EMPI Auto Linea Stock Dual Port Cylinder Head | VW Type 1 Aircooled | 85.5mm, 3-Angle Valve Job (98-1342-B)
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EMPI Auto Linea Stock Dual Port Cylinder Head — 85.5mm Bore, 3-Angle Valve Job (98-1342-B)
This is the head EMPI puts on their own factory Turn-Key engines — now available on its own. The Auto Linea stock dual-port head (98-1342-B) takes the same proven 85.5mm casting and adds EMPI's proprietary 3-angle performance valve job, machined and assembled at EMPI Anaheim for consistent, repeatable quality. Complete with 35.5×32mm OEM OSVAT valves, springs, retainers, keepers, and studs.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Beetle: 1971–1979 (dual-port, 85.5mm)
- VW Bus: 1971 and later (dual-port, 85.5mm)
- VW Karmann Ghia: 1971–1974
- VW Type 3: 1971–1973
- VW Thing: 1973–1974
Not confirmed: single-port engines, big-bore 90.5/92/94mm builds, Type 4 engines.
Why Choose EMPI?
This head is machined and assembled at EMPI Anaheim, CA.
Key Features & Benefits
- Turn-Key casting: the same 85.5mm Auto Linea head EMPI runs on its own factory engines.
- 3-angle valve job: proprietary performance valve job for improved flow.
- OEM OSVAT valves: 35.5mm intake / 32mm exhaust.
- Complete assembly: stock valve springs, steel retainers, and hardened keepers.
- Studs included: rocker, exhaust, and intake studs.
- Sold each.
Technical Specifications
- Bore: 85.5mm, dual port Auto Linea casting
- Valves: 35.5mm intake / 32mm exhaust, OEM OSVAT
- Valve job: proprietary 3-angle performance
- Chamber Volume: 50.5cc
- Intake Port Volume: 52cc
- Exhaust Port Volume: 60cc
- Spark plugs: 14mm x 1/2"
- Part Number: 98-1342-B (UPC 707924370348)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is this different from the basic stock head? It uses the Auto Linea casting from EMPI's Turn-Key engines plus a proprietary 3-angle performance valve job for better flow.
- Is it assembled? Yes — complete with valves, springs, retainers, keepers, and studs.
- What bore does it fit? Stock 85.5mm dual-port engines.
- Sold each or as a pair? Each.
- What's the part number? EMPI 98-1342-B (UPC 707924370348).
- Are you an authorized dealer? Yes.
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Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Wash hands following installation or before eating. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.