CarBahn Heat Exchanger
CarBahn BMW / M Heat Exchangers

Lower Intake Temps. More Consistent Power.

Heat kills timing. We fixed that.
CarBahn heat exchangers keep charge-air temps under control so your tuned BMW delivers the same pull every time. Essential for hard street driving, track days, and high-boost Stage 2 & Stage 3 builds.

Required for CarBahn Stage 2 & Stage 3 tunes (controllers & software)
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The CarBahn Way

Motorsport-Grade Cooling, Built for Tuned BMWs

Every CarBahn heat exchanger is engineered with the same mindset as our race engines: keep temperatures under control so you can run more boost, more often, with confidence.

  • 40% more surface area compared to stock radiators.
  • High-efficiency multi-row bar-and-plate core for faster heat rejection.
  • Optimized coolant routing ensures even distribution.
  • Low-restriction end tank geometry maintains coolant flow.
  • Direct-fit construction that integrates with OEM mounting points.

Designed by Steve Dinan and the CarBahn engineering team, these systems leverage decades of IMSA and endurance racing experience to deliver repeatable performance on tuned street cars & track builds.

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Choose Your BMW or ///M Platform

All CarBahn heat exchangers use the same high-efficiency core and construction, sized for each chassis. Select your vehicle below to see fitment, details, and pricing.

Heat Exchanger for BMW G8X M2/M3/M4
G8X Platform

G87 M2 / G80 M3 / G82–G83 M4

2021+ BMW M2, M3, and M4 with S58 engines.

Ideal for Stage 2+ tunes, track days, and hard street use.

Heat Exchanger for BMW F9X M5/M8
F9X Platform

F90 M5 / F91–F93 M8

2018–2023 BMW M5 and M8 with S63 engines.

Supports high-boost street, roll racing, and repeated pulls without heat soak.

Heat Exchanger for BMW X5M/X6M/XM
F9X / G09 Platform

X5M / X6M / XM

BMW X5 M, X6 M, and XM high-performance SUVs.

Keeps heavy M SUVs consistent under load, towing, and aggressive driving.

Heat Exchanger for BMW G90 M5
G90 Platform

G90 / G99 M5

2025+ BMW M5

Essential for tuned S68 hybrids running repeated pulls and track sessions.

Heat Exchanger for BMW X3M/X4M
F9X-Series

X3 M / X4 M

F9X-series S58 engines, including Competition models.

Perfect for tuned daily drivers in hot climates.

Heat Exchanger for BMW G2X M240i/M340i/M440i
G2X M Performance

M240i / M340i / M440i

2021+ BMW M Performance chassis.

Upgrade M Performance cooling for spirited use.

Real-World Data Log

Intake Air Temps – Stock vs. CarBahn Heat Exchanger

Both runs start at 33 °C. Over an 18-second pull, the stock setup climbs to 37.5 °C, while the CarBahn Heat Exchanger cools down the intake temps to 30.2 °C – keeping timing in and power consistent.

Data logged in San Jose California on 10/24/2025 using 100 Octane Fuel in a 2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive with Stage 2 Software

Stock – intake temps in °C rise over the pull.
With CarBahn Heat Exchanger – intake temps in °C drop below the starting point.

Collection: BMW Heat Exchangers Performance Cooling

CarBahn heat exchangers are engineered with one purpose: keep intake temps stable so your BMW can deliver consistent, repeatable power — no matter how hard you drive it.

Every unit is built using the same design philosophy Steve Dinan applied to championship-winning endurance cars: maximize surface area, optimize coolant flow, and eliminate heat soak during sustained boost. Whether your build lives on the street, the track, or somewhere in between, our cooling upgrades give your S58, S63, S68, B58, and other BMW engines the overhead they need to run harder for longer.

CarBahn’s motorsport-grade bar-and-plate cores offer up to 40% more thermal surface area than OEM units, paired with optimized end-tank geometry that maintains coolant velocity while shedding heat faster. The result is lower intake air temps, more stable timing, and performance that doesn’t fade once the factory system becomes overwhelmed.

From G8X M3/M4 track cars to F9X M5/M8 street builds and high-load M SUVs, each heat exchanger is sized for its chassis and designed to integrate cleanly with OEM mounting points.

If you're pushing Stage 2+, live in a hot climate, run repeated highway pulls, enjoy roll racing, or simply want your BMW to stay at peak power longer, a CarBahn heat exchanger is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your build.

Explore the full lineup below and find the heat exchanger engineered specifically for your BMW platform.

BMW Heat Exchangers Performance Cooling