{"product_id":"empi-hd-bubble-top-engine-case-90-5-92mm-bore-full-flow-drilled-vw-type-1-98-0453-b","title":"EMPI HD Bubble-Top Engine Case | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | 90.5\/92mm Bore, Full-Flow (98-0453-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI HD Bubble-Top Aluminum Engine Case — 90.5\/92mm Bore, Full-Flow (98-0453-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e90.5\/92mm full-flow\u003c\/b\u003e case is the foundation for the two most popular street big-bores there are — the \u003cb\u003e1776cc\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e1835cc\u003c\/b\u003e. EMPI's HD bubble-top aluminum case (98-0453-B) is an all-new casting, machined for 90.5\/92mm cylinders and already \u003cb\u003edrilled and tapped for full-flow oiling\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can run an external filter and cooler without extra 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 Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirmed for VW Type 1 90.5\/92mm big-bore builds — 1776cc (90.5×69) and 1835cc (92×69). Not for stock 85.5mm or 94mm builds (use the matching bore case) or Type 4 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-new heavy-duty aluminum bubble-top casting:\u003c\/b\u003e added strength in the upper case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachined for 90.5\/92mm cylinder spigots:\u003c\/b\u003e ready for 1776cc and 1835cc builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrilled and tapped for full-flow oil:\u003c\/b\u003e plumb a filter\/cooler with no added machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFresh machining throughout:\u003c\/b\u003e cam tunnel, mains, lifter bores\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty aluminum, bubble-top, new casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBore:\u003c\/b\u003e Machined for 90.5\/92mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOiling:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-flow drilled and tapped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-0453-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924368123\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 45 lb\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\u003eWhat cylinder sizes does it take?\u003c\/b\u003e Machined for 90.5mm or 92mm barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it ready for full-flow oil?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — drilled and tapped for full-flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat displacements?\u003c\/b\u003e 1776cc (90.5mm) and 1835cc (92mm) with stock stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it take 94mm barrels?\u003c\/b\u003e No — use the 94mm-bore case for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-0453-B (UPC 707924368123).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116545237107,"sku":"98-0453-B","price":2594.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-0454-B-copy-500x489_82920879-cd55-4791-874e-24d37d67728a.jpg?v=1781904919","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-hd-bubble-top-engine-case-90-5-92mm-bore-full-flow-drilled-vw-type-1-98-0453-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}