BimmerWorld View - CSF provides a high-quality radiator that exceeds OE standards, gets rid of the plastic end tanks, and improves cooling. Drop-in fitment and more efficient cooling for your street/track car at a great price.
CSF Aluminum performance radiators feature a thicker 42mm core combined with their B-tube design to offer greatly enhanced cooling performance with improved durability.
2002 CSF Aluminum Radiator Features -
+ 2-row 42mm high-performance dual-pass core
+ Almost double the # of rows and tubes
+ CSF-exclusive B-tube technology
+ Drop-in fitment and replacement for BMW part #17111115755
+ Fan shroud attachment plates
+ Bolt-on brackets for SPAL 11" electric fan
+ 1.4 bar radiator cap
+ M14x1.5 temp sensor port included (same size as most OE BMW fan switches)
+ 100% all-aluminum TIG-welded construction
+ Satin clear finish
Instead of a single oval radiator tube, CSF has two tubes in the shape of a "B" that have more surface area and greater strength. In addition, CSF can use a thinner material that is more efficient and lighter. Adding lightness has its benefits as a thicker core will mean the radiator and extra coolant will weigh more (thicker is not always the best). Read more on CSF B-Tube tech by clicking here. By doing away with the original brass end tanks and connections, and avoiding cheaper plastic materials, CSF has eliminated the main weak points of the stock radiator design. Other radiators use plastic that has a tendency to crack and leak, especially on track cars where the extreme heat makes the plastic brittle.
The 2002 CSF aluminum radiator is designed as a drop-in replacement to the stock system (with or without A/C). It uses the stock hoses but requires the lower hose for cars with A/C (BMW part #11531250702, sold separately). It's compatible with the original clutch fan and fan shroud and includes brackets for a SPAL 11" electric pusher fan (part #30100365). CSF uses all original mounting points with CNC-machined brackets. Although not a fitment concern, the thicker core will tighten tolerances and an electric push fan solves that.
All CSF radiators receive design and development in the USA with additional wind tunnel, vibration, thermal cycle, burst pressure, and salt spray testing done at their production facilities in Southeast Asia. During manufacturing, radiators are individually tested for leaks and receive a 30-point inspection prior to shipping. This part is a much higher level of quality than typical Chinese factory parts. CSF is an OE supplier to several manufacturers as well as providing private-label products for other radiator brands. CSF radiators have a two year warranty.
BMW Fitments:
2 Series
Vintage 2002 (67-76) > E10 2002 (1969-1976)
Vintage 2002 (67-76) > E10 2002tii (1972-1974)
