CSF Charge-Air-Cooler Manifold - Machined Billet Aluminum for BMW Gen 1 B58

Part Number: 8300

ADD-ON: 8131B

Core Material: Aluminum

Installation Type: Drop-In Fit Installation

Color: Raw Billet Aluminum

Core Color: Raw Aluminum

Core Row Quantity: 2

Grade Type: Performance

Inlet Fitting Gender: Male

Inlet Tank Material: Billet Aluminum

Mounting Hardware Included: Yes

Outlet Fitting Gender: Male

Prop 65 Yes/No: No

Type: Air-to-Water

Universal Or Specific Fit: Specific

The OEM charge-air-cooler manifold for the B58 engine is adequate in cars with little or no modifications. However, it starts to really its weaknesses in cars that have bolt-on modifications, turbo upgrades, increased fueling (such as port injection), and performance tuning. In addition, the OEM intercooler system has been known to suffer from heat soak in demanding racing conditions such as time attack, endurance racing, drag racing, and drifting, as well as spirited driving on the street. This can cause the car to pull timing out of the engine due to high intake air temperatures (IATs). This can send the car into "limp mode" once temperatures reach a certain threshold. In high boost applications the OEM manifold is also prone to failing at the crimp on gasket joining of the core and tanks.