Mishimoto Radiators

[derbo]

I just noticed that Mishimoto has radiators for the E46 non-M.

Anyone try this or know any more info about it?

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Engine/Cooling/Radiator/ES2999054/

http://i.imgur.com/EUd2Z9zl.jpg


Then their shroud kit.

http://i.imgur.com/QrTzxiGl.jpg

and then their pre-order expansion tank

http://i.imgur.com/1xtM8xrl.png


This looks like an awesome solution with their silicone boots. :)

[FungShui]

Very nice, But they are so expensive =(

I'm on the fence with their expansion tank.

They also have a radiator hose presale going on as well:
http://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-silicone-hose-kit-non-m-99-06.html

E46Fanatics Thread for the following:

Radiator: http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1068927

Expansion Tank: http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1069701&highlight=

[derbo]

Very nice, But they are so expensive =(

I'm on the fence with their expansion tank.

They also have a radiator hose presale going on as well:
http://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-silicone-hose-kit-non-m-99-06.html

E46Fanatics Thread for the following:

Radiator: http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1068927

Expansion Tank: http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1069701&highlight=

Thanks for the google-fu and researching.

[Johnmadd]

That expansion tank :drool

[Pip]

Expensive but engineered and wouldn't need a replacement every 60k miles so cheap if you're keeping the car long enough and value your time spent replacing the tank every 60k.

[Vas]

Those fitment issues turn me off. :(

[johnrando]

Just seems strange to me to put Japanese parts in a BMW. Nothing wrong with it, just seems strange.

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[Ssparrow]

Man, that ET does look pretty nice. Too bad I did my cooling system overhaul less than 10,000miles ago

[az3579]

Just seems strange to me to put Japanese parts in a BMW. Nothing wrong with it, just seems strange.

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We put Chinese parts in our cars all the time. lol

I'd rather have Japanese parts than Chinese parts. :)



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[Pip]

We put Chinese parts in our cars all the time. lol

I'd rather have Japanese parts than Chinese parts. :)



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Isn't the company based in Delaware where everything is designed/engineered? Seems that makes it American with a Japanese name...

[ryankokesh]

Wish I would have had that expansion tank before...

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8861/17493862449_6437217bce_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sDSBQ6)

[johnrando]

We put Chinese parts in our cars all the time. lol

I'd rather have Japanese parts than Chinese parts. :)



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It's not the parts per se, it's the brand names. It would be the same for me putting German brand parts in an American (or Japanese car). Today's cars are sourced from so many places I'm not really talking country of manufacturer.

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[danewilson77]

Has anyone tried the expansion tank yet?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/2be3abf2a0e7e2a399d74dfaf072e1f8.jpg

http://m.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-coolant-expansion-tank-1999-2006.html?gclid=CjwKEAiA3Ou1BRDso5XyhduuwFASJABP3P EDj4mn3waNbZYe0Q6bpZbhPsSGGIIjVyaTgY9mIGk5CBoCpMfw _wcB

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[JupiterBMW]

I know nothing of the E46 parts, but there is a Mishimoto radiator in the Exocet I just finished building... Very nice quality. I wouldn't be upset about buying one of these for a BMW...

[az3579]

HOLY PRICE TAG, BATMAN!!!!!!!

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[johnrando]

Yup, holy cow. $290???? Gulp.

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[slater]

HOLY PRICE TAG, BATMAN!!!!!!!

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well, it's hand-made... it's not going to be cheap.

[NickZHP]

I was just checking out their thread over at e46fanatics (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1069701) and it seems very impressive. The pre-order price was $190 which if I saw earlier I think I would have jumped in on the deal. But now that it's $290 it's probably not worth the price since you can replace your OEM Expansion Tank (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-expansion-tank-e46-oem-17137787039) 4 times for even less.

[UdubBadger]

Wish I would have had that expansion tank before...

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8861/17493862449_6437217bce_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sDSBQ6)

Rofl that was an interesting day


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[ryankokesh]

Rofl that was an interesting day


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Hahaha, that it was. Hey, got portillos out of it at least!


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[UdubBadger]

Tru


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[DasDave]

For those considering these parts,
I got the radiator, expansion tank, and hoses. Radiator went in like a dream, same as oem, just like their other radiators. The quality and engineering on all of the parts is superb.
But...
The expansion was a bit too thick and caused the return port to the reservoir to stick out to far. This prevents both the oem hoses and silicone hoses from seating properly. Also lower connector to the radiator is very loose and won't hold coolant. I got the pre sale items, so I think it's the curse of getting the first batch of products before the kinks are worked out.
Currently talking with mishimoto to see how to fix. Good service so far. I will update when I know more. And I'll try to remember to post some of the pictures when I get home.


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[ELCID86]

Thanks for the info.

[Johnmadd]

Thanks for the info.

+1 @misimoto

[DasDave]

A couple pics I took during the install


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The Bottom plate that mates with the resevoir
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The issue with my resevoit being to big, made it a pain to mount on the plastic radiator mount.
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Here you can see the separation from the entire mount. I was able to get it mounted properly but it was difficult.
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But the entire set put together is extremely beautiful.
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And finally the radiator in the car.
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Still working everything with mishi, and I have no new updates there. Ill update again when I have a final solution.

[BMWCurves]

Let us know how it goes with Mishimoto.

[Snuffalufigus]

Absolutely beautiful

[09mageec]

Ughhh, this is really making me wish I had gone this route when doing the radiator last Dec....

[Boca_RatonZHP]

After reading/seeing all of this and a lot of debating myself. I am definitely going to go for the Mishimoto Kit when I hit 200k on my ZHP


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[derbo]

How much did that end up costing you dave?

[STREETFIGHTER50]

Mishimoto radiators are very nice. I know alota Mustang enthusiasts with them on their cars.