{"product_id":"empi-hd-bubble-top-engine-case-94mm-bore-full-flow-drilled-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-0454-b","title":"EMPI HD Bubble-Top Engine Case | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | 94mm Bore, Full-Flow, 8mm Studs (98-0454-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI HD Bubble-Top Aluminum Engine Case — 94mm Bore, Full-Flow (98-0454-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're building a \u003cb\u003e94mm big-bore or stroker\u003c\/b\u003e motor, you can't run it in a stock case — the cylinder spigots have to be cut for the larger barrels. EMPI's HD bubble-top aluminum case (98-0454-B) is all-new, machined for \u003cb\u003e94mm cylinders\u003c\/b\u003e and already \u003cb\u003edrilled and tapped for full-flow oiling\u003c\/b\u003e. It's the proper foundation for a \u003cb\u003e1914cc, 2110cc, or 2276cc\u003c\/b\u003e build.\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 94mm big-bore\/stroker builds — 1914cc (94×69), 2110cc and 2276cc (94×82). Not for stock 85.5mm or 90.5\/92mm builds (use the matching bore case) or Type 4 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-new heavy-duty aluminum casting:\u003c\/b\u003e stronger and more heat-stable than magnesium for high-output builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBubble-top design:\u003c\/b\u003e adds material in the high-stress upper case area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachined for 94mm cylinder spigots:\u003c\/b\u003e ready for big-bore and stroker barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrilled and tapped for full-flow oil:\u003c\/b\u003e no extra machine work to plumb an external filter\/cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8mm case-stud threads:\u003c\/b\u003e standard stud configuration\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 94mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStuds:\u003c\/b\u003e 8mm\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 98-0454-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924368130\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 44.8 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 size cylinders does it take?\u003c\/b\u003e Machined for 94mm bore barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it ready for full-flow oil?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's drilled and tapped for full-flow; no extra machining needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAluminum or magnesium?\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty aluminum — preferred for high-output big-bore and stroker motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a 90.5\/92mm build?\u003c\/b\u003e No — use the 90.5\/92mm-bore case for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-0454-B (UPC 707924368130).\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":45116545269875,"sku":"98-0454-B","price":2178.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-0454-B.jpg?v=1781845520","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-hd-bubble-top-engine-case-94mm-bore-full-flow-drilled-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-0454-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}