EMPI 39 PICT-3 Carburetor | VW Type 1 & 2 | 12V Choke, 1600cc Dual-Port (98-1291-B)

EMPI 39 PICT-3 Carburetor — 12V Electric Choke, 1600cc Dual-Port (98-1291-B)

The largest of EMPI's PICT-3 series, the 39mm PICT-3 is the upgrade for owners who want maximum airflow from a stock-style single carburetor. Designed for 1600cc dual-port air-cooled engines and tuned for stronger top-end performance than the 34mm and 37mm models, it features a 12V electric choke for cold-start reliability and includes a complete jet pack for tuning to your specific application, ethanol fuel, or header.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 Beetle & Super Beetle: 1971-1979 (dual-port)
• VW Type 2 Bus: 1971+ dual-port applications
• Karmann Ghia: 1971-1974
• Thing (Type 181): 1973-1974
• Engine compatibility: mild-to-medium performance builds up to ~1776cc

Key Features & Benefits

• 39mm throat: largest PICT-3 single carburetor
• High-flow heads: best for mild performance builds
• 12V electric choke: cold-start reliability
• Throttle shaft bushings: on each end for long service life
• Alternator clearance: clears alternator on late-model applications
• Jet pack included: for ethanol fuel and header tuning
• Aluminum body: construction

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 98-1291-B
• Throat: 39mm
• Choke: 12V electric
• Body: aluminum
• Main Jets: 130, 132, 137, 140 (factory + included)
• Idle Jets: 50, 60
• Carburetor Rebuild Kit: 00-2500-0 or 00-9936-0
• Deluxe Carburetor Rebuild Kit: 00-2505-0
• Shipping Weight: ~4 lbs
• Shipping Box Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 8 in

Frequently Asked Questions

• What size engine is this carburetor for? It is designed for 1600cc dual-port air-cooled engines and suits mild-to-medium performance builds up to about 1776cc.
• Does it come with tuning jets? Yes — it includes a jet pack (main jets 130, 132, 137, 140 and idle jets 50, 60) for tuning to your application, ethanol fuel, or a header.
• Will it clear a late-model alternator? Yes — it will clear the alternator on late-model applications.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.