{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-kit-for-dodge-charger-2011-2018-3-6l","title":"Performance Water Pump Kit for Dodge Charger (2011-2018) 3.6L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Engine Water Pump Kit for 2011-2018 Dodge Charger (LD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the failure-prone factory coolant pump on the 2011-2018 Dodge Charger to restore stable cooling circuit pressure and prevent thermal degradation under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Dodge Charger Pentastar Cooling Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory mechanical water pump on the **Pentastar 3.6L V6** is notorious for premature shaft seal breakdown and bearing failure. Sustained thermal cycles and continuous serpentine drive tension degrade the OEM dynamic carbon-ceramic face seal, causing persistent coolant weeping from the inspection port. Left unchecked, the resulting shaft play induces radial runout, accelerates impeller cavitation, and causes localized boiling across cylinder head coolant jackets, putting your **LD** chassis at serious risk of blown head gaskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis direct-replacement water pump resolves factory thermal fatigue through cast-aluminum structural reinforcement and high-load mechanical internals. Featuring a precision-balanced, anti-cavitation impeller, it maintains linear volumetric coolant flow across all engine speeds. A heavy-duty, case-hardened steel shaft and dual-row bearing assembly resist belt deflection, while an upgraded elastomer-backed mechanical seal prevents weep-hole bypass under peak hydraulic pressure. Engineered to match OE flow curves and interface cleanly with timing cover passages, this kit replaces OEM references **5184498AE**, **5184498AH**, **5184498AI**, and **5184498AD**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Direct-Fit Engine Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x High-Pressure Engine Mounting Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2011-2018 Dodge Charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePentastar 3.6L V6 \/ LD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e292 hp \/ 260 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5184498AE, 5184498AH, 5184498AI, 5184498AD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011-2018 Dodge Charger SE (3.6L V6 Pentastar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011-2018 Dodge Charger SXT (3.6L V6 Pentastar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011-2018 Dodge Charger Pursuit (3.6L V6 Pentastar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible exclusively with 3.6L V6 engines (excludes all 5.7L, 6.4L, and 6.2L HEMI V8 models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the LD Charger?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2018 Dodge Charger equipped with the **Pentastar 3.6L V6** engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit does not fit 5.7L, 6.4L, or 6.2L HEMI V8 models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to bleed the cooling system after installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the 3.6L cooling loop must be bled thoroughly via the thermostat housing bleeder port or vacuum filled to prevent trapped air pockets from causing localized engine overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dodge Muscle Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle the demanding operational loads of modern American performance sedans, this heavy-duty cooling component provides the steady hydraulic stability and thermal regulation required to keep your **LD** platform running at peak operating efficiency under hard throttle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545085870328,"sku":"DS-EUTIK7P4K","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-dodge-charger-2011-2018-3-6l-1.jpg?v=1790716333","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-dodge-charger-2011-2018-3-6l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}