A support rep at Bimmerworld assures me this CSF all-aluminum radiator will fit the MY2K Z3 M Coupe as a drop-in fit. Anybody got experience with the install or opinions about the quality of this unit? It's made in Indonesia, which is... of interest.
I am considering replacing the OEM radiator as part of a Spal electric fan kit / mech fan delete procedure. Yes, the listings in both cases only mention compatability up to MY 1999, but the online tech said they're both good to go on a 2000.
The Radiator:
http://www.bimmerworld.com/CSF-E36-A...-Radiator.html
Spal fan kit:
http://www.bimmerworld.com/E36-Elect...1998-1999.html
Thanks in advance for wisdom!
I have purchased 3 of these fans on Amazon, for my sold Z3, my wife's E36 325i, and my Z3M. Been very satisfied with them. $55 is better than $170, but I have no idea whether the Spal will last longer.
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I haven't had a good experience with that SPAL fan; I had two (2) start chucking blades on a customer's (CarlM for those that remember him) supercharged 2.8 rdstr.
No apparent faults with mounting__like no tension/stress on the shroud__but definitely some issues.
Last failure resulted in a switch to a Hayden fan, and so far (3+yrs) no more phone calls
Hayden with curved "S" blades is an order of magnitude quieter too!
Me too. Does it fit? I have exchanged radiators between my 98 Z3M and my wife's E36, so I know stock rads are the same. But I can't get confirmation that the CSF 3054 will fit in my 1998 Z3M. ECS doesn't know. I have a question in to CSF, but no response yet.
I'm running a CFS on my 98M Roadster. Perfect fit and works great.
I'm kind of curious about this one based on the price ($85 for CSF OEM+ radiator): https://www.bimmerworld.com/Cooling/...8-325-323.html
Who knows if it is actually higher quality than stock though...
To clear this question up: I just put the CSF 3054 in my 98 Z3M. It fit fine. But... the stock expansion tank would hit the engine. I don't have this problem because I already did the conversion to the exp tank above the D.S. wheel, (stock for later model Z3). I recommend this conversion anyway. It's cheap, cleans up the area around the radiator, and raises the exp tank above the radiator.
i'm also one against spal. mine melted the harness instead of blowing the fuse. wired correctly, i found out it has happened to others.
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