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Exhaust Tailpipe Made Top Quality Stainless Steel
113-251-163/DSS
| Beetle | 1960-1979 |
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| Karmann Ghia | 1960-1974 |
| Beetle Cabrio | 1960-1979 |
VW Beetle Exhausts & Exhaust Parts
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Beetle Exhaust Sections
Beetle Heat Exchangers & J Tubes
Beetle Heat Exchangers & J Tubes
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Chrome Exhaust Zoom Tube Tail Pipe
AC251010
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 -
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Tail Pipe for Fuel Injection Model
043-251-187/B /
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1975-1979 Beetle Cabrio 1975-1979 -
Chrome Cheese Grater Tail Pipe Trim
AC251953050
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 -
Vintage Style Exhaust Tips, SS, EMPI
AC2513363
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 Beetle USA 1960-1979 Beetle Mexico 1960-1979 Beetle Australia 1960-1976 Beetle Brazil/Fusca 1960-1979 -
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Fitting kit, tail pipe 8/55>
111-298-051/ /
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1956-1979 T2 Split Bus 1956-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1956-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
Vintage Speed Heat Exchanger Clamp
111-298-051/A
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1956-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1956-1967 Karmann Ghia 1956-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1956-1979 Buggy/Baja 1956-1979 Beetle USA 1956-1979 Beetle Mexico 1956-1979 Beetle Australia 1956-1976 Beetle Brazil/Fusca 1956-1976 T2 Split USA 1956-1967 Baywindow USA 1968-1979 -
Exhaust fitting kit T1/T2 63-79 1200-1600cc, HJS German
111-298-009/A /
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1963 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
Fitting Kit Vintage Speed Heater Style Exhaust Systems
AC251800
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1955-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Buggy/Baja 1947-1979 -
Exhaust Fitting Kit 25-30hp
111-298-003
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1955-1960 T2 Split Bus 1955-1959 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1960 -
Exhaust fitting kit T1/T2 60-62 1.2-1.5 Stale Air HJS German
111-298-007
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1962 T2 Split Bus 1960-1962 Karmann Ghia 1960-1962 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1962 -
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Vintage Speed Heat Riser Pipes
AC251803
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1955-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Buggy/Baja 1950-1979 -
Vintage Speed Flange Adaptors, 38mm
AC251805
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 -
Heat Exchanger Lever and Accelerator Linkage Return Spring
211-255-271
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1963-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 -
Pre-Heat Tube Block-Offs Pair
AC2512501
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 -
Vintage Speed Flare Flanges
AC251868
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1955-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Type 3 1961-1975 Buggy/Baja 1950-1979 Trekker 1969-1988 Beetle USA 1950-1979 Beetle Mexico 1954-1979 Beetle Australia 1954-1976 Beetle Brazil/Fusca 1953-1979 T2 Split USA 1950-1967 Baywindow USA 1968-1979 -
Vintage Speed Flare Flanges
AC251869
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1955-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Type 3 1961-1975 Buggy/Baja 1950-1979 Trekker 1969-1988 Beetle USA 1950-1979 Beetle Mexico 1954-1979 Beetle Australia 1954-1976 Beetle Brazil/Fusca 1953-1979 T2 Split USA 1950-1967 Baywindow USA 1968-1979 -
Vintage Speed Flange Adaptors, 35mm
AC251804
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1955-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1949-1979 Buggy/Baja 1947-1979 -
Steel Exhaust Flange 1 3/8'' Pair
AC2513510
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
CSP Python Exhaust Collector Cone Insert 2''
AC251036
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 -
Weld-On Large Exhaust Flange
AC2513406
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
CSP Python Exhaust Collector Cone Insert 1.5''
AC251034
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 -
Head to Exhaust Gasket
111-251-261/B /
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
Exhaust Gasket for Single Hotspot Pre heater Pipe
113-251-263
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1951-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
Exhaust Gaskets, Bestos, 1 5/8 (4)
AC251251231
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
Small flange gasket Steel clad
AC2513630
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 -
Exhaust Gasket Between Manifold Pipes and Exhaust Silencer
070-251-235/A
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1974-1979 T25 1980-1983 Karmann Ghia 1973-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1974-1979 -
Exhaust Gaskets Bestos 1.5" (x4)
AC251251230
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
Gasket, Exhaust Copper, 1 5/8'' Scat Dura-Seal
AC25155158
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 -
Vintage Speed Exhaust Spacer Kit
AC251757
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1955-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Type 3 1961-1975 Buggy/Baja 1950-1979 Trekker 1969-1988 Beetle USA 1950-1979 Beetle Mexico 1954-1979 Beetle Australia 1954-1976 Beetle Brazil/Fusca 1953-1979 T2 Split USA 1950-1967 Baywindow USA 1968-1979 -
Exhaust Gasket, Copper, 1 1/2'' (4)
AC251251220
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1960-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950-1979 Type 3 1962-1973 -
Exhaust Flange Gasket for all CSP Python Silencers
AC2515653
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1960-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1950-1967 Karmann Ghia 1960-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1960-1979 Type 3 1961-1975
VW Beetle Exhaust
Original Style Beetle Exhausts
The standard Beetle exhaust system is relatively simple. It consists of an inlet manifold (the pipes that connect the silencer to the engine), the silencer itself, and the tailpipes. However, the exact design of the silencer and manifold changed slightly over the years, so it is important to check which type of VW exhaust system your car requires... FIRSTLY, check your engine size and whether it is single port or twin port version.
