1963-1973 Bugpack 1-3/8 Inch Stainless Steel Street Header System
Upgrade your Volkswagen exhaust system with this Bugpack stainless steel street header — TIG welded throughout, rust-free for life, and engineered for a variety of muffler configurations.
The Bugpack stainless steel street header is one of the most respected aftermarket exhaust upgrades in the Air Cooled VW world — and for good reason. Precision designed from 1-3/8 inch stainless steel tubing with TIG welded construction throughout, 3/8 inch thick flanges, and a small 3-bolt outlet positioned at 1 o'clock, this header delivers the build quality and durability that serious VW owners demand. Stainless steel construction means it will not tarnish, fade, or rust — ever.
Compatible with stock heater boxes or J-tubes and designed for 1300cc to 1600cc Type 1 and Type 2 based engines. The modular design allows you to optimize your exhaust setup with a variety of muffler configurations — giving you the flexibility to build the system that works best for your application. Mounting gaskets and hardware are included for complete installation.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
Fits 1963–1973 Volkswagen Beetle Standard — 1300cc to 1600cc. Fits 1966–1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — 1300cc to 1600cc. Fits 1963–1967 Volkswagen Split Window Bus — 1300cc to 1600cc. Fits 1968–1971 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus — 1300cc to 1600cc.
Features / Benefits:
- Bugpack aftermarket stainless steel street header for 1300cc–1600cc VW Beetle, Ghia, and Bus
- 1-3/8 inch stainless steel exhaust tubing — TIG welded throughout for strength and durability
- 3/8 inch thick flanges with small 3-bolt outlet positioned at 1 o'clock
- Compatible with stock heater boxes or J-tubes
- Modular design compatible with a variety of muffler configurations
- Will not tarnish, fade, or rust — stainless steel construction for lifetime corrosion resistance
- Mounting gaskets and hardware included for complete installation
Material / Finish:
1-3/8 inch stainless steel tubing with TIG welded construction and 3/8 inch thick flanges for lifetime corrosion resistance and durability.
Because Details Matter:
The exhaust system on a classic VW is one of the most visible and most heard upgrades you can make. Bugpack stainless steel means no rust, no tarnish, and no replacement — just clean, correct, performance-oriented exhaust flow from a header built to last the lifetime of the car. Modular design means the system grows with your build. Start with the header and choose your muffler when you are ready.
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