Performance Radiator for Volkswagen Jetta (1994-1998) 2.8L Manual

High-Efficiency All-Aluminum Radiator for 1994-1998 Volkswagen Jetta

Direct Cooling Upgrade: Replaces failure-prone factory plastic-tank radiators with a heavy-duty dual-row AA5052 aluminum core to eliminate thermal degradation and stabilize coolant temperatures under sustained load.

The Stock Jetta Thermal Weakness

The factory Mk3 Jetta VR6 cooling system utilizes crimped plastic end tanks prone to thermal embrittlement, stress cracking, and catastrophic seam separation under continuous 12-valve heat cycling. Due to the tight packaging of the 15-degree narrow-angle 2.8L engine, underhood airflow is heavily restricted. The stock single-row copper/brass or aluminum core rapidly succumbs to heat soak during aggressive driving or track conditions, driving coolant temperatures past optimal operating windows and robbing the engine of timing and performance.

The Engineering Solution

This direct-fit performance radiator features 100% TIG-welded AA5052 aircraft-grade aluminum end tanks fused to a 2-row crossflow core measuring 24.61 in W x 13.70 in H x 1.42 in. The furnace-brazed aluminum tube-and-fin design maximizes thermal transfer surface area, dissipating heat substantially faster than OEM assemblies. Each unit is 100% pressure-decay leak tested to guarantee structural integrity under high pressure. Engineered exclusively for manual transmission setups, it features 1.26-inch inlets and outlets and includes an integrated billet filler neck and high-pressure radiator cap.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1994-1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L V6 Manual
• 1994-1998 Volkswagen Jetta VR6 2.8L V6 Manual
• Transmission: Manual transmission only
• Coolers: Transmission and engine oil coolers not included
• Interchange: DPI 2094, CU2094, CC2094, 3599, 7644A, 8012094, SPTCU2094

The Volkswagen Precision Standard

Designed to maintain strict European operating tolerances, this all-aluminum unit drops into OEM mounting locations without custom trimming or modification, ensuring reliable temperature regulation and zero underhood clearance issues.