{"product_id":"empi-super-shroud-part-00-8678-0-early-36hp-style-high-flow-balanced-cooling-black-copy","title":"EMPI Super Shroud | Early 36HP VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia | Doghouse, With Heater, Semi-Gloss Black (00-8678-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Super Shroud — Early 36HP Style, Semi-Gloss Black (With Doghouse \u0026amp; Heater)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep your engine cool and your engine bay clean.\u003c\/b\u003e Engine 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 to create a highly efficient cooling shroud.\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 this imbalance for consistent temperatures across the entire motor.\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shroud was CAD-modeled, 3D-scanned from multiple engine cases, and CFD-tuned for balanced airflow — an engineered upgrade over imbalanced traditional and aftermarket 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\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 against engine tin and fits both OEM and \"bubbletop\" cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Fan Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Accommodates stock (28–30mm) or high-output (37mm) fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Cooling Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Replicate OEM thermostat vanes in the \"open\" position for maximum air direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean OE Aesthetic:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black finish with horizontal alternator bolt alignment and fewer unnecessary holes.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e With doghouse, with heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFan Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e 28–30mm stock or 37mm high-output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/b\u003e 7% more 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\u003eReference Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-8679-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-8678-0\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\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\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-part-00-8678-0-early-36hp-style-high-flow-balanced-cooling-black-copy","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}