The CSF 8104 is a race-spec engine oil cooler for the 2016-2018 BMW F87 M2 with the N55 turbocharged 3.0L inline-6. It uses a two-core in-series system built on CSF's AC-condenser technology, with a full-size front core carrying 17 cooling tubes (versus the OEM 15 tubes) and a secondary backside cooler adding 6 more rows, using a 1-row super-high-pressure 26mm multi-channel microtube design and a high-density multi-louvered fin design. In track testing at 103F ambient it held a maximum oil temperature of 240F, down from the OEM limp-mode range of 275-280F. It is a plug-and-play drop-in fit that accepts all OEM oil-line connections, brackets, and ducting, and it requires about 0.5 quart of additional oil (7.5-quart total system versus the OEM 7 quarts).
- Type: race-spec engine oil cooler
- Core: two-core in-series (AC-condenser technology)
- Tubes: front core 17 tubes (OEM 15) + backside cooler 6 rows
- Construction: 1-row super-high-pressure 26mm multi-channel microtube
- Fins: high-density multi-louvered
- Engine: N55 turbo 3.0L inline-6
- Capacity: about 0.5 quart additional oil (7.5 qt total)
- Fitment: drop-in, OEM location, no modifications
- Part number: 8104
Vehicle Applications
Direct fit on the following (N55):
- 2016 BMW M2 (F87)
- 2017 BMW M2 (F87)
- 2018 BMW M2 (F87)
FAQ
What vehicles does the CSF 8104 fit?
The 2016-2018 BMW F87 M2 with the N55 turbocharged 3.0L inline-6.
How much does it lower oil temperature?
In track testing at 103F ambient it held a maximum 240F, down from the OEM limp-mode range of 275-280F.
How is it built?
A two-core in-series system: a full-size front core with 17 tubes plus a secondary backside cooler adding 6 rows.
Does it need extra oil?
Yes. It requires about 0.5 quart of additional oil, for a 7.5-quart total system.
