EMPI Centrifugal Advance Distributor | Air-Cooled VW Type 1, 2 & 3 | Standard 009 Curve (00-9431-B)

EMPI Centrifugal Advance Distributor | Standard 009 Curve, Air-Cooled VW

The EMPI Centrifugal Advance Distributor uses a standard advance curve similar to the Bosch 009 — a budget-friendly, fully mechanical-advance distributor for air-cooled VW engines. Supplied boxed.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 (Beetle): Air-cooled engines
• VW Type 2 (Bus): Air-cooled engines
• VW Type 3: Air-cooled engines

Key Features & Benefits

• Standard 009 Curve: Centrifugal advance curve similar to the Bosch 009.
• Fully Mechanical Advance: No vacuum advance — simple, proven operation.
• Budget-Friendly: An affordable distributor option, supplied boxed.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 00-9431-B (alt. 0-231-178-009EC)
• Advance Type: Centrifugal / mechanical, standard 009 curve
• Engine: Air-cooled VW Type 1, 2 & 3
• Brand: EMPI

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a 009 curve? It is a standard centrifugal (mechanical) advance curve similar to the Bosch 009. Advance is fully mechanical, with no vacuum advance.

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