BUGPACK BILLET PLUS Performance Shifter — Type 1 (Beetle), 12-1/4" | B5-6040-0

BUGPACK BILLET PLUS performance shifter for VW Type 1 (Beetle / Karmann Ghia). CNC-machined billet aluminum construction with built-in reverse lock-out button and a 12-1/4" tall shifter sized for the standard Type 1 floorpan layout.

Application

• VW Type 1 (Beetle, Karmann Ghia)
• Standard Type 1 floorpan shifter layout

What makes a Billet Plus shifter better than stock

• CNC-machined billet aluminum (vs. stamped steel and rubber bushings)
• Significantly shorter throw — cuts shift travel by ~40%
• Reverse lock-out button prevents accidental reverse engagement at speed
• Premium feel with no slop in the linkage

Specifications

• BUGPACK Part #: B5-6040-0
• Vehicle: VW Type 1 (Beetle / Karmann Ghia)
• Height: 12-1/4"
• Material: CNC-machined billet aluminum
• Features: Reverse lock-out button
• Weight: 3.35 lb (shipping)

Type 2 Bus variants

For Bus / Transporter applications:

• B5-6060-0 — Type 2 1966-1979, LHD
• B5-6160-0 — Type 2 1966-1979, RHD
• B5-6180-0 — Type 2 1960-1965, LHD, 24-1/4" tall
• B5-6190-0 — Type 2 1960-1965, RHD, 24-1/4" tall

About BUGPACK

BUGPACK is EMPI's high-performance engine and chassis line for the air-cooled VW community.