Radiator talk....

[PiercedE30]

Who's using what radiator?


I've got an S54 Z3M Coupe getting delivered tomorrow at work.
Z3M Coupe = 3 core and more coolant capacity :twisted:

[asubimmer]

stock 318is for now, custom fab'ed up aluminum one later.

[matt]

e36 radiator. no need for anything more.

[Mike B.]

PWR E30/E36 w/ 16" Spal fan.

[Erick]

Nissan SR20DET Koyo Alum Radiator. Fits perfect.

[FredK]

e36 6 cylinder radiator in one car
e30/36 M42 radiator in the other

[BeirBrennerE30]

Nissan SR20DET Koyo Alum Radiator. Fits perfect.

I wanna hear more about this.... with pics.

M42 rad for me with a 16" spal pusher. Integrated coolant bottle is nice.

[rThor432]

Who's using what radiator?


I've got an S54 Z3M Coupe getting delivered tomorrow at work.
Z3M Coupe = 3 core and more coolant capacity :twisted:

What hoses are you using. I assume that they have to be custom routed. Sounds like a nice setup though, how much did it run you, if you dont mind me asking?

[PiercedE30]

From what I can gather, when using the S54 radiator, you need to use the S54 upper rad hose since it is a little bit bigger.
The radiator (Behr) is (at my cost) 254, and another 10 bucks for the hose. I will also be using a 16" electric fan and I am looking at what, cooler than stock, electric fan switch I should use.

[rThor432]

Thats awesome. I need to pick up a new radiator, and that sounds like quite a deal. Where are you getting yours? Do you have a business account with the dealership?

I am using the early cooling system in my car, so I wonder how hard it would be to do the hoses for it.. Hm.

[PiercedE30]

I work at an independent BMW shop. We have an account with WorldPac and do a lot of business with the BMW dealership here and get stuff from them at cost as well.

[Erick]

I wanna hear more about this.... with pics.

M42 rad for me with a 16" spal pusher. Integrated coolant bottle is nice.

Or if the pic doesnt work:

http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/rwdrift/?action=view&current=img104.jpg

It slides right in, perfect measurements. Requires slight modification, but the dimensions and end tanks are very similar.

[PiercedE30]

Is that thing turned on it's side?

[SchnellerVert]

Sure looks that way.

[Erick]

I'm lost? It sits just like any other radiator would.