UPDATE: Do not use e36 Mishimoto radiators. They are crap. I went through two over a 4 year period, both ended up leaking in the same way. They leak at the rows on both sides due to poor engineering. I went with the Z3M radiator which is a much better alternative.
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Originally posted by AllydNYC View PostCan this please become a sticky.
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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DIY: In depth M52/S52 OBD2 swap
I have been using this thread for my current s52 swap. Good shit.
I did have some minor adjustments and learning curves though.
Guess I'll share a pic.
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F30 328i - Daily
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Originally posted by ob_318is View PostI have been using this thread for my current s52 swap. Good shit.
I did have some minor adjustments and learning curves though.
Guess I'll share a pic.
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Let's hear them!
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Originally posted by 968Reckless View PostLet's hear them!
I had two holes in the cylinder head, removed the connector for the throttle body coolant hose, replaced it with the e30 brown top coolant temp sensor. This lead to having to delete the throttle body coolant heating function.
Which is okay, but not my initial goal.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkE30 325ic - Project
F30 328i - Daily
E38 740i Sport - SOLD
E92 335xi - SOLD
E60 525xi - SOLD
E46 330ci - SOLD
E30 325ic - SOLD
E30 318is - SOLD
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I also used the e30 ix brake booster, and didn't want to notch the hole. I did that by cutting removing the body of the spacer and keeping the stud plate and welding it to the booster. If I can remember plate to plate, not directly to the booster.
This allowed for a stock position mounting and allows the brake reservoir to clear the intake boot.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkE30 325ic - Project
F30 328i - Daily
E38 740i Sport - SOLD
E92 335xi - SOLD
E60 525xi - SOLD
E46 330ci - SOLD
E30 325ic - SOLD
E30 318is - SOLD
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Originally posted by craiggroves91 View PostI'll be expecting a beer :)
For the hose I can't tell you for sure as it was a while ago that I hacked it up, but that seems to be it. I remember using the leftovers in several places.
I use the 82 degree switch by FAE #36050
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Originally posted by craiggroves91 View PostUPDATE: Do not use e36 Mishimoto radiators. They are crap. I went through two over a 4 year period, both ended up leaking in the same way. They leak at the rows on both sides due to poor engineering. I went with the Z3M radiator which is a much better alternative.
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Originally posted by jotam3 View PostHey Craig, do you know which of the Z3M radiators you used? Was it the S52 one (17111433025) or the ones from the S54 (17112227281)? Did you just get the OEM one? Lastly, not sure if you'd know, I know you have a late model, any idea if these things will fit in an early model? I'd be throwing it into my 87 vert.
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'13 BMW e70 X5 35d
'95 BMW e34 525i
'92 BMW e30 325i S52 Vert (Quade the Vert)
'92 Range Rover Classic
'90 Range Rover Classic
'89 BMW e30 325i Coupe (The DIRTY30)
'81 VW MK1 Rabbit Caddy Diesel
'76 Honda CB550K Cafe/Brat
'67 Pontiac LeMans
'24 Model T Depot Hack
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Originally posted by Klug View PostI've used the Z3M s52 (xxx025) radiator in three late model e30's (M20B25, S52 and M50) and they all fit like a glove. Can't compare if the early models are any different- but it's the s52 one you want.
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Originally posted by jotam3 View PostHey Craig, do you know which of the Z3M radiators you used? Was it the S52 one (17111433025) or the ones from the S54 (17112227281)? Did you just get the OEM one? Lastly, not sure if you'd know, I know you have a late model, any idea if these things will fit in an early model? I'd be throwing it into my 87 vert.
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Originally posted by craiggroves91 View PostI'm actually running the s54 one I believe. I'm not sure about fitment in early model but I'm sure it'd fit fine if you got the correct bottom mounts.
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I fit a MZ3 S54 radiator to an early model with custom mounts. I was unable to find an OEM solution so a friend had the idea to make simple mounts with hockey pucks and bolts. Works amazingly well and cost almost nothing. PM if you want a picture.
This is the part number you want: 17112227281
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Originally posted by raj View PostI fit a MZ3 S54 radiator to an early model with custom mounts. I was unable to find an OEM solution so a friend had the idea to make simple mounts with hockey pucks and bolts. Works amazingly well and cost almost nothing. PM if you want a picture.
This is the part number you want: 17112227281
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