V8 Compatible Radiators

[alco]

I did some research (Googling) really and it seems the Z3M 3-row radiator is another option for cooling a V8 swapped E30. The radiator from Mishimoto costs about $300.

My question is has anyone here tried this radiator in their M60/62 swap?

Also, what about this alternative to the Mishimoto: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-ROW-FULL-A...1925ab&vxp=mtr

Please be gentle...

[slammin.e28]

Mishimoto has a lifetime warranty.

Ebay radiator.....don't even see a mention of warranty.

[alco]

Good point. Thanks.

[Northern]

For what its worth, the ebay radiator is surprisingly nice for the price.

[alco]

Are you running one Northern?

[driftingminor913]

I will be running the one that cools a M30, or old 5-series

[NickL]

Im assuming M42 + 80* Thermo/fan switch and a high CFM SPAL wouldn't be enough?

I always liked the integrated expansion tank.

[JGood]

I have 12k miles on my m60 e30 with a Mishimoto Z3M radiator. I'm using a single cheapy 16" fan, and never once overheated. Sitting still, idling in traffic for 2+ hours, 100+ degrees, temp never goes above half on the gauge.

After about 1 year/10k miles, it sprung a leak right where I jammed the stupid thermostat thing for the fan control through the fins. I contacted Mishimoto, they had a replacement sent out within 24 hours for $25. That made me a lifetime customer. Their warranty is the best I've ever seen; it's no questions asked, and you don't need to return the old one. They even give you a free replacement if you get in an accident.

[slammin.e28]

I will be running the one that cools a M30, or old 5-series

This is what I have for now. E28 535i radiator. I have like 3 laying around, so why not?

I'll upgrade if I feel it's not enough.

[Jean]

i have 12k miles on my m60 e30 with a mishimoto z3m radiator. I'm using a single cheapy 16" fan, and never once overheated. Sitting still, idling in traffic for 2+ hours, 100+ degrees, temp never goes above half on the gauge.

After about 1 year/10k miles, it sprung a leak right where i jammed the stupid thermostat thing for the fan control through the fins. I contacted mishimoto, they had a replacement sent out within 24 hours for $25. That made me a lifetime customer. Their warranty is the best i've ever seen; it's no questions asked, and you don't need to return the old one. They even give you a free replacement if you get in an accident.

sold!

[alco]

Agreed, I'll save up for the Mishi...

[Vtec?lol]

Mishi or bust. I have the OEM BEHR Z3M radiator and it's flimsy and cheap as fkkkk. It cools great however! I sat in traffic the other day and it was 104F outside and my gauge didn't even think about hitting the halfway mark.

With the mishi, you're buying a better peace of mind, increased capacity, and one hell of a warrantee.

[Northern]

Are you running one Northern?

I bought one for my ix turbo project, its still sitting in the bedroom though. I imagine I'll have the same one (or mishi) in my v8 project also.

[carlb]

The Mishimoto Z3M radiator is the business. It's actually probably keeps the engine too cold on most (non-summer) days...

[kalib0y]

I have a mishi z3m rad too with no issues but I've seen the normal e36 rads used all the time with lsx swaps with no issues. Actually i get alot of american muscle guys that look at my swap and say my radiator is huge. #bcuzsizematters