{"product_id":"classic-dune-buggy-exhaust-polished-stainless-steel","title":"EMPI Classic Dune Buggy Exhaust | VW Type 1 Open Chassis | Polished 304 Stainless Steel (00-3381-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Classic Dune Buggy Exhaust — Polished 304 Stainless Steel (00-3381-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cb\u003emirror-finish\u003c\/b\u003e version of EMPI's classic buggy exhaust — the reconfigured TIG-welded collector, the deep and mellow note, the same proven system, built from \u003cb\u003epolished 304 stainless steel\u003c\/b\u003e. If you have spent the money on a clean chassis and you want the exhaust to look like part of the build rather than an afterthought, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in SolidWorks by EMPI's engineering team, the reconfigured collector cuts back pressure while the 1½\" mandrel-bent tubing keeps flow up and ground clearance intact. Slip-fit joints let the system settle onto different engine widths without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Polished 304 Stainless\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI builds this exhaust in two finishes, and the difference is finish and alloy — not performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolished 304 stainless (this listing, 00-3381-0):\u003c\/b\u003e mirror finish on a higher chromium\/nickel 304 alloy, with better corrosion resistance. The show-quality choice, and the one to pick if the buggy lives near salt air or sees winter roads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrushed 204 stainless (00-3371-0):\u003c\/b\u003e a satin-finish alternative that hides heat tint and trail scuffs. \u003cb\u003eNot currently available\u003c\/b\u003e — the polished 304SS system shown here is the one we stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOpen-chassis VW Type 1 engines\u003c\/b\u003e (1300–2110cc) in dune buggies, sand rails, Manx-style buggies and woods buggies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStripped Beetle pans\u003c\/b\u003e running open exhaust (no body \/ no heater channels).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKit cars\u003c\/b\u003e built on a VW Type 1 chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOT compatible with heater boxes\u003c\/b\u003e — this is an open-exhaust system for buggies, not street-driven Beetles that need cabin heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolished 304 Stainless:\u003c\/b\u003e mirror finish with 304-grade corrosion resistance — it stays bright with basic care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMandrel-Bent Tubing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1½\" mandrel bends hold full cross-section through every turn for flow and clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReconfigured TIG-Welded Collector:\u003c\/b\u003e reduced back pressure and a deep, mellow tone rather than a raspy one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlip-Fit Joints:\u003c\/b\u003e accommodate different engine widths and make installation straightforward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Clearance Design:\u003c\/b\u003e routed to keep pipes up and out of the way on open chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e heat risers, gaskets and all mounting hardware included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-3381-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924548631\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial \/ Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e 304 stainless steel, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTubing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1½\" mandrel-bent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e SolidWorks CAD-designed, TIG-welded collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoints:\u003c\/b\u003e Slip-fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngine Range:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1, 1300–2110cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeater Boxes:\u003c\/b\u003e Not compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e Heat risers, gaskets, mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 24 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarton:\u003c\/b\u003e 34 × 11.5 × 9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the brushed 00-3371-0?\u003c\/b\u003e Finish and alloy only. This one is polished 304 stainless with a mirror finish and better corrosion resistance; the brushed version is satin-finish 204 stainless. Both are the same exhaust dimensionally and perform identically. The brushed version is not currently available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill this fit a stock Beetle with heater boxes?\u003c\/b\u003e No — this is a buggy exhaust and is not compatible with heater boxes. If you need cabin heat you need a different header system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat engine sizes work?\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 engines from 1300cc up through 2110cc stroker builds. Works with stock-port and ported heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a Manx body?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — designed for open-chassis applications including Manx-style and Manx-clone buggies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow loud is it?\u003c\/b\u003e Deep and mellow, not raspy. Clearly louder than a stock muffler but not race-loud — most owners call it the right sound for a buggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill the polish discolour near the heads?\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless will take on some heat colour close to the ports with use — that is normal for any stainless system. The 304 alloy holds its shine better than 204 and cleans up with stainless polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's included for install?\u003c\/b\u003e Heat risers, gaskets and all mounting hardware. Basic hand tools and roughly 1–2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit the system loosely first — slip joints let the pipes find their own alignment across different engine widths. Start every flange nut by hand, seat the head flanges evenly with new gaskets, then work back through the slip joints and tighten from the heads outward so nothing is pulled into a bind. Handle the polished tubing with clean gloves during install; fingerprints bake in. Because this is an open system with no heater boxes, plan your carburettor preheat separately if the buggy is driven in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ WARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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