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BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler Kit, 2012-2018

  1. Feed the Beast - 2012-2018 BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

    Feed the Beast - 2012-2018 BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

    Feeding the beast that lives under the hood of BMW's F1X generation M5 and M6 is a multicourse meal. The twin-turbo V8 has quite the appetite, and no forced induction power buffet would be complete without a course of intercoolers. Of course, they're a staple part of any balanced turbocharged meal for a growing powerhouse. Our intercoolers are fresh off the production line and looking mighty appetizing. Before the S63 scarfs these intercoolers down, though, we wanted to get a closer look at Mitch's design come to life. 

    When we last left off, these intercoolers were two chunks of shaped plastic, 3D printed to triple our check the fitment in the already cramped engine bay. Now though, we have the real deal, and we're eager to show them off. 

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  2. Feed the Beast - 2012-2018 BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 2 - Prototyping

    Feed the Beast - 2012-2018 BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 2 - Prototyping

    The S63 contained under the hood of BMW's F1X generation M5s and M6s have quite the appetite for power. Unfortunately, this hunger and impeccable taste mean that these Ms aren't easily satiated, and it takes a full course meal to satisfy their cooling needs. So far, we've only just looked at the menu for our intercooling upgrades, but now it's time to give it a small taste.

    Even as advanced as our modeling programs are, the virtual workspace can only get us so far. Also, we felt the need to triple-check our work, given how particular we are about fitment, combined with our larger intercoolers. The best way to review the fitment of our intercoolers without starting mass production is by putting our 3D printers to work. Within only a few hours, we're able to churn out a 1:1 scale replica of our new intercooler design that's ideal for test fitting.

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  3. Feed the Beast - 2012-2018 BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

    Feed the Beast - 2012-2018 BMW F1X M5/M6 Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

    The term 'power hungry' typically isn't a great way to describe someone. This phrase carries a negative stigma for those willing to sacrifice it all to make their way to the top. However, when it comes to your executive sports sedan, this is precisely the descriptor that you'd want to hear, with the F1X platform BMW M5 and M6s being no exception.

    M TwinPower Turbo: Details. (04/2009)

    The S63 under the hood of these big M's isn't starved for power. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The stout 4.4L twin-turbo V8 rolled off the assembly line with 523 HP and 502 TQ crammed under the hood. However, even with this healthy dose of power, the M5 and M6 yearn for more speed, and we're happy to facilitate that need.

    For forced induction

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