Radiator question for e36 m3. Non e30 content

[Larzzz]

Yea i know its not e30 related but i wanted to know if it is possible to use a 318i radiator for an e36 m3? Looked around and can't find an answer

like this one. since the coolant tank is attached,

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3394-e30-e36-318i-is-ti-z3-19-radiator.aspx

[ThatOneEuroE30]

No they don't have the cooling capacity for the 6 cylinder. Slap a mishimoto in it and call it good. I went through 2 second hand rads before I just said f it and put the mishimoto in.

[kronus]

get a OE-style z3m S54 radiator. It's better than the S52 one and $150 from autohausaz.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

get a OE-style z3m S54 radiator. It's better than the S52 one and $150 from autohausaz.

You could go this route to. I just got tired of plastic I use hi performance parts for everything I replace cause race car lol.

[Bimmerman325i]

You could go this route to. I just got tired of plastic I use hi performance parts for everything I replace cause race car lol.

The irony here is that the PTG race team used the OEM plastic-tanked S54 Z3 radiator for their 400whp S50B32 enduro race car.

OP, get the S54 radiator. It's $150-200 depending on source, toss in a new composite water pump and you're good to go.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

The irony here is that the PTG race team used the OEM plastic-tanked S54 Z3 radiator for their 400whp S50B32 enduro race car.



OP, get the S54 radiator. It's $150-200 depending on source, toss in a new composite water pump and you're good to go.

My problem was that the plastic cracked and if the aluminum cracks I can weld it shut.

[Javier h]

Oem

These things are suppose to last a while. Did you add extra ponies? I would go with the OEM version that came stock on the M3 E36. Prices cant be that significant and for what you get in terms of longevity, I wouldnt think twice. No aftermarket stuff.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

These things are suppose to last a while. Did you add extra ponies? I would go with the OEM version that came stock on the M3 E36. Prices cant be that significant and for what you get in terms of longevity, I wouldnt think twice. No aftermarket stuff.

mishimoto's do have lifetime warranty

[Bimmerman325i]

Yea, and i know quite a few people who had to go through 2-3 mishimoto radiators before they got one that didnt leak from the factory. Granted, they only paid for one, but thats still really unacceptable.