{"product_id":"empi-heavy-duty-aluminum-irs-side-cover-high-performance-transaxle-16-9905-0","title":"EMPI Heavy Duty Aluminum IRS Side Cover — High-Torque Transaxle Reinforcement | VW Type 1 (16-9905-0)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/search?q=Heavy+Duty+Aluminum+VW+Side+Cover+-+for+IRS\u0026amp;prds=headlineOfferDocid%3A742750145233634482%2Cproductid%3A742750145233634482%2Cpvo%3A38%2Cpvt%3Ahg\u0026amp;ibp=oshop\u0026amp;gemcid=c_c8eeaf40b76029dd\u0026amp;gemrid=r_c69456551864afef\u0026amp;pvo=38\u0026amp;opi=103135050\u0026amp;gl=US\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;noiga=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEMPI Heavy Duty Aluminum IRS Side Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e is a critical reinforcement for air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts running high-horsepower or high-torque engines. While factory stamped-steel covers are prone to flexing under load, this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003eheavy-duty aluminum alloy\u003c\/b\u003e unit provides the structural rigidity necessary to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"308\"\u003ebrace the ring gear\u003c\/b\u003e and maintain precise gear mesh. By preventing gear separation, this cover significantly reduces the risk of catastrophic transaxle failure in performance street and off-road applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCast with additional material thickness in high-stress areas, this cover is designed specifically for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eType 1 (Beetle\/Ghia)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eType 3\u003c\/b\u003e vehicles equipped with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"157\"\u003eIndependent Rear Suspension (IRS)\u003c\/b\u003e transmissions. It is a direct bolt-on upgrade that strengthens the weakest point of the transaxle case without requiring extensive modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eIRS transaxles\u003c\/b\u003e for Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3 (1969-later).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e High-tensile \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eH.D. 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