The original oil cooler used Tube and Fin construction. While this is acceptable for cooling performance, it is not a very robust design. CSF chose to go with a Bar and Plate construction to improve durability. While there is plenty of ground clearance, the cooler is low enough to see some potential abuse on the track. CSF wanted to offer that extra durability of a Bar and Plate cooler for track enthusiasts and those running their car on the lower side.
The CSF #8301 Cooling product is designed to be a "Drop-In Fit" application. The product will install in the OEM Location with no modifications necessary unless otherwise noted or instructions are included in the product package. Please see the manufacturer repair manual for standard installation instructions. If you do not feel confident installing this product CSF recommends taking it to a qualified installation facility.
The CSF Oil Cooler was designed to be a 1 to 1 replacement for the OEM unit in terms of fitment. This means it uses the same OE mounting points, hardware, and lines. For a EU E36 M3 or USMD Z3M the oil cooler will be a drop-in fit installation. E36 models that were not equipped with the oil cooler from the factory can use the BimmerWorld Euro Oil Cooler Bracket Kit which can attach to an OEM spec Radiator or the CSF #3054.
The E36 Euro Spec Oil Cooler is exactly what it sounds like. E36 M3's in Europe came equipped with an oil cooler that mounted under the radiator and was a popular upgrade for E36 owners in the US. Unfortunately, BMW discontinued the oil cooler and they have become harder and harder to find. BimmerWorld reached out to CSF to design a replacement unit that would fit exactly like the factory unit but perform even better.
The factory Euro oil cooler was discontinued by BMW so Bimmerworld partnered with CSF to produce a direct replacement and keep this essential E36 oil cooler upgrade alive.
Turbulated Heavy-Duty Bar/Plate Design for the Most Reliable & Durable Oil Cooler Available
Fully TIG-Welded Extruded End Tank Design for Superior Reliability & Durability
6 Rows of Maximum Cooling with a High Density Multi-Louvered Fin Pitch Design
CSF 92-99 BMW E36 Euro Spec High Performance All Aluminum Engine Oil Cooler
Unique Top/Bottom Dual-Pass Design for Maximum Surface Area and Flow
Uses OE E36 Euro Spec Oil Cooler Lines (Pipe) - BMW PN: 17212227235
Mounts using OE Brackets or BimmerWorld Bracket Kit (#TEN3631201)
Designed to Work with OE & CSF All-Aluminum Radiator (CSF #3054)
CSF E36 M3/3-Series Euro Spec Oil Cooler
Accepts Factory Oil-Line Connections
CSF 8301 - BMW E36 Oil Cooler
OE Style Black Finish
Engine Oil Cooler
CSF Oil Cooler
