Performance Radiator for Dodge Ram 3500 (2008-2009) 6.7L

Heavy-Duty All-Aluminum Performance Radiator for 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 3500

What it Does: The all-aluminum performance radiator replaces the crack-prone factory cooling unit on the 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 to deliver superior heat dissipation and prevent thermal throttling under heavy towing loads.

The Stock Dodge Ram 3500 Thermal Bottleneck

Factory cooling systems on the heavy-duty DH platform paired with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel rely on an aluminum core crimped to molded plastic end tanks. Over repeated thermal cycles, extreme tow-haul engine loads, and high vibration, the composite polymer end tanks degrade, leading to hairline fractures, failing crimp gaskets, and coolant loss. Additionally, the standard factory fin density struggles with thermal heat soak when operating in high ambient temperatures or hauling near max GCWR.

The Engineering Solution

This upgraded performance unit features 100% all-aluminum construction featuring precision TIG-welded end tanks fused to a high-efficiency furnace-brazed tube-and-fin core. By completely eliminating brittle plastic tanks and failure-prone rubber crimp gaskets, this radiator withstands higher system pressures and extreme torsional chassis flex. Optimized coolant passage geometry maximizes heat transfer across core surfaces to maintain stable fluid operating temperatures, directly superseding OEM cross-reference DPI2711 and 2711 while maintaining factory clearances.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Turbo Diesel (All Cab and Bed Configurations)
• 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Turbo Diesel (All Cab and Bed Configurations)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fit the DH Ram 3500?
Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 equipped with the 6.7L Cummins engine.

Does this require custom brackets or cooling hose modifications?
No, the radiator is engineered with direct bolt-in mounting brackets and standard inlet/outlet necks to reuse factory hoses.

The Dodge Heavy-Duty Standard

Built for severe commercial service and high-payload towing, this cooling assembly ensures maximum reliability under rigorous duty cycles where cooling system failure is not an option.