{"product_id":"vintage-speed-high-flow-air-breather-system-black-beetle-1958-up-inox-356-3000blk","title":"Vintage Speed High Flow Air Breather System, Black | VW Beetle Aug 1957 \u0026 Later (Chassis 1-600-440+) | 1.1L Stainless, 5 Ports, up to 165 bhp (INOX-356-3000BLK)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrankcase venting sized for a built engine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a Type 1 engine makes real power, blow-by overwhelms the stock breather and oil ends up in the air cleaners or on the engine. Vintage Speed's High Flow Air Breather System gives the crankcase a 1.1-liter stainless steel breather tank with five ports, so both valve covers and the case can vent into one place and the separated air can return to the carburetors. This is the black-finished version for Beetles built from August 1, 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Beetle from chassis number 1-600-440 (August 1, 1957) onward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts with a special bolt-on bracket at the engine lid hinge, below the rain gutter: \u003cstrong\u003eno drilling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the engine lid spring still works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBus, Karmann Ghia and Type 3: the tank can be installed in the engine compartment, but the supplied bracket does not fit those bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor earlier (pre-August 1957) Beetles, Vintage Speed makes a separate version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-highway use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.1 L capacity, suited to engines up to 165 bhp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive welded-on M16 x 1.5 connectors: 2 valve-cover inlets, 1 engine-case inlet, 2 outlets to the carburetors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e304 stainless steel with black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on bracket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Speed warranty: five years on 304 stainless steel parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Speed (Taiwan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINOX-356-3000BLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 165 bhp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x M16 x 1.5 (2 valve cover in, 1 case in, 2 carb out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial \/ finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 stainless steel, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-on bracket at engine lid hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBolt the bracket to the engine lid hinge location and hang the tank below the rain gutter. Plumb both valve covers and the case vent to the three inlets, and the two outlets to your carburetor air cleaners. AN8 crimp fittings and hose are sold separately. Check hose routing clears the linkage and the decklid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my 1956 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, this version is for chassis 1-600-440 and later. Ask us about the pre-August 1957 version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need drilling?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It bolts to the engine lid hinge location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre fittings and hose included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, they are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in a Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e The tank can, but the bracket is Beetle-specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Speed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48379596570739,"sku":"INOX-356-3000BLK","price":322.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/vintage-speed-high-flow-air-breather-black-inox-356-3000blk.webp?v=1789865727","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vintage-speed-high-flow-air-breather-system-black-beetle-1958-up-inox-356-3000blk","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}