If you are unsure which engine size you have, you should check the code on your engine crankcase and consult the chart below:
1200SP D 8/65> 34BHP
1300SP F 8/65 - 7/70 40BHP
1300TP AB 8/70 - 7/73 44BHP
1300TP AR* 8/73 - 7/75 44BHP
1500SP H 8/65 - 7/70 40BHP
1500SP L 8/66 - 7/70 40BHP
1600SP B 8/68 - 8/70 40BHP
1600TP AD 8/70 - 7/73 50BHP
1600TP AE 8/70 - 12/72 50BHP
1600TP AF 8/70 - 9/92 46BHP
1600TP AH 8/71 - 7/74 47BHP
1600TP AJ 8/74 - 1/80 50BHP
1600TP AK 8/72 - 7/74 47BHP
1600TP AS 8/73 - 1/80 50BHP
IMPORTANT: Please check your engine code before ordering, many Beetles do not have their original engines, so using your car's production year or log book as a guide is not advisable.
Aftermarket Exhaust Information
There are two main types of Aftermarket VW Beetle Exhaust Silencer. We stock a huge range to choose from, if in doubt please call!
Beetle Glass Pack Silencers
A high flow silencer, composed of a heavy gauge steel casing containing a perforated central steel core tightly wrapped in high density fibre glass. This creates virtually no back pressure, therefore you lose less power but they are very noisy.
Quiet Pack
An oval shaped silencer containing perforated tubes. Quiet packs offer very good sound absorption with low back pressure. A Turbo/Mondo muffler is a larger version of a Quiet pack.
The black paint finish on exhaust is designed only to protect the exhaust during transportation to the customer. This is not high temperature paint. Due to the extreme conditions exhaust parts operate under, we are unable to guarantee the finish of chrome plated parts.
Metallic Ceramic Coating has recently been introduced and is a space age, high gloss silver finish that offers high impact protection. It is heat fused at 650 degrees F creating a virtually impenetrable barrier against external corrosion and damage. This coating also lowers the temperature of components, which in turn increases power.
Please Note:
All exhausts are supplied with fibre gaskets. It is worthwhile purchasing a pair of tailpipe fitting kits (£2.95 each - 111-298-051) when you buy any exhaust/header as these contain the clamps and hardware to complete the job. If you are using your heat exchangers and replacing a standard silencer with an aftermarket exhaust, please ask your sales person for advice on re-connecting the air pipes.
If you own a 1974 onwards 1300cc Beetle with the engine number beginning "AR" you can only fit an original style exhaust, unless you change your twin hotspot inlet manifold to the more common single hotspot inlet manifold.
Headers are 4 into 1 manifolds which offer a power increase when compared to standard or all in one exhaust systems. Merged headers are designed for racing purposes and have larger pipe work and a longer collector (the point where the 4 tubes merge) for increased power.
Headers are manufactured from cold rolled steel tubing with mandrel formed bends for maximum gas speed. All normal headers include carburettor pre-heat pipe connections for single carbs, merged headers do not. Tip: Check that the pre-heat pipes are drilled out properly before fitting an aftermarket header/exhaust. You may need to drill these yourself.
We supply EMPI exhausts as both Combo systems and some individual parts. Bugpack exhaust system are supplied as individual parts only.
EMPI & Kadron Head Systems
These header systems are not interchangable with any other brands, so you will only be able to fit a matching silencer to the correct header.
Small Flange Headers
These use 1 3/8" diameter pipe work and a triangular flange.
Large Flange Headers
These use 1 1/2" pipe and a flange with curved sides. These offer slightly more power.
Merged Headers
These are available with 1 1/2", 1 5/8", and 1 3/4" piping and use small triangular flanges.
Aftermarket Beetle Exhausts
SSP offer a huge range of aftermarket VW exhaust systems to suit any style of VW - from buggies and trikes to cal lookers and street cars. However, there are a large number of variables to consider when ordering a non-standard VW exhaust, including: ground and bodywork clearance, size, style, noise rating and coatings. In addition you will need to decide upon an appropriate 'header' - the pipework that connects your silencer to the exhaust manifold.
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History of the VW Beetle
Following the Allied bombing of Fallersleben, damage to the factory was estimated that 38% of the factory had been rendered useless, of the 17,000+ residents of Fallersleben were over half were VW employees, Hirst soon permitted the Germans to return to work, and by May 1945, they had produced 2 Beetles from various parts gathered from the remains of the factory, a further 56 cars were produced in 1945, not vastly different to that of the pre-war cars, save for different inner front wings, front beam, and the newer 1131cc engine that had been used in the Kubelwagen.
Convinced by Hirst, the British Army ordered 20,000 Beetles, his goal for 1946 was to achieve production levels of 1,000 cars per month. This was not an easy task, as well as limited materials and resources to contend with he also had to feed the workforce, following on from the harshness of the wartime years, the simple lunch that Hirst provided for the workers was more often than not the only meal they received.
By the end of 1946 10,020 Beetles (including a few Kommadeurwagens) had been made, so he was close to the original target. Changes over the year were minimal, mostly simple manufacturing changes with production methods being changed. Tyres however did gain ½” in width, and cardboard sound deadening was fitted to the engine bay.
In 1947 the Beetle was debuted at Hannover fair, and was met with a excited reception, previously the majority of the cars had been for military use, with only a few exceptions going to civilians. It was around this time that Dutchman Ben Pon appeared on the scene (Pon is credited with coming up with the concept for the VW Type 2). He saw a future in exporting the new VW to the Netherlands, and ordered 6 cars.