m20 rad swap to m42 rad what do i need?

[amiller07]

what all will i need to do to put in an m42 rad?

i have an early 87 m20
just wanted to see what ppl have done and lookin for the cleanest look

[2.5-12]

mid 88+ water pump with associated new gaskets
M42 rad
late model M20 coolant overflow tank and all hoses for that model
coolant temp sensor and some wire.

pretty sure thats it

[amiller07]

thanks but i wont need overflow tank its mounted on side of rad

[2.5-12]

wow, I am a retard. can't believe I posted that -- must have been thinking early to late cooling system swap.

you are correct, just the water pump with gaskets, temp sensor and the later model hoses and you should be golden.

[619E30]

Why would you want to swap in a m42?

[Danny]

OMFG. Reading comprehension owns you both.

[2.5-12]

Why would you want to swap in a m42?

he wants to swap in a M42 E30 radiator because it has an integrated coolant overflow tank to clean up the under hood looks.

not swap in an M42

[amiller07]

thanks man for the info i just wasnt sure