Early model vs late model cooling system

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  • Pdxseth
    No R3VLimiter
    • May 2012
    • 3124

    #1

    Early model vs late model cooling system

    What's better? I'm building a 2.7i and I will be replacing all the cooling system parts so wich route should I go?
  • reelizmpro
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2003
    • 9446

    #2
    Better? I dunno. I'm inclined to say late model but I would run whatever system came on the car. If it's an early car, run an early system since the mounts are all there.
    "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

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    88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
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    • Pdxseth
      No R3VLimiter
      • May 2012
      • 3124

      #3
      I have both I'm using a late model donor car for my headswap

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      • MR 325
        Moderator
        • Oct 2003
        • 37825

        #4
        I prefer the late model cooling system. I've swapped the late model stuff in to most of the early models I've owned. Honestly though either one is fine as long as it's properly maintained.
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        • Pdxseth
          No R3VLimiter
          • May 2012
          • 3124

          #5
          Seems like I have more options for hoses and radiator if I go late model so I guess I'm going that route

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          • TimbyMaTombo
            E30 Addict
            • Jul 2012
            • 413

            #6
            From what I've seen, late model hose kits are also less expensive since there are fewer actual hoses.

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            • e30conv2
              Advanced Member
              • Sep 2009
              • 168

              #7
              The early model lower hose is a pain unless you buy the OEM BMW hose.

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