E36 bro. could use some E30 help

Sliquepimp · Sat, Apr-16-2011, 06:32:46 PM

Hello all. I own a 99 m3, but I have had many E30s in the past. All of my friends still come to me for average E30 help. The other day my buddy got an '88. He was looking at mine and asked where my mech. fan went. I told him about the delete kit I got from understeer. We looked into doing his and I'm unable to find anything on it. So, I can easily get an 80 thermostat, and the only other thing really needed is a lower temp radiator fan switch. Seeing that his car has the older 2 prong 90/99 switch, I was wondering if anyone here could tell me about another switch from another model that would fit? I need it to be a 80/88 if possible. Thanks for any/all help.

Sliquepimp · Fri, May-27-2011, 04:45:24 PM

So, nobody can answer this? Thank god the car has been getting other things fixed and not driven. But we are about to put this thing back together. What about just upgrading to an e36 radiator? Can that be done? Any write ups would be great. Thanks.

Knicks · Sat, May-28-2011, 10:45:27 PM

Not sure about M cars but i know that the e36 rad fits in the e30 engine space. I did a m50 swap into a e30 325 and it was fine. i didn't do a fan switch but

Sliquepimp · Fri, Jun-03-2011, 05:32:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Knicks

Not sure about M cars but i know that the e36 rad fits in the e30 engine space. I did a m50 swap into a e30 325 and it was fine. i didn't do a fan switch but

Okay great, that is what I need to know. Any particular models needed as the e36 donor, or just about any of them? Do the hoses match up or will I have to custom plumb it? Thanks.

Modena NYC · Sat, Jun-04-2011, 01:57:34 AM

go to s14.net

JM993 · Sat, Jun-04-2011, 04:59:03 AM

The stock cooling system for the S14 is more than adequate even when upgraded to a 2.5. Why do you want to modify it?

Sliquepimp · Sat, Jun-04-2011, 03:07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JM993

The stock cooling system for the S14 is more than adequate even when upgraded to a 2.5. Why do you want to modify it?

I am trying to do a fan delete for a friend. I couldn't find the 80/88 fan switch for the old style connector. (tell me of one if you know). So, we were thinking of going to an e36 radiator so that we can get that switch.

99M3Riverside · Mon, Jun-13-2011, 01:22:34 AM

I have fan delete on my e30. You should be able to go to Pelican and order the fan switch. I am using the aug fan as a pusher. No problems. Although I am thinking of putting a SPAL on.

Sliquepimp · Fri, Jun-17-2011, 04:29:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99M3Riverside

I have fan delete on my e30. You should be able to go to Pelican and order the fan switch. I am using the aug fan as a pusher. No problems. Although I am thinking of putting a SPAL on.

Dan, great!!! Is there any chance you could look up the part number for me from some of your paperwork? The switch I used on my e36 is: 61 31 8 376 440
( I know that doesn't work for e30, just giving it for reference). So far, we just put it back together without the mech. fan on it. But, we really haven't driven the car at all, just still working through other things...... like injectors. Yay, fun...

Original · Mon, Feb-13-2012, 08:35:11 AM

I can't help you here =| sorry.

Sat, Apr-16-2011, 06:32:46 PM	#1
Sliquepimp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 237 Reputation: 0	E36 bro. could use some E30 help Hello all. I own a 99 m3, but I have had many E30s in the past. All of my friends still come to me for average E30 help. The other day my buddy got an '88. He was looking at mine and asked where my mech. fan went. I told him about the delete kit I got from understeer. We looked into doing his and I'm unable to find anything on it. So, I can easily get an 80 thermostat, and the only other thing really needed is a lower temp radiator fan switch. Seeing that his car has the older 2 prong 90/99 switch, I was wondering if anyone here could tell me about another switch from another model that would fit? I need it to be a 80/88 if possible. Thanks for any/all help. __________________ Currently saving a '98 vert. It is really coming along!!!

Fri, May-27-2011, 04:45:24 PM	#2
Sliquepimp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 237 Reputation: 0	Re: E36 bro. could use some E30 help So, nobody can answer this? Thank god the car has been getting other things fixed and not driven. But we are about to put this thing back together. What about just upgrading to an e36 radiator? Can that be done? Any write ups would be great. Thanks. __________________ Currently saving a '98 vert. It is really coming along!!!

Sat, May-28-2011, 10:45:27 PM	#3
Knicks :shifty: Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,332 Reputation: 0 Location: Montville	Re: E36 bro. could use some E30 help Not sure about M cars but i know that the e36 rad fits in the e30 engine space. I did a m50 swap into a e30 325 and it was fine. i didn't do a fan switch but __________________ EURO.TECHNIKS 2008 ///M3 \| 6MT

Sat, Jun-04-2011, 01:57:34 AM	#5
Modena NYC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 229 Reputation: 0	Re: E36 bro. could use some E30 help go to s14.net

Sat, Jun-04-2011, 04:59:03 AM	#6
JM993 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 187 Reputation: 0	Re: E36 bro. could use some E30 help The stock cooling system for the S14 is more than adequate even when upgraded to a 2.5. Why do you want to modify it? __________________ Cheers, Joe Present 1995 Porsche 993 - RS Gearbox, KW V3s, etc 1997 Porsche 993 2001 BMW 530i - hers 2004 Ford F150 FX4 2005 KTM 450EXC - more fun than all of the above Past: 2001 BMW M3 1988 BMW E30 M3 2.5 EVOIII Clone 1985 BMW M635csi 1988 BMW 325is x2

Mon, Jun-13-2011, 01:22:34 AM	#8
99M3Riverside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 525 Reputation: 0 Location: San Diego, CA	Re: E36 bro. could use some E30 help I have fan delete on my e30. You should be able to go to Pelican and order the fan switch. I am using the aug fan as a pusher. No problems. Although I am thinking of putting a SPAL on. __________________ Dan

Mon, Feb-13-2012, 08:35:11 AM	#10
Original Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,796 In the garage: '02 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: East Bay	Re: E36 bro. could use some E30 help I can't help you here =\| sorry.

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