EMPI 1⅝" Stainless Steel Off-Road Competition Exhaust | Stainless Racing Muffler

Short answer: This is EMPI's 56-3753-0 all-stainless off-road competition exhaust with 1⅝" tubing and a stainless racing muffler, for open-chassis VW Type 1 buggies and off-road builds running 1966–1973-based 1300–1600cc engines. It eliminates the heater boxes.

Built to take the punishment of off-road competition and beat the elements with all stainless steel construction. This system features a merged, spring-attached collector and thick stainless steel flanges, topped with a stainless steel racing muffler.

This listing is the 1⅝" (1 5/8") tubing version. All systems eliminate the heater boxes.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle / Baja Bug (Type 1): 1949–1979 chassis, open-engine-bay or off-road builds running a 1966–1973-style 1300–1600cc Type 1 engine
• Dune buggy, Manx and sand rail: any Type 1 build on a VW pan (1949–1979 donors)

Not confirmed: stock full-bodied street Beetles with the rear apron and heater boxes — this system eliminates the heater boxes.

Key Features & Benefits

• All stainless steel: Resists corrosion and stands up to off-road competition and the elements.
• Merged, spring-attached collector: Efficient collector design for performance.
• Thick stainless flanges: Durable sealing at the head.
• Stainless racing muffler: Included with the system.
• Heater box delete: All systems eliminate the heater boxes.

Technical Specifications

• Tubing: 1⅝" (1 5/8") stainless steel
• Muffler: Stainless steel racing muffler
• Collector: Merged, spring-attached
• Flanges: Thick stainless steel
• Fitment: Type 1 66-73 based engines, 1300-1600cc
• Part Number: 56-3753-0

Frequently Asked Questions

• What engines does this fit? It fits 1300-1600cc Type 1 66-73 based engines.
• What is it made from? All stainless steel, including the racing muffler, thick stainless flanges, and a merged spring-attached collector.
• Does it keep the heater boxes? No. All of these systems eliminate the heater boxes.
• Will it fit a full-bodied Beetle? It is listed for open-chassis Type 1 builds and dune buggies. A full-bodied Beetle with the stock rear apron is not confirmed for this system.
• What tube size is this? 1-5/8 in (1⅝") stainless tubing. EMPI part number 56-3753-0.
• How does it ship? Ships from our shop in Orange, California, as an oversize box: about 30 lb, 27 x 21 x 8 in.
• Does this fit a 1967 VW Beetle? It fits a 1967 Beetle-based off-road or open-engine-bay build with a 1300–1600cc Type 1 engine. It eliminates the heater boxes, so it is not for a stock street car.
• What is the part number? EMPI 56-3753-0.
• Are you an authorized EMPI dealer? Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is new, genuine EMPI stock with full factory support.

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Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.