EMPI Magnesium Engine Case | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | 90.5/92mm Bore, Full-Flow (98-0438-B)

EMPI Magnesium Alloy Engine Case — 90.5/92mm Bore, Full-Flow (98-0438-B)

The case is the foundation every air-cooled build sits on. This is EMPI's magnesium alloy engine case (98-0438-B) — machined for 90.5/92mm cylinders and full-flow drilled, an all-new casting for 1776–1835cc builds.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1966–1979
• VW Super Beetle: 1971–1979
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1966–1974
• VW Type 3: 1966–1973
• VW Bus: 1966–1979

Confirmed for VW Type 1 1776–1835cc builds (Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Bus). Not for bore sizes other than 90.5/92mm or Type 4 engines.

Key Features & Benefits

• All-new magnesium alloy casting: lightweight stock-material foundation
• Machined for 90.5/92mm cylinders: ready for 1776–1835cc builds
• Full-flow drilled: for external filter/cooler plumbing
• Fresh machining throughout: cam tunnel, mains, lifter bores

Technical Specifications

• Material: Magnesium alloy
• Bore: 90.5/92mm
• Oiling: Full-flow drilled
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 98-0438-B
• UPC: 707924472295

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 90.5/92mm cylinders.
• What's the part number? EMPI 98-0438-B (UPC 707924472295).

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