Is my intercooler stock?

FancyTie · 07-27-2020, 08:07 AM

Dumb question but still wondering. Bought the car recently and some mods was on the car but I bought it from the stealership and the last owner didn't said anything. Is there a way to check if my intercooler is stock or not? I already have catless dp/MPE/Charge pipe so maybe he changed the intercooler.

I'm asking for BM3 maps as some need FMIC upgrade.

xnick101 · 07-27-2020, 08:16 AM

Peek through the front grill and see if the sides of the intercooler have a black plastic shroud around it. Aftermarket intercoolers are fully metal. Or remove the under shroud and check for the same thing.

FancyTie · 07-27-2020, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by xnick101

Peek through the front grill and see if the sides of the intercooler have a black plastic shroud around it. Aftermarket intercoolers are fully metal. Or remove the under shroud and check for the same thing.

Thank you!

mike@x-ph.com · 07-27-2020, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FancyTie

Dumb question but still wondering. Bought the car recently and some mods was on the car but I bought it from the stealership and the last owner didn't said anything. Is there a way to check if my intercooler is stock or not? I already have catless dp/MPE/Charge pipe so maybe he changed the intercooler.

I'm asking for BM3 maps as some need FMIC upgrade.

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-29-2020, 05:23 PM

Needs pics!

Randy Johnson · 07-30-2020, 06:30 PM

Is it small and blackish (not a bad joke) like the top pic? Top is stock bottom is VRSF.

FancyTie · 08-03-2020, 08:11 AM

Alright I'm stock then! Good to know. Need to upgrade before going stage 2!

Thanks!

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FancyTie Private 4 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Package 6spd Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Is my intercooler stock? Dumb question but still wondering. Bought the car recently and some mods was on the car but I bought it from the stealership and the last owner didn't said anything. Is there a way to check if my intercooler is stock or not? I already have catless dp/MPE/Charge pipe so maybe he changed the intercooler. I'm asking for BM3 maps as some need FMIC upgrade.
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FancyTie Private 4 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Package 6spd Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Alright I'm stock then! Good to know. Need to upgrade before going stage 2! Thanks!
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