{"product_id":"empi-trigger-shifter-chrome-plated-short-12-vw-type-1-ghia-00-4451-0","title":"EMPI Trigger Shifter — Chrome-Plated, Short 12\" O.A.L. | VW Type 1, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing (00-4451-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Trigger Shifter — Chrome-Plated, Short 12\" O.A.L. | VW Type 1, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026amp; Thing (00-4451-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome, short, and the one that actually clears a buggy floor. The \u003cb\u003eEMPI Trigger Shifter 00-4451-0\u003c\/b\u003e is the triple chrome-plated \u003cb\u003e12\" short\u003c\/b\u003e version — the shortest and most clearance-friendly shifter in EMPI's Type 1 range, with a sliding trigger that locks out reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things separate this part number from everything else in the lineup. First, the \u003cb\u003echrome\u003c\/b\u003e: a polished shaft is the classic Cal-look and hot-rod answer, and it is what most people picture when they picture a Hurst-style trigger shifter. Second, the \u003cb\u003e12\" length\u003c\/b\u003e — this is the shifter EMPI's own dealers point buggy, Baja and kit-car builders toward, because a 13.5\" lever sits too tall once the body is off and the seats are on the floor. In a stock sedan the same 12\" length gives you the quickest, most deliberate throw of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest for:\u003c\/b\u003e Dune buggies, Bajas, Manx-style kit cars, lowered Cal-look Beetles and any build where the shifter has to stay low and look good doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3 (Fastback \/ Squareback \/ Notchback):\u003c\/b\u003e 1962–1973\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\u003eDune buggy, Baja and kit cars\u003c\/b\u003e built on the Type 1 floorpan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Bus \/ Transporter (Type 2) — the Bus sits the driver far forward of the shifter and needs the 23.5\" extra-long shifter instead. Manual transmission only; not for Auto-Stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich EMPI Trigger Shifter Do I Need?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery EMPI trigger shifter uses the same sliding reverse lock-out mechanism. What changes between part numbers is \u003cb\u003efinish\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eknob\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eoverall length\u003c\/b\u003e — and length is the one that decides whether it fits your car comfortably. Short 12\" suits lowered seats, full consoles, buggies and kit cars. Long 13.5\" suits stock-height cars on factory seats. Extra-long 23.5\" is Bus-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKnob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eO.A.L.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-trigger-shifter-black-powder-coated-short-12-vw-type-1-ghia-00-4507-0\"\u003e00-4507-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack powder-coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" (short)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStealth \/ daily \/ buggy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-trigger-shifter-black-powder-coated-long-13-5-vw-type-1-ghia-00-4508-0\"\u003e00-4508-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack powder-coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5\" (long)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStealth \/ stock height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-23-5-trigger-shifter-for-vw-bus-1960-1979-black-finish-washburn-s-metal\"\u003e00-4509-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack powder-coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.5\" (extra-long)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus 1960–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus, daily driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e00-4451-0 — you are viewing this one\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" (short)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuggy, Baja, kit car, Cal-look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-trigger-shifter-chrome-plated-long-13-5-vw-type-1-ghia-00-4450-0\"\u003e00-4450-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5\" (long)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShow finish, stock height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-trigger-shifter-copper-plated-short-12-vw-type-1-3-ghia-00-4472-0\"\u003e00-4472-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" (short)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper look, budget, short\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-copper-plated-trigger-shifter-rosewood-knob-short-12-part-00-4472-2\"\u003e00-4472-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" (short)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShow interior, wood wheel, short\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-copper-plated-trigger-shifter-rosewood-knob-long-13-1-2-part-00-4474-2\"\u003e00-4474-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5\" (long)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, Ghia, Type 3, Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShow interior, stock height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/classic-trigger-shifter-copper-plated-with-rosewood-knob-23-1-2-extra-long\"\u003e00-4473-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.5\" (extra-long)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus 1960–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShow Bus, wood wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI has been