Time for a cooling system refresh - OEM radiator still the way to go?

[discoelk]

As a follow-up, no problems with the fit or operation of the Koyo.

Jesse

Fit great for me but I converted to E-fan at the time so I can't comment on the shroud. It has all the mounting previsions though.

No issues with operation but I haven't tracked the car since the change.

[LSB4Me]

Is it the Modine radiator?

This was my concern as well. Does anyone know if new part number = new supplier in this instance?

[CrookedCommie]

Is it the Modine radiator?

BMW updated the part # - 17 11 5 A7D EF2, not sure if it's a Modine with BMW branding on it, can update when I get it.

[Cronenberged]

Thanks, just talked to dealer, they said same thing, ordered and gave me 10-12 business days to ship from Germany.

Is it the Modine radiator?

[D-O]

As a follow-up, no problems with the fit or operation of the Koyo.

Jesse

[CrookedCommie]

Thanks, just talked to dealer, they said same thing, ordered and gave me 10-12 business days to ship from Germany.

[LSB4Me]

I am hunting down a radiator as well. Spoke to someone in dealer parts yesterday who said Germany has approx. 500 radiators in stock. One is headed my way, so orders can be placed / filled now with some certainty. My ETA is 3 weeks.

[CrookedCommie]

Dealer said backorder until the end of Feb 2023

[CrookedCommie]

No worries appreciate you checking, I'll see if the dealer has an ETA.

[Cronenberged]

Can you share? Quick google search shows sites out of stock

Seems like several went out of stock. Some of this didn't indicate out of stock, but I'm not 100% sure.

https://www.europartsplus.com/bmw-radiator-17102228941-mfg466

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/17102228941.htm?pn=17-10-2-228-941-M466#

Notably they we're in stock a few months back. Apologize if I teased you.

[CrookedCommie]

I've found the Modine on several other sites in stock.

Can you share? Quick google search shows sites out of stock

[Cronenberged]

OE works great on track, just need them back in stock

I've found the Modine on several other sites in stock.

[bigjae46]

I haven't kept up since I've been out for about 6 months, is your car lighter than a Miata these days?

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2630 the last time I weighed it - no driver, no fuel.

[mrgizmo04]

I’m a stickler for weight. All of this might add more weight.

I haven't kept up since I've been out for about 6 months, is your car lighter than a Miata these days?

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[bigjae46]

Try to tilt the front of the radiator forward so it sits more at an angle and build a shroud in back to send air up through the front hood vent. Potentially requires manipulation of hose attachments depending on how steep the angle is.

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That’s exactly what I’ve been looking into. Vorshlag built something for one of their LS swaps. I’ve also been looking at something like Chase Bays tucked radiator which is a tad smaller.

But then custom ducting in the front. As Obioban mentioned, I’m a stickler for weight. All of this might add more weight.