{"product_id":"empi-super-shroud-early-36hp-style-black-part-00-8679-0","title":"EMPI Super Shroud | Early 36HP VW Beetle | No Doghouse, No Heater, Semi-Gloss Black (00-8679-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Super Shroud | Early 36HP Style | No Doghouse, No Heater | Semi-Gloss Black\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep your engine cool and your engine bay clean.\u003c\/b\u003e This early 36HP-style \u003cb\u003eEMPI Super Shroud\u003c\/b\u003e is the product of extensive development — CAD modeling, 3D scanning, and real-world flow testing — to cool more effectively, direct air more efficiently, and fit better than previous shrouds. This is the \u003cb\u003eno-doghouse, no-heater\u003c\/b\u003e version in \u003cb\u003esemi-gloss black\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal fin shapes and placements were optimized using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and empirical flow-bench testing, while 3D scans of multiple engine cases and tins ensured the best possible fitment. The shroud accommodates your choice of stock \u003cb\u003e28-30mm\u003c\/b\u003e or thicker \u003cb\u003e37mm\u003c\/b\u003e fans.\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 (36HP Engine):\u003c\/b\u003e 1946–1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e No doghouse, no heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI engineers used CFD software, flow-bench testing, and 3D scanning of real engine cases to redesign this shroud for a cleaner OE-style look with improved cooling and longevity compared to OEM shrouds.\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\u003eVelocity stack inlet:\u003c\/b\u003e Mimics the Porsche 356 OEM shroud to increase airflow and cooling efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBalanced airflow:\u003c\/b\u003e Corrects the driver\/passenger side imbalance common to OE-style and aftermarket shrouds for more consistent cooling across all four cylinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended cooling fin tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Simulate OEM thermostat vanes in the \"on\" position for engines where the thermostat has been deleted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImproved fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Better seal to the engine tin on OEM and bubbletop cases for easier installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCleaner casting:\u003c\/b\u003e Horizontally aligned alternator bolt holes and removal of unnecessary holes contain airflow more completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProven flow gains:\u003c\/b\u003e 7% more total airflow than previous EMPI non-doghouse shrouds (either fan); 14% more cooling CFM than OE-style with a 30mm fan; 37% more with a 37mm fan; and 42% more cooling capacity using a remote oil cooler and 37mm fan versus an OE-style cooler in an OE-style shroud.\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 36HP, no doghouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeater:\u003c\/b\u003e No heater\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 thicker 37mm fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-8679-0\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\u003eWhat fan sizes does this shroud accept?\u003c\/b\u003e It accommodates stock 28-30mm fans or thicker 37mm fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it include a heater or doghouse?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This early 36HP-style Super Shroud is a no-doghouse, no-heater design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/b\u003e Super Shrouds are offered in semi-gloss black paint or chrome, with optional heater ducts. This listing is the semi-gloss black version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empius.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Super-Shroud-Non-Doghouse-Installation-Tips.pdf\"\u003eSuper Shroud Non-Doghouse Installation Tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your cooling build: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44476248162419,"sku":"00-8679-0","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-8679-0_BAR-500x333.jpg?v=1774401817","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-super-shroud-early-36hp-style-black-part-00-8679-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}