Doghouse Cooling Bundle: EMPI Super Shroud + Super Kooler + Welded Race Fan | VW Type 1 1971–1979 | Heat Delete or With Heater
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Doghouse Cooling Bundle — EMPI Super Shroud + Super Kooler + Welded Race Fan | VW Type 1 1971–1979 (BDL-COOL-DOGHOUSE)
Bundle BDL-COOL-DOGHOUSE is the three-part cooling system for doghouse-cooled VW Type 1 engines: an EMPI Super Shroud (heat delete 00-8755-0 or with heater 00-8678-0), the EMPI Super Kooler doghouse oil cooler 98-1189-B and the 56-weld 36.9mm race fan 98-2006-B. It fits Beetle 1971–1977, Super Beetle 1971–1979, Karmann Ghia 1971–1974, Bus 1971 and Thing 1973–1974 — not pre-1971 upright engines.
Part numbers: Bundle BDL-COOL-DOGHOUSE (BDL-COOL-DOGHOUSE-NH heat delete / BDL-COOL-DOGHOUSE-WH with heater) · EMPI Super Shroud 00-8755-0 (no heater) / 00-8678-0 (with heater) · EMPI Super Kooler 98-1189-B · EMPI welded race fan 98-2006-B (retail-boxed equivalent 98-2006-0)
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1971–1977 | VW Beetle (Standard) | Type 1 doghouse engine |
| 1971–1979 | VW Super Beetle | Type 1 doghouse engine |
| 1971–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | Type 1 doghouse engine |
| 1971 | VW Bus (Type 2) | Type 1 / doghouse engine only |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing (Type 181) | Type 1 doghouse engine |
| — | Dune buggy / sand rail / Baja | Any doghouse Type 1 build |
| 1970 and earlier | Does not fit: upright (pre-doghouse) Type 1 engines | Use the upright Super Kooler 98-1186-B, upright Super Shroud 00-8679-0 / 00-8684-0 and early 30.7mm fan 98-2003-B |
| — | Does not fit: 36HP engines | "36HP style" describes the early shape, not the fitment |
| — | Does not fit: Type 3 pancake engines | Use a different fan entirely |
Fits 1300cc–1600cc Type 1 engines running a doghouse shroud, single-port or dual-port, stock through high-displacement, on both OEM and "bubbletop" cases without modification. How to check: open the engine lid. A rectangular oil cooler box on the outside of the shroud, driver's side, means doghouse. A cooler standing up inside the shroud means upright, and this bundle won't fit.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bundle SKU | BDL-COOL-DOGHOUSE (variant -NH heat delete / -WH with heater) |
| Manufacturer | EMPI (oil cooler core by CSF Radiators) |
| Shroud | 00-8755-0 (no heater) or 00-8678-0 (with heater), semi-gloss black, doghouse tower, CFD-designed internal fins, Porsche 356-inspired velocity stack inlet, extended cooling tips; accepts a stock 28–30mm fan or a 37mm high-output fan |
| Oil cooler | 98-1189-B, bar-and-plate aluminum core (roughly 10% more cooling volume than the OE tube-and-fin in the same footprint), Cerakote ceramic thermal coating, billet CNC top / cast bottom, M10 x 1.0 sensor port, pressure tested to 120 psi (8.3 bar) |
| Fan | 98-2006-B, 34.7mm inner / 36.9mm outer width, 56 welds (28 per side, alternating), statically balanced after welding, steel with corrosion-resistant finish, bulk-packed |
| Box size | Roughly 24 x 16 x 12 in (both options) |
Choose your shroud
Both options contain the same cooler and fan at the same bundle price; only the shroud changes.
| Option | Shroud | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Delete | 00-8755-0, no heater duct outlets | Buggies, sand cars, race builds and anyone who has pulled the heater boxes |
| With Heater | 00-8678-0, heater duct outlets | Cars that keep heater boxes, defrost and cabin heat |
What's included
- EMPI Super Shroud, doghouse — 00-8755-0 (heat delete) or 00-8678-0 (with heater)
- EMPI Super Kooler doghouse oil cooler 98-1189-B, complete with the "Hoover bit" air tin and Elring seals
- EMPI welded race cooling fan, 36.9mm, 98-2006-B
Not included: the fan is supplied without hardware. Most installs also want the fan hub hardware kit (EMPI 98-4071-B) and the fan shroud screw kit (EMPI 00-9524-0); fan-to-hub shims set blade clearance inside the shroud.
Why it matters
Shroud, oil cooler and fan are one system — upgrade one and you get a fraction of the benefit. EMPI's published figures put the Super Kooler outlet 47% colder than the OE unit, and 86% colder when paired with the Super Shroud, because the cooler can only shed the heat the shroud and fan push through it. The Super Shroud's internal fins correct the classic imbalance where cylinders 1 and 2 get the air and 3 and 4 run hot.
A stock fan is riveted, and at sustained high RPM those rivets work loose; the welded race fan can't. Worth saying plainly: EMPI's figures are outlet temperatures, not sump temperatures — sump temp still depends on your tin, timing, jetting and how hard you drive it.
Installation notes
- Fit the Hoover bit. It's the small piece of tin that seals the gap between the cooler and the shroud, and it stops air taking the easy path around the cooler. It's in the box.
- The fan ships without hardware — have the hub kit, shims and shroud screws on hand before you start.
- The box is large enough to be rated on dimensional weight; ask us and we'll quote the real freight before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my VW engine has a doghouse oil cooler?
Open the engine lid. A rectangular oil cooler box on the outside of the shroud, driver's side, means doghouse — 1971 and later. A cooler standing up inside the shroud means upright — 1970 and earlier, and this bundle won't fit.
Which shroud option should I choose, heat delete or with heater?
Heat Delete (00-8755-0) if you've removed the heater boxes or are building a buggy or race car. With Heater (00-8678-0) if you want cabin heat and defrost. Same bundle price either way.
Do I need a welded race fan on a stock 1600?
Not usually — a healthy stock fan is fine at stock RPM. The welded fan earns its keep above roughly 5,500 RPM, on strokers and big-bore dual ports, and on any engine where a fan failure inside the shroud would be expensive.
Is hardware included with the doghouse cooling bundle?
The cooler comes with its Hoover bit air tin and Elring seals. The fan is sold without hardware — hub kits, shims and shroud screws are separate parts.
Will the EMPI Super Shroud fit a bubbletop case?
Yes. EMPI 3D-scanned multiple cases and the shroud fits both OEM and bubbletop without modification.
Does this bundle fit a 36HP engine from the 1950s?
No. These shrouds are sold as "36HP style," which describes the early shape, not the fitment. This is a doghouse kit for 1971-and-later Type 1 engines.
Related parts
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.
