{"product_id":"empi-small-3-bolt-exhaust-flange-1-3-4-id-steel-vw-beetle-bus-ghia-00-3695-0","title":"EMPI Small 3-Bolt Exhaust Flange — 1-3\/4\" I.D. Steel, Slotted Holes | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing (00-3695-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Small 3-Bolt Exhaust Flange — 1-3\/4\" I.D. Steel (00-3695-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery custom header, stinger or muffler swap ends in a joint that has to seal. Nothing beats a flat flange and a gasket. EMPI \u003cb\u003e00-3695-0\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003esmall 3-bolt steel exhaust flange with a 1-3\/4\" I.D. hole\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eslotted bolt holes\u003c\/b\u003e. Weld it to the tube, bolt it up, and the slots let you pull the joint into line after welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall 3-bolt pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e the compact triangle flange used on air-cooled VW muffler and collector joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1-3\/4\" I.D. hole:\u003c\/b\u003e slips over 1-3\/4\" O.D. tubing, ready to weld.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlotted bolt holes:\u003c\/b\u003e leave a little adjustment after welding so the joint lines up without stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStamped steel:\u003c\/b\u003e flat, weldable and easy to drill if your build needs it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold each:\u003c\/b\u003e genuine EMPI, sold by an authorized EMPI dealer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003eweld-on fabrication flange\u003c\/b\u003e for air-cooled VW exhaust work. It fits any system where you are joining 1-3\/4\" tube with a small 3-bolt pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED (EMPI application data):\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 Beetle 12\/1947–12\/1986 (including the 1971–1979 Super Beetle), Type 2 Bus (T1) 01\/1950–07\/1967, Type 2 Bus (T2) 08\/1967–07\/1979, Type 3 04\/1961–07\/1973, Karmann Ghia 08\/1955–07\/1974, VW 181 Thing 09\/1969–02\/1979.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED (by design):\u003c\/b\u003e custom headers, collectors, stingers and muffler connections on Type 1-engine dune buggies and sand rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOT CONFIRMED:\u003c\/b\u003e bolt-on replacement for a specific factory joint (it is a weld-on part), non-EMPI 3-bolt patterns, and tubing other than 1-3\/4\" O.D. Check the pattern on the mating part before you weld.\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\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-3695-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e small 3-bolt exhaust \/ muffler flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHole:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-3\/4\" I.D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt Holes:\u003c\/b\u003e slotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e stamped steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Pack of 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924323856\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 x 5 x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean mill scale and paint off the flange and the tube before you weld.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTack the flange square to the tube, check it against the mating flange, then finish the weld. Keep the sealing face flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a fresh exhaust gasket on every joint, and snug the three bolts evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-torque after the first heat cycle. Exhaust joints settle.\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\u003eDoes this fit a 1972 VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, as a weld-on part. EMPI lists this flange for the Type 1 Beetle from 12\/1947 to 12\/1986, and it welds to a 1-3\/4 in tube to make a small 3-bolt joint. Match the bolt pattern of the part you're mating it to before you weld.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-3695-0 (often listed as EMPI 3695). UPC 707924323856.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it one flange or a pack?\u003c\/b\u003e One flange. EMPI sells it as a pack of 1. Order two if you're building both halves of a joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy are the bolt holes slotted?\u003c\/b\u003e So you can shift the flange slightly after it's welded and pull the joint into line without re-cutting the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/b\u003e As a normal small parcel (0.28 lb, 6 x 5 x 1 in). It is not hazmat and has no ground-only restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized EMPI dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, and this is a genuine EMPI part.\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\u003eBuilding or repairing an exhaust? 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