{"product_id":"empi-aluminum-carburetor-preheater-hose-1-3-4-x-36-vw-air-cooled","title":"EMPI Aluminum Carburetor Preheater Hose - 1-3\/4\" x 36\" - VW Air-Cooled","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits VW Type 1 (Beetle\/Ghia) and Type 2 (Bus), 1200–1600cc engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly flexible aluminum — will not collapse like paper-style hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion- and flame-resistant to 450°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-3\/4\" diameter x 36\" length for longer preheater runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily trimmed to fit your routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart #:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI 00-3499-0 \/ C13-3499\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the 16\" ducting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the longer 36\" x 1-3\/4\" hose, commonly used for the main preheater run rather than short connector sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a heat-resistant clamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard worm-gear hose clamps work well; the hose itself is already flame-resistant to 450°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45146142277747,"sku":"3499","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-3500-0.webp?v=1794126258","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-aluminum-carburetor-preheater-hose-1-3-4-x-36-vw-air-cooled","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}