BMW F30 335i CSF Intercooler Replacement DIY (2012-2015 BMW F30 435i, 335i, N55 Intercooler Upgrade)

►The BMW F30 335i is a very capable performance sedan in stock form but can be a heartbreaker once fitted with some aftermarket performance parts. The stock BMW 335i intercooler is fine for a stock tune, but adding power quickly pushes it to its max limit. Swapping in a CSF intercooler will make your 335i more powerful and run safer thanks to the denser, colder intake charge. The CSF intercooler is a direct bolt-in fit that doesn't require any modifications for installation. Owners can expect up to a double-digit horsepower increase on stock engines, and even more with supporting modifications.
Watch along as Gareth Foley, FCP Euro's BMW Catalog Manager, takes you through how to install a CSF intercooler on your BMW F30 335i.
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This video applies to the following vehicles:
BMW 328i
2012 BMW 328i Intercooler
Body: Sedan
2013 BMW 328i Intercooler
Body: Sedan
2014 BMW 328i Intercooler
2015 BMW 328i Intercooler
2016 BMW 328i Intercooler
BMW 335i
2012 BMW 335i Intercooler
Body: Sedan
2013 BMW 335i Intercooler
Body: Sedan
2014 BMW 335i Intercooler
2015 BMW 335i Intercooler
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Intercooler
2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Intercooler
2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Intercooler
BMW 328i xDrive
2013 BMW 328i xDrive Intercooler
Body: Sedan
2014 BMW 328i xDrive Intercooler
2015 BMW 328i xDrive Intercooler
2016 BMW 328i xDrive Intercooler
BMW 335i xDrive
2013 BMW 335i xDrive Intercooler
Body: Sedan
2014 BMW 335i xDrive Intercooler
2015 BMW 335i xDrive Intercooler
BMW 320i
2013 BMW 320i Intercooler
2014 BMW 320i Intercooler
2015 BMW 320i Intercooler
2016 BMW 320i Intercooler
2017 BMW 320i Intercooler
2018 BMW 320i Intercooler
BMW 320i xDrive
2013 BMW 320i xDrive Intercooler
2014 BMW 320i xDrive Intercooler
2015 BMW 320i xDrive Intercooler
2016 BMW 320i xDrive Intercooler
2017 BMW 320i xDrive Intercooler
2018 BMW 320i xDrive Intercooler
BMW 428i
2014 BMW 428i Intercooler
2015 BMW 428i Intercooler
2016 BMW 428i Intercooler
BMW 435i
2014 BMW 435i Intercooler
2015 BMW 435i Intercooler
2016 BMW 435i Intercooler
BMW 428i xDrive
2014 BMW 428i xDrive Intercooler
2015 BMW 428i xDrive Intercooler
2016 BMW 428i xDrive Intercooler
BMW 435i xDrive
2014 BMW 435i xDrive Intercooler
2015 BMW 435i xDrive Intercooler
2016 BMW 435i xDrive Intercooler
BMW 328i GT xDrive
2014 BMW 328i GT xDrive Intercooler
2015 BMW 328i GT xDrive Intercooler
2016 BMW 328i GT xDrive Intercooler
BMW 335i GT xDrive
2014 BMW 335i GT xDrive Intercooler
2015 BMW 335i GT xDrive Intercooler
2016 BMW 335i GT xDrive Intercooler
BMW 228i
2014 BMW 228i Intercooler
2015 BMW 228i Intercooler
2016 BMW 228i Intercooler
BMW M235i
2014 BMW M235i Intercooler
2015 BMW M235i Intercooler
2016 BMW M235i Intercooler
BMW 428i Gran Coupe
2015 BMW 428i Gran Coupe Intercooler
2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe Intercooler
BMW 435i Gran Coupe
2015 BMW 435i Gran Coupe Intercooler
2016 BMW 435i Gran Coupe Intercooler
BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe
2015 BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Intercooler
2016 BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Intercooler
BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe
2015 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe Intercooler
2016 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe Intercooler
BMW 228i xDrive
2015 BMW 228i xDrive Intercooler
2016 BMW 228i xDrive Intercooler
BMW M235i xDrive
2015 BMW M235i xDrive Intercooler
2016 BMW M235i xDrive Intercooler
BMW M2
2016 BMW M2 Intercooler
2017 BMW M2 Intercooler
2018 BMW M2 Intercooler
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[@MohVlogz]

BRO YOU LOST ALOT OF WEIGHT, LOOKING GREAT

[@calculusentropy]

Very cool. Looking sharp Gareth. Making it look easy.

[@josephf.3644]

i just got a 318i 2016 bmw and im learning so much from your videos! thanks for the info and keep it simple !!

[@fcpeuro]

Great to hear!

[@thekillerking7393]

Es verdad, has bajado peso !! Enhorabuena, te ves genial

[@extraglutenplz3758]

lookin good gareth, keep up that weight loss

[@SmileyGregB]

Another great very informative video. I refer to them as "confidence builds", and "headache avoidance" guides for those like myself with their many certifications, shop experience, and car builds from "20 years ago" to think I can still do it, and worse to think can still work on euro cars. My twisted thoughts are more tech, more reliable, tighter spaces, but less frozen bolts, and leaks so it's win. Notice the older I get it now takes me more time to read the instructions, watch the videos, get out the right tools, and get under the car, then to do the actual jobs. 😁

[@rike1985]

I missed you Gareth. Very nice video.

[@fcpeuro]

More to come from G!

