? Wouldn't it be more beneficial to go directly to the source of the charge air? The simple answer is yes, but at a cost. The stock system cools the intake charge by using a water-to-air intercooler, an expensive piece to engineer. The cooling circuit for the water that feeds the intercooler uses a primary cooler (heat exchanger) and a smaller secondary cooler in front of the passenger side wheel. Through rigorous testing of all 3 of those components and multiple combinations therein, it was discovered that the most effective performance per dollar solution was replacing the heat exchanger with a larger unit.

In stock trim, testing made it painfully obvious that cooling was going to hold an even more vital role on the F8x (S55) platform to achieve maximum results. The stock cooling system heat soaks after only 3 pulls and allows the engine air intake temperatures (IAT) to rise dangerously. The ECU must then reduce engine power to prevent detonation. With the Dinan high-performance heat exchanger the vehicle does not heat soak even after 7 pulls; more than twice the effectiveness of a stock setup!

Heat is the enemy of performance. Keep temps down and performance will go up as a result of increased efficiency. It's really as simple as that.

Features

• 9° average water termperature reduction to the intercooler across the RPM range. Colder water improves intercooler efficiency and allows the intake air to be cooled by an additional 6° average across the RPM range compared to stock
• More Power: Consistent +10 HP / +20 LB-FT of torque on the stock engine tune
• Track tested to ensure consistent performance under extreme conditions
• 60% more core volume & 19% more face area than stock
• 40mm thick Dinan cooler vs. 24mm thick stock cooler
• Significant reduction in tendency to heat soak
• Rubber mounted for vibration isolation

Vehicle Fitment

• 2019-2021 BMW M2
• 2015-2018 BMW M3
• 2015-2020 BMW M4

Please verify exact fitment (engine, submodel, and trim) before purchasing.

Manufacturer Part Number: D780-0001A

Images are for illustration purposes only; actual product may vary.

Emissions Note: This product is not CARB approved. It is intended for closed-course competition or off-road use only in California and other CARB states and is not legal for use on pollution-controlled vehicles in those states.

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.