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    Aluminium radiator for 540i

    Hey chaps.
    It’s probably time to replace the plastic tanked radiator. Where is the best place to get one from?
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    84 E24 M635csi standalone ecu with coil on plug
    94 E34 540i/6 SC 5-17psi Flex fuel/standalone ecu
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    97 E36 M3 euro SC still u/c


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    Now I have.
    E36 USA m3 rad is direct replacement. Over here we get the tropical or high temp radiator in the e34 and oil cooler. I guess it worries me a little in a supercharged application going a smaller radiator. Is the zonizville one a full size
    BMW’s
    90 E34 M5
    84 E24 M635csi standalone ecu with coil on plug
    94 E34 540i/6 SC 5-17psi Flex fuel/standalone ecu
    97 Z3 2.8
    97 E36 M3 euro SC still u/c


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    11 Audi S5 APR stg2
    19 Volkswagen Amarok V6


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    E36 M3 is NOT a direct replacement. You need one cheap bracket and one less-cheap fan shroud. The Zionsville I believe is a direct fit with a 650mm core.

    Were I in your geographical situation, I'd look into having one custom-made using a generic core and bungs. A radiator shop or a good welder can make one, and I'd expect it to cost somewhere between the Mishimoto and the Zionsville.
    Last edited by moroza; 04-22-2019 at 11:23 PM.

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