can i put a front mount intercooler with out a turbo or s/c?

[kennasbimmer]

my original radiator went out today and i need a new one. But although i dont have a turbo or s/c i really like the look of an all alluminum front mount intercooler. where can i find one that would be suitable for the ti?
thanks

[bimmerboi318]

There really isnt any reason to have an intercooler without having a turbo or supercharger. Since you're not compressing the air, it's not heating up significantly.

[kennasbimmer]

well right. but if i was planning on adding a s/c later then could i buy an intercooler now because i need a new radiator anyways.

[TiPerformance]

Originally Posted by kennasbimmer

well right. but if i was planning on adding a s/c later then could i buy an intercooler now because i need a new radiator anyways.

Umm a Radiatior is not the same thing as an intercooler. You need a radiator, for your coolant system. I say wait till you get the S/C or turbo before you run out and buy a intercooler that will serve no purpose.

[ClubSport]

These guys are right. Only air flows through an intercooler. It's only applicable to a turbo or supercharged car. You need a radiator to cool your coolant/antifreeze.

[Jared]

However, you can get a interFooler... its an air intake that a bunch of ricey civics use... it looks like an intercooler so you too can look turbo... hahaha...

[bimmerboi318]

And pretty much most turbo kits come with an intercooler. So, I'd wait until you get the turbo to install it since the car will be apart then anyways.

[needle332rur]

if your intercooling a sc set up don't get DA. if you want a nice shinny look throught he front get a performance aluminium radiator that looks cool and might cool better than stock. but BMW does everything good stock.