What's the *best* radiator for M50?

[Fusion]

Ok. I got pissed today.
The guy who did the swap put in a radiator that cools fine, I don't know what it's out of but the upper flange to the thermostat was shortened, so it doesn't have the bump edge and the upper hose slipped off (second time since buying the car). It has the external exp. tank.
This is my chance to also get a radiator with a built in expansion tank so I can do the E36 airbox swap.
What is the best option for good cooling and built in exp. tank?
I will be buying Nissen's because I can get it for a great price.
An OEM number would be great.

[sharky]

M42 radiator w/ built in expansion tank is what you need, either that or relocate your overflow to the rear of passenger front strut tower.

[Boosted E30]

I use the m42 rad no problems yet.

[herlsy]

Best is probably a Mishimoto e36 m3 rad

[JGood]

Define best. Max Cooling? Cheapest? Size?

There is no best, it's all what your needs are. If you want max cooling, maybe the Mishimoto would be good for you. For price and size, the m42 is hard to beat. Etc...


I've never had an overheating problem with my m50, the m42 rad, and a 12" electric fan. Even in 100 degree weather, sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for an hour.

[Fusion]

Best for me =
internal exp. tank
cools the m50 no problem, I have viscous deleted, but a good 2 speed spal
no fabing, just replace the one that's there

So, since I'm talking euro, M42 rad = early E36 318is?



Part number: 17 11 1 723 537

[dude8383]

Best for me =
internal exp. tank
cools the m50 no problem, I have viscous deleted, but a good 2 speed spal
no fabing, just replace the one that's there

So, since I'm talking euro, M42 rad = early E36 318is?



Part number: 17 11 1 723 537

The part number / item you want is:

17111728907

[etxxz]

Best is probably a Mishimoto e36 m3 rad

same as 325's, fits e30s just as well. i'm rocking it. ~ $150s from ebay IIRC?

[Killacortes]

is the mishimoto rad direct fit into the e30 or does it require some fab

[dude8383]

is the mishimoto rad direct fit into the e30 or does it require some fab

direct fit.

http://picasaweb.google.com/d.oreshkin/MishimotoRad?authkey=Gv1sRgCN3q1M3tlauoWw#

[StereoInstaller1]

direct fit.

http://picasaweb.google.com/d.oreshk...N3q1M3tlauoWw#

That is pretty sexy right thurr.

I would like to see a bent metal hard line from the expansion tank to the radiator with just little pieces of rubber tube at each end.

I do like that look though.

[Ara]

I have a Mishimoto alu radiator with a spal 16inch fan I believe 2850cfm and running Evans NPG-R " Racing " coolant. AMAZING stuff !

http://www.evanscooling.com/npg-r/

[ColdAccord]

how does the coolant overflow tank work with the rad in e36 m3's

[Fusion]

THANKS GUYS!

Dude: is that an oil cooler behind the right lights?

[BDSax]

wait, the 318is rad has a coolant level sensor??? i dont think mine has one there.