JP Group Stock Muffler for EGR Engines | VW Beetle 1600 1972–1974 (OE 113 251 053 AQ) or 1973–1979 US with EGR Port | JP-8189-0 / JP-8190-0
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JP Group Stock Muffler for EGR Engines — VW Beetle 1600 (JP-8189-0 / JP-8190-0)
JP Group JP-8189-0 and JP-8190-0 are stock-pattern replacement mufflers for the air-cooled VW Beetle 1600 with an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve. JP-8189-0 is the 1972–1974 EGR muffler, OE 113 251 053 AQ. JP-8190-0 has the connecting hole for the EGR pipe used on US models from 03/1973 through 1979 (EMPI ref VW-35022BG). Both are E-marked.
Part numbers: JP-8189-0 · OE 113 251 053 AQ · JP 8120601000 · UPC 707924525243 | JP-8190-0 · EMPI ref VW-35022BG · JP 8120601300 · UPC 707924525250. Same-OE alternative from another brand: Dansk 113 251 053 AQ.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Choose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–1974 | VW Beetle & Super Beetle 1600 with EGR valve | JP-8189-0 | Per EMPI. OE 113 251 053 AQ is widely listed for 1972–73 California and 1974 non-California Beetles and Ghias |
| 03/1973–1979 | VW Beetle 1600 with EGR valve, US model | JP-8190-0 | Per EMPI: muffler with connecting hole for the EGR pipe |
| 1972–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia with EGR | JP-8189-0 | OE 113 251 053 AQ is cross-listed for the Ghia; not on EMPI's list. Not confirmed |
| 1975–1979 | US fuel-injected Beetle with catalytic converter | Not confirmed | Many of these cars use a single-outlet muffler. Compare with your old muffler |
| Any | Beetle without EGR | Does not fit | Use our non-EGR muffler JP-8188-0 or kit JP-8173-0 |
Specifications
| Spec | JP-8189-0 | JP-8190-0 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Stock muffler with EGR | Stock muffler with EGR connecting hole, US models |
| Reference | OE 113 251 053 AQ | VW-35022BG (EMPI) |
| JP reference | 8120601000 | 8120601300 |
| UPC | 707924525243 | 707924525250 |
| Engine | 1600cc Type 1 with EGR valve | |
| Approval | E/TÜV approved | E-marked |
| Brand | JP Group (Denmark), distributed by EMPI | |
| Sold as | Each | |
| Shipping weight | approx. 12 lb, carton approx. 28 x 14 x 8 in (estimate) | |
What's Included / Not Included
- Included: one muffler.
- Not included: tail pipes (two needed, 113 251 163 G style), tail pipe clamps, muffler installation kit, EGR pipe or filter, heat exchangers.
Why It Matters
On an EGR Beetle the muffler is not just a silencer. It also supplies the exhaust gas the EGR valve meters back into the intake. A muffler without the right EGR port leaves the EGR system disconnected, which can mean a failed smog check and pinging on a lean engine. A rusted muffler also leaks fumes into the heater air. Fitting the correct EGR-type muffler keeps the car stock and the heater safe.
Installation Notes
- Note how the EGR pipe and the pre-heat connections are routed before you take the old muffler off.
- Use new gaskets at the heat exchangers and pre-heat tube, and a fresh muffler installation kit.
- Hang the muffler loosely, connect the EGR pipe without forcing it, then tighten everything from the heads back.
- Fit new tail pipes and clamps, then check for leaks with the engine hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one fits my 1974 Beetle?
JP-8189-0 if your car has an EGR valve and uses the 113 251 053 AQ muffler. JP-8190-0 is the US-model version with the EGR connecting hole. Compare the EGR connection on your old muffler.
How do I know if my Beetle has EGR?
Look for the EGR valve on the intake manifold and a metal pipe running from the muffler area up to it.
Is JP-8189-0 the same as OE 113 251 053 AQ?
Yes. EMPI lists 113 251 053 AQ as the OE reference.
What else do I need?
Two tail pipes, two tail pipe clamps and a muffler installation kit.
Will it fit a car without EGR?
It is built for EGR engines. For a non-EGR 1600, use JP-8188-0 or the complete kit JP-8173-0.
Is it new?
Yes. Both are new mufflers, sold each.
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