Non-M Aluminum Radiator - frustrating search - Page 5

dmax · 08-17-2012, 11:45 PM

I don't think the radiator would make the car run cooler unless you had a lower temp therm. A regular therm would be able to control temps within an 'approved range.' That said, I'm sure you folks with turbos run much hotter, so maybe the regular therm isn't good enough for you, but a 'regular' radiator would.

I agree we have a pressure releasing ET cap, which usually doesn't work before the regular ET cracks open. If you have aluminum radiator and aluminum ET...I was just saying that the build up in pressure could be greater with 'iron clad' system.

Do you guys who run FI and have stock radiators have issues with cooling? I don't frequent FI, coz I'm slow!

TrippinBimmer · 03-05-2013, 03:57 PM

I found this on ebay lately. Looks Promising...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-RAC...477e61&vxp=mtr

Jim Murphy · 03-06-2013, 02:19 PM

I would love for somebody to buy one and let us know. The company has EBay's highest rating. We also need the expansion tank with the coolant level indicator in aluminum as well.

Jim

Diabolu$ · 03-07-2013, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippinBimmer

I found this on ebay lately. Looks Promising...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-RAC...477e61&vxp=mtr

is it really bolt-on?

Jim Murphy · 03-07-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diabolu$

is it really bolt-on?

Someone needs to be the guinea pig, buy one and install it, then
post here their experience.
I still would want an aluminum expansion tank, though.

Jim

sunnyjay · 03-07-2013, 01:37 PM

It looks exactly like a M3 radiator. I have one myself and I can tell its a m3 radiator.

Jim Murphy · 03-07-2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunnyjay

It looks exactly like a M3 radiator. I have one myself and I can tell its a m3 radiator.

One photo - need to see the rest of them.

Jim

sunnyjay · 03-07-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Murphy

One photo - need to see the rest of them.

Jim

look at post number 53

lowrider · 04-07-2013, 03:35 AM

Just bought this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-323-...8b117e&vxp=mtr

Hoping the fit is what they claim, and not the picture (which looks more like an M3 radiator?). They are local to me however, so I'm gonna give them a call on Monday.

Jim Murphy · 04-07-2013, 02:17 PM

Examine it carefully. If you can find a junk E46 Non-M radiator to compare it with would be the best. I hope that this is a good one. We still need a better expansion tank. Thank you for helping our community.

Jim

325xiT · 04-15-2013, 12:18 AM

So any word on the fitment?

Crossing fingers bc i have the dreaded plastic leak =\ Granted i am at 280k

TrippinBimmer · 04-15-2013, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 325xiT

So any word on the fitment?

Crossing fingers bc i have the dreaded plastic leak =\ Granted i am at 280k

My zionsville works great

Dreikraft · 04-15-2013, 12:45 AM

fluidyne doesn't do non-m?

325xiT · 04-15-2013, 01:34 AM

If someone would like to donate the 1k for a zionsville i would be all about it. I just dont understand why it is neccesary to spend that much on a radiator... i am just looking for something that is not going to break off when i hit a pothole *stock radiator fail*. Also on a side note there is no where near that much in the budget for the cooling overhall anyways =(

Dreikraft · 04-15-2013, 10:56 PM

http://www.fluidyne.com/products_rad...w.html#FHP1101

this would be for a manual transmission. i know he had trouble test fitting the e46 m3 properly but i do believe they were successful with the m54. cost should be around $700.

teufel · 04-16-2013, 08:26 AM

Hello guys, I have the same problem a leak ... I found where is the leak and it's because the radiator is broken near one of hoses. There is a crack.
So I don't want to have the same problem and like you, try to find an aluminium radiator, but for a e46 328i not an m3.

And maybe I found one ... there is an hole for the expansive tank.
but still hesitate

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140702659948...S:1123&vxp=mtr_nr_

pointofdeparture · 04-24-2013, 12:16 PM

Any news on a potential solution? I just e-mailed Fluidyne to see if they have one yet.

teufel · 04-24-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pointofdeparture

Any news on a potential solution? I just e-mailed Fluidyne to see if they have one yet.

On my side, I bought the one I gave the link.
I'm waiting it arrives at home.

And will see if it's fit without modify anything.
But it's the only one (except zionsville) which looks like oem radiator.
And I asked picture, size, before buy it.

