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Mishimoto BMW E30/E36 Aluminium Radiator (1988-1999)
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James, verified customer, Jan 2025
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Send us your chassis code and we will confirm before you spend anything.
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In-stock parts ordered before 1pm are dispatched the same day.
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Nobody is perfect. You can order the wrong thing and so can we. Whatever the issue, we put it right fast. Unsure? Email us and we will check the specs against your car.
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Our team build and race in the motorsport and tuning scene, and our founder competes in pro drift in his own E46.
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Mishimoto BMW E30/E36 Aluminium Radiator (1988-1999)
Key Features
- Direct fit for the 1988-1999 BMW E30/E36 with 6 Cylinder engine
- Full aluminium construction with durable, TIG-welded end tanks
- Two-row, 1.57" thick brazed aluminium core, providing ideal fluid temperatures on the street or track
An ideal upgrade for the brittle stock BMW radiator, the Mishimoto E30/E36 X-Line Performance aluminium Radiator provides your vehicle with enhanced reliability and improved cooling efficiency. BMWs are known to have frequent cooling-related failures due to the use of numerous plastic components throughout the system. A simple coolant leak can result in overheating, accelerated engine wear, or head gasket failure. Whether you have a daily-driven E36 M3 or an M20 spinning a large turbocharger, this BMW radiator provides ideal temperatures on and off the track. Most people overlook the importance of installing an upgraded performance radiator in their vehicle. The Mishimoto E36 radiator reduces coolant temperature by 30°F (16.62°C) and is 20% more efficient than the stock radiator. Along with providing an increased coolant capacity of 91%, this BMW radiator improves heat dissipation, which is beneficial for both stock and modified applications.
The Mishimoto E30/E36 X-Line Performance aluminium Radiator is manufactured using durable aircraft-quality aluminium end tanks, precision TIG-welded to an efficient brazed aluminium core. The inlet and outlets provide precise leak-free connections, and all factory overflow and temperature sensor ports are present on the Mishimoto aluminium radiator for use with stock sensors and hoses. This performance radiator also includes a Mishimoto M12 x 1.5 Magnetic Oil Drain Plug with dowty seal, which effectively removes metal fragments circulating in the cooling system. The Mishimoto E36 radiator incorporates mounting points for the Euro oil cooler, and it is a direct bolt-on fit for all 6-cylinder E30/E36 models from 1988 to 1991. As with all our BMW parts, this aluminium radiator includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty, ensuring superior Products quality and craftsmanship.
More Information
| Overall Length (in) | 26.8 |
|---|---|
| Overall Height (in) | 18.7 |
| Overall Width (in) | 4.1 |
| Core Length (in) | 21.77 |
| Core Height (in) | 17.24 |
| Core Thickness (in) | 2.25 |
| Fluid Capacity (gal) | 5.22 |
| Rows | 3 |
| Inlet (in) | 1.57 |
| Outlet (in) | 1.57 |
| Drain Plug Thread Size | M12 x 1.5 |
| Applications | 1988-1991 BMW 325I 1992-1995 BMW 325I/IC/IS 1995-1999 BMW M3 1996-1998 BMW 328I/IC/IS 1998-1999 BMW 323IC/IS |
| Engine Codes | S52 M52 M50TU M20B25 S50 |
| Chassis Codes | E30 E36 |
| Note | This item is for Manual Transmission and Automatic Transmission vehicles. It features threaded rivet provisions for the automatic transmission cooler. Stock E30 fan shroud does not fit with this product. This product will require conversion brackets for mounting Euro oil cooler |
| Coolant Capacity | 5.22 |
Who you are buying from
You are buying from a drift team, not a warehouse.
Our founder competes himself in his own drift E46. Our team build and race the same platforms you drive and work on, and our sponsored drivers chase championships on the same parts we sell worldwide.
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We have already broken it for you.
Our founder, a full team of sponsored drivers, and hundreds of other drivers worldwide are out competing on this stuff in drift and rally. When we tell you a part is good, the part is good. It has already been put to the test.
Verified customer
“After trying a few better known brands such as Tilton and Extreme, and never being super happy... Conor was able to recommend me the perfect clutch for my application... I havn't broken any drivetrain parts since I installed it.”
Connell O'Kane, 2JZ drift car, 27 Jul 2024
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Tell us the car. We will spec it.
Chassis codes, spring rates, angle kit clearances, clutch ratings. Send us the car and what you want it to do. The answer comes from someone who has run that setup, not someone reading a product sheet.
Verified customer
“Conor is a top man very helpful and always replies to any questions you have about his products.”
Ryan, 12 Jan 2025
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Ordered before 1pm, fitted this weekend.
In-stock parts ordered before 1pm are dispatched the same day. UK and Ireland typically arrive next morning, worldwide as quick as three days. Times do vary, but that can mean the part is on the car within a few days and she is back out blasting the roads by the weekend.
Verified customer
“Ordered at 9am received at 9am the following day! A company that do as they say, provide great parts at great prices and actually deliver in 24hrs.”
James, 14 Jan 2025
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The price you see is the price you pay.
Duty and taxes are pre-paid, so there is no customs bill waiting at your door. What the checkout says is what it costs, wherever you are.
Verified customer
“CDM is a shop that does international shipping swiftly, with clear communication along the way. The part(s) also arrived unscathed, properly packaged, and as described.”
Brandon Somerville, 13 May 2025
Straight answers
The questions you were about to open a chat about.
How do I know it will fit my car?
Send us your chassis code or your reg in the chat and we will confirm before you spend anything. If you order and it turns out to be the wrong part, we swap it.
“Had a mix up with the item description (order wrong part) they was quick to email me and see what part I was meant to order and substituted it for no extra cost!”
Bradley Page, verified customer, 31 Jan 2025
When will it actually arrive?
In stock and ordered before 1pm, it leaves the same day. UK and Ireland is usually next day, occasionally 1 to 3 days. Europe 1 to 5 days, rest of world 3 to 5 days on express.
If something is not in stock, we will email you right away with an ETA and any available substitutes. On the rare occasion it does not work out, we will happily refund your order.
Will I get stung for customs or import VAT?
No. The price you pay on our website is what it will cost to be delivered to your door. You will not receive any surprise surcharges after ordering.
What if I change my mind?
30 days on all stock items, full refund on the parts. If you ordered the wrong thing we will help you get to the right one for as little money as possible. We have been there.
What warranty do I get?
Everything on our website is covered by the standard manufacturer's warranty.
If you ever need to claim, we fight your corner. We will do everything in our power to make sure you are looked after, rather than leaving you to argue with a manufacturer on your own.
Can I pay it off over a few months?
Yes. Klarna and Shop Pay Finance are both at checkout, so you can spread it without putting the build on hold.
Can I just ask someone what to buy?
That is the bit we are actually good at. We run our own race team and workshop, so you are talking to someone who has fitted it, broken it, and fitted it again. Hit the chat and tell us what the car is doing and what you want it to do.
