{"product_id":"performance-radiator-for-land-rover-discovery-1996-1998-3-9l-4-0l-automatic","title":"Performance Radiator for Land Rover Discovery (1996-1998) 3.9L 4.0L Automatic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty All-Aluminum 3-Row Performance Radiator for 1996-1998 Land Rover Discovery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-fit cooling upgrade engineered to replace failure-prone OEM plastic-tank radiators, providing enhanced thermal capacity for off-road and towing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Discovery Cooling System Vulnerability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory Discovery I radiators utilize plastic end tanks crimped onto a thin aluminum core. Over time, continuous thermal cycling, acidic coolant degradation, and off-road chassis flex cause the brittle plastic tanks and crimp gaskets to crack and leak. Furthermore, the restrictive OEM core design struggles with heat soak during low-speed crawling and heavy load situations, risking catastrophic head gasket failure on the aluminum Rover V8 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavy-duty upgrade features 100% TIG-welded, 2 mm thick AA5052 aircraft-grade aluminum end tanks mated to a 3-row vacuum-brazed crossflow core. Measuring 15.18 in H x 27.17 in W with 14-16 fins per inch (FPI) and cooling rows spaced 3\/8 in apart, it maximizes heat dissipation area and fluid volume. An integrated transmission oil cooler (TOC with M12x1.5 \/ 3\/8-18 NPT ports) maintains stable automatic transmission fluid temperatures under extreme towing and trail conditions.\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;\"\u003e1996-1998 Land Rover Discovery I\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;\"\u003eRover V8 (3.9L \/ 4.0L GEMS) \/ Discovery I (LJ)\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;\"\u003e182 hp \/ 233 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e15.18 in H x 27.17 in W x 3-Row Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlet \/ Outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e35 mm Inlet \/ 38 mm Outlet\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;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1996 Land Rover Discovery I 3.9L V8 Petrol (Automatic Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1996-1998 Land Rover Discovery I 4.0L V8 Petrol (Automatic Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not fit Discovery II (1999-2004) or Discovery Sport models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Land Rover Durability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to withstand harsh off-camber torsional strain and continuous high-temperature demands, this all-aluminum unit ensures zero-leak reliability, robust thermal overhead, and sustained drivetrain cooling across overland trails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50416645275896,"sku":"DS-ES0XMYLYQ","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-radiator-for-land-rover-discovery-1996-1998-3-9l-4-0l-automatic-1.jpg?v=1788323462","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-radiator-for-land-rover-discovery-1996-1998-3-9l-4-0l-automatic","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}