{"product_id":"empi-super-kooler-aluminum-oil-cooler-vw-type-1-2-3-doghouse-98-1189-b","title":"EMPI Super Kooler Aluminum Oil Cooler — Doghouse Replacement, Cerakote | VW Type 1, 2, 3 (98-1189-B)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate cooling solution for high-performance air-cooled VW engines.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eEMPI Super Kooler (Part #98-1189-B)\u003c\/b\u003e isn't just a replacement — it's a serious hardware upgrade. In a world where cheap, leaking oil coolers are the norm, EMPI and \u003cb\u003eCSF Radiators\u003c\/b\u003e engineered a no-compromise unit specifically for Doghouse fan shroud engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with a state-of-the-art \u003cb\u003ebar-and-plate core\u003c\/b\u003e, this cooler offers \u003cb\u003e10% more cooling volume\u003c\/b\u003e than stock. Every unit is finished in a \u003cb\u003eCerakote high-performance ceramic coating\u003c\/b\u003e, providing an ultra-thin thermal barrier that sheds heat faster than traditional paint or raw aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979 (Doghouse fan shroud era)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979 (Type 1 \/ Doghouse engine only)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1974\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1973 (Doghouse-equipped engines)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOR DOGHOUSE FAN SHROUDS ONLY.\u003c\/b\u003e Will not fit upright (pre-1971) fan shrouds. If your shroud has the rectangular oil cooler box on the driver's side, you have a Doghouse and this fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMassive Heat Reduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Tested to run \u003cb\u003e47% cooler\u003c\/b\u003e than OE units at the outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Pressure Reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e Pressure tested to \u003cb\u003e120 psi\u003c\/b\u003e (8.3 bar) to handle high-volume oil pumps without fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Metallurgy:\u003c\/b\u003e Billet CNC-machined top and a bespoke cast bottom for superior structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensor Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in \u003cb\u003eM10x1.0 bung\u003c\/b\u003e lets you add a temperature or pressure sensor directly to the cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the specialized \u003cb\u003e\"Hoover bit\"\u003c\/b\u003e air tin and premium Elring seals for a leak-free, high-efficiency install.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-1189-B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI \/ CSF Radiators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Bar and plate (10% more volume than stock)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum, Cerakote ceramic coating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop \/ Bottom:\u003c\/b\u003e Billet CNC top, cast bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensor Port:\u003c\/b\u003e M10 x 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressure Tested:\u003c\/b\u003e 120 psi (8.3 bar)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I know if I have a Doghouse shroud?\u003c\/b\u003e Open your engine lid — if the fan shroud has a rectangular oil cooler box mounted on the driver's side (separate from the shroud body), you have a Doghouse. If the cooler sits inside the shroud (upright), this won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a 1600cc stock engine?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — fits any Doghouse-shroud Type 1 engine from stock 1600cc up through high-displacement performance builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I need to upgrade my oil pump?\u003c\/b\u003e Not required, but a high-volume oil pump pairs well with this cooler on built engines (1776cc+).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill my stock tin still fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the included \"Hoover bit\" air tin replaces the stock cooler tin and fits the standard Doghouse shroud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat sensor fits the M10 bung?\u003c\/b\u003e Standard M10 x 1.0 temperature or pressure senders. AutoMeter, VDO, and most aftermarket gauge senders are this thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the Cerakote coating durable?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — Cerakote is the ceramic finish used on firearms and engine components. Won't chip, fade, or burn off like paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a hotter engine? Browse the rest of our VW engine catalog: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e for shrouds and cooling tin, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carburetor\"\u003eCarburetors\u003c\/a\u003e for dual-carb setups, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eThe Washburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e for our full line of original VW restoration solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44930929885299,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1189-B-500x333.jpg?v=1778090614","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-super-kooler-aluminum-oil-cooler-vw-type-1-2-3-doghouse-98-1189-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}