Good thread on aftermarket radiators

#1

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1759358

As some other thread here discusses, I’ve been using a double-pass radiator that with a few mods can be made to work. But this thread has me thinking that 1) Triple pass is do-able and 2) The radiator cap port doesn’t need to be sealed off.

This year I’ve destroyed 3 radiators, having had a few conflicts with walls of various types. My solution cost around $350 total but the ideas in this thread indicated that maybe it can be done for ~$200.

Subject change, I have a NIB OEM early style radiator looking for a good home. Came with the New #6.

#2

After experimenting on the dyno this summer, I totally agree that cooler is better. I’m thinking about buying an aluminum Mishimoto from http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=231115, but want to make sure it’s dual pass first.

#3

That is almost sure to be singlepass. Double pass radiators usually have the inlet and outlet on the same side.

#4

[quote=“Ranger” post=61901]
Subject change, I have a NIB OEM early style radiator looking for a good home. Came with the New #6.[/quote]

I’m interested - will PM you.

#5

[quote=“TrackRat” post=61925][quote=“Ranger” post=61901]
Subject change, I have a NIB OEM early style radiator looking for a good home. Came with the New #6.[/quote]

I’m interested - will PM you.[/quote]

If he doesn’t take it, I will. Still haven’t repacled my lower radiator hose after slicing it so might as well do the radiator at the same time.