Aftermarket radiators?

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Has anyone ever tried one of the Chinese radiators? Looks like they used the E12/E24 design but welded up the bung for the sensor.

Anyone? Anyone?

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RADIATOR FOR BMW E12 525/528/528I/530I;E24 628-635 CSI;2500-2800 M30 AT | eBay

5' E12, 525, Sedan, M30, MANUAL, EUR, (3811). 5' E12, 525, Sedan, M30, MANUAL, EUR, (3812). 5' E12, 525, Sedan, M30, AUTO, EUR, (3821). 5' E12, 525, Sedan, M30, AUTO, EUR, (3822). 5' E12   (06/1973 — 06/1981).
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Dan
 
I can get mine re-cored for about $450. Damn, radiators are expensive.
 
Sorry, I have purchased Chinese parts before, and earned a very valuable lesson when it comes to Chinese copies....
Very difficult to fit, and even harder to return as the costs for return delivery never makes it worthwhile.
 
I have one of these and it works very well.

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2 Row AAR Champion Radiator for 1969 1970 BMW 2500 L6 Automatic Transmission | eBay

Champion Cooling radiators are tig welded with aircraft grade aluminum. Every radiator comes with a limited lifetime warranty so you can buy with confidence! Product Specifications: Core (H x W): 18.5" x 22.5" - Overall (H x W): 19.125" x 27" - Hose Locations (In x Out): Driver x Pass - Hose...
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Mike Goble said:
I have one of these and it works very well.

www.ebay.com

2 Row AAR Champion Radiator for 1969 1970 BMW 2500 L6 Automatic Transmission | eBay

Champion Cooling radiators are tig welded with aircraft grade aluminum. Every radiator comes with a limited lifetime warranty so you can buy with confidence! Product Specifications: Core (H x W): 18.5" x 22.5" - Overall (H x W): 19.125" x 27" - Hose Locations (In x Out): Driver x Pass - Hose...
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Mike
The eBay advert implies it’s for an automatic. Does yours have a secondary core for cooling AT fluid?
John
 
Just found out my coworker just put a Champion radiator in his '64 Riviera street rod and really likes the quality.
 
Mike Goble said:
I have one of these and it works very well.

www.ebay.com

2 Row AAR Champion Radiator for 1969 1970 BMW 2500 L6 Automatic Transmission | eBay

Champion Cooling radiators are tig welded with aircraft grade aluminum. Every radiator comes with a limited lifetime warranty so you can buy with confidence! Product Specifications: Core (H x W): 18.5" x 22.5" - Overall (H x W): 19.125" x 27" - Hose Locations (In x Out): Driver x Pass - Hose...
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I'll get one of these and report back here how well it fits (and works).
 
The radiator came in and I like it! The sizing is very good and the fit is fine. It sits slightly lower than the original and leaves a small gap at the top, so I'll probably shim it on the bottom mounts or add a small piece of trim on top. It also comes with two sensor holes in case you want to add temp sensors.

$180 shipped.

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How would you like to be the TIG welder that lays down a "stack of dimes" on radiator after radiator? Pretty soon you'd get as good as the guy that made this one.

A work of art. :cool:
 
dang said:
The radiator came in and I like it! The sizing is very good and the fit is fine. It sits slightly lower than the original and leaves a small gap at the top, so I'll probably shim it on the bottom mounts or add a small piece of trim on top. It also comes with two sensor holes in case you want to add temp sensors.

$180 shipped.

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Nice. And was it for automatic as well?
 
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