For: Volkswagen Beetle DISTRIBUTORS & PARTS (CAPS, ROTORS, CONDENSERS, ETC.)
Description:
The EMPI HEI Ignition Kit improves performance and fuel economy in an easy to install and set-up package. This comprehensive kit was designed and engineered in Anaheim, CA and includes an all new HEI solid state billet distributor, 40,000-volt OE style coil that fits your stock clamp and high-quality 8.5mm plug wires. With simple hand tools you can modernize your ignition system for reliable starting and a more efficient spark. Everything you need is in the kit which includes a degreed billet distributor clamp, advance springs, bushings, spark plug terminal nuts, plug wire separators and O-rings for a clean installation since the EMPI kit doesn t use any other modules or boxes to mount in your engine compartment!
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$319.95

Part #: 00-9442-0

A distributor is one of the essential parts of your VW Beetle’s ignition system. The distributor facilitates electricity throughout your VW Beetle’s ignition system. Every time you start your VW Beetle, your distributor and distributor parts are generating electricity. If you have a problematic distributor your engine won’t start or could fail in use. On this page, we offer complete distributor systems, distributor clamps, and hardware for your VW Beetle.

About the “009 Distributor”
This is the most popular and economical replacement VW distributor. It is a centrifugal advance distributor, lacking some of the advanced features of the vacuum distributors. Properly tuned up the 009 distributor is a reasonable and effective replacement. But you do have to follow the timing procedures in order to be satisfied with the performance of this distributor. There is an excellent set of 009 distributor procedures fully described and detailed in several VW web advice pages. Just go to your search engine and bang in “timing the 009 distributor” and you will be able to print out excellent advice on using this VW distributor.