{"product_id":"empi-super-shroud-early-36hp-style-high-flow-balanced-cooling-black","title":"EMPI Super Shroud 36HP Style | VW Type 1 Heater \/ No Doghouse | CFD High-Flow Cooling (00-8684-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Super Shroud — Early 36HP Style | With Heater, No Doghouse | Semi-Gloss Black (00-8684-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI engineers have done it again. Extensive development, CAD modeling, 3D scanning, and exhaustive real-world flow testing yielded a proprietary \u003cb\u003eEMPI fan shroud\u003c\/b\u003e that cools more effectively, directs air more efficiently, and fits better than ever before. This version is the \u003cb\u003enon-doghouse\u003c\/b\u003e style \u003cb\u003ewith heater\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese early-style Super Shrouds deliver more air volume for increased cooling capacity. Internal fin shapes and placements were optimized using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and empirical flow-bench testing, and 3D scans of multiple engine cases and tins ensure the best possible fitment. The shroud accepts your choice of stock (28–30mm) or thicker (37mm) 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\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (36HP Engine):\u003c\/b\u003e 1946–1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngine cases:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits both OEM and \"bubbletop\" cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI developed the Super Shroud through CAD modeling, 3D scanning, and flow-bench testing to correct the airflow imbalance found in OE and older aftermarket shrouds — delivering more air volume, balanced cooling across both cylinder banks, and a cleaner OE-style look.\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 An added inlet mimicking the Porsche 356 OEM shroud increases airflow into the shroud for more cooling efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBalanced Airflow:\u003c\/b\u003e Corrects the OE\/aftermarket imbalance that favors the passenger side (cylinders 1 \u0026amp; 2) over the driver side (3 \u0026amp; 4).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Cooling Fin Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Simulate the OEM thermostat vanes in the \"on\" position for deleted or non-functioning thermostats.\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\u003eClean OE Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Horizontal alternator bolt alignment and removal of unnecessary holes contain airflow more completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Fan Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Accepts stock (28–30mm) or high-output (37mm) fans.\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, non-doghouse, with heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black (also available in chrome)\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:\u003c\/b\u003e 7% more total airflow than previous EMPI non-doghouse shrouds; 14% more CFM than OE-style with a 30mm fan; 37% more CFM than OE-style with a 37mm 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 00-8684-0\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\u003eDoes this shroud have a doghouse?\u003c\/b\u003e No — this is the non-doghouse version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it include a heater duct?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — this is the with-heater configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat fan sizes will it accept?\u003c\/b\u003e Both a stock 28–30mm fan and a high-output 37mm fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a bubbletop engine case?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it is designed to fit both OEM and bubbletop cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefer to EMPI's fitting guide: \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\u003eBuilding your cooling system? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/a\u003e parts, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44896343326835,"sku":"00-8684-0","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-8684-0_FRR-500x333.jpg?v=1777148304","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-super-shroud-early-36hp-style-high-flow-balanced-cooling-black","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}