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Fleece Cummins Coolant Bypass Kit (2003-2007 Manual Transmission)

Thoroughbred Sku #: FPE-CLNTBYPS-CUMMINS-MAN

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Product Name: Fleece Performance Coolant Bypass Kit - 03-07 Dodge Cummins 5.9L Manual - FPE-CLNTBYPS-CUMMINS-MAN
Manufacturer: Fleece
Manufacturer Part #: FPE-CLNTBYPS-CUMMINS-MAN
Thoroughbred Diesel Part #: FPE-CLNTBYPS-CUMMINS-MAN
Fitment Notes: 03-07 Dodge Cummins 5.9L Manual

Increased Coolant Flow, Decreased Coolant Temperatures

The rear cylinders on the 5.9L Cummins suffer from a lack of coolant flow, and therefore, experience the highest coolant temperatures. This can cause excessive pressure to build in the cooling system, especially the rear of the block and blow out freeze plugs externally, or the smaller diameter plugs under the valve cover, leading to a failure. Our coolant bypass kit adds a secondary thermostat, that unlike other brands, works based on temperature instead of excessive pressure. This solves the problem before pressure becomes an issue by ensuring consistent temperatures across all six cylinders.

Benefits:

  1. Lowers coolant temperature at the rear cylinders
  2. Ensures consistent temperatures across all cylinders
  3. Prevents damaging coolant pressure build up
  4. Complete kit comes with braided hose and AN O-ring fittings to ensure a leak-free installation.

Why do I need a Fleece Performance Coolant Bypass?

One of the biggest issues on the 5.9L Cummins is the coolant flow problem to the rear cylinders. This can cause catastrophic failure or blow outs of the freeze plugs in an over-temperature / over-pressure condition. The Fleece Performance Coolant Bypass is one of the most important additions you make to improve the reliability and longevity of the Cummins platform.

Application Notes

  • The 2003 - 2007 5.9L automatic transmission version will eliminate the factory transmission fluid heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is designed for use in cold climates to warm the transmission fluid with the engine coolant. It is not necessary for use in warm climates or high horsepower applications, nor does it detrimentally affect the trucks performance when removed.

Fleece Donaldson Twist and Drain Valve w/ Water in Fuel Sensor Features:

  • EO# D-834-9
  • Lowers coolant temperature at the rear cylinders
  • Ensures consistent temperatures across all cylinders
  • Prevents damaging coolant pressure build up
  • Complete kit comes with braided hose and AN O-ring fittings to ensure a leak-free installation.
  • 1 Year Limited Parts Warranty
  • For more information on Fleece call us at 1-859-737-4966.

Reviews

  • Will my stock upper radiator hose still work with this kit or do I need to buy the fleece one?

    Spencer | 7/17/2025

    Yes, it will.

  • Does this kit include the billet brackets for the braided lines?

    Anson Spisak | 11/25/2022

    Here is the installation manual with parts list.

    https://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/assets/1/pdf/fpe-clntbyps-cummins-man.pdf

  • 2015 ram 3500 can i install this without pulling cab up on jacks ?

    raymond troy lanier | 9/7/2025

    Yes.

  • Does this kit include the heater core tube as shown in video?

    JStorer | 1/13/2022

    No. Fleece does not include that tube any longer.