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BMW 3-Series E36 Electric Fan Shroud 1992-1999

  1. Keeping The E36 Cool, Part 3: Final Prototype

    Keeping The E36 Cool, Part 3: Final Prototype

    Interested in picking up our E36 fan shroud? Check out the full details on this kit on our product page!

    Mishimoto BMW E36 Performance Fan Shroud Kit!

    Our final prototype is complete and looks fantastic. The fan mount is constructed from 1/8" steel that has been cut to a specific shape allowing for additional airflow through the radiator core at speed. Additionally, the mount is powder coated black to provide a durable finish. As noted in our last post, we tested this unit extensively with our 16" fan to ensure that coolant temperatures were properly regulated during both idle and all driving conditions.

    Check out a few shots of the mount!

    Final prototype of fan mount
    Final prototype
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  2. Keeping The E36 Cool, Part 2: Second Prototype

    Keeping The E36 Cool, Part 2: Second Prototype

    Interested in picking up our E36 fan shroud? Check out the full details on this kit on our product page!

    Mishimoto BMW E36 Performance Fan Shroud Kit!

    E36 M3 on dyno
    E36 M3 on dyno

    First Prototype Testing

    When we left off last time we were exploring our first prototype design. This unit is a traditional aluminum fan shroud with air flaps to improve core airflow at speed. Once we had a working prototype, we decided to perform some idle testing to see how well our single electric fan would perform on a mostly stock E36 M3.

    To get started, we began removing the stock setup.

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  3. Keeping the E36 Cool, Part 1: Initial Fan Shroud Design

    Keeping the E36 Cool, Part 1: Initial Fan Shroud Design

    Interested in picking up our E36 fan shroud? Check out the full details on this kit on our product page!

    Mishimoto BMW E36 Performance Fan Shroud Kit!

    E36 M3 test vehicle
    E36 M3 test vehicle

    Cooling systems on older BMW models have been recognized as a frequent failure point requiring regular replacement to avoid catastrophic failure. This includes anything made of plastic within the system. So far we have a few remedies - an aluminum radiator and a silicone coolant hose kit. The mechanical fan is next on our list to be addressed.

    The stock fan setup is certainly efficient in keeping your straight six cool. That said, a fan failure can get quite ugly with

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