bypassing the trans cooler

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  • ZenkiOwns
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2009
    • 496
    #1

    bypassing the trans cooler

    I have a '91 325i with a SETA motor that is currently attached to an automatic transmission. I just purchased a Mishimoto radiator for an e36 m3 for the larger core design and lifetime warranty (Including collisions!)

    My questions are:

    The radiator I purchased only comes for the manual transmission, so obviously there is not a spot for the transmission cooler or lines. Can I just loop the lines until I do a 5-seed swap? How long would the trans last that way, or would it not last at all?

    I really don't want to purchase and install an aftermarket trans cooler that I'm only going to use for a few weeks.

    Thanks ahead of time.
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    • reelizmpro
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2003
      • 9446
      #2
      Why don't you just wait until you do the trans swap?
      "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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        • SpecM
          R3V Elite
          • Oct 2005
          • 4531
          #3
          I would mount an aftermarket trans cooler, or wait until you swap the trans

          Sent from my Vortex
          1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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            • ZenkiOwns
              E30 Addict
              • Jul 2009
              • 496
              #4
              The reason I didn't want to wait is this is my only car. I really meed it back on the road...yesterday.

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                • MR 325
                  Moderator
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 37825
                  #5
                  You should have purchased the correct radiator?! Either that or wait until the 5 speed swap is done.
                  BimmerHeads
                  Classic BMW Specialists
                  Santa Clarita, CA
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                    • ZenkiOwns
                      E30 Addict
                      • Jul 2009
                      • 496
                      #6
                      Originally posted by MR 325
                      You should have purchased the correct radiator?! Either that or wait until the 5 speed swap is done.
                      I didn't purchase the incorrect radiator on purpose, I ordered it through a shop. I'm just going to go pick up a cheap cooler from the parts store today as a temporary fix.

                      Out of curiosity, could I use a factory e30 oil cooler?

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