Mtech bumper > non-mtech for cooling?

VegasM2 · 09-13-2011, 05:03 AM

I own a 2007 335i with a pre-LCI front bumper. I've put splitters on it. I'm interested in buying an Mtech front bumper thinking it will offer more air flow. From the looks of it compared to the non-mtech it would offer the IC with more air but the brake and oil cooler seem to be the same. Would it be worth the money for the amount of cooling i would get compared to the non-mtech bumper. This is aesthetics aside. Looking into pure function here. thanks for you input!

jbass524 · 09-13-2011, 12:21 PM

Search for ducting and oil coolers. There is a member who modified theirs to give more cooling for the OC.

psre08 · 09-13-2011, 04:14 PM

Aesthetics only. I think the airflow increase is modest and the impact of that increased airflow on the engine is probably minimal.

The fender liner and brake ducts are different, but that's about it. I just upgraded to mtech a few weeks ago. You'll probably get more out of improving your ducting, adding scoops and that sort of thing.

SpeedOften · 09-13-2011, 04:54 PM

I think a M3 rep front bumper would probably offer the best improvement in airflow for all three - brakes, oil cooler and intercooler...

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psre08 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 330i E90 & 330Ci E46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (3)	Aesthetics only. I think the airflow increase is modest and the impact of that increased airflow on the engine is probably minimal. The fender liner and brake ducts are different, but that's about it. I just upgraded to mtech a few weeks ago. You'll probably get more out of improving your ducting, adding scoops and that sort of thing.
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SpeedOften Cone Killing E90 42 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 19 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NH iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	I think a M3 rep front bumper would probably offer the best improvement in airflow for all three - brakes, oil cooler and intercooler...
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