{"product_id":"billet-fuel-tank-adapter-fitting-8-an","title":"Billet Fuel Tank Adapter Fitting | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Bus | 7mm Outlet to -8 AN, 6061-T6","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBillet Fuel Tank Adapter Fitting — 7mm Factory Outlet to -8 AN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't let your fuel system be choked by the factory outlet. The restrictive 7mm hose barb found on stock VW fuel tanks was designed for a 40hp engine — it simply cannot provide the volume needed for high-horsepower, turbocharged, or EFI builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003e-8 AN Fuel Tank Adapter\u003c\/b\u003e is the largest outlet we offer, built for serious power. CNC-machined from billet aluminum, it threads straight into the factory M18x1.5 tank outlet and opens the door to maximum fuel delivery with a clean, race-ready finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 3 (Notchback, Squareback, Fastback)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thing (Type 181)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBus \/ Transporter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e The -8 AN passage is the right call for high-horsepower turbo, supercharged, EFI, and dedicated racing applications where a -6 line becomes the bottleneck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Machined:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-cut from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and finished in a durable black anodizing for lifetime corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeak-Free Seal:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a premium white Teflon sealing washer for a rock-solid, fuel-safe seal against the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Threads directly into the factory VW fuel tank outlet (M18x1.5) — no drilling or tapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 6061-T6 billet aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Durable black anodizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThread:\u003c\/b\u003e M18x1.5 (factory VW tank outlet).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutlet:\u003c\/b\u003e -8 AN male.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e (1) billet aluminum adapter, (1) Teflon sealing washer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat thread does this use?\u003c\/b\u003e M18x1.5, matching the factory VW fuel tank outlet — no drilling or tapping required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need -6 or -8 AN?\u003c\/b\u003e Choose -8 AN for high-horsepower turbo, EFI, or racing builds. For most street and dual-carburetor setups, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/billet-fuel-tank-adapter-fitting\"\u003e-6 AN version\u003c\/a\u003e is the better match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs a sealing washer included?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — each adapter ships with a Teflon sealing washer for a leak-free fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStreet Build Instead?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is also available in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/billet-fuel-tank-adapter-fitting\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-6 AN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — the industry standard for high-performance street and dual-carburetor setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuel-intake\"\u003eFuel \u0026amp; Intake\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45509049057395,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/fueltankadaptor3.webp?v=1774225418","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/billet-fuel-tank-adapter-fitting-8-an","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}