BUGPACK Billet Plus Performance Shifter | VW Type 2 Bus 1960-1965 LHD | 24-1/4" Tall (B5-6180-0)

BUGPACK Billet Plus Performance Shifter — VW Type 2 Bus 1960-1965 LHD, 24-1/4" Tall (B5-6180-0)

The BUGPACK Billet Plus performance shifter for the early VW Type 2 (Bus / Transporter), 1960-1965 left-hand-drive, is the 24-1/4" tall version for the early-Bus dashboard-mounted shifter configuration. It is CNC-machined from billet aluminum with a reverse lock-out button.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Bus (Type 2, Transporter, Kombi): 1960-1965, left-hand-drive — the taller 24-1/4" version for the early Bus column/dash-mount layout

Why Choose BUGPACK?

BUGPACK is EMPI's high-performance engine and chassis line for the air-cooled VW community, offering proven street and performance parts trusted by builders.

Key Features & Benefits

• Billet construction: CNC-machined billet aluminum vs. stamped steel and rubber bushings.
• Shorter throw: Cuts shift travel by ~40% for quicker shifts.
• Reverse lock-out: Button prevents accidental reverse engagement at speed.
• Early-Bus fitment: 24-1/4" tall for the early Bus column/dash-mount layout.

Technical Specifications

• BUGPACK Part #: B5-6180-0
• Vehicle: VW Type 2 (Bus / Transporter), 1960-1965
• Drive: Left-hand-drive
• Height: 24-1/4"
• Material: CNC-machined billet aluminum
• Features: Reverse lock-out button
• Weight: 4.85 lb (shipping)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this fit my Bus? It fits early VW Type 2 (Bus, Transporter, Kombi) 1960-1965 left-hand-drive vehicles with the 24-1/4" dash-mount shifter layout.
• Which part do I need for right-hand-drive? The RHD version for 1960-1965 is part B5-6190-0.
• How is this different from the B5-6060-0? The B5-6060-0 is the shorter shifter for the later 1966-1979 Bus layout; this B5-6180-0 is the taller 24-1/4" shifter for the early 1960-1965 Bus.

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