BMW Cooling System Parts & Accessories for BMW E36 (1992-1998) M3

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The cooling system is arguably the weakest point in numerous BMWs. If you drive an aging BMW or plan on taking your car to the track like we do, we recommend beefing up your cooling system before going to the track. Generally, the main components in your cooling system that are prone to failure include the following: expansion tank, factory hoses, water pump, thermostat, fan (especially if your vehicle comes factory with a clutch fan), and radiator. Factory BMW expansion tanks are plastic and prone to either breaking off at connection points or combusting. As factory rubber hoses age they either crack or break over time - we offer silicone cooling hose upgrades for most applications to avoid future failures. If you have an older vehicle, your water pump likely comes from the factory with a plastic impeller - we offer upgraded water pumps with metal impellers that are far more reliable. Newer model BMWs utilize electric water pumps - BMW spent millions of dollars engineering these water pumps, but they fail so often that we recommend replacing at 60,000 mile service intervals to avoid being stranded on the side of the road. In terms of thermostats, we offer various upgraded thermostats for racing applications. If your BMW utilizes a clutch fan from the factory, we have several options available in terms of universal electric fans - we recommend replacing these to avoid sending brittle plastic fan blades through your hood. For radiators, we recommend swapping out your radiator for one that does not use plastic connection points like your factory radiator.

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Heavy Duty Transmission Crossmember - E36 Getrag 420G Swap
For six-speed swapped, Getrag 420G-equipped vehicles only.
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Part#: 057078LA01
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$ 189.99

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06-14-2026

$ 142.49 USD
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The 6-speed Getrag 420G transmission, found in the European E36 M3 Evolution and E46 M3, has become an increasingly popular swap amongst E36 owners. Its increased strength, longevity, and overdrive sixth gear make it a great choice for both track cars and daily drivers. Unfortunately, many of the components needed to complete this transplant have become hard to source. Despite increased demand from enthusiasts, BMW has blocked the sale of European E36 M3 parts into North America.

Recognizing this issue, we set out to develop a replacement for the unavailable, 420G-specific transmission crossbrace. Our initial investigation revealed that the factory cast aluminum construction was failure-prone, so durable 5GA 1018 steel was chosen to provide a lasting upgrade. The Turner Motorsport Heavy-Duty Transmission Crossmember is finished in a brilliant silver powder coat to resist corrosion and maximize appearance. Despite being much stronger than the factory crossmember, our design is dimensionally identical, ensuring a perfect fit with your six-speed swap.

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Manufactured from durable 5GA 1018 steel - much stronger than OEM cast aluminum construction Finished in brilliant silver powder coating for maximum corrosion resistance Steel gussets are welded to the main bracket for added strength and power-holding capability Integrated locating dowels prevent bushing rotation and ensure proper alignment under load Dimensionally identical to the OEM part - fully compatible with OE-style bushings and factory hardware Features & Benefits:

Direct replacement for Genuine European BMW part number 23702227892 Finished in brilliant silver powder coating for maximum corrosion resistance Retains factory mounting points and driveline geometry for hassle-free installation Product Development:

Our Heavy Duty Transmission Crossmember was designed, engineered, tested, and quality inspected by our Research and Development team. We strive for nothing but the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology, including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long-term product testing.

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Mishimoto Water Pump - BMW M50, M52, M54, S50, S52
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Part#: MMWP-M50-92
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The Mishimoto Performance Water Pump provides the thermal stability required for modified engines.
Mishimoto Essentials Bundle - BMW E36 3'
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T#:51039948
Part#: MMB-E36-001
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Each part in this bundle is selected to improve the E36's fluid dynamics and thermal stability.

Wahler Performance Thermostat - 75*C - M42, M50, M52, S50, S52 ...
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Part#: 11537511580
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75°C variant is specifically calibrated for track racing, forced-induction builds, or hot-climate competitive environments

CSF Universal Large Single-Pass Oil Cooler - Universal Application ...
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Universal fitment design - modifications may be necessary to run this cooler
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T#:53608839
Part#: 8371
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CSF redesigned this cooler and went with a more traditional inlet/outlet orientation. The new single pass design features high efficiency and high durability, but with vertically oriented inlet and outlet connections.
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Lower Radiator Mount & Bracket Refresh Kit
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Part#: 1711117XKT
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This Genuine BMW Lower Radiator Mount and Bracket Refresh Kit supplies the factory-original hardware needed to overhaul your lower radiator supports.

Service Kit - Intake & Cooling
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Part#: 11XX17KT
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Maintain the factory engineering integrity and peak performance of your ultimate driving machine with this Genuine BMW Intake and Cooling Refresh Kit.