Aluminum Radiator for Dodge Ram 3500 (2010-2012) 6.7L

Heavy-Duty Aluminum Radiator for 2010-2012 Dodge Ram 3500

Direct-Fit Cooling Upgrade: Replaces failure-prone factory plastic-tank units with an all-aluminum heat exchanger to maintain stable engine operating temperatures during heavy hauling and high-boost diesel operation.

The Stock Ram 3500 Plastic Tank Failure Point

Factory 4th Gen Ram heavy-duty radiators utilize plastic composite end tanks mechanically crimped to an aluminum core via elastomer gaskets. Under the severe thermal expansion cycles, high cooling system pressures, and continuous torsional vibration generated by the 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, these crimped joints inevitably fatigue. Over time, heat soak embrittles the plastic end tanks, leading to hairline fractures, gasket blowout, and catastrophic coolant loss under load.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered from high-strength AA5052 aluminum with 100% TIG-welded tanks, this unit eliminates plastic components and crimped seams entirely. It incorporates a robust 3-row brazed tube-and-fin core measuring 1.73 inches in thickness, significantly expanding surface area contact to accelerate thermal dissipation, resist heat soak, and handle heavy towing demands without structural degradation.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel
• 2011 Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel
• 2012 Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel
• Note: Manual transmission / non-integrated TOC & EOC configuration.

The Dodge HD Towing Caliber

Built to handle extreme grade pulling and heavy commercial duty cycles, this reinforced all-aluminum radiator delivers structural reliability and enhanced thermal margin under demanding diesel workloads.