08-17-2012, 11:45 PM	#81
dmax Stay stock my friends! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Unit I Posts: 21,170 My Ride: '99 328i 1.03809 mu View My Garage	I don't think the radiator would make the car run cooler unless you had a lower temp therm. A regular therm would be able to control temps within an 'approved range.' That said, I'm sure you folks with turbos run much hotter, so maybe the regular therm isn't good enough for you, but a 'regular' radiator would. I agree we have a pressure releasing ET cap, which usually doesn't work before the regular ET cracks open. If you have aluminum radiator and aluminum ET...I was just saying that the build up in pressure could be greater with 'iron clad' system. Do you guys who run FI and have stock radiators have issues with cooling? I don't frequent FI, coz I'm slow! __________________ This huge woman, like 400 pounds comes up to me and says, "Doug, I would rock your world." I replied, "but I need to breathe." The girl in my sig:http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=dmax

03-05-2013, 03:57 PM	#82
TrippinBimmer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 5,345 My Ride: ZHP Custom Stage 3.5 View My Garage	I found this on ebay lately. Looks Promising... http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-RAC...477e61&vxp=mtr __________________ ..::\|TrippinBimmer's Boost Build with Cool Parts\|::.. 4whp/3tq SAE Corrected \| Active Autowerke \| BimmerBrakes \| VMR Wheels \| ..::\| TrippinBimmer's New Project : 1988 e30 325e \|::..

04-07-2013, 03:35 AM	#89
lowrider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Alamitos, CA Posts: 663 My Ride: modified 323Ci View My Garage	Just bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-323-...8b117e&vxp=mtr Hoping the fit is what they claim, and not the picture (which looks more like an M3 radiator?). They are local to me however, so I'm gonna give them a call on Monday. __________________ Picture courtesy of EAS

04-24-2013, 12:16 PM	#97
pointofdeparture Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 5 My Ride: 2002 330ci View My Garage	Any news on a potential solution? I just e-mailed Fluidyne to see if they have one yet. __________________ ~Desmond 2002 BMW 330ci 1991 Saab 9000 turbo

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03-06-2013, 02:19 PM	#83
Jim Murphy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta (Dunwoody), GA Posts: 452 My Ride: 2006 E46 330Ci ZHP View My Garage	I would love for somebody to buy one and let us know. The company has EBay's highest rating. We also need the expansion tank with the coolant level indicator in aluminum as well. Jim

03-07-2013, 01:37 PM	#86
sunnyjay Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 174 My Ride: 01 330i View My Garage	It looks exactly like a M3 radiator. I have one myself and I can tell its a m3 radiator.

04-07-2013, 02:17 PM	#90
Jim Murphy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta (Dunwoody), GA Posts: 452 My Ride: 2006 E46 330Ci ZHP View My Garage	Examine it carefully. If you can find a junk E46 Non-M radiator to compare it with would be the best. I hope that this is a good one. We still need a better expansion tank. Thank you for helping our community. Jim

04-15-2013, 12:18 AM	#91
325xiT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Carrboro NC Posts: 3 My Ride: E46 325xiT View My Garage	So any word on the fitment? Crossing fingers bc i have the dreaded plastic leak =\ Granted i am at 280k

04-15-2013, 12:45 AM	#93
Dreikraft Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alaska :( Posts: 672 My Ride: slow m3 View My Garage	fluidyne doesn't do non-m?

04-15-2013, 01:34 AM	#94
325xiT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Carrboro NC Posts: 3 My Ride: E46 325xiT View My Garage	If someone would like to donate the 1k for a zionsville i would be all about it. I just dont understand why it is neccesary to spend that much on a radiator... i am just looking for something that is not going to break off when i hit a pothole stock radiator fail. Also on a side note there is no where near that much in the budget for the cooling overhall anyways =(

04-15-2013, 10:56 PM	#95
Dreikraft Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alaska :( Posts: 672 My Ride: slow m3 View My Garage	http://www.fluidyne.com/products_rad...w.html#FHP1101 this would be for a manual transmission. i know he had trouble test fitting the e46 m3 properly but i do believe they were successful with the m54. cost should be around $700.

04-16-2013, 08:26 AM	#96
teufel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 2 My Ride: e46 328i View My Garage	Hello guys, I have the same problem a leak ... I found where is the leak and it's because the radiator is broken near one of hoses. There is a crack. So I don't want to have the same problem and like you, try to find an aluminium radiator, but for a e46 328i not an m3. And maybe I found one ... there is an hole for the expansive tank. but still hesitate http://www.ebay.com/itm/140702659948...S:1123&vxp=mtr_nr_