Let's install a cheap $200 intercooler on my F30 BMW 328i N20

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

I impulse bought a $200 intercooler and now I am going to install it on my car. This not a how to video, more of just a watch me do something video.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. Stephen Wilds assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video. Stephen films himself working on his own car, usually as he is learning how to do it.

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  • @801russc
    @801russc4 жыл бұрын

    I've got the same intercooler in my 335i and temps are about 20°F cooler on average, what I like most about it is how quickly the temps cool down it's insane. Longer drivers are a bit more fun because there's no more heat soak issues. All stock parts are used.

  • @charlesbutler4646
    @charlesbutler46464 жыл бұрын

    Interesting video report. Good work.

  • @puthatonyolunchbox
    @puthatonyolunchbox5 жыл бұрын

    I’m in Charleston as well thinking of getting a f30 328

  • @angelsweetpal
    @angelsweetpal4 жыл бұрын

    Good job!!!

  • @stephenwilds2286
    @stephenwilds22866 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @esteemedenergy
    @esteemedenergy6 жыл бұрын

    Like your style, nice job

  • @stephenwilds2286

    @stephenwilds2286

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I wanted more footage of the removal/install but I accidentally kept hitting the tripod and moving the camera. I learn as I go. :)

  • @aarondostou3888
    @aarondostou38885 жыл бұрын

    How’s the intercooler holding up one year later?

  • @ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow
    @ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow6 жыл бұрын

    Update us in the summer months to tell us how it is working!

  • @silenttruth110

    @silenttruth110

    3 жыл бұрын

    If it’s aluminum it should be just fine

  • @shaolincruz2891
    @shaolincruz28916 жыл бұрын

    Dude I love your hat !!!

  • @spencer1803
    @spencer18033 жыл бұрын

    You are funny man, good intro.

  • @johndoh85
    @johndoh855 жыл бұрын

    How did you get the radiator fan stick to the intercooler?

  • @leedye6687
    @leedye66876 жыл бұрын

    I have the same, noticed a little more lag, especially from the line. My biggest concern is the weight, and the fact that it is held up via two small torx screws going into the plastic mounts. I would feel better with additional mounts.

  • @stephenwilds2286

    @stephenwilds2286

    6 жыл бұрын

    I had the same concern. But then I saw that all other intercoolers for our cars mount the same way and are heavier than stock. I have not heard of anyone having issues so I feel it should be ok. When I go to install a set of charge pipes I may remove the factory screws and use some longer ones to get a bit more bite since the mounting brackets on this intercooler are thicker than stock.

  • @TheAnthonycollins

    @TheAnthonycollins

    6 жыл бұрын

    You should not have more lag that would mean its not doing its job.

  • @Prod117

    @Prod117

    6 жыл бұрын

    you should pair it wit a cp and tune

  • @vi3tmonkii
    @vi3tmonkii5 жыл бұрын

    Just checking in how this intercooler is holding up? Any problems with it since you've had it on for a year?

  • @KiesMotorsports
    @KiesMotorsports6 жыл бұрын

    Good video!

  • @supergoat94

    @supergoat94

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kies Motorsports Thanks!

  • @KiesMotorsports

    @KiesMotorsports

    6 жыл бұрын

    Shoot me an email at info@kiesmotorsports.com when you get a second, I have a question for you..

  • @MrTamjid

    @MrTamjid

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@KiesMotorsports r4rr54r

  • @99ewar

    @99ewar

    Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know if this intercooler fits 320i xdrive models?

  • @99ewar
    @99ewar Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know if this intercooler fits 320i xdrive models?

  • @giselleeddie9492
    @giselleeddie94923 жыл бұрын

    Did your bov or turbo or intake become a little louder with the install?

  • @Lolzibarzor
    @Lolzibarzor4 жыл бұрын

    hahaha great intro!

  • @TheFrenchPug
    @TheFrenchPug5 жыл бұрын

    So with the heat outside have you noticed the power retention yet? I live in So Cal and I swear I lose 50 hp when it's hot and the stock intercooler might be the cheapest part on the car.

  • @marky482
    @marky4826 жыл бұрын

    Great vid bro! did you reuse your black retaining clips, i had trouble with one and couldn’t get it on? Any advice?

  • @stephenwilds2286

    @stephenwilds2286

    6 жыл бұрын

    I reused everything. Didn't have any issues.

  • @ahwar2the12scatteredabroad2
    @ahwar2the12scatteredabroad24 жыл бұрын

    Where can I find?

