Anyone running an aluminum radiator?

[alpinewhite318i]

Did you have any clearance issues using the stock fan?

[jmr_1602]

I don't have any issues with clearance of the stock fan and my radiator.

[OriginalOwner]

I have a new Silicon Garage 3-row ...... car still seems to run hot.

Question re. the Ireland Engr'ing aluminum: I heard the side mounts for it have to be cut somewhat to make it fit, something about getting clearance around the battery tray ??

Any specific knowledge and guidance about that ??

Cheers,

Carl

[bmw_jeff]

Unless you live in a very hot/humid environment I don't see why you need anything beyond the stock radiator. I just had my early (small capacity) 1600 radiator re-cored, with the standard core not even "3-row", and it made a HUGE difference in cooling/temps over the used 2002 radiator I had in there for years. Dead on now in terms of proper running temps. The 2002 radiator worked OK but always ran a little warm, and got to hot going up hills at high speeds. Now it stays in the middle or just above on the gauge all the time. Can't believe how much the new core helped. I also have the tropical version of the BMW engine fan, which I recommend for anyone as it moves alot more air across the engine.

[M3M3]

I have a new Silicon Garage 3-row ...... car still seems to run hot.

Question re. the Ireland Engr'ing aluminum: I heard the side mounts for it have to be cut somewhat to make it fit, something about getting clearance around the battery tray ??

Any specific knowledge and guidance about that ??

Cheers,

Carl

IE does a good thing in making the side mounts tall and wide. this enables all kinds of mounting options. you can put holes where ever you need to. if you still have a battery in the front (who does that? :-)), yes, you have to make a small notch in the rad mount flange for the edge of the tray. 30 seconds with a hack saw.

[Guest Anonymous]

does the 318i radiator fit in an 2002? if so what bottom hoes fits best?