E30 aluminum rad (early model)

[Genkboy8o8]

Is there any bolt on aluminum rads that go into the early models? Been searching for awhile and have gotten nothing, but doing 88+ swaps, which I don't really intend to do.

[Genkboy8o8]

No input? Should I stick with a oem behr even if I plan to go turbo soon?

[Genkboy8o8]

No input from anyone? Should I just stick with a behr oem brand even if I plan to go turbo soon? I heard our stock cooling system is more than enough but I'm concerned if it'll cool enough with a inter cooler in front of it?



Anyone??

[misterYthirty]

I havent seen one, been keeping an eye out myself.

A custom rad is only 300-500 max anyway.

[Wanganstyle]

I installed a PWR radiator from my e36m into my early model e30. Write up on m20 forum, used all stock parts to do it besides aftermarket radiator.

[MR 325]

There's no real need for an aluminum radiator. Go with a nice stock replacement.

[CW325]

if your going turbo you should probably convert to a late model cooling system so the expansion take is out of the way of the turbo

[Genkboy8o8]

Is there a write up on how to convert to a late model radiator? I've tried searching, but I just can't seem to find one... probably not using the right key terms?

do I have to modify the mounting points or radiator support at all?

[Wanganstyle]

Search the M20 section, late model into early radiator- thread w photos is there.

The super proper way is to change to late style cooling system w hard pipes also and expansion tank

Rad mounting updates plug and play to late style