{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-dodge-dakota-1987-1996-2-2l-2-5l-3-9l-at","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Dodge Dakota (1987-1996) 2.2L 2.5L 3.9L AT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty 3-Row Aluminum Radiator for 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces failure-prone OEM plastic-tank radiators with an all-welded, high-capacity aluminum core designed to stabilize operating temperatures under severe duty and towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Dakota Thermal Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal first-generation Dodge Dakota radiators utilize thin single-row cores paired with crimped plastic end tanks. Over continuous thermal cycles, the factory elastomeric tank gaskets degrade, causing fluid weeping at the crimp points. Compounding this, the stock fin density struggles to reject sufficient BTUs when engine loads climb, leading to severe heat soak and elevated automatic transmission fluid temperatures when hauling or idling in ambient summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for thermal endurance, this performance unit features a fully brazed 3-row aluminum tube-and-fin core welded directly to robust 5052-grade aluminum end tanks. By eliminating failure-prone crimped seams and plastic tanks, it withstands elevated cooling system pressures without rupture. The maximized core surface area and optimized fin pitch dramatically increase heat transfer efficiency, while an integrated heavy-wall internal brass transmission cooler ensures reliable fluid cooling for automatic drivetrains.\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;\"\u003e1987-1996 Dodge Dakota\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;\"\u003e2.2L K-I4 \/ 2.5L AMC-I4 \/ 3.9L LA \u0026amp; Magnum V6 \/ N-Body Platform\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;\"\u003e96–175 hp \/ 121–225 lb-ft (Approx)\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;\"\u003eCU981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1987-1996 Dodge Dakota (2.2L I4, Automatic Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1987-1996 Dodge Dakota (2.5L I4, Automatic Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1987-1996 Dodge Dakota (3.9L V6, Automatic Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dodge Truck Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle rigorous work truck demands, this all-aluminum radiator provides the cooling reserve required for sustained payloads, extended highway towing, and severe utility service without the risk of seam failure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50497324220664,"sku":"DS-EZCSU8JOJ","price":187.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-dodge-dakota-1987-1996-2-2l-2-5l-3-9l-at-1.jpg?v=1789258104","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-dodge-dakota-1987-1996-2-2l-2-5l-3-9l-at","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}