{"product_id":"empi-009-vacuum-advance-distributor-air-cooled-vw-empi-009-101-025d","title":"EMPI 009 Vacuum Advance Distributor — Air-Cooled VW | EMPI #009-101-025D","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMPI 009 distributor is one of the most popular ignition upgrades for air-cooled VWs. It replaces the stock vacuum advance distributor with a centrifugal advance-only design — which works better with performance carbs and modified engines that don't generate consistent vacuum. It's a staple of the VW performance world for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentrifugal advance only — no vacuum canister\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks great with performance carburetors (HPMX, IDF, Solex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect fit into VW Type 1 and Type 4 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClamp-and-gear design for easy installation and timing adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA go-to upgrade for performance builds and carbureted engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-cooled VW Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Buggy, and other Type 1 applications. Also fits Type 4 (Bus\/Vanagon) with appropriate adapter. Verify distributor drive gear compatibility with your engine case before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 009 distributor does not have vacuum advance. For stock or mildly modified engines that rely on vacuum advance, the original-style distributor may be preferable. For carbureted performance setups, the 009 is typically the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67149679526003,"sku":"009-101-025D","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-009-vacuum-advance-distributor-air-cooled-vw-empi-009-101-025d","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}