building air-cooled VW performance and restoration parts since 1956, and the trigger shifter is one of the designs the brand is known for. Every unit ships as a complete assembly with the knob installed and the EMPI logo cast into the trigger. Washburn's Metal stocks the full trigger shifter range so you can match finish and length to the build rather than settling for whatever a catalog had left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShort 12\" overall length:\u003c\/b\u003e the shortest Type 1 length EMPI offers — see the comparison table above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSliding reverse lock-out trigger:\u003c\/b\u003e reverse stays blocked until you lift the trigger, so you cannot catch it on a downshift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e ships with the round black plastic knob installed and the EMPI logo cast into the trigger — no separate knob to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuggy and kit-car friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e the 12\" length is the one that clears a low buggy floor pan and floor-mounted seats. The 13.5\" version generally will not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTriple chrome-plated shaft:\u003c\/b\u003e the traditional show finish, and the easiest one in the range to polish back up after a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt-in replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e uses the stock shifter base plate and mounting bolts. No cutting, drilling or transmission modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 00-4451-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Triple chrome-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShift Knob:\u003c\/b\u003e Round black plastic knob (included, installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\" (short style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse Lock-Out:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — sliding trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits:\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 \/ Ghia \/ Type 3 \/ Thing \/ Buggy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/b\u003e Manual only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoxed Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 17.75 x 7.75 x 3.25 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924327045\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCross-reference:\u003c\/b\u003e ACC-C10-3565, EMPI 4451\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tunnel-plate job and a straightforward one: lift the shift boot, unbolt the shifter base plate from the tunnel, lift the old lever out with its spring and stop plate, drop the new shifter in, and bolt the plate back down. Most owners have it done in an afternoon with hand tools. Because the plate is already off, this is the sensible time to replace the \u003cb\u003eshifter bushing\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003ebase plate gasket\u003c\/b\u003e and — if the shift feel has been getting worse for years — the \u003cb\u003eshift coupler\u003c\/b\u003e at the transmission. A new lever tightens the driver's end of the linkage; the coupler and bushings are what tighten the rest of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this the Hurst-style trigger shifter people talk about?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The trigger shifter design — a chrome lever with a sliding trigger under the knob that unlocks the reverse gate — is what the air-cooled world generally means by a “Hurst-style” VW shifter. EMPI 00-4451-0 is the chrome 12\" version of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich shifter should I buy for a dune buggy?\u003c\/b\u003e This one, or the black 00-4507-0 if you don't want chrome. Both are 12\" overall. Buggies and kit cars mount seats low and often have no console, and a 13.5\" shifter ends up sitting awkwardly tall. The short 12\" versions are what EMPI and its dealers specify for buggy applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I keep the chrome from pitting?\u003c\/b\u003e Wipe it down occasionally and keep a light coat of chrome polish or wax on it, especially in an open buggy or a car that gets rained on. Decorative chrome on a shifter shaft is thin by nature; the shaft lives inside a heated, dry cabin in a sedan and does fine, but an exposed buggy interior is harder on it. If the car lives outside uncovered, black powder coat (00-4507-0) is the lower-maintenance choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the difference between 00-4451-0 and 00-4450-0?\u003c\/b\u003e Length only. 00-4451-0 is the 12\" short version; 00-4450-0 is the 13.5\" long version. Both are chrome, both use the same black knob and reverse lock-out trigger, and both fit the same VWs — the difference is knob height and clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it lock out reverse?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Reverse is blocked until you lift the sliding trigger under the knob, so you cannot drop into reverse by accident while shifting down through the gears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-4451-0, UPC 707924327045. Chrome-plated, 12\" short, Type 1 family plus buggy applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING (California Prop 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45066581278835,"sku":"00-4451-0","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/image_796a7f75-930e-4430-a58a-410830d0ae1a.jpg?v=1785880728","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-trigger-shifter-chrome-plated-short-12-vw-type-1-ghia-00-4451-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}