{"product_id":"empi-hd-bubble-top-engine-case-stock-85-5mm-bore-8mm-studs-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-0451-b","title":"EMPI HD Bubble-Top Engine Case | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | Stock 85.5mm Bore, 8mm Studs (98-0451-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI HD Bubble-Top Aluminum Engine Case — Stock 85.5mm Bore, 8mm Studs (98-0451-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is the foundation every air-cooled build sits on. This is EMPI's \u003cb\u003eheavy-duty aluminum bubble-top\u003c\/b\u003e engine case (98-0451-B) — machined for \u003cb\u003estock 85.5mm cylinders\u003c\/b\u003e, an all-new casting for \u003cb\u003e1600cc\u003c\/b\u003e builds.\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 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 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirmed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an all-new casting — not a used core hoping to survive another rebuild.\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 bubble-top casting:\u003c\/b\u003e strong upper-case design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachined for stock 85.5mm cylinders:\u003c\/b\u003e true stock rebuild foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8mm case-stud threads:\u003c\/b\u003e universal stock configuration\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 Stock 85.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStuds:\u003c\/b\u003e 8mm\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 98-0451-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924368116\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\u003eIs this a new case or a rebuilt core?\u003c\/b\u003e All-new casting — not a used core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat bore does it take?\u003c\/b\u003e Machined for stock 85.5mm cylinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-0451-B (UPC 707924368116).\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals 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":45116545204339,"sku":"98-0451-B","price":2081.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-0454-B-copy-500x489_db6cf681-6f8c-4b84-93e5-73175ca32913.jpg?v=1785882125","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-hd-bubble-top-engine-case-stock-85-5mm-bore-8mm-studs-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-0451-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}