{"product_id":"empi-1776cc-stock-engine-long-block-kit-bubble-top-aluminum-case-98-0486-b","title":"EMPI 1776cc Stock Long Block Kit | Air-Cooled VW Type 1\/2 | 90.5mm Bubble-Top Case (98-0486-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI 1776cc Stock Engine Long Block Kit — Bubble Top Aluminum Case (98-0486-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStepping up to \u003cb\u003e1776cc\u003c\/b\u003e is the classic first big-bore for a Beetle, and this kit has everything to build one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI's \u003cb\u003e1776cc Stock Engine Kit (98-0486-B)\u003c\/b\u003e is built around an \u003cb\u003eEMPI HD bubble-top aluminum case\u003c\/b\u003e with all-new EMPI components — a meaningful bump in power and torque over a stock 1600 while keeping daily-driver manners. You supply assembly and machine work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI is one of the longest-running names in air-cooled VW performance and restoration parts. This kit ships with genuine EMPI components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1776cc on 90.5mm pistons:\u003c\/b\u003e the classic first big-bore for a Beetle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI HD bubble-top aluminum case:\u003c\/b\u003e heavy-duty foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-new EMPI components:\u003c\/b\u003e complete long block in one box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-port cylinder heads:\u003c\/b\u003e 35.55mm intake \/ 32mm exhaust valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/b\u003e 1776cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBore:\u003c\/b\u003e 90.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI HD bubble-top aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrankshaft:\u003c\/b\u003e 69mm, direct-drilled, 4-dowel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeads:\u003c\/b\u003e dual port, 35.55mm intake \/ 32mm exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOil pump:\u003c\/b\u003e 26mm Schadek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-0486-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924559804\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 160 lb — special freight may apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePulley note:\u003c\/b\u003e aluminum cases must use a steel hub pulley or an aluminum bolt-in sand-seal pulley kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e unassembled long-block kit — assembly and machine work not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this an assembled engine?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it's a complete build-your-own kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat displacement and bore?\u003c\/b\u003e 1776cc on 90.5mm pistons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat case does it use?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI HD bubble-top aluminum, which requires a steel hub or sand-seal pulley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it include everything?\u003c\/b\u003e All long-block components, hardware, and gaskets — you add machine work and external parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-0486-B (UPC 707924559804).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll Air-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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