Fixing BMW Cooling and Oil Pressure Issues With Major Upgrades - Mod Day On Our 328si!

► If you want to drive harder with more power for longer, you need to keep your engine cool. Excessive heat is the enemy of all things performance, and the turbocharger strapped to our 328si build is a significant source of all that's warm. Now, that's true for any turbocharged car, but our F30 is here to prove that it should be included in the approachable modern performance sedan conversation, and that starts with some high-temp help.
CSF is the undisputed leader in the aftermarket cooling system space. With decades as a supplier for motorsports teams and innovators with their proprietary B-Tube technology, their parts make for a worthwhile choice for anyone after more performance. Knowing that the original N20 turbocharger was destined for the dumpster in favor of one designed for IMSA competition, replacing the small and plastic-heavy OE intercooler with the larger, all-aluminum CSF equivalent was a no-brainer.
Elsewhere, Rein Automotive and Genuine BMW add extra cooling capacity with the ease of factory fit and sure-up a few common failure points within the cooling system. Plus, get the first look at FCP Euro's first in-house-designed part, which is coming soon to help N20 owners everywhere. See all of that and more right here in episode 3!
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[@dzeeeeko]

Excited to see this progress. Everyone does ///M cars, but seeing some of the more "normal" models getting love is great!

[@fcpeuro-media]

"Normal" cars deserve love too - plus the payoff is all the better 🥳

[@roots4x]

It's far more fun. Modern M cars are already too much power for the vast majority of people who own them. You can actually see those improvements on use them to the fullest on the track.

[@fcpeuro-media]

@@roots4x We are playing with an F82 right now as well... and we agree haha.

[@rambow70]

I really like the turbo selection! Cooling mods too were nice. Can’t wait to see how it drives!

[@fcpeuro-media]

Hoping for an OEM+ vibe!

[@markyoungkush2925]

Loving the build. I got an 328i n20 and would love to do some of theses updates too

[@veldmannn]

Nice videos! Wish there was a good baffle for the e82 n55

[@JamesDean-rx6wy]

Oil pan baffle really does look like a quality piece! Much better than whats out there for BMWs anyway. Is this something you guys anticipate doing more of? Need to do one for n54.....

[@fcpeuro-media]

It is something we hope to do more of indeed! Stay tuned

[@CR-ij8qj]

Amazing work on these projects especially this n20/f series rebuild. You should edit your titles to specify what project was being worked on and label episode numbers or series to have more order when looking for older videos in your feed.

[@fcpeuro-media]

Good idea - we actually made a playlist for this series specifically just the other day for that reason. We will look to update titles to sequentially call out episodes, we've seen that hit or miss in the past!

[@neko_789]

I havent watch an fcp video in a while. Wow I almost didnt recognize you Garrett. You look great! Your voice even sounds different. Nice to see you looking so good and healthy. Cheers.

[@fcpeuro-media]

He's gone through some amazing changes - but still the same ole BWM Head Gareth haha! Thanks for watching, glad you found us again.

[@JR-ip1zk]

You guys should make a video on adding auxiliary coolant cooling from the VW Mk7 Golf R to GTI

[@timiafolabi4237]

Great to see a proper N20 build, the forums are saturated with straight six enthusiasts

[@fcpeuro-media]

Its fun to do something a little different 😊

[@DigitalDissident]

You don't need additional radiators, just upgrade the OFHG thermostat so it flows sooner. You can also change the radiator fan speed to sport.

[@Cybrons]

See I like the goal you have in mind not everything is balls to the wall, it's just whatever you tak on it a perfected and refinded part that doesn't stray to much away from the N20 flatform but also being considerably way better than anything bmw made from factory.

[@fcpeuro-media]

We really enjoyed this oem+ / refined approach, couldnt be happier with how this car turns out in the end! Surprised us all.

[@hyde_official]

when will the baffle pan be available for order?

[@fcpeuro-media]

We hope soon! Stay tuned, we've got a follow up video that dives deep into it.

[@Sqwin_n20]

Just a heads up, if you really start to lean on it, the GFB unit leaks above 330whp or so. You’ll need to run e85 on this turbo to do so. Thus the Turbosmart unit is the way to go these days Please add it to your catalog FCP Euro !

[@washableaxe]

The timing of this video is quite coincidental for me. I’ve been trying to figure out how to add the auxiliary radiator on my F30…except its a 335i / N55. It doesn’t seem as simple as it is for the N20…any insight on how this can be done? I was trying to avoid adding the auxiliary water pump and heat exchanger as wiring up the auxiliary coolant pump seems like a path I don’t want to go down.

[@potatopc1810]

Is it possible to list part numbers of the msport cooling package parts? I could not find out where I can buy all the parts

[@tutturankamon]

can that oil pan baffel be used in the (b47,n47)? If so is there a chance to get that 3d model so we make one? Will it be available on FCP Euro site?

[@erezyoal]

First step in my book is To get rid of all the plastic Part and start from there

[@Naviguesser20]

Love to see and follow this build! Justifies and inspires keeping my N20 powered touring. But just curious, why go for the si build on an N20 328i vs a F30 B48 330i?

[@fcpeuro-media]

We felt the N20 is underloved, and deserved a proper chance .... we know the B48 is a beauty though 😅

[@Naviguesser20]

@@fcpeuro-media well I appreciate it for sure. Already turning me on to multiple clean oem+ performance upgrades not counting the maintenance tips!

[@DigitalDissident]

There is no such simple oil pan baffle for the manual 135i N55 E82 cars right? I've looked a few months ago & an expensive S55 pan upgrade was the only thing I found.

[@veldmannn]

Same here man, S55 oil is not plug&play unfortunately, VAC baffle helps some but not 100% fix and also not that easy too install

[@du5771]

When will the oil pan baffle be available for purchase?

[@fcpeuro-media]

We hope soon! Stay tuned, follow up content on it to come.

[@tvolex]

I just wonder about the n20 cooling temperature. Is it okay that most of them have about 110 degrees celsius? I read a few debates in the comments, where one side says its ok, other - it needs to program to strictly keep 90*

[@fcpeuro-media]

We have extensively tracked this car since finishing it - and had no issues arise. What the engine is happiest with long term - is where the debate can exist, but so far since all these upgrades our N20 has been plenty happy.

[@ngwanaoshiwa]

A 35 minute episode would be appreciated next time 😢😭

[@fcpeuro-media]

We can stack em - up haha. Suspension next episode is around the 30 minute mark - maybe we re release it all in 1 long form at the end?

[@Starscream8896]

B48 gen 2 baffled oil pan?

[@fcpeuro-media]

Something we are thinking about!

[@Starscream8896]

@@fcpeuro-media 🔥