EMPI 44mm HPMX Dual Carb Kit — Maximum Street-Strip Fuel Delivery for the Type 1

When a single carburetor isn't enough and you're ready to feed your Type 1 engine properly, the EMPI 44mm HPMX dual carburetor kit is the benchmark setup. Two 44mm HPMX carburetors — EMPI's own design drawing on the classic twin-choke layout — deliver the fuel-air mixture that high-performance Type 1 engines demand, transforming throttle response and upper RPM power delivery in a way that single-carb setups simply cannot match.

Why Dual Carbs on the Type 1

The stock single carburetor feeds all four cylinders of the flat-four engine through a central intake. As displacement grows and compression rises, the single carb becomes the limiting factor — it can't deliver enough mixture fast enough when the engine really needs it. Dual carbs place one carburetor on each side of the engine, feeding two cylinders each. The result is shorter intake paths, more direct fuel delivery, dramatically better throttle response, and the ability to properly jet for a modified engine.

The HPMX design specifically addresses the packaging constraints of the air-cooled VW engine, using a compact body layout that clears the engine tin and fan shroud without requiring custom fabrication. The progressive linkage included in the kit provides smooth, street-friendly low-speed behavior while still opening both carbs fully at higher throttle positions.

Complete Kit Contents

Everything needed to bolt on dual carbs is included: both 44mm HPMX carburetors, intake manifolds, progressive throttle linkage, air filter assemblies, jets, and all necessary hardware. EMPI designed this as a complete bolt-on system — no hunting for manifolds, linkages, or mounting hardware separately.

Fitment

• Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle / Super Beetle: All years (1300cc–1600cc)
• Volkswagen Karmann Ghia: All years
• Note: Recommended for use with a performance cam and free-flowing exhaust for maximum benefit

Specifications

• SKU / Part Number: 47-7319-0
• Carburetor bore: 44mm
• Carb style: HPMX (dual-choke)
• Linkage: Progressive throttle linkage included