The Claw Oil Line Holder for Full-Flow Oil Systems | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 | Billet 6061-T6, #4 Exhaust Stud Mount | Chico Performance Racing
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The Claw, Oil Line Holder for Full-Flow Oil Systems (Air-Cooled VW)
A full-flow oil system is one of the best things you can do for an air-cooled VW engine, but it adds hoses, and on a Type 1 those hoses have to get past the exhaust. Let a braided or rubber oil line sag onto a header tube and it will cook, harden and eventually burn through, dumping hot oil onto the exhaust. The Claw is a simple, solid fix: a CNC-machined billet bracket that bolts to the #4 cylinder exhaust studs and clamps the full-flow hoses, holding them securely away from the exhaust tubing.
The Claw is made in the U.S.A. by Chico Performance Racing and sold through King Performance.
Fitment
- Air-cooled VW Type 1 engines with a full-flow oil system and aftermarket header-style exhaust
- VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing, dune buggies, Baja Bugs and sand rails running a Type 1 engine
- Mounts on the #4 cylinder exhaust studs
- Will not work with heater boxes. It is for header / non-heater exhaust setups only
Key Features
- CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum
- Mil-Spec anodized finish
- Holds full-flow oil hoses securely and away from hot exhaust tubing
- Stops oil hoses melting or chafing on the exhaust
- Gives a cleaner, more secure engine-bay setup
- Three anodized colors: black, red or blue
- Made in the U.S.A.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Chico Performance Racing |
|---|---|
| Product | The Claw oil line holder |
| Material | 6061-T6 aluminum, CNC machined |
| Finish | Mil-Spec anodized (black, red or blue) |
| Mounting | #4 cylinder exhaust studs |
| Application | Full-flow oil system hoses |
| Not compatible with | Heater boxes |
| Origin | Made in the U.S.A. |
| Use | Off-highway use only (per King Performance) |
Installation
With the engine cold, remove the nuts from the #4 cylinder exhaust studs, fit The Claw over the studs and refit the exhaust nuts, tightening them to your normal exhaust spec. Route the full-flow oil hoses through The Claw so they are held clear of the header tubes along their whole length, then run the engine to temperature and check for leaks and that no hose touches the exhaust. Re-check the exhaust nuts after the first heat cycles, as exhaust gaskets settle. Hose sizes vary between full-flow kits; if you are not sure your lines will fit, send us your hose size before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Claw do?
It clamps the hoses of a full-flow oil system and holds them away from hot exhaust tubing so they cannot melt, chafe or burn through.
Where does it mount?
On the #4 cylinder exhaust studs of an air-cooled VW Type 1 engine.
Will it work with heater boxes?
No. The Claw will not work with heater boxes. It is intended for header-style exhausts.
Do I need a full-flow oil system to use it?
Yes. It is designed for the external oil lines that a full-flow system adds.
What is it made of?
CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum with a Mil-Spec anodized finish, made in the U.S.A. by Chico Performance Racing.
What colors are available?
Black, red and blue anodized. All three are the same price.
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.