VMP S197 Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit (VMP-DGA023) - 2011-2014 Mustang GT / V6
Clean up your S197 Mustang engine bay and gain valuable working space with the VMP Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit. Designed specifically for 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT and V6 models, the VMP-DGA023 replaces the bulky factory coolant reservoir with a compact, direct-fit design that maintains full functionality while creating a cleaner, more performance-oriented underhood appearance.
Whether you're swapping belts at the track, checking connections, performing routine maintenance, or simply improving the presentation of your Mustang's engine bay, the reduced size of the VMP degas bottle provides additional room to work. Its direct-fit configuration works with the factory coolant hoses and connections, retains compatibility with the factory coolant cap, and includes the necessary fittings and installation hardware.
Compact Replacement for the Factory Coolant Reservoir
The factory S197 coolant reservoir is large, visually prominent, and can become discolored with age. VMP's compact replacement provides a cleaner alternative while retaining the functionality required from the engine coolant degas system.
The smaller design reduces underhood clutter and opens additional space around the engine, making it an excellent upgrade for Mustangs where both engine bay appearance and serviceability are important.
More Room for Maintenance
Reducing the size of the coolant reservoir provides additional working room under the hood. This can make tasks such as belt changes, checking connections, and other trackside or routine maintenance easier by providing better access around the engine compartment.
For modified Mustangs with additional performance hardware under the hood, maximizing available space can be particularly valuable.
Direct-Fit Design
VMP designed the S197 degas bottle to work directly with the Mustang's factory coolant hoses and connections. This allows the compact reservoir to replace the factory unit without requiring an entirely new coolant hose arrangement.
The direct-fit configuration provides the benefits of a smaller aftermarket reservoir while maintaining compatibility with the vehicle's existing cooling system connections.
Factory Coolant Cap Compatible
The VMP degas bottle is designed to accept the factory coolant cap, allowing you to transfer the original cap directly to the new reservoir. Owners using a compatible decorative coolant cap can continue using it as well.
This helps maintain factory-style functionality while allowing the engine bay to retain existing appearance upgrades.
Quick-Connect Fittings and Installation Hardware Included
VMP includes the fittings, bolts, and clamps needed for installation. The included quick-connect components simplify integration with the factory cooling system and help make the VMP-DGA023 a complete replacement solution rather than requiring individual installation components to be sourced separately.
Durable Textured Black Finish
The reservoir features a textured black surface that complements the surrounding factory engine bay components. In addition to providing a clean, understated appearance, the textured finish helps conceal tooling marks and creates a consistent OEM-quality look.
The result is an aftermarket cooling system component that looks at home in everything from a daily-driven Mustang to a heavily modified performance build or show-oriented engine bay.
Engineered Using 3D CAD and Real-World Testing
VMP developed the S197 Mustang degas bottle using modern 3D CAD design methods before evaluating the design through 3D-printed prototypes. The final configuration was then refined through real-world testing to balance fitment, functionality, available engine bay space, and appearance.
This development process results in a purpose-built replacement designed specifically around the 2011-2014 Mustang platform rather than a universal coolant reservoir requiring extensive adaptation.
Form and Function for the S197 Engine Bay
The VMP-DGA023 is designed for Mustang owners who want more than an appearance upgrade. Its compact dimensions help free valuable engine bay space while the factory-compatible connections preserve the functionality of the cooling system.
For an S197 with an aging or discolored factory reservoir, or a performance build where additional working room is valuable, the VMP Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit provides a clean and functional replacement engineered specifically for the Mustang.
Features
- VMP Engine Coolant Degas Bottle Kit
- Designed specifically for 2011-2014 S197 Ford Mustang applications
- Fits Mustang GT and V6 models
- Compact replacement for the bulky factory coolant reservoir
- Creates a cleaner, less cluttered engine bay appearance
- Reduced reservoir size provides additional working room under the hood
- Additional space can make belt changes and trackside maintenance easier
- 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
- 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 increased working space and full functionality
Fitment
- 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8
- 2011 Ford Mustang V6
- 2012 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8
- 2012 Ford Mustang V6
- 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8
- 2013 Ford Mustang V6
- 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8
- 2014 Ford Mustang V6
Fitment Notes
- Designed specifically for 2011-2014 S197 Ford Mustang GT and V6 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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