All Aluminum radiator option for 2005 3.0 X3?

[djr48312]

Hi All,

I was curious if there is an all aluminum radiator option for the 2005 3.0 X3 BMW? I see this BMW Aluminum Radiator - Mishimoto MMRAD-E36-92: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...SABEgJJRfD_BwE

And this BMW High Performance Aluminum Radiator - CSF 3054? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...SABEgKeZ_D_BwE

These are listed for 323i, 328i, 330i, z3 and z4, i was wondering if it would fit in the place of the X3 radiator?

[djr48312]

Hi All,

I was curious if there is an all aluminum radiator option for the 2005 3.0 X3 BMW? I see this BMW Aluminum Radiator - Mishimoto MMRAD-E36-92: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...SABEgJJRfD_BwE

And this BMW High Performance Aluminum Radiator - CSF 3055? https://sportcompactwarehouse.com/cs...f573063f27534&

These are listed for 323i, 328i, 330i, z3 and z4, i was wondering if it would fit in the place of the X3 radiator?

What I found in my searching, is the CSF listed the dimensions of their radiator. The width is exactly the same as the OEM. The radiator has two cores and not one, and is 3/4" more depth. It's 2" shorter than factory radiator for the X3 due to fitting in cars with a shorter front grill ( 323, 328, 330i ). The hose fittings are exactly the same. I'm confident it will fit we might have to make custom bracketry and perhaps the electric fan won't mount perfectly, but with a little finangling, it will be on the car and safe. I'll give feedback upon my findings.