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2007-2011 BMW E9X 335I/135I Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 4: Final Test-Fit and Data Collection

Posted: May 30, 2014

Categories: BMW 3-Series E9X Radiator 2007-2011

Tags: radiator, mishimoto, featured, #msport, #mpower, #m3, #german, #euroenthusiast, #engineering, #e90, #e46, #carporn, #bts, #bmwpower, #bmwnation, #bmwm3life, #bmwlove, #bmwgram, #bmw, #bimmerinsta, #bimmer, #bestoftheday, #behindthescenes, #335i, #135i

Interested in purchasing this E90 radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

BMW 335i/135i Performance Aluminum Radiator

Finally, we made it to our day of testing! We had previously confirmed fitment and made a few minor adjustments to some external end-tank features to improve coolant flow and ease of installation. A member of E90post was kind enough to lend us his vehicle for this round of testing. This 2007 sedan was equipped with a manual transmission, JB4 software and an intake. This vehicle would be ideal for collecting testing data, we have found that the "Average" E9X owner has similar modifications.

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2001-2006 BMW E46 M3 Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: Final Testing Data and Conclusion

Posted: May 02, 2014

Categories: BMW E46 M3 Radiator 2001-2006

Tags: radiator, orlandospeedworld, orlando, mishimoto, florida, featured, #msport, #mpower, #m3, #german, #euroenthusiast, #engineering, #e46, #carporn, #bts, #bmwpower, #bmwnation, #bmwm3life, #bmwlove, #bmwgram, #bmw, #bimmerinsta, #bimmer, #bestoftheday, #behindthescenes

Interested in purchasing this E46 radiator? Check out our product page for more information!
Mishimoto BMW E46 M3 Performance Aluminum Radiator
Now that we have a prototype E46 radiator, what should we do with it? Test it of course! The data for this entire build is based around radiator testing. Check out the report from our lead engineer.
BMW E46 M3 Radiator Testing
Test Vehicle Modifications: Supercharged, intercooler, methanol injection, full exhaust. Professionally tuned @550 whp on pump gas.
Cooling System Upgrades: 13-row oil cooler for supercharger located behind the kidney grilles. Front-mount intercooler (FMIC) located in the front air dam. Upgraded clutch fan that spins faster than stock clutch fan.
Additional notes: 100% pure distilled water was used for all tests. Stock radiator was in good condition

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2001–2006 BMW E46 M3 Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 1: Product Goals, Initial Design, and Testing

Posted: May 01, 2014

Categories: BMW E46 M3 Radiator 2001-2006

Tags: radiator, orlandospeedworld, orlando, mishimoto, florida, featured, #msport, #mpower, #m3, #german, #euroenthusiast, #engineering, #e46, #carporn, #bts, #bmwpower, #bmwnation, #bmwm3life, #bmwlove, #bmwgram, #bmw, #bimmerinsta, #bimmer, #bestoftheday, #behindthescenes

Interested in purchasing this E46 radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

Mishimoto BMW E46 M3 Performance Aluminum Radiator

How do you go about redesigning a radiator to make it perfect for track use? After coming to the realization that our existing E46 M3 aluminum radiator was not performing as we would like for track-specific vehicles, our team determined it was time to take action. Our original product was designed some time ago, and our processes, material use, and overall attention to detail have significantly improved since then.

These days Mishimoto is spending huge amounts of time in R&D to develop effective and efficient cooling

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2007-2011 BMW E90 335I/135I Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 3: Prototype Test Fitting

Posted: April 14, 2014

Categories: BMW 3-Series E9X Radiator 2007-2011

Tags: radiator, mishimoto, featured, #msport, #mpower, #m3, #german, #euroenthusiast, #engineering, #e90, #e46, #carporn, #bts, #bmwpower, #bmwnation, #bmwm3life, #bmwlove, #bmwgram, #bmw, #bimmerinsta, #bimmer, #bestoftheday, #behindthescenes, #335i, #135i

Interested in purchasing this E90 radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

BMW 335i/135i Performance Aluminum Radiator

Test-fitting day! After scouring local forums and maxing out our contact list, we were finally able to locate a 335i owner willing to lend us his vehicle for the day.