  • @boxer951
    @boxer9515 жыл бұрын

    The video is 👌

  • @guyvelo1
    @guyvelo15 жыл бұрын

    So how is the hot weather performance? car still pulls timing? was it worth it and if you had to do it again would you buy a 400$ one instead? thank, I'm waiting for your answer to decide witch way to go : )

  • @mkperez609

    @mkperez609

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wondering the same thing. This looks well made. I spent over $350 for a VSRF. 🥴 could’ve saved money

  • @smear7331
    @smear73315 жыл бұрын

    manual n20? Rare! My brother has a modern package 328 with a manual too

  • @projectf3075
    @projectf30756 жыл бұрын

    Man, didn't realize you are in Charleston! I live on James Island. Do you ever make it out to Mt Pleasant Cars and Coffee, or Cars and Coffee on Kiawah?

  • @jpenterprises9396

    @jpenterprises9396

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro sick!! I live in James island!

  • @lemontreeg
    @lemontreeg4 жыл бұрын

    Dude your from Charleston lol..I'm currently living in the area right now..PM me !!! I was looking into getting a bigger inter-cooler. Where did you get this again?

  • @pjefsquad
    @pjefsquad6 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff ! Sucks they're out of stock unfortunately ugh.

  • @bsom.
    @bsom.6 жыл бұрын

    cool car, have you got a chance to test it during hot days? if so do you feel a difference? I'm wanting to get this for my f30

  • @stephenwilds2286

    @stephenwilds2286

    6 жыл бұрын

    We have had a few 80 degree days and the car feels great. I have noticed a difference, the car overall just feels better. Mainly noticeable in the mid range.

  • @bsom.

    @bsom.

    6 жыл бұрын

    Stephen Wilds cool! I went ahead and bought mine for $180 will be installing it when it gets here

  • @Jxrkz

    @Jxrkz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brian Steven any update ?

  • @mikefetters6674
    @mikefetters66744 жыл бұрын

    Everyone’s saying their car doesn’t have any problem with over heating but if you want a stage 2 tune, isn’t a new intercooler almost necessary?

  • @dylan-nguyen

    @dylan-nguyen

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mike Fetters yes. Even stage 1 you notice a diff. Also ur car won’t overheat but heat soaking will lose hp after like 15m hard driving. Turbo will start getting hotter and intake will get hot so less power

  • @kirkthorpe5392
    @kirkthorpe53922 жыл бұрын

    Long term review?

  • @youachuey
    @youachuey6 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid.Link to the intercooler?thx

  • @stephenwilds2286

    @stephenwilds2286

    6 жыл бұрын

    Here is the link to the one I bought. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078HFNYH1/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  • @brokenf3040
    @brokenf30402 жыл бұрын

    Haha that intro

  • @sertancoban
    @sertancoban3 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't install anything less than a Wagner Intercooler, these cheap intercoolers usually don't do their job well

  • @stephenwilds2286

    @stephenwilds2286

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was actually very trouble free. No issues from it at all. Really surprised me.

  • @censorshipBS
    @censorshipBS3 жыл бұрын

    Have you considered moving to a colder place? You could of saved $200 and be really cold all the time 😎 The temperature in Scotland are pretty good and they drive on the correct side of the road

  • @rambo4war
    @rambo4war5 жыл бұрын

    My F30 performs well and doesn’t have heat issues....hmmm

  • @cliqa2208

    @cliqa2208

    4 жыл бұрын

    We are making 377whp and 356ft lbs of torque and never over heated. The car has a little over 100k miles on it. In fact it stays below 190 degrees for about an hour of city driving.

  • @GS-km6sy
    @GS-km6sy6 жыл бұрын

    If the ride is stock why waste money on a larger intercooler. I have tuning and exhaust and my temp gauge won’t go higher than 160 waste of money to me. Add a BOV instead better bang for your dough.

  • @RyoSaeba0077

    @RyoSaeba0077

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you're referring to the gauge on the dash, that's engine oil temp.

  • @GS-km6sy

    @GS-km6sy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ryo Saeba same controls cooling. If it goes about 230ish you’ll hear to radiator come on. Bottom line is larger intercooler won’t do anything bc the turbo is still the same size no need for more air to surge.

  • @pjefsquad

    @pjefsquad

    6 жыл бұрын

    GymRat Gus where did u get your BOV? Is it easy to install? I have a 2013 f30 328i.

  • @youayang7108

    @youayang7108

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@pjefsquad f30 uses a diverter valve

  • @mrboss724

    @mrboss724

    5 жыл бұрын

    GymRat Gus so by that logic, no need for bigger turbo, engine is still the same size

  • @Hargak
    @Hargak6 жыл бұрын

    328 doesn't use intercoolers..?

  • @youayang7108

    @youayang7108

    5 жыл бұрын

    F series does

  • @inelv612

    @inelv612

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@youayang7108 all turbo cars have intercoolers

  • @puthatonyolunchbox
    @puthatonyolunchbox5 жыл бұрын

    I’m in Charleston as well thinking of getting a f30 328

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