1967–1979 Beetle Bus Ghia EMPI EPC 38 EGAS Single Carb Kit
Upgrade your 1967–1979 Air Cooled Volkswagen with this EMPI EPC 38 EGAS single carburetor kit — a synchronous 38mm dual barrel carburetor on an isolated aluminum manifold with electric choke, chrome air cleaner, and everything needed for a complete installation.
The EMPI EPC 38 EGAS carburetor kit was an industry first — a synchronous 38mm dual barrel carburetor mounted on an isolated center-section aluminum intake manifold featuring a true pre-heat system and an electric choke. The result is excellent power, performance, and drivability for street and off-road use that the stock carburetor simply cannot match. Baseline jetted for a stock 1600cc engine straight out of the box — fits both single and dual port engine applications.
Please note — this kit requires an electric fuel pump. Confirm fuel pump compatibility before ordering.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1967–1977 Volkswagen Beetle Standard — 1300cc to 1600cc
- 1971–1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super — 1300cc to 1600cc
- 1965–1971 Volkswagen Bus — 1300cc to 1600cc
- 1967–1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — 1300cc to 1600cc
- 1973–1974 Volkswagen Thing — 1300cc to 1600cc
Features / Benefits:
- EMPI EPC 38 EGAS synchronous 38mm dual barrel single carburetor kit for Air Cooled VW
- Fits 1300cc to 1600cc engines — single and dual port applications
- Isolated center-section aluminum intake manifold with pre-heat tubes
- Electric choke for correct cold start performance
- Chrome air cleaner with high flow gauze element included
- Carburetor linkage, fuel line, gaskets, hardware, and installation instructions included
- Baseline jetted for stock 1600cc — ready to run out of the box
- Requires electric fuel pump — confirm compatibility before ordering
- Excellent power, performance, and drivability for street and off-road use
Material / Finish:
EMPI 38 EPC carburetor with isolated aluminum intake manifold, chrome air cleaner, and high flow gauze element for correct performance and long-term Air Cooled VW engine service.
Because Details Matter:
The EMPI EPC 38 EGAS kit changed the way serious Air Cooled VW builders approach carburetion — a synchronous dual barrel design on an isolated aluminum manifold with pre-heat and electric choke in one complete package. Everything is included, it is baseline jetted for a stock 1600cc from the factory, and it delivers the power, performance, and drivability improvement that a single stock carburetor can never match. Street or off-road — this kit does the job correctly.
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