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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: rufiox426 on February 13, 2009, 12:10:53 PM

Title: E36 Radiator fitment on E30
Post by: rufiox426 on February 13, 2009, 12:10:53 PM

Has anyone tried using an e36/M3 Radiator on an e30 m42? Hows the fitment, is it direct drop or what kind of modifications? also does the cooling improve or since it is a larger radiator, will it overcool it?

Title: E36 Radiator fitment on E30
Post by: carlos318is on February 14, 2009, 05:08:05 AM

I think it will be over cooling and you will have no heat

Title: E36 Radiator fitment on E30
Post by: CCR Engineering on February 18, 2009, 06:19:08 PM

Fits fine.  If you have a thermostat in the car you can't over cool it.  I've got a Mishimoto E36 radiator in my 318 and it works great.  Just have to use a 325i's coolant overflow tank or an aftermarket tank.

Title: E36 Radiator fitment on E30
Post by: Ernest on March 04, 2009, 11:19:43 PM

So the Mishimoto fits without any drama?  

Are you using the stock clutch fan and shrouding?