{"product_id":"empi-early-shift-coupler-air-cooled-vw-98-1079-b","title":"EMPI Early Shift Coupler | Air-Cooled VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia | Direct Replacement (98-1079-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Early Shift Coupler | Air-Cooled VW (98-1079-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eEMPI Early Shift Coupler\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (early-style coupler)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (early-style coupler)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Drops in for the worn early-style coupler with no modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestores Shift Feel:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the vague, notchy shifting caused by a worn coupler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Early shift coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-1079-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterchange:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-711-175B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this the early or late style?\u003c\/b\u003e This is the early-style coupler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat OE number does it cross to?\u003c\/b\u003e It interchanges with 111-711-175B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy replace the coupler?\u003c\/b\u003e A worn coupler causes vague, notchy shifting; a fresh one restores a positive shift feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore shifter and driveline parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062858506355,"sku":"98-1079-B","price":37.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1079-B.jpg?v=1780419942","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-early-shift-coupler-air-cooled-vw-98-1079-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}