EMPI Aluminum Carburetor Preheater Hose - 1-3/4" x 36" - VW Air-Cooled
Fits: Type 1, Type 2
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This EMPI silver aluminum carburetor preheater hose carries warm air from the exhaust shroud to the carburetor, smoothing out cold-start stumbles on air-cooled VW engines.
Vehicle Fitment
Fits VW Type 1 (Beetle/Ghia) and Type 2 (Bus), 1200–1600cc engines.
Key Features & Benefits
- Highly flexible aluminum — will not collapse like paper-style hose
- Corrosion- and flame-resistant to 450°F
- 1-3/4" diameter x 36" length for longer preheater runs
- Easily trimmed to fit your routing
Technical Specifications
- Part #: EMPI 00-3499-0 / C13-3499
- Material: Flexible aluminum
- Diameter: 1-3/4"
- Length: 36"
- Sold: Each
FAQ
Is this the same as the 16" ducting?
No — this is the longer 36" x 1-3/4" hose, commonly used for the main preheater run rather than short connector sections.
Does it need a heat-resistant clamp?
Standard worm-gear hose clamps work well; the hose itself is already flame-resistant to 450°F.
