We run CSF on our E60 M5. Proud to offer this product to our fellow M enthusiasts!
The E60 M5 and E6X M6 took the world by storm in the mid 2000s with their 5.0L V10 Engines and edgy styling. To this day they are highly sought after both for their future classic potential, and being the only BMWs to ever come equipped with V10 engines. With the current trends, it is likely we will never see an engine like the S85 in a production car again.
There is no questioning that the V10 S85 is an amazing motor. However, it does come with its own set of issues. One of those is the sheer amount of heat it produces. Keeping oil temperatures in check can be quite a challenge for the M5/M6. It is not uncommon to see oil temperatures spike to dangerously high levels during performance driving. This is in addition to the factory oil cooler being prone to leaking and cracking. The new CSF E6X M5/M6 High-Performance Oil Cooler solves both these issues.
The factory radiator does a decent job at keeping the car cool. However, factory replacements can be hard to get at times. The heat produced by the V10 also puts a lot of strain on the cooling system as a whole. A larger and more efficient radiator will help your entire system last longer and perform in the most demanding situations. It is also a much needed upgrade for those running a supercharger system.
#7218 Radiator – Design & Engineering
CSF has been making the highest quality High-Performance All-Aluminum Radiators for decades. With an industry-leading reputation and deep knowledge of high-performance BMW cooling systems, it was no surprise when requests came in for an E60 M5 / E6X M6 option.
CSF vs OEM
The factory radiator for the E60 M5 and E6X M6 are pretty nice all aluminum units. While they have proven to be fairly robust, age and additional power tend to push them over the edge. Owners who have superchargers tend to have the most issues with their radiators. Between the extra heat produced with forced induction and the heat exchanger mounting in front of the radiator, the factory radiator is working overtime. The E6X models are also getting close to 20 years old and entering the “future classic” stage of life with many owners doing restorations and updates. Anyone who has restored/updated an older car knows the value of having upgraded parts that are as efficient as possible.
The CSF radiator features a 2-Row 42mm aluminum core that not only increases the fluid capacity of the radiator, but also improves the cores ability to dissipate heat. CSF’s Exclusive B-Tube Technology increases the heat transfer by approximately 15% over regular oval welded tubes. Between the 6 additional rows of cooling tubes/fins and the thicker 42mm 2 row core, the CSF Radiator will outperform the OEM unit by a significant margin. In addition, the super-efficient multi-louvered fins maximize airflow through the core for the best possible performance. The radiator mounts in the factory location and requires no modifications or cutting.
Performance All-Aluminum Radiator Features (CSF #7218)
2-Row, 42mm Ultra-High-Performance Core
Cooling Tubes with CSF’s Exclusive B-Tube Technology
6.5mm Tall Ultra Efficient Fins with a Multi-Louvered Design for Maximum Surface Area Contact
CNC Machined Mounting Brackets and OEM Style “Quick Connect” Inlet/Outlet
100% All Aluminum TIG-Welded Construction
Satin Finish
True Plug-and-Play “Drop-in Fit” Installation Requires Absolutely No Modifications
Individually Leak and Pressure Tested
2-Year Limited Warranty
Applications:
2006-2010 BMW E60 M5
2006-2010 BMW E63/E64 M6
OEM Part Numbers:
BMW: 17112282732
CSF’s TIG-Welded 100% All Aluminum construction increases the overall strength of the radiator. This improves durability and longevity so you can be confident it will hold up to hard driving conditions.
Feature
CSF
OEM
# Core Rows
2
1
# Cooling Tubes
54
48
# Cooling Fin Rows
55
49
Fin Height
6.5mm
8mm
Core Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Tank Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Construction
100% TIG Welded
Brazed
Regardless of your driving style and how you use your M5/M6, an upgraded and more robust cooling system is always beneficial.