Best Radiator option?

[sharky]

So can I use a stock S52 radiator in my 87 chassis. I have one in very good condition.

[whiltebeitel]

Stock S52 is the same (as far as I can tell) as the 88-91 e30 radiator. The S54 MZ3 ('01 and up) are thicker and mount in stock locations for the 88-91 e30's. If you want to know if it fits, compare the two.

[s14driver]

I forgot that S52 is M engine for USA market, we don't have much of those here. in that case, it is best to keep the original radiator, if it fits.

The reason why I mentioned radiators with integrated expansion chamber is because I had some problems with removing air from the sistem and the radiator is complicated than the good ol' separated expansion chamber:D

[lifeiskaos]

does anyone use an e36 radiator with the e36 expansion tank? i know it's part of the fan shroud, which most people dont use, but i'd still be interested if someone uses it! i'm a huge fan of integrated coolant reservoirs

[rThor432]

My M42 radiator has worked great with the S52. I've got a Mishimoto all-aluminum E36 radiator as well. I'll put it in one day, but no rush as the M42 has worked fine, even in the hot summer weather which I didnt expect.

[1990m3]

I've also been using an m42 radiator for about two years and many track days. No issues on my end and it's really easy to do all the plumbing!

[rThor432]

it's really easy to do all the plumbing!

Extremely.

[surebimmer]

Anyone run one of those Godspeed Alum radiators that are on eBay?

[StereoInstaller1]

Anyone run one of those Godspeed Alum radiators that are on eBay?

Linkie, please

[sharky]

I am really looking at the Mishimoto for $236 shipped on Ebay, looks to be good and its Jordan approved !! :)

[e30polak]

I am really looking at the Mishimoto for $236 shipped on Ebay, looks to be good and its Jordan approved !! :)

Mishimoto makes awesome radiators. I will get one eventually. My buddy builds trophy trucks, and ultimate class baja trucks, and those are the only radiators he uses.

I have a new s52 one. My last one blew on me, stupid plastic!

[lifeiskaos]

does anyone use an e36 radiator with the e36 expansion tank? i know it's part of the fan shroud, which most people dont use, but i'd still be interested if someone uses it! i'm a huge fan of integrated coolant reservoirs

no one? i've been planning on using a new OEM m42 radiator on my m52 turbo, but i would rather play it safe and use an e36 radiator if i can use the integrated expansion tank on the shroud

[etxxz]

stock 88 is radiator... looks old, but never overheats, not even in here in FL. i have a ebay "3200" cfm 16" fan infront of it

[surebimmer]

Linkie, please

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GODSPEED-92-98-BMW-E36-M3-325-328-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a15Q7c66Q3a1Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a25QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem29fe7da7a4QQitemZ180363306916QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[maximumangle]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GODSP...Q5fAccessories

how much modification do you have to do to get one of those to fit/plumbed in an e30?