Wagner Intercooler Fitment Issues?

E92TiAg335i · 02-20-2021, 09:32 PM

Hey guys.

Does anyone have any experience with the Wagner intercooler? Does it rub against the hood?

This is the biggest issue stopping me from purchasing this unit. I don't want any rubbing or other issues.

BadM4 · 02-21-2021, 02:59 AM

Mine fits just fine

E92TiAg335i · 02-21-2021, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BadM4

Mine fits just fine

Doesnt hit the hood at all? No vibrations? No noise? Basically feels 100% OEM in terms of fitment?

azuritschwarz · 02-21-2021, 10:16 AM

I had the same TMIC leak issue. I looked at the Wagner as well & from what I have seen/heard, fitment is predominantly an issue on the F87 but it can still happen on the F8x. Not sure the correlation. I passed up on a Wagner unit for the same reasons that you are skeptical.

At the end of the day, I could not justify paying close to $2,000 for something that "might" fit. I'm also not tuned nor do I plan to be, so the Wagner might have been a bit overkill for my use. I just picked up a lightly used CSF unit for ~65% of the price instead.

E92TiAg335i · 02-21-2021, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by azuritschwarz

I had the same TMIC leak issue. From what I have seen/heard, it is predominantly an issue on the F87 but it can still happen on the F8x. Not sure the correlation. I passed up on a Wagner unit for the same reasons that you are sceptical.

At the end of the day, I could not justify paying close to $2,000 for something that "might" fit. I'm also not tuned nor do I plan to be, so the Wagner might have been a bit overkill. I just picked up a lightly used CSF unit for ~65% of the price instead.

I'm tuned and will be FBO/E85 soon, but it's just the fitment issue that i'm skeptical about.

That's why i'm hoping people with the Wagner unit will see this post, comment, and put my mind to ease

Bluer2 · 02-21-2021, 11:11 PM

i have a wagner with a GTS hood. fits fine no rubbing or vibrations at all

E92TiAg335i · 02-23-2021, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluer2

i have a wagner with a GTS hood. fits fine no rubbing or vibrations at all

Does the GTS hood have less clearance than OEM?

Bmwlmr99 · 02-24-2021, 12:02 PM

willing to sale my CSF top mount intercooler used....good condition

Kuucheki · 02-24-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmwlmr99

willing to sale my CSF top mount intercooler used....good condition

Location? Pm me price please

BadM4 · 02-24-2021, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by E92TiAg335i

Doesnt hit the hood at all? No vibrations? No noise? Basically feels 100% OEM in terms of fitment?

No problems at all I’ve had it on 8 months, if it was rubbing the hood my custom paint would have marks on it. What noise?

E92TiAg335i · 02-25-2021, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BadM4

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Originally Posted by E92TiAg335i

Doesnt hit the hood at all? No vibrations? No noise? Basically feels 100% OEM in terms of fitment?

No problems at all I’ve had it on 8 months, if it was rubbing the hood my custom paint would have marks on it. What noise?

I'm glad i'm hearing the positive reviews now!

I just bought one and it's scheduled for delivery today 🙂

TopJimmy · 02-28-2021, 09:27 AM

Easy way: TMIC Swap
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1803465

E92TiAg335i · 03-06-2021, 03:09 PM

Does anyone how to get these on? They keep popping off and won't go on...

hC1001 · 03-06-2021, 04:35 PM

Put the connector to the palm of your hand and use your other hand to hold the intercooler and push the connector in.

Mike. · 03-06-2021, 04:36 PM

Those were a bitch I did my intercooler today too

E92TiAg335i · 03-06-2021, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hC1001

Put the connector to the palm of your hand and use your other hand to hold the intercooler and push the connector in.

Yeah— found out the issue is the welds are too thick...

I've already contacted XHP and Wagner for a return. Let's see how this is handled...

TopJimmy · 03-06-2021, 08:30 PM

Aww that stinks. Somebody welded that fitting a little too much. You could whiz off the plastic just enough to fit using a dremel wheel.

E92TiAg335i · 03-06-2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Aww that stinks. Somebody welded that fitting a little too much. You could whiz off the plastic just enough to fit using a dremel wheel.

Yeah, man... insane for a $2000 unit... i don't want to saw anything off or modify it...

I already contacted Mike@XPH. I hope this gets resolved quickly. My tech (very well known shop in South Florida) was appalled by this...

something you'd expect from a china IC, not one of the most expensive ones on the market!

hC1001 · 03-06-2021, 09:10 PM

Errr... Sorry to hear.

E92TiAg335i · 03-06-2021, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hC1001

Errr... Sorry to hear.

I mean look... shit happens... i'm pissed, but it's up to the vendor and manufacturer to make things right. I'm more curious to see how this situation is handled moving forward. If it can be replaced with a non-defective unit... then it should just be a small bump in the road.

If i get told to kick rocks— then that's a different story. Again, it's not a chinese IC, but rather one of the "best" on the market.

Bluer2 · 03-06-2021, 09:44 PM

there shouldn't be any welds at all on the 2 connector points.

hC1001 · 03-06-2021, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluer2

mine doesn't have any welds at all on the 2 connector points.

Wow. Thats very useful info and makes sense why the OP is having issues...

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Bluer2 Captain 353 Rep 635 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston iTrader: (6)	there shouldn't be any welds at all on the 2 connector points. Last edited by Bluer2; 03-06-2021 at 09:55 PM..
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