CMI Crank Trigger Wheel Kit, Hall Sensor 36-1 | For CMI 5.25" & 6.75" Billet Crank Pulleys | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 EFI
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- Vendor The Dub Shop
- SKU 2513
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Fits
- All Years VW Beetle (Type 1 engine, CMI crank pulley)
- All Years VW Karmann Ghia (Type 1 engine, CMI crank pulley)
- All Years VW Bus (Type 1 engine, CMI crank pulley)
- All Years VW Thing (Type 1 engine, CMI crank pulley)
- All Years VW Baja Bug
- All Years Dune Buggy Manx / Sand Rail (Type 1 engine, CMI crank pulley)
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Precise crank-position signal for your EFI or crank-fire Type 1 build. This Crank Trigger Wheel Kit is made for CMI Precision Machining 5.25" and 6.75" billet crank pulleys (Type 1). Manufactured by The Dub Shop from 304 stainless steel, the 36-1 tooth trigger wheel mounts to the back of the CMI pulley using the supplied hardware and the pulley's pre-drilled and tapped mounting holes. It includes the Hall-effect crank sensor, a stainless sensor mounting bracket and a DTM harness connector, making it a strong fit for performance builds, race engines and EFI conversions where precise timing control is critical.
This is a genuine CMI Precision Machining product — CMI sells this kit for its 5.25" and 6.75" billet crank pulleys.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits CMI 5.25" crank pulleys (5.25" kit, part 2513) or CMI 6.75" crank pulleys (6.75" kit, part 2514). The pulley is sold separately.
- Air-cooled VW Type 1 engines: Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 1-powered Bus, Thing, Baja Bug, dune buggies and sand rails.
- Requires modification of the engine breast plate tin to install the crank sensor.
Key Features
- 36-1 tooth trigger wheel in 304 stainless steel
- Hall-effect crank sensor included
- 304 stainless trigger wheel spacer and sensor mounting bracket
- DTM wire harness connector
- Bolts to pre-drilled/tapped holes on CMI billet crank pulleys
- Manufactured by The Dub Shop for CMI pulleys
What's Included
- 36-1 trigger wheel
- 304SS trigger wheel spacer
- 304SS sensor mounting bracket
- Mounting hardware
- Hall crank sensor
- DTM wire harness connector
Specifications
| Tooth pattern | 36-1 |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Hall effect |
| Material | 304 stainless steel (wheel, spacer, bracket) |
| Sensor supply | 5-24V |
| Connector | DTM |
| Compatible pulleys | CMI 5.25" (2513) or CMI 6.75" (2514) billet crank pulleys, Type 1 |
Hall Sensor Wiring
| Wire | Function |
|---|---|
| Brown | 5-24V input |
| Blue | Sensor ground |
| Black | Output signal |
A pull-up resistor (input to signal) is required on some applications: 5V 1k, 9V 1.8k, 12V 2.4k, 16V 3k, 24V 3k. With the Holley Terminator X, a pull-up resistor is NOT required when a 12-volt supply is used.
Which Kit Do I Need?
- Match the kit to your CMI crank pulley diameter: 5.25" pulley = 2513; 6.75" pulley = 2514.
- This kit is designed around CMI's pre-drilled and tapped pulleys. It is not listed for other brands' pulleys.
- Need the pulley too? See the CMI 5.25" Billet Crank Power Pulley Kit and CMI 6.75" Billet Crank Pulley Kit.
Installation Notes
- Modification to the engine breast plate tin is required to allow installation of the crank sensor.
- Blue thread lock is recommended on the six trigger wheel mounting screws.
- Confirm your ECU's trigger settings for a 36-1 wheel and set the sensor air gap and timing offset per your ECU instructions.
FAQ
Does it fit any VW crank pulley?
It is made for CMI Precision Machining 5.25" and 6.75" crank pulleys, which are pre-drilled and tapped for it.
Is the sensor included?
Yes, a Hall crank sensor, mounting bracket and DTM connector are included.
Do I need a pull-up resistor?
On some applications. With a Holley Terminator X on a 12V supply, it is not required.
Do I have to modify my engine tin?
Yes, the breast plate tin must be modified for the crank sensor.
Who makes it?
The Dub Shop manufactures the kit for CMI crank pulleys.
Is the crank pulley included?
No, the pulley is sold separately.
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