{"product_id":"empi-78mm-counterweighted-stroker-crankshaft-vw-journals-vw-type-1-air-cooled-00-8181-0","title":"EMPI 78mm Counterweighted Stroker Crankshaft | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | VW Journals (00-8181-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI 78mm Counterweighted Stroker Crankshaft — VW Journals (00-8181-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eEMPI 78mm counterweighted stroker crankshaft\u003c\/b\u003e adds stroke to your VW Type 1 air-cooled engine, taking displacement up into the \u003cb\u003e2074–2180cc\u003c\/b\u003e range. Ground on \u003cb\u003eVW journals\u003c\/b\u003e and fully counterweighted for smoother, lower-vibration operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Intended for 2074–2180cc stroker builds using VW journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCounterweighted:\u003c\/b\u003e reduces vibration and bearing load in higher-RPM stroker builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW journals:\u003c\/b\u003e uses standard VW rod and main journal sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e78mm stroke:\u003c\/b\u003e increases displacement into the 2074–2180cc range depending on bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStroke:\u003c\/b\u003e 78mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJournals:\u003c\/b\u003e VW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCounterweighted:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplacement range:\u003c\/b\u003e 2074–2180cc (bore dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-8181-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this crankshaft counterweighted?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it is fully counterweighted to reduce vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat displacement does a 78mm stroke produce?\u003c\/b\u003e Roughly 2074–2180cc depending on your cylinder bore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat journal sizing does it use?\u003c\/b\u003e VW journals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild or rebuild your air-cooled motor with the rest of our catalog: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116348235891,"sku":"00-8181-0","price":557.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-8181-0-scaled.jpg?v=1785882048","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-78mm-counterweighted-stroker-crankshaft-vw-journals-vw-type-1-air-cooled-00-8181-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}