EMPI 1776cc Long Block Engine | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 & 2 | New Aluminum Case, HP Heads (98-0482-B)

EMPI 1776cc Long Block Engine — New Aluminum Case & HP Heads

A long block gets you a complete short-block-plus-heads assembly without the core hassle or the wait — add your own tin, carb, and ignition and you're running. EMPI's 1776cc Long Block (98-0482-B) is hand-assembled in Southern California from all-new, all-EMPI matched components by VW racing legend Jack Sacchette, on a new AutoLinea-EMPI HD aluminum case with EMPI High-Performance heads. No core required, backed by a 12-month / unlimited-mileage warranty.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1966–1979
• VW Bus: 1966–1979
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1966–1974

Confirmed: VW Type 1 and Type 2 applications accepting a 200mm 4-dowel flywheel. You supply tin, carburetor, ignition, exhaust, and clutch. Not confirmed: Type 4 engines, or applications requiring an 8-dowel or non-200mm flywheel without matching parts.

Why Choose EMPI?

This long block is hand-assembled from all-new, all-EMPI matched and approved components by VW racing legend Jack Sacchette.

Key Features & Benefits

• Hand-Assembled: Built from all-new, all-EMPI matched and approved components.
• New HD Aluminum Case: AutoLinea-EMPI HD "Bubble Top" aluminum.
• High-Performance Heads: EMPI HP dual-port heads with stainless valves and 3-angle valve job.
• 1776cc: 90.5mm bore.
• No Core Required: No long lead times; palletized, shrink-wrapped and crated ready to ship.
• Warranty: 12-month / unlimited-mileage.

Technical Specifications

• Case: AutoLinea-EMPI HD "Bubble Top" aluminum
• Crankshaft: direct-drilled, 69mm stroke
• Rods: OE specification
• Camshaft: stock, .334" lift, 250° duration
• Lifters: precision ground and heat treated, 28mm
• Flywheel: stock-style, 4-dowel pin, 200mm
• Gland nut: chromoly, heavy duty
• Bearings: standard mains (steel center), standard rods, standard thrust cam
• Oil pump: Schadek 26mm with cover
• Head studs: chromoly 8mm with nuts
• Pistons & cylinders: OE spec, 90.5mm bore, 7.2:1 compression
• Pushrod tubes: stock style
• Heads: EMPI HP dual port, 90.5/92mm, 35.5mm intake / 32mm exhaust S/S valves, single hi-rev springs, chromoly retainers, 3-angle Rottler valve job (EMPI Anaheim)
• Pushrods: Manton 11.500" OAL x 3/8" x .035" wall
• Rockers: high-performance, stock 1.1:1 ratio
• Valve covers: stock steel style, black
• Gaskets: Elring engine gasket set
• Part Number: 98-0482-B
• UPC: 707924559606
• Country of Origin: USA
• Shipping Weight: 190 lb (palletized, crated) — special freight applies

Important

Aluminum cases must use a steel hub pulley or an aluminum bolt-in sand-seal pulley kit. Component selection may vary based on worldwide availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's included in a long block? The complete case-up assembly through heads and valve covers — you add tin, carb, ignition, exhaust, and clutch.
• Do I need a core? No core required.
• What case does it use? A new AutoLinea-EMPI HD aluminum "Bubble Top" case — which requires a steel hub or sand-seal pulley.
• What displacement and compression? 1776cc, 90.5mm bore, 7.2:1.
• Is there a warranty? Yes — 12 months / unlimited mileage.
• What's the part number? EMPI 98-0482-B (UPC 707924559606).
• Are you an authorized dealer? Yes.

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