BMW High Performance Heat Exchanger - Dinan D780-0002

Product Information

An intercooler is a heat exchanger used in turbocharged or supercharged engines to cool the compressed air before it enters the engine’s intake manifold.

Purpose:

• Reduce air temperature: Compressed air from the turbo or supercharger heats up; cooler air is denser and contains more oxygen, which improves combustion efficiency.
• Improve engine performance: Cooler, denser air allows more fuel to burn, increasing power.
• Protect the engine: Reduces the risk of knocking and excessive thermal stress.

Intercoolers can be air-to-air (uses ambient air to cool the compressed air) or air-to-liquid (uses a coolant or water). They are typically mounted in front of the radiator or in a dedicated location in the engine bay.

• Reduced Engine Power or Boost: Leaks or blockages prevent the engine from receiving properly compressed, cooled air.
• Hissing or Whistling Noise: Air escaping from cracks or loose connections under boost produces noticeable sounds.
• Increased Intake Air Temperature: Engine may run hotter, reducing performance and efficiency.

About Dinan

DINAN Inc. is a well established and renown BMW tuner which was founded by Steve Dinan in 1979. Dinan develops, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of high performance products and systems, distributed through a nationwide network of Authorized Dinan Performance Centers that includes select BMW Dealerships and Independent BMW Service/High Performance facilities. Dinan’s industry leading quality products and solid engineering have helped to make Dinan an almost household word among BMW driving enthusiasts. Road tests conducted by major automotive enthusiast publications over the last 30 years place Dinan enhanced BMWs on a performance level with some of the most exotic sports cars in the world. At the same time, Dinan enhanced BMWs are widely renowned for being civilized and reliable, providing a high performance BMW-like driving experience without equal.