{"product_id":"empi-super-shroud-doghouse-with-heater-00-8678-0","title":"EMPI Super Shroud | Doghouse, With Heater | VW Type 1 1971–1979 | Semi-Gloss Black (00-8678-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Super Shroud — Doghouse, With Heater | Semi-Gloss Black (00-8678-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFits doghouse engines — 1971 and later — and keeps your heat.\u003c\/b\u003e Open your engine lid: if there's a rectangular oil cooler box hanging off the outside of the shroud on the driver's side, you have a doghouse and this is your shroud. If the cooler stands upright inside the shroud, you need the upright version (00-8684-0 with heater, 00-8679-0 without) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine cooling isn't just about moving air — it's about moving it to the right places. The \u003cb\u003eEMPI Super Shroud\u003c\/b\u003e is the result of extensive CAD modeling, 3D scanning, and real-world flow testing. This version has the \u003cb\u003edoghouse oil-cooler tower\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eheater duct outlets\u003c\/b\u003e, so your heater boxes still work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional and aftermarket shrouds are often imbalanced, sending more air to the passenger side (cylinders 1 \u0026amp; 2) while the driver side (cylinders 3 \u0026amp; 4) runs hot. EMPI engineers used \u003cb\u003eComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)\u003c\/b\u003e to redesign the internal fins, correcting that imbalance for consistent temperatures across the whole motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits \u003cb\u003e1300cc–1600cc Type 1 engines set up for doghouse cooling\u003c\/b\u003e, single-port or dual-port:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979, Type 1 \/ doghouse engine only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1973, doghouse-equipped engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngine cases:\u003c\/b\u003e fits both OEM and \"bubbletop\" cases without modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA note on the name.\u003c\/b\u003e These are sold as \"36HP style.\" That describes the early 36-horse \u003ci\u003eshape\u003c\/i\u003e of the shroud — the look — not the engine it bolts to. EMPI copied the early styling and built it to fit 1300–1600cc Type 1 engines.\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\u003eHeater outlets included:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps your defrost and cabin heat working. Deleting the heat? Take 00-8755-0 instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche-Inspired Velocity Stack:\u003c\/b\u003e Added inlet mimicking the Porsche 356 OEM shroud to increase airflow volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBalanced Airflow:\u003c\/b\u003e Proprietary internal fin placement delivers equal cooling to all four cylinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimized Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e 3D-scanned from multiple engine cases; seals properly against your engine tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Fan Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Accepts a stock 28–30mm or high-output 37mm fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Cooling Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Replicate the OEM thermostat vanes in the \"open\" position for maximum air direction.\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\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Doghouse, with heater ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngine:\u003c\/b\u003e 1300cc–1600cc Type 1, doghouse cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFan Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Stock 28–30mm or high-output 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAirflow (EMPI's figures):\u003c\/b\u003e 7% more total airflow than previous EMPI non-doghouse shrouds; 14% more CFM than OE-style shrouds with a 30mm fan; up to 42% more cooling capacity with a remote oil cooler and 37mm fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-8678-0\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\u003eHow do I know I have a doghouse?\u003c\/b\u003e 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. Can't tell? Send us a photo of your engine bay and we'll tell you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between this and 00-8755-0?\u003c\/b\u003e Heater outlets. This one has them; 00-8755-0 doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit a 36HP engine from the 1950s?\u003c\/b\u003e No. \"36HP style\" is the shape, not the fitment. This is a doghouse shroud for 1971-and-later Type 1 engines.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923861631091,"sku":"00-8678-0","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-8678-0-scaled.jpg?v=1778002716","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-super-shroud-doghouse-with-heater-00-8678-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}