EMPI Early Shift Coupler | Air-Cooled VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia | Direct Replacement (98-1079-B)

EMPI Early Shift Coupler | Air-Cooled VW (98-1079-B)

The EMPI Early Shift Coupler is a direct replacement for the early-style coupler on air-cooled Volkswagen. A worn coupler is a leading cause of vague, notchy shifting, and swapping in a fresh unit restores a clean, positive shift feel.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years (early-style coupler)
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years (early-style coupler)

Key Features & Benefits

• Direct Replacement: Drops in for the worn early-style coupler with no modification.
• Restores Shift Feel: Eliminates the vague, notchy shifting caused by a worn coupler.

Technical Specifications

• Style: Early shift coupler
• Manufacturer: EMPI
• Part Number: 98-1079-B
• Interchange: 111-711-175B

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this the early or late style? This is the early-style coupler.
• What OE number does it cross to? It interchanges with 111-711-175B.
• Why replace the coupler? A worn coupler causes vague, notchy shifting; a fresh one restores a positive shift feel.

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