E28 M30 swap with modern electric fan issue

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  • rosebl
    Noobie
    • May 2026
    • 2

    #1

    E28 M30 swap with modern electric fan issue

    I’m finishing an M30 swap on my 1986 E28 535i and noticed the coolant temp climbs slightly in stop-and-go traffic only when the A/C is running. I already replaced the radiator, thermostat, and fan clutch, but the issue still appears after about 20 minutes of driving. Has anyone tested a slim electric fan setup that actually keeps temps stable in hot weather without overloading the factory alternator? Ragdoll Hit
  • Vincenze
    E30 Modder
    • Apr 2019
    • 991

    #2
    AC Solutions sells a condenser with an electric fan.
    Our full line of OEM replacements, high performance upgrades, and plug-and-play components for the BMW E30.

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    • Panici
      Moderator
      • Dec 2009
      • 2396

      #3
      I've used SPAL fans with deleted mechanical fans.
      No AC systems though which add a lot of heat load.

      '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

      '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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