{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-kit-for-ram-promaster-1500-promaster-2500-promaster-3500-2014-2018-3-6l","title":"Performance Water Pump Kit for Ram ProMaster 1500,ProMaster 2500,ProMaster 3500 (2014-2018) 3.6L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Performance Water Pump Kit for 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500 (VF Platform)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump Kit circulates engine coolant through the block and radiator on the 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500, 2500, and 3500 to maintain optimal thermal management and prevent catastrophic overheating under sustained payload duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ram ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500 Cooling System Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory cooling systems on the commercial \u003cstrong\u003eVF platform\u003c\/strong\u003e face relentless thermal stress under high payload demands and prolonged stop-and-go driving. The stock water pump on the \u003cstrong\u003e3.6L Pentastar V6\u003c\/strong\u003e is susceptible to mechanical seal degradation, internal bearing wear, and impeller cavitation over time. When internal shaft seals fail, coolant slips past the weep hole, leading to progressive fluid loss, air cavitation in the cooling jackets, and rapid temperature spikes that risk warping aluminum cylinder heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle severe fleet duty cycles, this upgraded replacement unit features high-grade cast aluminum construction, precision-ground internal bearings, and a reinforced unitized mechanical seal to guard against premature leakage. Designed as a direct bolt-on interchange, the hydraulic impeller profile maintains uniform coolant flow velocities across the entire RPM range, mitigating thermal saturation. Designed to directly replace factory references \u003cstrong\u003e5184498AE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e5184498AH\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e5184498AI\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e5184498AD\u003c\/strong\u003e, it includes a precision-matched sealing gasket to guarantee an airtight, zero-leak mating surface against the front timing case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePentastar 3.6L V6 \/ VF Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e280 hp \/ 260 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5184498AE, 5184498AH, 5184498AI, 5184498AD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500 Base 3.6L Pentastar V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 2500 Base 3.6L Pentastar V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 3500 Base 3.6L Pentastar V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the VF Platform ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, and ProMaster 3500 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003ePentastar 3.6L V6\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis water pump is strictly engineered for the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and does not fit EcoDiesel 3.0L inline-4 turbo-diesel models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat torque specifications should be used during installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasteners must be torqued to vehicle manufacturer specifications in an even crisscross sequence, followed by a complete coolant system bleed to eliminate air pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ram Commercial Reliability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high-mileage cargo haulers and commercial fleet duty, this cooling assembly ensures maximum heat dissipation and long-term durability when carrying demanding payloads or towing heavy trailers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545092096248,"sku":"DS-EJWMZZ2FY","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-ram-promaster-1500-promaster-2500-promaster-3500-2014-2018-3-6l-1.jpg?v=1790716533","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-ram-promaster-1500-promaster-2500-promaster-3500-2014-2018-3-6l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}