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04-13-2014, 11:03 AM #509

(04-13-2014, 08:22 AM)Greazzer You have enough space for a 3" all aluminum aftermarket. You could even relocate the oil cooler, and have the radiator be around 30" wide. They cost around $200. I started having heating issues last year, and I got one which was around the same dimensions of the OEM one (was grafted from my first MB). Until it gets really hot in South Carolina, I don't have any fans at all (I am excluding the A/C condenser fan up front) and my car never goes past 80C. If you have overheating issues, it is most likely the water pump, the thermostat, or the radiator, assuming no leaks or head issues. And yes, re-engineering the cooling system is timely and costly. OEM water pumps run $85 and all aluminum aftermarket 3" radiators off Ebay run around $200.00. So, if you want to re-do the system and get rid of all possible issues (excluding major engine issues), you are looking at around $350.00 in your budget and that avoids R&D and any real changes.

I go through my long winded explanation since I have learned the very hard way that it's possible to make this or that minor or singular repair, but in the long run, it is always better to replace all items or components in a particular problem area and that saves a lot of time. Time is my real enemy (and money), but if I get 1-2 hours a week now to tinker with my pet project, I am lucky. If you're in the same boat, get all the parts, plan it out, and in the long run, the project goes by super fast and you won't have any problems next weekend.

Thanks for your input guys.

my friend recently totaled his bmw m3. He has a superb aftermarket cooling system and the radiator is about the same size so hes going to give me that (saving some money there) im also of thinking of taking his electric fan so more money saved right there.

I also have all the parts for the A/C so once i get everything together and in my possesion I can do this job right the first time.

also, do you guys think I could get away with using URO parts for my front suspension? $150 for aftermarket or $600 for OEM lemforder.

Purplecomputer

04-13-2014, 11:03 AM #509

(04-13-2014, 08:22 AM)Greazzer You have enough space for a 3" all aluminum aftermarket. You could even relocate the oil cooler, and have the radiator be around 30" wide. They cost around $200. I started having heating issues last year, and I got one which was around the same dimensions of the OEM one (was grafted from my first MB). Until it gets really hot in South Carolina, I don't have any fans at all (I am excluding the A/C condenser fan up front) and my car never goes past 80C. If you have overheating issues, it is most likely the water pump, the thermostat, or the radiator, assuming no leaks or head issues. And yes, re-engineering the cooling system is timely and costly. OEM water pumps run $85 and all aluminum aftermarket 3" radiators off Ebay run around $200.00. So, if you want to re-do the system and get rid of all possible issues (excluding major engine issues), you are looking at around $350.00 in your budget and that avoids R&D and any real changes.

I go through my long winded explanation since I have learned the very hard way that it's possible to make this or that minor or singular repair, but in the long run, it is always better to replace all items or components in a particular problem area and that saves a lot of time. Time is my real enemy (and money), but if I get 1-2 hours a week now to tinker with my pet project, I am lucky. If you're in the same boat, get all the parts, plan it out, and in the long run, the project goes by super fast and you won't have any problems next weekend.