Z3M radiator with M20 clutch fan

[Klug]

Tried posting this in the M20 section but didn't get any bites, figured you guys would know.

So in the middle of my TB job- I realized that my radiator has seen better days since '89.

I did some reasearch and found out that the Z3M radiator (17112227281) will be a good upgrade and fits with no modification.

My question is- since I have not received the radiator yet, will the stock fan clutch fit behind this radiator? If not- I have a new aux pusher fan that I just bought a few months ago- if mounting that, would that be sufficient cooling on the m20?

This is what I purchased http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2091918/

Just curious as I'm not sure if I should just invest in getting a SPAL 16'' Pusher or Puller.

Any insight would be great!

[Klug]

Got my Z3M radiator in this week, man it is a direct fit! Now, the OEM fan clutch WILL FIT, however the fan shroud WILL NOT. So at the end of the day- the answer is YES- you can still use your fan clutch and be fine.

I ended up just getting a SPAL 16'' Puller and wiring it up to my Aux fan and 82*C thermo switch, works like a champ. Needed to mount it to the left of the back of the radiator since the water pump will hit any electric fan you try to make fit. It's a tight fit next to the V-Belt for the water pump and alternator but it works.

[marshallnoise]

Responding because you took the time to post: Holy balls batman that is a tight fit. For that reason alone, it belongs in the m30 section.

[Klug]

Responding because you took the time to post: Holy balls batman that is a tight fit. For that reason alone, it belongs in the m30 section.

Yeah- shits real close. It's about 1mm of space between the belt and the back of the fan. Had it running for a good hour today and there wasn't any rubbing. So theoretically I should be all good.