Aluminum Radiator for Dodge Caravan (2001-2004) 3.3L

High-Efficiency 3-Row Aluminum Radiator for 2001-2004 Dodge Caravan

What it Does: Replaces the failure-prone factory heat exchanger with an all-aluminum 3-row assembly designed to accelerate thermal dissipation and prevent coolant loss under sustained engine loads.

The Stock Caravan Thermal Bottleneck

Factory cooling systems on the RS-platform Dodge Caravan rely on crimped, glass-filled nylon end tanks bonded to a narrow single-row core. Over continuous thermal cycles, the factory plastic tanks degrade, embrittle, and suffer micro-fractures around the upper inlet neck and crimp seals. Under stop-and-go driving or heavy passenger and cargo hauling, the limited capacity of the stock core quickly succumbs to heat soak, driving up coolant temperatures and risking cylinder head distortion on the 3.3L pushrod V6.

The Engineering Solution

This direct-fit performance radiator swaps out plastic construction for 100% aircraft-grade aluminum. Featuring robust, hand TIG-welded tanks and a furnace-brazed 3-row tube-and-fin core, it significantly expands fluid volume and exposed surface area. The dense fin pitch maximizes heat transfer efficiency and airflow penetration. Designed to drop into the factory lower rubber isolators, it maintains original hose routings, retaining OEM fan shroud positioning without bracket fabrication.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2001-2004 Dodge Caravan 3.3L V6
• 2001-2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L V6

The Dodge Fleet Durability Standard

Engineered for high-mileage dependability, this all-aluminum core ensures rock-solid operating temperatures across summer stop-and-go traffic and winter highway hauling, keeping your RS-platform van on the road with zero leak anxiety.