aFe BladeRunner GT Intercooler – BMW M2 (F87)

OVERVIEW

The aFe POWER BladeRunner GT Series intercooler is a direct replacement for the factory unit on the BMW M2 (F87) with the N55 turbocharged inline-six. It uses a 5" bar and plate core that is 25% larger than the factory tube and fin core, and in aFe testing it showed flow gains of up to 15% while lowering manifold intake air temperature.

The end tanks are built from 3/16" thick aluminum plate and carry two 1/8" NPT ports for pressure sensors or water-methanol injection. The complete assembly is 100% TIG-welded inside and out by certified craftsmen and is pressure rated to 200 psi. Billet aluminum 2-1/2" inlet and outlet fittings retain the factory-style quick connections for the intercooler tubes, and the kit bolts to the factory mounting locations, so no cutting or modification is required.

SPECS

• Outflows the factory intercooler by 15%
• Lowers manifold intake air temperature
• Core: 5" bar and plate design, 25% larger than the factory tube and fin core
• End tanks: 3/16" thick aluminum plate
• Inlet and outlet: 2-1/2" billet aluminum
• Two 1/8" NPT ports (one on the intercooler, one on the tube) for pressure sensors or water-methanol injection
• 100% TIG-welded inside and out
• Pressure tested and rated to 200 psi
• Retains the factory-style quick connections for the intercooler tubes
• Bolts to the factory mounting locations; no cutting or modification required
• Emissions: not CARB exempt, not legal for sale or use in California

PARTS INCLUDED

• 1x BladeRunner GT Series intercooler
• 2x Plug
• 2x Trim seal

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• None. aFe POWER specifies no additional hardware for this intercooler — it uses the factory mounting locations and the factory-style quick connects.
• Customer-supplied tools: standard metric hand tools and a panel popper, per the installation manual.

Installation

• aFe POWER 46-20271 installation instructions (PDF) — official aFe manual.

Notes

• Note: This intercooler kit is not CARB exempt at this time and is not legal for sale in California or use on vehicles registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

PART NUMBER

• 46-20271 — BladeRunner GT Series intercooler, BMW M2 (F87) N55
• 46-20272-B — BladeRunner GT Series intercooler with intercooler tubes (black)

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