{"product_id":"empi-new-forged-connecting-rods-set-of-4-air-cooled-vw-type-1-1300-1600cc-98-0153-b","title":"EMPI New Forged Connecting Rods — Set of 4 | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 1300-1600cc (98-0153-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI New Forged Connecting Rods — Set of 4 (Air-Cooled VW Type 1, 1300–1600cc)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003cb\u003e4 brand-new forged connecting rods\u003c\/b\u003e for the air-cooled VW Type 1 engine, made to factory specifications. Connecting rods are the vital link between piston and crankshaft, and worn rods are a costly risk in any rebuild. Replace them with \u003cb\u003enew forged units\u003c\/b\u003e rather than reusing tired originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle \/ Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 engine, 1300–1600cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 1 engine), Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1300–1600cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI is one of the longest-running names in the air-cooled VW aftermarket. These rods are \u003cb\u003eforged and made to factory specifications\u003c\/b\u003e for a dependable, correct-fit replacement in stock and performance rebuilds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew, not reused:\u003c\/b\u003e brand-new rods eliminate the risk of reusing fatigued originals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForged construction:\u003c\/b\u003e made to factory specifications for strength and correct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock VW journal:\u003c\/b\u003e factory-spec replacement for 1300–1600cc Type 1 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete set:\u003c\/b\u003e sold as a matched set of 4\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\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-0153-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlternate Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 311-105-401B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged, made to factory specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Set of 4\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\u003eHow many rods are included?\u003c\/b\u003e A complete set of 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-0153-B (alternate 311-105-401B).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat engines do these fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled VW Type 1 engines from 1300–1600cc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRod bolt torque:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 ft-lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e catalog, and parts for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWARNING: 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. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebuild Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a component-level part intended for use as part of a full engine rebuild or top-end service — verify it against your specific case, crank, or cylinder head measurements before final assembly, and always follow the torque and clearance specs in a proper VW Type 1 workshop manual. Reusing worn mating hardware alongside a new part like this can shorten its service life, so inspect surrounding components while you're in there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45061087920243,"sku":"98-0153-B","price":195.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-0153-B.jpg?v=1780381076","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-new-forged-connecting-rods-set-of-4-air-cooled-vw-type-1-1300-1600cc-98-0153-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}