Performance Aluminum Radiator, fits BMW E46 Non-M 1999-2006
Performance Aluminum Radiator, fits BMW E46 Non-M 1999-2006
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- Direct fit for the 1999-2006 BMW E46 323i / 325i / 328i / 330i
- Installs in one hour
- Reduces coolant temperatures by 19F (10.5C) compared to the stock radiator
- Fully brazed aluminum core with TIG-welded end tanks
- Precision designed CNC-machined quick-disconnect fittings mate perfectly with stock hoses and Mishimoto BMW E46 Non-M Silicone Radiator Hoses
- 18-percent increase in coolant surface area
- 41-percent increase in air surface area
- 20-percent increase in coolant capacity
- Fits perfectly with stock electric fan and Mishimoto BMW E46 Non-M Performance Fan Shroud
- Fits with the stock or the upcoming Mishimoto aluminum expansion tank
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Installation Difficulty: Medium
- Direct fit for the 1999-2006 BMW E46 323i / 325i / 328i / 330i
- Installs in one hour
- Reduces coolant temperatures by 19F (10.5C) compared to the stock radiator
- Fully brazed aluminum core with TIG-welded end tanks
- Precision designed CNC-machined quick-disconnect fittings mate perfectly with stock hoses and Mishimoto BMW E46 Non-M Silicone Radiator Hoses
- 18-percent increase in coolant surface area
- 41-percent increase in air surface area
- 20-percent increase in coolant capacity
- Fits perfectly with stock electric fan and Mishimoto BMW E46 Non-M Performance Fan Shroud
- Fits with the stock or the upcoming Mishimoto aluminum expansion tank
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Product Description
TECH SPECS
| Overall Height (in) | 27.75 |
|---|---|
| Overall Length (in) | 18.63 |
| Overall Width (in) | 3.75 |
| Core Length (in) | 22.88 |
| Core Height (in) | 17.75 |
| Fluid Capacity (gal) | 2.51 |
| Rows | 2 |
| Inlet (in) | 1.5 |
| Outlet (in) | 1.3 |
| Core Thickness (in) | 1.5 |
| Drain Plug Thread Size | M12 x 1.5 |
| Applications | 1999-2000 BMW 328i (E46, all bodies) 1999-2000 BMW 323i (E46, all bodies) 2001-2005 BMW 325i (E46, all bodies) 2001-2006 BMW 330i (Including ZHP Models) |
| Chassis Codes | E46 |
| Coolant Capacity | 2.51 |
Compatible Vehicles
Purchase Includes
Magnetic Drain Plug
Mounting Hardware
Lifetime Warranty
Interested in purchasing our E46 aluminum radiator? Check out our product page linked below!
We are pretty pumped about our new BMW performance parts! Our prototype radiator looks and fits great, so now let's make sure it performs as well as we intended. As we noted previously, we've made a variety of improvements over the stock core to improve heat transfer and efficiency. Let's take a look at the specs!
Core Improvements
BMW E46 radiator coolant surface area comparison
Our first comparison is coolant surface area, which is a measure of the area of the coolant tubes within the core. Greater tube area results in increased heat transfer as well
Interested in purchasing our E46 aluminum radiator? Check out our product page linked below!
Mishimoto BMW E46 Non-M Performance Aluminum Radiator!
It's been a while since our last update. Don't worry, we have not abandoned our E46 aluminum radiator project. In fact, this may be the most exciting update yet. We are getting closer to bringing you guys a much-needed reliable and efficient radiator solution. Our line of BMW performance parts is growing!
Prototype Images
The wait is over! Check out a couple shots of our prototype radiator!
Mishimoto prototype E46 radiator
Interested in purchasing our E46 aluminum radiator? Check out our product page linked below!
Mishimoto BMW E46 Non-M Performance Aluminum Radiator!
3D Modeling
After some serious 3D modeling work in Solidworks, our first prototype unit is complete. Let's check out a few of the renders!
Mishimoto E46 3-series aluminum radiator 3D model
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Interested in purchasing our E46 aluminum radiator? Check out our product page linked below!
Mishimoto BMW E46 Non-M Performance Aluminum Radiator!
E46 325ci test vehicle
A peek under the hood reveals a clean and entirely stock engine bay. This would be helpful because we know what components we will need to incorporate into the design of our radiator. It will also help provide clearance information in regard to how much we can increase the size of our radiator.
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