Description
WAGNER TUNING ? COMPETITION
BMW E46 Diesel Competition Intercooler Kit ? Wagner Tuning
More volume. More frontal area. Less backpressure. The Wagner Tuning Competition intercooler kit for BMW E46 diesel is a 1:1 replacement at the factory mounting points. Stepped tube-fin core with 10.7 litres vs. 3.51 litres OEM ? that is +205% external core volume and +31% frontal area (919 cm² vs. 702 cm²).
CAD-designed, CFD-optimised cast aluminium end tanks for ideal internal airflow. OEM click connections Ø63 mm on both sides ? plug & play.
Why this kit is the right choice for the E46 diesel
+205% MORE VOLUME
Stepped competition core with 10.7 litres vs. 3.51 litres OEM ? significantly more cooling capacity under load.
+31% FRONTAL AREA
919 cm² vs. 702 cm² OEM ? better heat rejection at low backpressure.
CFD END TANKS
Cast aluminium end tanks from CAD + CFD ? optimised internal flow, track capable.
PLUG & PLAY
Fits the original mounting points. Inlet and outlet Ø63 mm with OEM click connections.
Technical highlights
- Competition tube-fin core, stepped: 550 × 168 [139] × 120 [100] mm
- External core volume: 10.7 litres (+205% vs. OEM 3.51 L)
- Frontal area: 919 cm² (+31% vs. OEM 702 cm²)
- OEM comparison: 540 × 130 × 50 mm
- Inlet / outlet: Ø63 mm OEM click connection
- CAD/CFD-optimised cast aluminium end tanks
- Heat-conductive anti-corrosion coating
- 100% plug-and-play at factory mounting points
OEM vs. Wagner Tuning
- OEM: 540 × 130 × 50 mm · 3.51 L · 702 cm²
- Wagner Tuning: 550 × 168 [139] × 120 [100] mm (stepped) · 10.7 L · 919 cm²
Fitment
BMW E46 318d 85 kW / 116 hp (2001?2005)
BMW E46 320d / Cd / td 100?110 kW / 136?150 hp (1998?2006)
BMW E46 330d / Cd / xd 135?150 kW / 184?204 hp (1999?2006)
Package contents
1× intercooler, mounting hardware, installation instructions
Not approved for use on public roads under StVZO (German road traffic regulations).
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