JP Group Complete Stock Exhaust Kit with Tail Pipes & Mounting Kit | VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia | 1200cc 1963–1965 or 1300–1600cc 1965–1979 (JP-8172-0 / JP-8173-0)
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JP Group Complete Stock Exhaust Kit — VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia (JP-8172-0 / JP-8173-0)
JP Group JP-8172-0 and JP-8173-0 are complete, stock-pattern exhaust kits for the air-cooled VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia: the muffler, tail pipes and the mounting kit in one box, E/TÜV approved. Choose JP-8172-0 for the 1963–1965 1200cc (40 hp) engine or JP-8173-0 for 1965–1979 1300–1600cc engines. EMPI refs VW-35020Z and VW-35021Z.
Part numbers: JP-8172-0 (1200cc) · EMPI ref VW-35020Z · JP 8120000110 · UPC 707924525076 | JP-8173-0 (1300–1600cc) · EMPI ref VW-35021Z · JP 8120000210 · UPC 707924525083.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Choose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–1965 | VW Beetle 1200cc | JP-8172-0 | 40 hp engine, fresh-air heater boxes |
| 1963–1965 | VW Karmann Ghia 1200cc | JP-8172-0 | Per EMPI |
| 1966–1979 | VW Beetle & Super Beetle 1300–1600cc | JP-8173-0 | Per EMPI. See EGR / fuel-injection note below |
| 1965–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia 1300–1600cc | JP-8173-0 | Per EMPI |
| 1972–1974 with EGR, 1975–1979 fuel-injected US cars | VW Beetle | Not confirmed | US cars with EGR or fuel injection and a catalytic converter use different mufflers. Check our EGR mufflers JP-8189-0 / JP-8190-0 |
| Any | VW Bus, Type 3, Thing | Does not fit | See our separate Bus exhaust kits |
Specifications
| Spec | JP-8172-0 | JP-8173-0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1200cc | 1300–1600cc |
| EMPI reference | VW-35020Z | VW-35021Z |
| JP reference | 8120000110 | 8120000210 |
| UPC | 707924525076 | 707924525083 |
| Contents | Muffler, tail pipes, mounting kit | |
| Approval | E-marked / TÜV approved | |
| Brand | JP Group (Denmark), distributed by EMPI | |
| Sold as | Kit | |
| Shipping weight | approx. 20 lb, carton approx. 30 x 16 x 10 in (estimate) | |
What's Included / Not Included
- Included: stock-style muffler, tail pipes and the mounting kit (clamps and seals), per EMPI.
- Not included: heat exchangers or heater boxes, J-tubes, cylinder-head exhaust gaskets, nuts. Replace the port gaskets whenever you drop the exhaust.
Why It Matters
A rusted-through muffler is loud, but the bigger problem is fumes. On an air-cooled VW the heater draws air across the exhaust, so a leaking muffler or a blown preheat tube can send exhaust gas into the cabin. Old mufflers also crack at the tail pipe stubs and the heat-riser connections, which makes the engine run cold in winter. A complete kit puts in new pipes, seals and clamps at the same time, so there are no old, rusted joints left to leak.
Installation Notes
- Soak the old nuts with penetrating oil the day before. Broken exhaust studs are the usual headache.
- Fit new cylinder-head and heat-riser gaskets and hang the muffler loosely first. Then tighten from the heads back.
- Set the tail pipes level and evenly spaced before you tighten the clamps.
- Run the engine and check for leaks and rattles. Recheck the clamps after the first heat cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one fits my 1972 Beetle?
JP-8173-0, the 1300–1600cc kit. But a US 1972–1974 car with an EGR valve may need the EGR muffler instead, so check whether your engine has an EGR pipe.
Which one fits my 1964 Beetle?
JP-8172-0, for the 1200cc 40 hp engine.
Does it fit a 1977 fuel-injected Beetle?
Not confirmed. US 1975–1979 fuel-injected cars use a single-outlet muffler and a catalytic converter on many models.
Is it the same as the Heritage or Mid America extra-value kits?
Similar idea, different maker. This is the JP Group kit with EMPI refs VW-35020Z and VW-35021Z.
Does it include heater boxes?
No. It is the muffler, tail pipes and mounting kit.
Is it loud?
No. It is a stock-pattern, E/TÜV-approved muffler with factory sound level.
Is it new?
Yes. It is a new kit.
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⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is 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. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.
