
CSF High-Performance Aluminum Radiator — E60 M5 / E63 E64 M6
by CSF
Key Features
- 100% aluminum TIG-welded construction for durability and optimal heat dissipation
- 2-row, 42mm ultra-high-performance core significantly outflows the aging OEM unit
- 6.5mm multi-louvered fins maximize surface area contact for superior thermal efficiency
- CNC machined mounting brackets ensure precise, rattle-free fitment to chassis
- Factory-style quick-connect inlet/outlet fittings — no cutting or fabricating required
- 2-year limited warranty; engineered specifically for E60 M5, E63, and E64 M6
Product Details
- Brand
- CSF
- Part #
- 7218
- Category
- Radiators
- ASIN
- B0DWLKG7H6
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CSF High-Performance Aluminum Radiator — E60 M5 / E63 E64 M6 — Overview
The S85 V10 in the E60 M5 and E63/E64 M6 generates serious heat under normal conditions — add two decades of age or a supercharger to the equation, and the factory radiator is genuinely out of its depth. CSF engineered this direct-replacement aluminum radiator specifically for these chassis, addressing the thermal margin problem with a 2-row, 42mm core that moves substantially more coolant volume than the OEM unit and dissipates heat more aggressively under sustained load. It is a purpose-built solution, not a generic fitment adaptation.
The core's 6.5mm tall fins use a multi-louvered design that increases effective surface area contact with passing airflow, pulling heat out of the coolant faster and more consistently than the original radiator's aging design allows. Every joint in the assembly is TIG-welded and the entire unit is constructed from aluminum, keeping weight in check while providing the structural integrity needed to handle pressure spikes common in forced induction builds. Supercharged E60 M5 and E6X M6 owners in particular benefit here, since the intercooler heat exchanger mounted ahead of the radiator already compromises incoming airflow temperatures before cooling even begins.
Installation is genuinely straightforward. CSF retained the factory quick-connect inlet and outlet fittings and matched the OEM mounting points with CNC machined brackets, meaning the radiator drops in without modification, fabrication, or adapter fittings. For owners mid-restoration or working through a comprehensive mechanical refresh, that level of fitment precision matters — there are no compromises to work around and no follow-up corrections needed.
With E60 M5 and E6X M6 values climbing and restoration-quality builds becoming the norm rather than the exception, foundational upgrades like this CSF radiator carry real long-term value. Whether the goal is sustained track use, supporting a power build, or simply replacing worn cooling components with something better than stock, this is a radiator that earns its place in any serious M car build. Backed by CSF's 2-year limited warranty.
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