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BMW F8X M3/M4 Front Mount Heat Exchanger w/ rock guard - Silver
If you drive an S55 powered F8X hard, you have felt heat soak creep in. Power starts to fade, intake temps climb, and the car just does not feel as sharp as it did on the first pull. The CSF Front Mount Heat Exchanger with rock guard in Silver keeps your temps under control so your M3, M4, or M2 stays consistent every time you roll into boost. More stable power. Stronger back to back pulls. Confidence when you are pushing the car on the street or at the track.
CSF developed this unit through real world testing and thermal analysis on the S55 platform. Dyno sessions and track abuse helped dial in coolant flow and surface area to maximize heat rejection. The dual pass design routes coolant across the core twice before exiting, lowering outlet temps and improving the overall efficiency of the charge cooling system. If you are starting your cooling upgrades, this is the move.
Precision Engineered Design
Built around a 2 row 42mm dual core featuring CSF exclusive B tube technology. The ultra efficient multi louvered fin design with 6.5mm fin height increases surface area for improved heat transfer. Dual pass flow structure allows coolant to circulate across the core two times for lower outlet temperatures. CNC machined OEM style quick connect inlet and outlet connections ensure factory level sealing. CNC machined mounting brackets and fittings provide precise alignment and durability. Includes a removable aluminum rock guard for added protection and an all aluminum race style drain plug. Finished with a one hour mirror finish hand polish for a clean silver motorsport look.
Configuration Options
This version comes in a polished silver mirror finish with removable aluminum rock guard. Direct drop in fit that accepts all OEM quick connect hoses, mounting brackets, OEM X brace, and factory air ducting and shrouding. No cutting or modifications required.
Exhaust Tips & Customization
Not applicable for this heat exchanger. This upgrade focuses strictly on improving cooling performance and consistency.
Production & Lead Time
Each unit is carefully produced and hand polished to ensure proper fit and finish. Production time may vary depending on demand. Quality and durability are always prioritized to make sure your cooling system performs when it matters most.
Fitment
BMW i8 i12 2014 to 2020 1.5L L3
BMW M2 F87 2019 to 2021 Turbocharged 3L L6
BMW M3 F80 2015 to 2018 Turbocharged 3L L6
BMW M4 F82 F83 2015 to 2020 Turbocharged 3L L6
Replaces OEM Part Numbers 17112284608 and 17112459062.
Benefits
• Reduces heat soak for consistent performance
• 2 row 42mm dual core design
• Dual pass flow for lower outlet temperatures
• Ultra efficient multi louvered fin construction
• True drop in fit with OEM connections
• Includes removable aluminum rock guard
• Mirror finish polished silver appearance
• Limited lifetime warranty
NOTE: OFF ROAD USE ONLY
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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Shipping Information
Orders take 24–48 hours to process once placed. Made-to-order items begin production after processing, while in-stock items are prepped, packaged, and ship within 3–4 days from our Oceanside, CA location (please allow extra time for packages to arrive during high-volume periods). Some items may be backordered—if so, we’ll email you with status and options. Freight items such as wheels, exhausts, trunks, and hoods require additional handling time and may ship separately.
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Customer Support
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About Us
What started as a group of BMW enthusiasts tired of overpriced parts and limited options is now a brand trusted by thousands of owners nationwide.
We designed our own product lines from the ground up and built the production infrastructure to make them happen. No middlemen, no compromises. Just the parts we actually wanted on our own builds.
Now we operate out of Oceanside, California, engineering valved exhaust systems, carbon fiber, forged wheels, front-mount intakes, and more. Everything is designed in-house, tested on real platforms, and stocked locally for fast shipping.
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