VMP S197 Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit (VMP-DGA022) - 2007-2014 Shelby GT500
Clean up the engine bay of your 2007-2014 Shelby GT500 while gaining valuable working space with the VMP S197 Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit. Designed specifically for supercharged GT500 applications, the VMP-DGA022 replaces the bulky factory coolant reservoir with a compact, direct-fit alternative that maintains full functionality while providing a cleaner, more performance-oriented underhood appearance.
Whether you're changing belts at the track, inspecting connections, performing routine maintenance, or simply improving the presentation of your GT500 engine bay, the reduced size of the VMP degas bottle provides additional room to work. It connects to the factory coolant hoses and connections, accepts the factory coolant cap, and includes the fittings, bolts, and clamps needed for installation.
Compact Replacement for the Factory Coolant Reservoir
The factory S197 GT500 coolant reservoir is large, visually prominent, and can become discolored as it ages. VMP's compact replacement reduces underhood clutter while retaining the functionality required from the engine coolant degas system.
The smaller footprint provides a cleaner appearance around the supercharged engine and creates additional working room under the hood, making it a functional upgrade in addition to improving engine bay presentation.
More Working Room Under the Hood
Space can become valuable quickly in a performance-oriented GT500 engine bay. By reducing the size of the factory coolant reservoir, the VMP degas bottle provides additional room for maintenance and easier access to surrounding components.
Whether you're swapping a supercharger belt, checking connections, working on other performance components, or handling trackside maintenance, the compact reservoir helps make better use of the available space.
Direct-Fit Factory Connections
VMP engineered the VMP-DGA022 specifically around the 2007-2014 Shelby GT500. The degas bottle works with the factory coolant hoses and connections, providing a direct-fit solution without requiring an entirely different coolant hose arrangement.
This application-specific design allows GT500 owners to gain the appearance and packaging benefits of a compact aftermarket reservoir while maintaining the necessary factory cooling system connections.
Factory Coolant Cap Compatible
The VMP degas bottle is compatible with the factory coolant cap, allowing the original cap to be transferred from the stock reservoir. If your GT500 is already equipped with a compatible decorative coolant cap, that cap can also be reused.
This maintains factory-style functionality while allowing existing engine bay appearance upgrades to remain in place.
Quick-Connect Components Included
The VMP Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit includes the fittings, bolts, and clamps needed for installation. Providing the necessary quick-connect and mounting components helps make the VMP-DGA022 a complete replacement solution without requiring individual hardware to be sourced separately.
Durable Textured Black Finish
VMP finishes the degas bottle with a textured black surface that complements the surrounding factory and aftermarket components in the GT500 engine bay. The texture helps conceal tooling marks while providing a clean and consistent OEM-quality appearance.
The understated black finish works well in everything from a primarily stock GT500 engine bay to a highly modified performance or show build.
Developed Using 3D CAD Design
VMP developed the S197 GT500 degas bottle using 3D CAD design to create an application-specific replacement for the factory reservoir. The design was evaluated using 3D-printed prototypes before being refined through real-world testing.
This development process allowed VMP to optimize fitment, available working space, connections, and overall functionality before producing the finished reservoir.
Designed Specifically for the Supercharged GT500
The VMP-DGA022 is purpose-built for 2007-2014 Shelby GT500 applications rather than being a universal coolant reservoir adapted to fit the Mustang. Its compact dimensions are especially useful around the GT500's supercharged engine, where belt access and available working space can be important during maintenance or performance modifications.
For owners looking to replace an aging factory reservoir, improve engine bay appearance, or simply gain additional working room around their GT500's engine, the VMP Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit combines clean styling with practical functionality.
Features
- VMP S197 Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit
- Designed specifically for 2007-2014 Shelby GT500 applications
- Compact replacement for the bulky factory coolant reservoir
- Creates a cleaner and less cluttered engine bay appearance
- Reduced size provides additional working room under the hood
- Additional space can make supercharger belt changes easier
- Provides improved access for checking connections and performing trackside maintenance
- Direct-fit design
- Works with factory coolant hoses and connections
- Compatible with the factory coolant cap
- Allows reuse of a compatible decorative coolant cap
- Quick-connect components included
- Includes required fittings
- Includes installation bolts
- Includes necessary clamps
- Durable textured black finish
- Textured surface helps conceal tooling marks
- Designed to provide a consistent OEM-quality appearance
- Developed using 3D CAD design
- Evaluated using 3D-printed prototypes
- Refined through real-world testing
- Combines improved engine bay appearance with additional working space and full functionality
Fitment
- 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Fitment Notes
- Designed specifically for 2007-2014 S197 Shelby GT500 models.
- Works with the factory coolant hoses and connections.
- Compatible with the factory coolant cap or a compatible decorative replacement cap.
- Includes the fittings, bolts, and clamps required for installation.
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