An ideal upgrade for the brittle stock radiator, the Mishimoto E30/E36 X-Line Performance Aluminium Radiator provides your vehicle with enhanced reliability and improved cooling efficiency. BMWs are known to have frequent cooling-related failures due to the use of numerous plastic components throughout the system. A simple coolant leak can result in overheating, accelerated engine wear, or head gasket failure. Whether you have a daily-driven E36 M3 or an M20 spinning a large turbocharger, this radiator provides ideal temperatures on and off the track. Most people overlook the importance of installing an upgraded radiator in their vehicle. This X-Line Performance Aluminium Radiator reduces coolant temperature by 30 degrees Fahrenheit (16.62 degrees Celsius) and is 20-percent more efficient than the stock radiator. Along with providing an increased coolant capacity of 91-percent, this radiator improves heat dissipation, which is beneficial for both stock and modified applications.
Model:
MMRAD-E36-92X
X-Line Performance Aluminium Radiator, fits BMW E30/E36 1988-1999
£574.80
Sale Price
Installation Difficulty:
Medium
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Installation Specs
Medium
DIFFICULTY
4 Parts
PARTS INCLUDED
- • Mishimoto Radiator
- • Magnetic Drain Plug w/ Dowty Oil Seal
- • M14 Sensor Bung w/ Dowty Oil Seal
- • (2) M6 x 1.0 x 16mm Flange Hex Bolts
- • Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
1 Resource
INSTALL DOCS
Key Benefits
- Direct fit for the BMW E30/E36 with 6 cylinder engine
- 20-percent more efficient than stock radiator
- Reduces coolant temperatures by 30 F (16.6 C)
- 91-percent increase in coolant capacity
- 73-percent increase in core thickness
- 100-percent brazed aluminium core
- TIG-welded to perfection
- Includes a Mishimoto magnetic oil drain plug with high-quality dowty seal
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Key Benefits
- Direct fit for the BMW E30/E36 with 6 cylinder engine
- 20-percent more efficient than stock radiator
- Reduces coolant temperatures by 30 F (16.6 C)
- 91-percent increase in coolant capacity
- 73-percent increase in core thickness
- 100-percent brazed aluminium core
- TIG-welded to perfection
- Includes a Mishimoto magnetic oil drain plug with high-quality dowty seal
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
| Overall Length (in) | 26.8 |
|---|---|
| Overall Height (in) | 18.7 |
| Overall Width (in) | 4.1 |
| Core Length (in) | 21.77 |
| Core Height (in) | 17.24 |
| Core Thickness (in) | 2.25 |
| Fluid Capacity (gal) | 5.22 |
| Rows | 3 |
| Inlet (in) | 1.57 |
| Outlet (in) | 1.57 |
| Drain Plug Thread Size | M12 x 1.5 |
| Applications | 1988-1991 BMW 325I 1992-1995 BMW 325I/IC/IS 1995-1999 BMW M3 1996-1998 BMW 328I/IC/IS 1998-1999 BMW 323IC/IS |
| Engine Codes | S52 M52 M50TU M20B25 S50 |
| Chassis Codes | E30 E36 |
| Note | This item is for Manual Transmission and Automatic Transmission vehicles. It features threaded rivet provisions for the automatic transmission cooler. Stock E30 fan shroud does not fit with this product. This product will require conversion brackets for mounting Euro oil cooler |
| Coolant Capacity | 5.22 |
Mishimoto Radiator
Magnetic Drain Plug w/ Dowty Oil Seal
M14 Sensor Bung w/ Dowty Oil Seal
(2) M6 x 1.0 x 16mm Flange Hex Bolts
Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Magnetic Drain Plug w/ Dowty Oil Seal
M14 Sensor Bung w/ Dowty Oil Seal
(2) M6 x 1.0 x 16mm Flange Hex Bolts
Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
October 19, 2025
When the BMW E36 launched in 1990, it quickly earned a reputation for its balance of performance, handling, and everyday usability. Its lightweight chassis and smooth inline-six engines made it a standout in the compact executive car segment. Over the course of its production, BMW expanded the lineup to include sedans, coupés, convertibles, wagons, and hatchbacks, all built on the same driver-focused platform.
More than two decades later, the E36 continues to maintain a strong following in the automotive world. Its combination of sharp handling, solid construction, and a simple, modifiable engine bay makes it a platform that appeals to enthusiasts and daily drivers alike. Owners value the E36 not just for its performance potential but also for its reliability, ease of maintenance, and the satisfaction of working on a car that rewards both care and upgrades.
Because of these qualities, the E36 has become more than just a classic 3 Series. It is a platform that supports both restoration and
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