Can the N54/n55 oem oil cooler be installed on the n52 engine?

Nafy · 10-31-2017, 08:48 PM

As title. Has anyone tired it?

Thanks.

Kubricks · 11-18-2017, 06:51 AM

Need some bending on air conditioning piping but other than that, it fits right in.
I use a E82 bumper though, not sure what needs to be done on standard bumpers.

kkasson · 11-28-2017, 12:11 AM

As an alternative the N52 in the E60 comes with an oil cooler. It's just mounted on the oil filter housing without a separate radiator so it probably doesn't cool quite as well as the N54 version but I'd assume it's easier to connect. I'm not 100% sure but I think it fits right in if you get the right replacement coolant hose.

Nafy · 11-28-2017, 01:52 AM

Thanks both.

Kubrick, I shouldn't have to bend my piping because mine is a 3 series. However, like yours, there is no where to mount the pipes properly unlike the 335i where they have the vacuum canister bracket.

Kkasson, I considered that option as well but not sure about effectiveness especially for track days. I thought about upgrading to CSF radiator and use this option.

So n55 oil cooler vs upgrade radiator with heat exchanger?

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Kubricks Private First Class 152 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 130i M/T Join Date: May 2009 Location: Taunton UK iTrader: (0)	Need some bending on air conditioning piping but other than that, it fits right in. I use a E82 bumper though, not sure what needs to be done on standard bumpers.
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kkasson Lieutenant 187 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 328i, 08 BMW 528i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	As an alternative the N52 in the E60 comes with an oil cooler. It's just mounted on the oil filter housing without a separate radiator so it probably doesn't cool quite as well as the N54 version but I'd assume it's easier to connect. I'm not 100% sure but I think it fits right in if you get the right replacement coolant hose.
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Nafy Lieutenant 49 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 11 328i sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Thanks both. Kubrick, I shouldn't have to bend my piping because mine is a 3 series. However, like yours, there is no where to mount the pipes properly unlike the 335i where they have the vacuum canister bracket. Kkasson, I considered that option as well but not sure about effectiveness especially for track days. I thought about upgrading to CSF radiator and use this option. So n55 oil cooler vs upgrade radiator with heat exchanger? __________________ 328i E90 LCI, 6MT, CDV Del, Msport front, Z4M heated steering, ZHP knob, PSS, XIce3, Bellof led angel & fogs, Ohlins R&T, front swift, Alcon front bbk, Ferodo DS3000, Awron gauge, M3 driver seat, HRE FF15s, M3 Mirrors, coated SS headers, BPC tune, m3 f arms NA Inline 6, RWD, 6-speed manual, Hydraulic Steering, 4 door sedan! No lsd tho...
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