36HP Style Fan Shroud, Black with Ducts

EMPI 36HP Style Fan Shroud (Black with Heater Ducts) – 00-8671-0

Achieve a clean, vintage look while maintaining modern cooling efficiency with the EMPI 36HP Style Fan Shroud. This shroud is designed to mimic the sleek, low-profile shape of the early 36HP Volkswagen engines while being engineered to fit later, more powerful Type 1 engines.

Unlike many basic aftermarket shrouds, this unit features a 7-vein internal baffle design. These correctly engineered internal veins are critical for directing air evenly over the cylinders and oil cooler, preventing the "hot spots" that can lead to engine failure. This specific model is a non-doghouse version and includes heater ducts, making it the perfect choice for owners who want to retain their factory heater boxes for cabin heat.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

This fan shroud is compatible with VW Type 1 engines and fits the following models continuously across these years (assuming a non-doghouse, 1970-earlier style oil cooler setup):

VW Beetle

• 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970

VW Karmann Ghia

• 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970

VW Bus (Type 2)

• 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970

Product Highlights & Features

• 36HP Retro Styling: Provides the "Early" look for later 1300cc, 1500cc, and 1600cc engines. And extra clearance for anyone running dual carburetors!

• 7-Vein Air Control: Features seven internal directional baffles to ensure optimal airflow to all four cylinders.

• Heater Duct Provision: Built with outlets to connect your factory heater hoses, keeping your defroster and cabin heat functional.

• Non-Doghouse Design: Designed for use with the standard "in-shroud" oil cooler (1970 and earlier style).

• Heavy-Gauge Steel: Durable construction with a high-quality black finish that can be run as-is or scuffed and painted to match your engine tin.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 00-8671-0

• Finish: Black

• Baffle Design: 7-Vein Internal

• Style: 36HP (Non-Doghouse)

• Ducts: Included (For heat)

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Drilling Required: This shroud is manufactured without a pre-drilled hole for the throttle tube. You will need to drill this hole during installation to ensure a perfect, custom fit for your specific carburetor linkage.

• Oil Cooler Clearance: Because this is a 36HP style shroud, ensure you are using a 1970-earlier "upright" oil cooler. This shroud will not clear the wider 1971-later "Doghouse" oil cooler.

• Seal the Gaps: For maximum cooling efficiency, ensure your engine bay seals are in good condition. Any air that leaks out of the engine tin is air that isn't cooling your cylinders.

• Check the Fit: We recommend a "dry fit" before final assembly. Depending on your intake manifold and carb setup, minor clearancing may be needed for a rattle-free finish.