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

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

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.