[@nycshelbygt500]

Gareth is always costing me more $$$$. His high-tech LED work light is part of a product line by Astro Pneumatic Tools available on the FCP Euro website. He reviewed a smaller 400 Lumens APT LED Light on YT and is probably using his larger 450 Lumens LED light in this CSF Intercooler DIY. There are newer APT LED Light models at 500 (2-sided light), 650, 720, and 800 Lumens. The neat features include a swivel magnet on the base and a dial to vary the LED brightness, plus wireless charging for some models. There is also a cheap suction cup attachment to the magnetic swivel base to convert it so it attaches to plastic and glass non-magnetic automotive surfaces.

[@GONG2MEDIA]

Here they Gereth just curious what tyres are these on this car they seem kinda kool ✌️good job

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Umm Gareth?? What did you do with the other Gareth? lol You sir, slimmed down.. Good for you!!! Reason why I'm watching this is because, for some reason, that G20 M340 has been calling my name... lol The wife however, wants me to buy an RS3.. Or a B9.5 S4... I like the sound of a Closed Deck though.... And haven't owned a BMW since my E36 back in the 90s..

[@parthdinubhai]

i thought it was just me lol

[@gtinspire4828]

Do i need a tune after replacing stock intercooler to this one shown? My car is otherwise stock. What happens if i dont tune?

[@Wmb30f533i]

Will I pass Smog if I upgrade my bmw 335i xdrive f30 intercooler & radiator & charge pipes?

[@iifunkymonkeyii3576]

I notice with the CSF the charge pipe doesn't fit snug and has some wiggle and swivel. Is this okay? Cheers

[@sakchaisajjasuwan2635]

Why I clean airmass sensor that gear change not smooth please answer to me

[@Mrbeatbubbler]

Does this fit the active hybrid 3

[@Stevie707]

When he said it fits the F34 had me smiling because I always worry about whether these mods will actually fit.

[@andy2o3]

Where can I buy those Henn Clamps

[@nicholsdmbros4326]

Same unit for n47 diesel?

[@therealcarlchao]

Sweet video!! How bout a F30 335i water pump/thermostat vid replacement vid?

[@fcpeuro]

Coming soon!

[@nycshelbygt500]

You don't want to go there. Heart Transplant Surgery is easier. Take it to a BMW Indie Shop. The BMW N55 electric water pump/thermostat fail like clockwork at 60k miles. The labor is 5-6 hours, so the BMW Dealer will charge you $2500 with parts. There is also a hard rubber hose from the coolant overflow to the radiator that cracks at the extreme bend. It is a quick 2 minutes replacement and a $40 part. Get two to keep a spare hose in the car. The new B58/S58 i6 engines in several BMW models switched back to a mechanical waterpump/ thermostat.

[@therealcarlchao]

@@nycshelbygt500 Haha I hear ya. I've seen a few other vids that aren't as thorough and it didn't seem too bad. Would love to DIY just so I can get my part warrantied and do preventative when it's time, seeing as most shops don't let you bring your own parts. How much would it be for labor at a good indie, and where are you based? I'm in Los Angeles and one of the best indies here is quoting me almost $1k for part and replacement. Plan to shop around a bit more and see.

[@Heco94]

Can this be done without removing the fan? I’m tackling the job in my driveway on an x drive

[@andrewstub]

Yea it can. Removing the fan just gives you more space to wiggle.

[@aruekca18det]

I'm wondering if for a stock car would it be actually a performance upgrade, thinking about the weight gain 🙄. For a tuned car I can see it is worth it though.

[@Pa-hy1te]

Always. I reach 50+ degrees Celsius IAT on pulling when it’s outside 30+. That helps a lot.

[@thekillerking7393]

What about lag ?

[@1hughjanus80]

Slimmed down

[@ASCONTRACT]

Do performance parts like this carry the lifetime replacement guarantee?

[@fcpeuro]

They do indeed!

[@zaidlaffta]

The guy lost some weight here!

[@MrAlwaysKarmaYT]

Can you guys replace my timing chain for free? :)

[@bogdansilyuk9684]

I’m confused as to why the fan came out O_o

[@jrdiaz18]

same, i used this and kies motorsport video to help me through my intercooler, turbo inlet, and charge pipe swap and I just loosened my fan but didn’t take it out and was able to get the new intercooler in.

[@amybrennan42]

I didn't take the fan out when replacing the intercooler.

[@skillz1855]

22lbs! Geez

[@jamiesmith6838]

What did BMW ever do about their spontaneous combustion cars ? They just recalled ..wait for it, 1.03 million vehicles worldwide for fire hazard potential ??? I'm really surprised ppl are still buying into the expensive plastic car maker ? I just seen an abandoned 328 burned to death on the street, & taking an innocently parked Infinity beside it with it !! I'm sure the toy auto maker knows just how many cycles of hot & cold plastic can withstand before it's disintegration. BMW are the new Fiat of old. Lexus RC F Sport cars are looking better & better everyday!.

[@dogchainsaw3923]

Bro every car manufacturer has recalls stfu Hyundai over there has recalls for engines that shit itself during warranty

[@jamiesmith6838]

@@dogchainsaw3923 Your point? The fact is 1.03 MILLION is not a hiccup. It's shotty engineering. Or deliberate built in obsolescence? Take your pick. We're not talking about Hyundai which are Korean. BMW has been making automobiles for over 100 YEARS !! My very first car was a BMW bro!

[@Japplesnap]

Every new car uses tons of plastic including under the hood. And the risk of fire is still negligible. Can it happen? Sure. Will it happen? Probably not. Internal combustion engine cars have been catching fire for more than 100 years.