Need help figuring out which hoses to run with m42 rad

[hooken m]

before anyone tells me to search, i already did and found many different setups used including m42 hoses, e34 m50, e36 325, e36 m3 hoses, etc. i have an s50 and just recently decided to go m42 rad to free up bay space. i used to run an e36 m3 rad with IE e36 m3 silicone hoses and never liked my lower rad hose anyways. it always had a little kink to it.

I tried to test fit the silicone hoses i have for my m42 rad but the top hose will require alot of cutting and massaging to make it fit and i feet like it will have a kink in it since it really isnt flexible and the same goes for my lower hose.

so what hose do you guys recommend for the best fitment that i can find very easily and soon?

thanks

[e30austin]

E34 525. You will need to trim a little on the ends.

[wenbeaver89]

i bent a wire in the shape i needed and went to the parts store and looked till i found one! wasn't bad at all!

[hooken m]

i bought some e34 hoses i think so we'll see. this car will be the end of me lol

[e30austin]

Each car is a little different, but I've had the best luck using E34 525 hoses on the M42 rad. Occasionally, there is a little fitment issue with the lower one. You may need to substitute an E36 hose or something for a better fit, if needed.