Performance | Complete Transmission Transaxle | Long Axle | 1949-1968 Classic VW Type 1 Beetle Ghia

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Drive smarter, not harder: The Performance transaxle is a PRObuilt, complete short-axle solution that transforms your VW into a smooth, reliable, overdrive-ready cruiser." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The BEST way to enjoy the shifting experience at a high performance level (not racing) and low RPM's at higher speeds in a 1966 through 1968 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia is with a PRObuilt Performance Transaxle equipped with *OEM sized Long Axle/Short Spline Axles (LASS) or Long Axle/Long Spline Axles (LALS). 

Shift with confidence and enjoy the open road with the Performance PRObuilt Transaxle by the PRO’s at Airkewld. It comes with welded gears, steel shift forks, super diff and heavy duty side plate. This short axle transaxle delivers smooth performance, reliable gear engagement, and effortless overdrive cruising.

What’s Included?
This transaxle comes complete from axle to axle, including everything you need for a correct installation:

• OEM 12-volt Case Core

• New Seals & Gaskets

• Super Diff

• Welded Gears

• Steel Shift Forks

• Hardened Keys

• Heavy Duty Side Plate

• New Bearings & Synchros

• New One-Piece Boots

• OEM Gear Stack & Checked Axles

• New Nose Cone Seal

• New Reverse Light Switch (Year-specific)

• Powder-Coated Axle Tubes

• Painted Case

• German Throw-Out Bearing

• 1950–1959 models include a new Nose Cone & Hockey Stick

• Gear Ratios - 378-206-126-.89

PRO Recommendations

• Install Kit: Essential for seals, hardware, axle nuts, and seal races.

• Billet Bearing Caps: Streamline installation and add durability.

• Oil: 85/140 wt recommended; approximately 3.5 quarts.

• Optional: Update trans mounts, nose cone seal, and shift coupler/bushing if equipped.

Kewl Features

• American Assembled: Built by PRO’s with over 40 years of experience.

• 3.88 Ring & Pinion: Smooth overdrive 4th gear engagement.

• Long Axle: Higher offset wheels; preserves torsion housing without modifications.

FAQ

• Do I need to send in a core? No.

• Does it come with oil? No.

• Will it work with a Stock engine? Yes, but you should choose the Freeway Flyer PRObuilt Transaxle.

• Will it fit a Type 2? No, this is designed for Type 1 Beetle & Ghia only.

• Starter recommendations? 12-volt or self-supporting starter.

• Can I add disc brakes? Yes.

WHEEL FITMENT

If you are running stock wheels or the normal 15x5.5's, keep the original shock length axles. But if you want to venture out into wide wheels with different offsets and back spacing's, you have options. With a short axle set up, you can go with a max back spacing of 4.625" on a 7" wide wheel with no camber and 8.50" wide wheel with camber. If the wheels you want to run have a 5 to 5.50" back spacing, the long axle-short spline transaxle is what you need to fit them. However, the width will shrink by 1.00". So the max width of a wheel is 7.50". The long spline 1968 axle will protrude through the center cap of the wheel where the 66-67 axle will not.