{"product_id":"bugpack-billet-plus-performance-shifter-type-1-beetle-12-1-4-b5-6040-0","title":"BUGPACK Billet Plus Performance Shifter | VW Type 1 Beetle \u0026 Ghia RHD | 12-1\/4\" Tall (B5-6040-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUGPACK Billet Plus Performance Shifter — VW Type 1 Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia RHD, 12-1\/4\" Tall (B5-6040-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBUGPACK Billet Plus\u003c\/b\u003e performance shifter for \u003cb\u003eright-hand-drive (RHD)\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 (Beetle \/ Karmann Ghia) is CNC-machined from billet aluminum with a built-in reverse lock-out button and a 12-1\/4\" tall shifter sized for the standard Type 1 floorpan layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrive side:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the \u003cb\u003eright-hand-drive (RHD)\u003c\/b\u003e version. If you have a left-hand-drive Type 1, you need part \u003cb\u003eB5-6050-0\u003c\/b\u003e instead — not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e All years, right-hand drive, standard Type 1 floorpan shifter layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years, right-hand drive, standard Type 1 floorpan shifter layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose BUGPACK?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUGPACK\u003c\/b\u003e is EMPI's high-performance engine and chassis line for the air-cooled VW community, offering proven street and performance parts trusted by builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBillet construction:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined billet aluminum vs. stamped steel and rubber bushings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShorter throw:\u003c\/b\u003e Cuts shift travel by ~40% for quicker shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse lock-out:\u003c\/b\u003e Button prevents accidental reverse engagement at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTight feel:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium feel with no slop in the linkage.\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\u003eBUGPACK Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e B5-6040-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 (Beetle \/ Karmann Ghia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive:\u003c\/b\u003e Right-hand drive (RHD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 12-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined billet aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e Reverse lock-out button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.35 lb (shipping)\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\u003eIs this for left- or right-hand drive?\u003c\/b\u003e This is the right-hand-drive (RHD) version. For a left-hand-drive Type 1 you need part B5-6050-0 instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit a Karmann Ghia?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it fits both the VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia with the standard Type 1 floorpan shifter layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo you have a Bus \/ Transporter version?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, sold as separate listings: B5-6060-0 (Type 2 1966-1979 LHD), B5-6160-0 (1966-1979 RHD), B5-6180-0 (1960-1965 LHD, 24-1\/4\"), and B5-6190-0 (1960-1965 RHD, 24-1\/4\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUGPACK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031597834355,"sku":"B5-6040-0","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/B5-6040-0.jpg?v=1779619580","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bugpack-billet-plus-performance-shifter-type-1-beetle-12-1-4-b5-6040-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}