NOS VW Performance Header & Muffler System | Beetle, Karmann Ghia & Early Bus | 4-into-1 Extractor (E15)

NOS VW Performance Header & Muffler System — 4-into-1 Extractor

This is a New Old Stock (NOS) Volkswagen Performance Header and Muffler System designed for the classic air-cooled flat-four engine. This all-in-one "extractor" style exhaust is a period-correct upgrade for owners looking to improve engine breathing and achieve a deeper, throatier exhaust note. Tubing measures 1-1/4" throughout the system except at the ports, where it steps up to 1-3/8" diameter.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years (air-cooled Type 1)
• Karmann Ghia: All years
• Early Bus / Transporter: All years
• Engine sizes: 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc, and 1600cc

Key Features & Benefits

• Four-into-One Extractor Design: Mandrel-bent primary tubes merge into a single collector, equalizing exhaust pulses for improved horsepower and torque over the restrictive stock "pea-shooter" design.
• Integrated Glass-Pack Muffler: The large-diameter main body houses a high-flow resonator, finished with a classic flared chrome tip.
• High-Heat Finish: Durable satin black heat-resistant finish to resist corrosion and withstand high engine-bay temperatures.
• OEM Accessory Quality: Carries an authentic VW Accessory decal, indicating a premium aftermarket or dealership-offered performance part.
• Easy Installation: Bolts directly to the cylinder-head exhaust ports using the standard 2-bolt flange pattern found on most air-cooled Type 1 engines.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Heavy-duty mild steel
• Finish: High-temp satin black with chrome tip
• Configuration: 4-into-1 single hot spot
• Tubing: 1-1/4" throughout, 1-3/8" at the ports
• Engine Fitment: 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc, 1600cc
• Part Number: E15

Frequently Asked Questions

• What size is the tubing? 1-1/4" throughout the system, stepping up to 1-3/8" diameter at the ports.
• Which engines does it fit? Air-cooled Type 1 engines in 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc, and 1600cc, using the standard 2-bolt exhaust flange pattern.
• Is it new? It is New Old Stock (NOS) — never installed, though it may show minor shelf wear such as light scuffs in the coating, which is common for authentic NOS parts of this era.

Condition Note: This is a vintage item. While never installed, it may show minor "shelf wear" such as light scuffs in the black coating, which is common for authentic NOS parts of this era.

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