{"product_id":"performance-radiator-for-land-rover-range-rover-1996-1998-3-9l-4-0l-automatic","title":"Performance Radiator for Land Rover Range Rover (1996-1998) 3.9L 4.0L Automatic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Efficiency All-Aluminum Radiator for 1996-1998 Land Rover Range Rover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-fit, multi-core cooling upgrade engineered to replace failure-prone OEM plastic-tank units and eliminate thermal degradation on Rover V8 drivetrains under heavy off-road and towing loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Range Rover Thermal Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory Range Rover cooling systems rely on composite plastic end-tanks crimped to an aluminum core with rubber gaskets. Over repeated thermal cycles, the Rover V8 engine induces significant heat stress, causing the plastic tanks to embrittle, craze, and warp. This leads to blown end-tank seams, critical coolant loss, and severe cylinder head warpage or slipped cylinder liners—common failure modes directly tied to overheating in high-mileage GEMS engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-efficiency replacement features a heavy-duty 3-row crossflow core manufactured from AA5052 aircraft-grade aluminum with 2 mm hand-formed tanks. Vacuum brazing and 100% TIG welding eliminate crimped seams and leak-prone plastic components entirely. With a high-density 14–16 fins-per-inch pitch and 3\/8-inch row spacing, thermal dissipation is maximized across the 15.18 x 27.17-inch core. An integrated M12x1.5 \/ 3\/8-18 NPT transmission oil cooler ensures optimal fluid temperatures for ZF automatic transmissions during sustained low-range operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e1996-1998 Land Rover Range Rover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eRover V8 (3.9L \/ 4.0L) \/ P38A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e190 hp \/ 236 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e15.18 in H x 27.17 in W (3-Row Crossflow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlet \/ Outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e35 mm Inlet \/ 38 mm Outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1996-1998 Land Rover Range Rover 3.9L V8 Petrol (Automatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1996-1998 Land Rover Range Rover 4.0L V8 Petrol (Automatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Fits automatic transmission applications (1987-1998 listing applications). Does not fit 2006-later models.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Land Rover Heavy-Duty Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to withstand the rigorous demands of overland expeditions and sustained towing, this full-aluminum core eliminates the vulnerability of OEM composite coolers, maintaining steady coolant temperatures across extreme terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50416644686072,"sku":"DS-EET2LXONB","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-radiator-for-land-rover-range-rover-1996-1998-3-9l-4-0l-automatic-1.jpg?v=1788323442","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/performance-radiator-for-land-rover-range-rover-1996-1998-3-9l-4-0l-automatic","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}