EMPI EPC 38 EGAS Progressive Single Carburetor Kit — Type 3, Electric Choke | VW Squareback, Fastback & Notchback (47-0640-0)

Stock-carb driveability without the stock-carb headaches. The EMPI EPC 38 EGAS Progressive Carburetor Kit (47-0640-0) is a complete bolt-on single carburetor for air-cooled VW engines — a progressive two-barrel that cures the hard starts, stumbles, and flat spots of a worn-out original carburetor, with a small primary for economy and a larger secondary that opens up when you ask for power.

Why the EPC 38 EGAS

• EMPI EPC 38 EGAS progressive 2-barrel with electric choke — crisp cold starts and smooth part-throttle economy.
• Complete kit — carburetor, intake manifold, air cleaner, linkage, and hardware included.
• Direct, affordable upgrade — EMPI's budget-friendly alternative to a pricey name-brand progressive.
• Streetable and dependable — the everyday driver's fix.

Fitment

Confirmed fit (complete bolt-on kit) for:

• Fastback (Type 3) — 1966-1973
• Squareback (Type 3) — 1966-1973
• Notchback (Type 3) — 1966-1973

Confirm your engine configuration before ordering.

Specifications

• Part number: 47-0640-0
• Carburetor: EMPI EPC 38 EGAS progressive 2-barrel
• Configuration: Single carburetor
• Shipping weight: 16.3 lb · Boxed: 19 x 13 x 10 in
• UPC: 707924430202

Common questions

• Is this a genuine EMPI carburetor? Yes — a genuine EMPI EPC carburetor progressive 2-barrel, not a used or rebuilt unit.
• Is it a complete kit? Yes — carburetor(s), intake manifold(s), air cleaner(s), linkage, and hardware are included. You supply fuel delivery (a 3–4 psi regulated low-pressure pump is recommended).
• What's the part number? 47-0640-0 (UPC 707924430202).

⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.

Tuning & Setup Notes

A progressive or dual carburetor swap changes the fuel curve of your engine, so plan on a proper jetting check and idle/mixture sync once the kit is installed — every engine's compression, cam, and exhaust combination is a little different. We recommend a mechanical fuel pump or a regulated low-pressure electric pump sized for carburetor use, fresh fuel line rated for ethanol-blended gas, and a check of your linkage geometry before first start-up.

The Washburn's Metal Difference

Washburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW & Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.