Mishimoto E90 radiator prototype and test vehicle

Peering into this engine bay reveals " well, not much really. Shrouding and the upper radiator support hide the radiator almost completely. The entire package is mounted fairly far forward in the vehicle, and the best glimpse

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Mishimoto Visits Orlando SpeedWorld for Hot-Weather E46 M3 Radiator Testing!

Posted: April 02, 2014

Categories: BMW E46 M3 Radiator 2001-2006

Tags: radiator, orlandospeedworld, orlando, mishimoto, florida, featured, #msport, #mpower, #m3, #german, #euroenthusiast, #engineering, #e46, #carporn, #bts, #bmwpower, #bmwnation, #bmwm3life, #bmwlove, #bmwgram, #bmw, #bimmerinsta, #bimmer, #bestoftheday, #behindthescenes

Interested in purchasing this E46 radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

Mishimoto BMW E46 M3 Performance Aluminum Radiator

Thanks to an absolutely miserable winter in the mid-Atlantic area (will it ever end?), we have been struggling to find weather warm enough to test our products currently in the development process. To provide accurate, real-world data for our line of cooling products, we are required to test everything at temperatures we expect our customers to experience under normal driving conditions. Testing an oil cooler on a 30°F day is going to provide wildly different results than on a 90°F day! To provide the most accurate data possible, we needed to modify our strategies and look beyond our norms. In this case, we traveled down to Orlando, Florida, to properly test our brand new E46 M3 radiator!

Through some connections we were able to borrow a vehicle

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2007-2011 BMW E90 335I/135I Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 2: First and Second Prototype Designs

Posted: April 01, 2014

Categories: BMW 3-Series E9X Radiator 2007-2011

Tags: radiator, mishimoto, featured, #msport, #mpower, #m3, #german, #euroenthusiast, #engineering, #e90, #e46, #carporn, #bts, #bmwpower, #bmwnation, #bmwm3life, #bmwlove, #bmwgram, #bmw, #bimmerinsta, #bimmer, #bestoftheday, #behindthescenes, #335i, #135i

Interested in purchasing this E90 radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

BMW 335i/135i Performance Aluminum Radiator

Welcome back! While I am sure you haven't slept in days, anticipating the next edition of this thread, the team at Mishimoto has been hard at work. Two, yes two, initial prototypes were developed and one selected to move forward with testing. We won't extend the wait any longer, so check out prototype number one below.

Mishimoto E90 radiator prototype 1

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2007-2011 BMW E90 335i/135i Performance Aluminum Radiator, Part 1: Product Introduction and Goals

Posted: March 21, 2014

Categories: BMW 3-Series E9X Radiator 2007-2011

Tags: radiator, mishimoto, featured, #msport, #mpower, #m3, #german, #euroenthusiast, #engineering, #e90, #e46, #carporn, #bts, #bmwpower, #bmwnation, #bmwm3life, #bmwlove, #bmwgram, #bmw, #bimmerinsta, #bimmer, #bestoftheday, #behindthescenes, #335i, #135i

Interested in purchasing this E90 radiator? Check out our product page for more information!

BMW 335i/135i Performance Aluminum Radiator

The BMW E90 combines the use of forced induction and a silky smooth inline-six engine to produce very impressive power output, and an extraordinary response to additional modifications. Simple bolt-on modifications and tuning can net an additional 80 hp to 100 hp, which is an unreal bang for your buck. The E90 is a fantastic vehicle with all the creature comforts needed, while also generating quite a flurry of power when the skinny pedal is pressed to the floor. That being said, this vehicle is not completely faultless. It is plagued with typical BMW cooling issues, so water pump failures are quite common, and keeping coolant and oil temperatures under control can be an absolute nightmare. For those who do not have an oil cooler from the factory, even aggressive

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