m50 e30 conversion rad

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Jamie8GTi
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Post Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:16 pm

Hi guys,
When doing an m50 swap and using the the e36 rad are the e36 hoses direct fitment, or even just cut down slightly?
Reason being I'm ordering a new mishimoto rad and would buy silicone hoses for an e36 if I knew they would fit/fit with trimming.. I just want to check they are not to short or need modifying in a way it would be more beneficial to keep the originals that came with the engine... Thanks :)
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Post Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:28 pm

They just need trimming slightly as the rad is closer to the engine, if its a mishimoto rad I expect its an M3 pattern, if so you will need M3 hoses
Jamie8GTi
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Post Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:50 pm

Thanks (: The rad and hoses come as the same package both suggesting fitment to either m50 or m3 e36's.