EMPI B2-0501-2 Exhaust Header

EMPI B2-0501-2 Exhaust Header for Volkswagen Beetle

The EMPI B2-0501-2 is a performance exhaust header for air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle applications from 1966-1979. Built in stainless steel with an upsweep design, it is configured with a 1.5-inch tube diameter and a slip-fit collector for a straightforward exhaust connection.

Compatible With 1966-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, this JP Group line header is aimed at owners replacing a restrictive exhaust setup with a performance-oriented manifold. The included gasket or seal helps support a cleaner collector connection, while the round port shape and U-bend collector style match the header’s performance layout.

Key Features

• Part number: B2-0501-2
• Brand: EMPI
• Brand line: JP Group
• Exhaust header for Volkswagen Beetle applications
• Upsweep design for performance exhaust routing
• Stainless steel construction
• 1.5-inch tube diameter
• Slip-fit collector attachment
• Round port shape
• U-bend collector style
• Gasket or seal included
• No oxygen sensor port

Product Details

This EMPI exhaust header is built for 1966-1979 Volkswagen Beetle models and is intended for owners seeking a performance-style exhaust manifold layout. The upsweep configuration and stainless steel finish support a durable, clean-looking installation, while the slip-fit collector and included seal simplify the exhaust connection point. The B2-0501-2 is a direct-fit style header for Beetle exhaust systems that eliminate heater boxes.

The JP Group product line focuses on application-specific replacement and performance components, and this header follows that approach with a round-port, 1.5-inch tube design suited to Beetle exhaust upgrades. This part cross-references no listed alternate part numbers for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a restrictive stock exhaust manifold on a Volkswagen Beetle
• Converting to a performance header setup on air-cooled Beetle exhaust systems
• Eliminating heater boxes during an exhaust upgrade
• Restoring exhaust flow after corrosion or cracking in the original manifold
• Updating a Beetle exhaust system with a stainless steel header

Installation Notes

Fits 1966-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A. Confirm exhaust routing, port alignment, and collector fitment before final tightening. Because this header eliminates heater boxes, verify that your vehicle setup does not require heater box function before installation. Use the included gasket or seal at the collector connection and check all fasteners after initial heat cycling.

Quality Assurance

EMPI and JP Group supply application-specific automotive exhaust components for Volkswagen platforms. The stainless steel construction and performance-grade header design support consistent fitment for the listed Beetle applications.