VRSF N55/N20 HD Intercooler F30 335i, 328i, M2 | 2012-2018

The VRSF HD intercooler kit swaps the small factory front mount intercooler on N20- and N55-powered F-chassis BMWs for a much larger bar-and-plate unit. It fits the 320i, 328i and 335i sedans, the 328i wagon, the 428i and 435i in every body style, the 228i and M235i, and the original N55 M2. Choose the 5-inch Performance HD core or the thicker 6.5-inch Competition HD core.

What It Does

BMW sized the factory tube-and-fin cooler for stock boost. Once a tune adds boost and airflow, it heat soaks quickly, intake temperatures climb with every gear, and the engine pulls timing to protect itself. The VRSF core is about 87 percent larger than stock, so it absorbs and sheds far more heat. Intake temperatures stay lower and more consistent, which keeps power steady and lowers the risk of knock.

Choosing a Core

The 5-inch Performance HD core is rated to roughly 550 wheel horsepower and suits most tuned cars on the stock turbo. The 6.5-inch Competition HD core is rated to about 800 wheel horsepower for upgraded-turbo and E85 builds. Convertible F23 and F33 cars are limited to the 5-inch core.

Materials and Construction

Both cores use VRSF's high-density bar-and-plate design with staggered, offset fins inside and out, which is far tougher against road debris than the factory core. The cast end tanks were shaped with flow modeling and work with the factory charge pipes or any aftermarket pipe made for the stock cooler. Each unit is pressure tested and finished with a thermal dispersant coating.

Features

• VRSF HD bar-and-plate core, about 87% larger than stock
• 5in Performance HD or 6.5in Competition HD
• CFD-optimized cast aluminum end tanks
• Works with OEM and aftermarket charge pipes
• Pressure tested, thermal dispersant coated
• Install in about 1.5 hours
• VRSF lifetime warranty and No Hassle fitment guarantee

What Is Included

• VRSF front mount intercooler with cast end tanks
• Mounting hardware

Required Parts

• None. The intercooler bolts to the factory charge pipes and mounts.

Specs

• Part numbers: 10303010 (5in Performance HD), 10303020 (6.5in Competition HD)
• Brand: VRSF
• Core: aluminum bar and plate
• End tanks: cast aluminum
• Rated power: up to 550 whp (5in) / 800 whp (6.5in)
• Shipping dimensions: 33 x 16 x 10 in (84 x 41 x 25 cm) for the 5in core; 32 x 16 x 12 in (81 x 41 x 30 cm) for the 6.5in core
• Shipping weight: 26 lb (11.8 kg) for the 5in core; 31 lb (14.1 kg) for the 6.5in core

Fitment Notes

• F23 and F33 convertibles can only use the 5in core.
• Fits left- and right-hand-drive cars and xDrive models.
• A VRSF logo stencil for the core is available as an add-on above.
• See more in our VRSF intercoolers collection.