EMPI HD Bubble-Top Engine Case, Stock 85.5mm Bore, 8mm Studs (98-0451-B)
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EMPI HD Bubble-Top Engine Case | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | Stock 85.5mm Bore, 8mm Studs (98-0451-B)

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Product details
  • Vendor EMPI
  • SKU 98-0451-B
  • Barcode 707924368116
  • Fits
    • All Years|VW|Beetle
    • All Years|VW|Super Beetle
    • All Years|VW|Bus
    • All Years|VW|Karmann Ghia
    • All Years|VW|Type 3

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EMPI HD Bubble-Top Aluminum Engine Case — Stock 85.5mm Bore, 8mm Studs (98-0451-B)

The case is the foundation every air-cooled build sits on. This is EMPI's heavy-duty aluminum bubble-top engine case (98-0451-B) — machined for stock 85.5mm cylinders, an all-new casting for 1600cc builds.

Vehicle Fitment

  • VW Beetle: All Years
  • VW Super Beetle: All Years
  • VW Karmann Ghia: All Years
  • VW Type 3: All Years
  • VW Bus: All Years

Confirmed for VW Type 1 1600cc builds (Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Bus). Not for bore sizes other than stock 85.5mm or Type 4 engines.

Why Choose EMPI?

This is an all-new casting — not a used core hoping to survive another rebuild.

Key Features & Benefits

  • All-new heavy-duty aluminum bubble-top casting: strong upper-case design
  • Machined for stock 85.5mm cylinders: true stock rebuild foundation
  • 8mm case-stud threads: universal stock configuration
  • Fresh machining throughout: cam tunnel, mains, lifter bores

Technical Specifications

  • Material: Heavy-duty aluminum, bubble-top, new casting
  • Bore: Stock 85.5mm
  • Studs: 8mm
  • Brand: EMPI
  • Part Number: 98-0451-B
  • UPC: 707924368116

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this a new case or a rebuilt core? All-new casting — not a used core.
  • What bore does it take? Machined for stock 85.5mm cylinders.
  • What's the part number? EMPI 98-0451-B (UPC 707924368116).

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