Upgraded radiator for a early 325

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  • e30trooper
    R3V OG
    • Mar 2009
    • 11576

    #1

    Upgraded radiator for a early 325

    Anyone know of any larger radiators that fit ours cars but for a early model?
    Im running the stock eta one but my set up is a full I head swap etc etc. I know I can use the 87 325i radiator but since im going to swap it might as well go bigger. Oem or aftermarket.
  • e30trooper
    R3V OG
    • Mar 2009
    • 11576

    #2
    looks like a 5.0 radiator would work

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    • MR 325
      Moderator
      • Oct 2003
      • 37825

      #3
      Why do you feel that you need to upgrade the radiator? On my old 325eS I had the stock early model cooling system and even on 100 degree days with the A/C on I had no issues.
      BimmerHeads
      Classic BMW Specialists
      Santa Clarita, CA

      www.BimmerHeads.com

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      • e30trooper
        R3V OG
        • Mar 2009
        • 11576

        #4
        Originally posted by MR 325
        Why do you feel that you need to upgrade the radiator? On my old 325eS I had the stock early model cooling system and even on 100 degree days with the A/C on I had no issues.
        because racecar? I feel like its just to small. The fins are damaged abit also.
        Pulling off the mechanical fan due to a bad clutch and going electric. I don't have the OEM condenser fan or condenser due to the PO removing it all. I do plan on giving this car a good beating come the next few months.

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        • lcoleman
          Grease Monkey
          • Jan 2009
          • 331

          #5
          Honestly, unless you are boosted and tracking the dog shiz out of your car, the stock clutch fan and radiator are fine. Replace them and don't worry with it. BMW cooling systems didn't go downhill until about 10 years later, haha.

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          • reelizmpro
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2003
            • 9446

            #6
            The eta radiator is fine. No need to change it. Its not like ur making significantly more heat now with a headswap.
            "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

            85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
            88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
            89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
            91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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            • Wanganstyle
              R3VLimited
              • Apr 2010
              • 2828

              #7
              when it dies a e36 stock or aftermarket unit fits just fine.

              OBD1 M54/M52TU swap as a M50b25

              Z4 non powered steering rack fits e30



              Euro e46 2005/6 320d 6mt gearbox into E30 with M20 hardy and beck 1985 327s engine

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              • e30trooper
                R3V OG
                • Mar 2009
                • 11576

                #8
                I might just source a 325i rad. I will be tracking/autox this car

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                • e30trooper
                  R3V OG
                  • Mar 2009
                  • 11576

                  #9
                  Thanks for the help guys! Srslybros

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                  • E30Gus
                    Mod Crazy
                    • Jun 2008
                    • 781

                    #10
                    I've got the same "old" e radiator on an I swap and the thing stays cool even on a 100Deg track day. As long as everything is functioning properly you don't need to get a larger radiator.

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