Torsion-Mount Oil Cooler Kit | 1968 & Older VW Beetle (Swing Axle) | Setrab & SPAL (#E07)

Short answer: This is F2 Performance Supply's Heritage Series torsion-mount oil cooler kit (Setrab Proline fan pack with SPAL fan, rated for 100–150hp) for 1968 and older swing-axle VW Beetles; 1969+ IRS cars need the IRS Axle Oil Cooler Kit instead.

Fits 1968 & older Volkswagen Bugs, swing-axle chassis. A beam-mounted oil cooler puts the core out in clean air at the front of the car, away from engine-bay heat entirely. For a big-displacement motor with dual carbs, or a car that tows or sits in desert traffic, that's the difference a stock-location cooler can't make on its own.

This is the F2 Performance Supply Heritage Series kit. F2 builds it — the brackets, the mounting, the whole assembly — and traces the design back to 2008, when it was one of the first torsion-mounted oil cooler solutions on the market. We stock it, we've fitted them, and we'll help you work out whether it's the right answer for your build before you buy it.

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Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Bug): 1949–1968, swing-axle chassis

Note: for 1969+ IRS cars, see the IRS Axle Oil Cooler Kit instead.

Setrab & SPAL hardware

• Cooler: Setrab Proline STD Fan Pack (FP119M22I), rated for 100–150hp engines
• Heat dissipation: 13,000–17,500 BTU per hour
• Airflow: SPAL brushed axial fan, up to 324 CFM at a 4–7 amp draw
• Orientation: configured to work best as a "puller" fan
• Brackets: TIG welded steel, powder coated, built by F2 Performance Supply

What's Included

• Setrab oil cooler with mounting brackets pre-installed
• Complete mounting hardware
• (2) adapter fittings
• Thermostat with required fittings

Note: AN hoses and hose-ends are not included. You'll need them to plumb the cooler to your engine or oil filter assembly. Call us with your setup and we'll tell you what lengths and fittings to order.

Technical Specifications

• Application: 1968 & older VW Bug, swing axle
• Cooler model: Setrab Proline STD Fan Pack (FP119M22I)
• Fan model: SPAL VA31-A101-46A
• Mounting style: Torsion mounted
• Manufacturer: F2 Performance Supply
• Part number: #E07

Before you buy it

A remote cooler is the right move once the cheap things are sorted. Ignition timing, jetting, a full set of engine tin, a working thermostat and flaps, and a fan belt that isn't slipping all cause high oil temperature, and no cooler outruns any of them. If you're running hot and haven't checked those, check those first — we'd rather lose the sale than sell you the wrong fix.

And run the included thermostat. Without it the remote cooler never lets the oil come up to temperature, and oil that never gets properly hot never boils out the water and fuel that combustion puts into it.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who makes this kit? F2 Performance Supply builds it. The cooler core and fan inside it are Setrab and SPAL. We stock it and support it; we don't fabricate it.
• Will this fit my IRS Beetle? No. This torsion-mount kit is for 1968 and older swing-axle Bugs. For 1969+ IRS cars, see the IRS Axle Oil Cooler Kit.
• Are AN hoses included? No. Hoses and hose-ends to plumb the cooler to your engine are sold separately.
• What's the cooling capacity? 13,000–17,500 BTU/hour, rated for 100–150hp engines, via the Setrab Proline fan pack.
• Is this a new design? No. F2 traces the Heritage Series back to 2008, one of the first torsion-mounted oil cooler solutions on the market.
• Do I still need my stock cooler? Yes. This is a second cooler working alongside the one on your engine, not a replacement for it.
• What is the part number? Washburn's Metal #E07 for the F2 Performance Supply Heritage Series torsion-mount kit.

Questions about your build?

Call the shop before you order if you're not certain this is the right cooler for your motor. We look at these every day and we'd rather talk it through than have you buy twice.

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