Sam87 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Hello everyone Just wanted to ask, does anyone know if the intercooler from an e53 x5 218 bhp diesel fits the e46 model? I think I read somewhere that someone had fitted one in his e46 330d and I wanted to know if anyone has any experience or know someone that has fitted one and if it's better than the e46 oem one? I've seen some pics and it looks the same shape as the e46 intercooler but slightly bigger. If it's just plug and play I think it's worth doing as you can get one for so much less than a custom one Any info/advise would be appreciated Edited March 12, 2017 by Sam87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMJ Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I believe the outlet of the X5 cooler are larger than the e46 there fore not plug and play. However with some modification of pipework (suitable silicone joiners) I'm sure something could be done. You would then have the next job of mounting to cooler. Is yours broken/leaking hence the search for a replacement or are you looking for an upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam87 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Thank you I'm looking for an upgrade and I thought this might be a cheaper option rather then get a custom one for £500+ the car is running over 280bhp at the moment but I'd like to fit a custom exhaust and bigger intercooler, hopefully it should then take it to 300+bhp? The mods so far are.. De cat Egr delete Hybrid turbo Custom remap Edited March 14, 2017 by Sam87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMJ Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 You can put a aftermarket front mount intercooler kit together on eBay for approximately £150, this will certainly be suitable for a power goal of CIRCA 300bhp. If you are looking for a new tune to suit the modifications then drop me a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam87 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Oh that's great! I didn't know I could get a custom one for as little as that. Sorry to ask again but do you have a link for the intercooler kit? I will definitely speak to you! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMJ Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 In fact, a thought has just come to me, A mate is selling his full Airtec front mount intercooler kit from his 330d. This would be the best bolt on solution for you, fire me a pm and ill send you details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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