{"product_id":"manton-4130-chromoly-pushrod-set-series-1-035-wall-11-500-oal-cut-to-length-vw-air-cooled-00-4022-0","title":"Manton 4130 Chromoly Pushrods — Series 1, .035\" Wall, 11.5\" OAL, Cut-to-Length | VW Air-Cooled (00-4022-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eManton 4130 Chromoly Pushrods — Series 1 \/ Thin Wall (0.035\"), 11.500\" OAL, Cut-to-Length — VW Air-Cooled (00-4022-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManton Series 1 4130 chromoly pushrod blanks for air-cooled VW engines. The thinner-wall option in Manton's lineup — designed for stock-to-mild builds running standard single valve springs. Lighter than the .058\" wall version, which means less reciprocating mass for faster valvetrain response, at the cost of resistance to bending under high spring pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 (Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type 3, Baja, Buggy, Sand Rail):\u003c\/b\u003e stock to mild performance builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCylinder heads:\u003c\/b\u003e for engines running stock or single valve springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep up if needed:\u003c\/b\u003e running dual valve springs, a high-lift cam, or sustained high RPM? Choose the .058\" wall version (EMPI 00-4032-0) instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Manton?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManton has been making valvetrain components for high-performance air-cooled engines for over 40 years. Their VW pushrods are the standard reference for serious engine builders — known for straightness, consistent wall tolerance, and tip retention that holds up under high spring pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4130 chromoly construction:\u003c\/b\u003e 140,000 PSI tensile strength for high-performance valvetrains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLightweight Series 1:\u003c\/b\u003e thinner .035\" wall means less reciprocating mass for faster valvetrain response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCut-to-length blanks:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.500\" OAL lets you trim to your engine's exact geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete engine set:\u003c\/b\u003e sold as a set of 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-4022-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 4130 chromoly tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWall thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.035\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.500\" (292.1 mm) with tips installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTensile strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 140,000 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTips:\u003c\/b\u003e heat-treated carbon steel ball tips, 5\/16\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924385137\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e set of 8 (one full engine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these pushrods cut to length?\u003c\/b\u003e No — they ship un-cut and un-assembled at 11.500\" OAL so you can trim them to your engine's geometry. Stock VW pushrod length is ~10\", giving you up to about 1\" of trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many pushrods are in a set?\u003c\/b\u003e Eight — one full engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e0.035\" wall or 0.058\" wall — which do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e The 0.035\" wall (this set) is for stock-to-mild builds with single valve springs. For the other build type, use the 0.058\" wall version (EMPI 00-4032-0).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pushrods ship un-cut and un-assembled. Stock VW pushrod length is ~10\" — the 11.500\" blanks give you up to about 1\" of trim length to dial in geometry on built engines with custom rocker geometry, oversized cam followers, decked cases, or stroker cranks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a pushrod length checker (adjustable measurement tool) to determine final length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the blank to length and de-burr the cut end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the ball tips in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manton\"\u003eManton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANTON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031554383987,"sku":"00-4022-0","price":173.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-4022-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779610651","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/manton-4130-chromoly-pushrod-set-series-1-035-wall-11-500-oal-cut-to-length-vw-air-cooled-00-4022-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}