WHAT’S NEW EMPI VALVE COVER SET: Made from investment cast aluminum with cast-in EMPI logo and polished ribs on a black background. The finned design helps reduce upper cylinder head temperature, and there’s enough clearance for most high-lift rocker arms. Boss can be drilled for venting to a breather box. The special C-channel-type gaskets and stud seals ensure positive sealing. Installation on ’67 and earlier Beetles may require trimming of the body for clearance. Complete with all gaskets and hardware. Search part number 00-8852-0 at empius.com.
FOLTS BILLET ALUMINUM TYPE 1 IRS SUPER DIFF KIT: Manufactured by DFT and available through Rancho Performance Transaxles, this exclusive billet-aluminum Type 1 IRS Super Diff provides extraordinary strength and your choice of a wide variety of building options. The kit accommodates all 091 Type 2 internals and bearings. Each kit includes Super Diff and hat with bearings and side covers machined from aircraft-quality billet aluminum, O-rings, shims, spider-gear pins, block, seals, and races. Does not include spiders, side gears, or thrust washers. MSRP is currently $1,495.00 for the complete kit as shown. Available by calling Rancho direct at (714) 680-6737 or in their online store at ranchotransaaxles.com.
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VW TRENDS • SUMMER ’23
RANCHO “ V-GATE” NOSE CONE: Rancho’s Fast Fab Verigate is a nose cone V-Gate shifting mechanism which converts the traditional “H” shift pattern to a straight-up-and-back layout. Not really the hot ticket for street cars, as down shifting requires a couple of extra movements, but the straight-up gear transition is fast, positive and great for cutting ET times at the track. Machined from solid billet and pre-fit with HP seals, the FAST FAB nose cone comes anodized in clear or black with applications for both VW Type 1 and Mendeola 2D transaxles. Each kit ships complete with all installation hardware and retails for $295. Note: Disassembly is required in order to drill and tap the shift rails. Requires use of a vertical gate shift linkage. Call Rancho 714-680-6737 or go to ranchotransaxles.com. REMOTEatOIL FILTER ADAPTERS FROM AVIAID: Lubrication systems pioneer Aviaid has expanded its line of remote oil filter adapters to include CNC-machined billet aluminum units for three popular sizes of OEM and aftermarket spin-on type filters that include 3", 3-5/8" and 4-1/2" diameter canisters. Additionally, Aviaid manufactures special billet aluminum remote pressure regulators with mounts to accommodate 3-5/8" or 4-1/2" diameter filters. They come with a pair of 1/8" NPT ports (female) for use with oil pressure and oil temperature gauges. There are also taps for accessories like valve spring oilers, turbo feeds, etc. The company offers complete drysump systems for virtually any 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12-cylinder engine. For details aviaid.com, call (818) 998-8991, or send an e-mail to aviaidHP@gmail.com.
GET THE SCOOP: Creative Car Craft offers this awesome scooped, early style/shape decklid that will work on any year Beetle and is perfect for street or racing applications. This super-lightweight, pin-on-style decklid has a center scoop to allow more air flow into the engine compartment, so it’s super useful as well as good looking! This decklid is a replica of the one used on Nascar Herbie in the movie Herbie Fully Loaded. It can be ordered in Creative Car Craft’s hand-laid fiberglass or real carbon fiber with grey primer finish. Get yours today at Creative Car Craft: 6245 Woodbury Highway, Manchester, TN 37355. Call (239) 283-8989 or (423) 9390289 or visit creativecarcraft.com.
