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Derale Series 9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/ NPT Inlets - Class I -Extra Efficient

Derale Series 9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/ NPT Inlets - Class I -Extra Efficient

Item # D13611
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2012 Nissan Frontier

2.4L I4 Engine

2.5L I4 Engine

4.0L V6 Engine

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2012 Nissan Frontier - Derale Series 9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/ NPT Inlets - Class I -Extra Efficient

  • Plate-Fin Cooler
  • With 1/2 Inch NPT
  • Standard Mount
  • 11W x 3-7/8T x 1-1/4D Inch
  • Derale

11" Wide x 3-7/8" tall x 1-1/4" deep, radiator-style heat exchanger improves the performance and overall functioning of your Nissan Frontier's transmission. Includes hose-barb adapters to fit the 1/2" NPT inlets.


Features:

  • Prolongs life of transmission
  • Improves overall performance
  • Prevents heat-related failures
  • Has furnace-brazed aluminum construction and 1-1/4" wide turbulator plates for more efficient cooling
  • Includes complete mounting kit, OEM spec hose with stainless steel clamps, Insta-dapt radiator adapter and hose-barb fittings
  • Sleek design makes this ideal for use in compact cars


Specs:

  • Inlets: 1/2" NPT
  • Fittings: 1/2" NPT x 3/8" hose barb
  • Overall dimensions: 11" wide x 3-7/8" tall x 1-1/4" deep
  • Distance between inlets: 8-7/8"
  • Mounting dimensions: 6-3/4" wide x 3" tall
  • 1-Year warranty


Note: The Derale Insta-dapt radiator adapter fits most vehicles with 5/16" transmission lines, but not all. In some cases, additional fittings or alteration of the OEM lines or hoses may be required for installation.


One of the more popular cooling systems available, the radiator-style, plate-and-fin heat exchanger provides increased surface area so that fluids can spread out along the finned chambers to cool faster. In addition to the increased surface area, this cooler also features turbulator technology, whereby fluids are agitated continuously, not only to facilitate heat transfer, but also to prevent any undesirable drop in pressure.

Dimensions

13611 Derale Series 9000 Plate and Fin Heat Exchanger with Installation Kit

Installation Details D13611 Installation instructions

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Customer Reviews

Derale Series 9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/ NPT Inlets - Class I -Extra Efficient - D13611

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (82 Customer Reviews)

11" Wide x 3-7/8" tall x 1-1/4" deep, radiator-style heat exchanger improves the performance and overall functioning of your vehicle's transmission. Includes hose-barb adapters to fit the 1/2" NPT inlets.

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2006 Dodge Dakota




i recived my Derale Series
9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/ NPT Inlets - Class I -Extra Efficient - D13611 and i really like it its well built and it look to be heavy duty and am looking forward to installing it.thanks again for a great item.

Lopez

7/30/2015

Its excellent inproved the performance of my truck 100 I am a very satisfy customer.



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1999 Chevrolet Corvette

I have been happy with the Derale transmission cooler. Installation was simple enough and one year later it is still working fine

7502yuma

1/14/2018

I actually have been very pleased with the performance. That was my third installation and all of them are working great . Thanks for asking.



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2014 Ram 1500

This oil cooler has really helped improve the oil pressure in my GEN III Hemi by reducing the oil temperate approximately 20 degrees cooler than before we installed it. Excellent product by Derale and service by etrailer.com.



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The cooler was easy to install,the instruction were easy to follow. I did check the oil temp after pulling a 4000 ft grade pulling a camp trailer with an electronic temp probe and there was a 50 deg temp drop thru the cooler.

Steven

7/14/2020

worked as described



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1990 Dodge Ram Pickup

My original transmission cooler sprung a leak on my 1990 dodge pickup and a direct replacement couldn't be found. Etrailer had a cooler that would fit and do the job. Would highly recommend them to solve your problems and supply what's needed.



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Hose could be a little longer for non professionals cutting too short.
I would recommend buying extra hose too install. Overall easy too install and works great



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2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Fittings came contaminated with metal shavings from machining and wouldn't even fit in to the cooler really poor quality. If this is in the fittings who knows whats in the cooler. Complete waste of time do not buy



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The order I received was what ordered I’m happy to see it quick delivery and fast thanks for service I will dealing with you in future for other parts thanks ago excellent job. Mike



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2007 Toyota 4Runner

would have been been better had the shipping dept. not covered a lot of the info printed on the out side of the box with NON-removable stickers.



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Came quick and as described !
I plan
to order more products from etrailer very soon



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2011 Subaru Forester

Pretty easy to install. Arrived quickly too! I am happy with this purchase.

Terri H.

5/28/2015

Patrick, the product is fine. I have no complaints. Thank you, Terri



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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

Great product, works, fits perfectly. It s everything I was expecting.



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2001 NissanFrontier

all re my bad all was in lg box separate small boxes



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RETURNED DID NOT NEED.



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Arrived quickly, install was not too di fficult.



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worked as described



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Perfect. Your company rocks. So helpful. Thank you.



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2013 Ram 1500

It was exactly what I ordered and it only took 2 days to get.



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2010 Nissan Altima

Unit received as promised. Thank you!



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Extremely well made product.



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Great product at a good price.



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2003 Toyota 4Runner

GREAT SHIP TIME THANK YOU!



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2011 Honda Pilot



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EXCELLENT


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