EMPI 36 HP Style Super Fan Shroud with Air Ducts, with non-Dog House Oil Cooler, VW Beetles, VW T2 Split

This Super Fan Shroud with air ducts combines the traditional appearance of a 36 HP-style VW fan shroud with a clean black finish, making it a great replacement or upgrade for compatible classic air-cooled VW engines.

Unlike the Doghouse versions of the Super Fan Shroud, this model is designed without a Doghouse oil-cooler arrangement. It does, however, feature heater air ducts, making it suitable for compatible installations where the vehicle’s heater hose system is being retained.

Designed for compatible classic air-cooled VW engine installations, this shroud is particularly useful if you want the traditional appearance of an early-style fan shroud while retaining the heater air outlets.

Always check your engine specification, oil-cooler arrangement and existing fan shroud carefully before ordering, particularly if your VW has previously been fitted with a replacement or modified engine.

One of the main attractions of this fan shroud is its 36 HP-inspired shape, which provides the classic appearance associated with earlier air-cooled VW engines.

This makes it a great choice for owners who want a cleaner, more traditional-looking engine bay, whether you’re restoring a classic VW, building a period-inspired engine or simply tidying up an existing installation.

The black finish is understated and works well alongside both standard and aftermarket engine components.

This version is specifically designed without the later Doghouse oil-cooler arrangement.

This is an important distinction when choosing a replacement fan shroud, as Doghouse and non-Doghouse cooling systems use different oil-cooler configurations.

If your engine is currently fitted with a non-Doghouse cooling arrangement and you want to retain that configuration, this shroud provides the appropriate style of installation.

If you’re running a Doghouse oil cooler, you’ll need one of the corresponding Doghouse Super Fan Shrouds instead.

This version features heater air ducts, allowing the appropriate heater hoses to be connected when the vehicle’s heating system is being retained.

The outlets make this a useful choice for road-going classic VWs where you want to retain the original-style heater arrangement rather than using a fan shroud without heater outlets.

Always make sure that the heater hoses, heat exchangers and associated components are correctly installed and in good condition.

Why should I fit a Super Fan Shroud?

The fan shroud is much more than a cosmetic engine component. On an air-cooled VW engine, it plays an essential role in controlling and directing cooling air around the engine.

Air produced by the cooling fan needs to be directed correctly around the cylinders and cylinder heads to help keep engine temperatures under control.

Extensive testing confirms that the EMPI Super Shroud delivers:

• 7% more total air flow than previous EMPI non-doghouse shrouds (w/either fan)
• 14% more cooling air CFM (cubic feet per minute) output than OE Style Shroud (w/30mm fan)
• 37% more cooling air CFM output than OE Style Shroud (w/37mm fan)
• 42% more engine cooling capacity when using a remote oil cooler and 37mm fan versus OE-style oil cooler in an OE-style shroud

A replacement fan shroud can therefore be an important part of an engine rebuild, cooling-system refresh or custom engine installation.

This 36 HP-style Super Fan Shroud is particularly suitable if you’re:

• Rebuilding a compatible air-cooled VW engine
• Replacing a damaged or missing fan shroud
• Retaining a non-Doghouse oil-cooler arrangement
• Retaining heater hoses and therefore require heater air ducts
• Creating a traditional 36 HP-style engine-bay appearance
• Building a restored or modified classic VW
• Tidying up the appearance of your engine bay

The black finish provides a smart, understated appearance which suits both restored and modified classic VW engine bays.

Combined with the traditional 36 HP-style profile, it can help give your engine compartment a cleaner, more period-inspired appearance without the visual bulk associated with some later fan-shroud designs.

Installing a replacement fan shroud generally involves removing the existing shroud and transferring or installing the appropriate cooling components into the replacement.

Because the fan shroud forms an essential part of your air-cooled VW engine’s cooling system, take care to ensure that the fan, oil cooler, engine tinware and associated seals are installed correctly.

As this version is without a Doghouse oil-cooler arrangement, make sure your existing oil cooler and cooling configuration are compatible before installation.

The heater air outlets should also be connected to the appropriate heater hoses if you’re retaining your VW’s heating system.

Some modified engines and aftermarket installations may require adjustment during fitting.

If you’re unsure about installing the fan shroud or correctly configuring your VW’s cooling system, we recommend having the work completed by an experienced air-cooled VW specialist.

Related Products

Depending on your engine configuration, you may also want to consider these alternative Super Fan Shrouds:

• EMPI Super Fan Shroud with Air Ducts and Doghouse, 36 HP Style, Black – Search J50448

• EMPI Super Fan Shroud without Air Ducts and with Doghouse, 36 HP Style, Black – Search J50447

• EMPI Super Fan Shroud without Air Ducts, Without a Doghouse cooler, 36 HP Style, Black – Search J50450

When replacing the fan shroud, it’s also worth checking the condition and compatibility of your:

• Engine cooling fan
• Oil cooler and oil-cooler seals
• Alternator or generator mounting hardware
• Fan belt
• Heater hoses
• Engine cooling tinware
• Engine-bay seals
• Thermostat and cooling-flap components where fitted

Choosing the correct fan shroud is particularly important, so check whether your engine uses a Doghouse or non-Doghouse oil cooler and whether you need heater air ducts before ordering.