EMPI 1600cc Single-Port Long Block Engine — All-New, AS41 Magnesium Case | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 (98-0489-B)
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EMPI 1600cc Single-Port Long Block Engine — All-New, AS41 Magnesium Case (Air-Cooled VW Type 1)
The EMPI 1600cc Single-Port Long Block is all-new and all-EMPI, built on a magnesium AS41 case. A fully assembled single-port long block for early-style air-cooled VW builds and correct single-port restorations — ready to complete with your own external accessories.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Beetle: air-cooled Type 1, 1600cc single-port configuration
- VW Bus (Type 1 engine), Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing: air-cooled Type 1, early-style single-port builds
Why Choose EMPI?
EMPI builds this long block entirely from all-new, matched components on a magnesium AS41 case — a correct choice for period single-port restorations and early-style rebuilds.
Key Features & Benefits
- Single-port configuration: correct for early-style and single-port restorations
- Magnesium AS41 case: period-correct case material
- Fully assembled: complete long block, ready to finish with your external accessories
- All-new components: built from all-EMPI matched parts
Technical Specifications
- EMPI Part #: 98-0489-B
- Displacement: 1600cc single-port
- Case: Magnesium AS41
- Cylinder heads: Single-port
- Sold as: Long block (short block + heads, no external accessories)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is included? A long block only — short block plus heads. Add your own external accessories.
- Single-port or dual-port? Single-port cylinder heads, for early-style and single-port restorations.
- What case does it use? A magnesium AS41 case.
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.