Lets talk radiators. Behr VS Nissens VS Mishimoto

[Jb325is]

The e28 radiator didn't cool my m30 very well fwiw, but it probably is a hell of a lot more hot/humid down here

[FunfGan]

The Mishimoto I purchased for my Mini blew after less than a month, then after paying for the warranty replacement I had to wait 3 months before I finally called to find out that it was back ordered for another 3 months...

No refund, apology, discount, nothing at all...

[Ether-D]

The e28 radiator didn't cool my m30 very well fwiw, but it probably is a hell of a lot more hot/humid down here

So, what rad did you end up with?

[Jb325is]

So, what rad did you end up with?

I just did an s54 swap instead.

It wasn't overheating, the fan was just running a lot. I think the e36 m3 radiator or M-coupe radiator would be a better option, but I know clearance is tight with those

[nando]

stock radiators are fine. for the cost ($120?) they'll last 5x longer than Chinese aluminum radiators (even if they come with a warranty).

I'd go with the Z3M S54 radiator if you want extra cooling capacity.

[slammin.e28]

stock radiators are fine. for the cost ($120?) they'll last 5x longer than Chinese aluminum radiators (even if they come with a warranty).

I'd go with the Z3M S54 radiator if you want extra cooling capacity.

I put these in all my cars....even the e34....yes it fits with OEM parts too.

[Ether-D]

Kickass. Thanks!

[Mr. Burns]

Z3M S54 rad...
what are the dimensions like in comparison to the E28 535 rad?
I need as much clearance as possible

[Jb325is]

It is considerably thicker, but that's the problem with the e28 radiator. You either get the clearance, or better cooling. I would move the motor back and run the biggest radiator you can. Are you swapping a b34 or b35?

[Ether-D]

Here's what I'm working with. It's about 3/8". This is a m20 rad for mocking. I get the feeling I'm pretty far back around position 3. Any idea how much thicker the z3 one is? b34 btdubs on this one. I don't remember what incarnation Mr. Burns was swapping in.

[Mr. Burns]

Ether that's decent. Throw on the plugs and you might make it.
I'm as far back as I can go insofar as the the engine/firewall will permit.
I'll hammer in another inch or so up around/below fan panel for good measure.

Jb325is im running a b35

[nando]

switch to MS3 and run COP. then you don't need that silly cap/rotor any more. :p

[Ether-D]

The pulley to radiator clearance is about the same, but yeah. I'll most likely end up doing wasted spark on MS2.

[glnr13]

in heavy stop and go traffic during the summer and the heat wave a few weeks ago in LA + a pep boys 14" fan i barely crept over the half way mark with the nissens and the behr e28 radiator.

The e28 radiator didn't cool my m30 very well fwiw, but it probably is a hell of a lot more hot/humid down here

did you have ac/condensor?

[SkiFree]

Here's what I'm working with. It's about 3/8". This is a m20 rad for mocking. I get the feeling I'm pretty far back around position 3. Any idea how much thicker the z3 one is? b34 btdubs on this one. I don't remember what incarnation Mr. Burns was swapping in.

No you've got me curious, I recently had aluminum radiators made for the E9 coupe. I'm wondering if it might be a good choice here (dimensions were different/similar to e9/e12/e28 radiators).