EMPI 40K Deluxe Kadron Dual Carburetor Kit — Twist Linkage | VW Type 1 Dual Port (43-4430-0)

The EMPI 40K Deluxe Kadron Carburetor Kit is a faithful reproduction of the original Brazilian Solex/Brosol sidedraft carburetors that earned the Kadron name a cult following in the air-cooled VW community. Smoother and more streetable than a Weber IDF or HPMX, with the period-correct look restoration enthusiasts and Cal-Look builders love.

Kit Includes

• Two EMPI 40K carburetors (40mm, pre-jetted, left and right side specific)
• Aluminum intake manifolds
• EMPI Deluxe Twist Linkage with sealed aircraft Heim rod ends
• Chrome top air cleaners with high-flow gauze elements
• Brass fuel tee fitting and fuel line
• Manifold gaskets and complete mounting hardware

Why Kadron Over IDF / HPMX

Kadron-style carbs are progressive single-barrel sidedrafts — simpler internally than a Weber IDF and easier to tune for street use. They make excellent torque on stock-to-mild 1600cc engines, idle smoothly, and don't require the constant fiddling some Weber owners deal with. The trade-off: they don't have the top-end potential of a 44mm IDF/HPMX for high-rpm performance builds. For street driving, weekend cruising, and resto-cal builds, Kadrons are hard to beat.

Fitment

• VW Type 1 dual-port engines (1600cc and up)
• Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (Type 2 with Type 1 conversion), Buggy, Baja
• Compatible with stock fan shroud (unlike many IDF kits)
• For 1700-2000cc Bus and Type 4 engines, use EMPI 43-4431 instead

Improvements Over Original Brosol/Solex

• Extended carburetor base accommodates more air cleaner options including EMPI velocity stacks
• Brass vent tube prevents flooding on off-road and drag applications
• Vacuum improvements support single vacuum-advance distributors without affecting idle

Shipping & Box Size

• Approximate carton: 22 × 16 × 12 inches
• Approximate weight: 22 lbs
• Ships UPS/FedEx Ground from California
• Oversized box — additional handling fees may apply outside the contiguous US
• Final freight rates calculated at checkout

Installation note: Pre-jetted for typical 1600cc applications. Larger displacement or modified engines may need jetting adjustments. A vacuum-assisted distributor is recommended for best part-throttle response. Use the EMPI Pro-Sync (43-5712-0 or 43-5718-0) for proper carb synchronization.