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EMPI Super Kooler High-Performance Aluminum Doghouse Oil Cooler

Part Number: 98-1189-B

EMPI has collaborated with high-performance cooling experts CSF Radiators to deliver another EMPI Exclusive! The new Super Kooler sets the benchmark in air-cooled performance and protection for your Type 4, Type 3 and Type 1/Type 2 Doghouse engine applications.

Extensive testing revealed significant performance improvements when compared to the OE unit. The state-of-the-art core design allows for improved flow and oil cooling efficiency.

High quality construction accommodates increased oil pressure without leaking.

The Super Kooler is finished with a Cerakote high-performance ceramic-based coating the provides an extremely thin, lightweight layer that protects against extreme heat.

This EMPI Exclusive “Super Kooler” offers best-in-class features and capabilities including:

  • Billet CNC machined top and a bespoke cast bottom end caps
  • Thermal Rejection Ceramic Coating for Improved Heat Dissipation
  • State of the Art Bar/Plate Core Delivers 10% More Cooling Volume Versus OE Tube/Fin Construction
  • 47% Colder Oil Cooler Outlet Temperature than the OE Oil Cooler when Tested in Equivalent Conditions
  • Pair with The Super Shroud Fan Shroud for 86% Colder Oil Cooler Outlet Temperature than the OE Oil Cooling System
  • Performs 5% Better than the Larger Type 4 Oil Cooler when Tested in Equivalent Conditions
  • Multi-fit for Type 1 VW Bug and Type 3 variants
  • Installation Hardware and Elring brand oil seals/gaskets included
  • Pressure tested to 120psi (~8.3bar)
  • Built in M10x1.0 bung (like the OE Type 3 oil cooler) and can be used for additional oil temperature or pressure sensors
  • Engraved EMPI Logo, Embossed SuperKooler Logo
  • Manufactured exclusively by CSF Cooling for EMPI
  • Includes hardware kit and bespoke “Hoover bit” for a comprehensive installation
Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.

Specifications

Weight 4.1 lbs
Dimensions 12.75 × 6 × 8 in
UPC

707924589887

Fits

Type 1 bug/buggy: 1949-1970 - with correct fan shroud, tin, and adapter

Type 1 bug/buggy: 1971-1979 - Direct replacement

Type 2 bus: 1950-1971 - with correct fan shroud, tin, and adapter

Type 3: 1961-1973 - Direct replacement

Also fits Type 4 motors

OE Reference #

113 117 021

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