{"product_id":"empi-stock-1600cc-long-block-engine-aluminum-case-air-cooled-vw-type-1-98-0480-b","title":"EMPI Stock 1600cc Long Block Engine — Aluminum Case | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 (98-0480-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Stock 1600cc Long Block Engine — Aluminum Case (Air-Cooled VW Type 1)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eEMPI Stock 1600cc Long Block\u003c\/b\u003e is a fully assembled, all-new long block built with \u003cb\u003eEMPI matched components\u003c\/b\u003e — ready to drop in and complete with your own carb, exhaust, tin, and ignition. It is the reliable foundation for a stock-spec air-cooled VW rebuild.\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 air-cooled Type 1, 1600cc stock displacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 1 engine), Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e air-cooled Type 1, plus buggy\/sandrail applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI builds this long block entirely from \u003cb\u003eall-new, matched components\u003c\/b\u003e, giving you a consistent, correct-spec foundation instead of the unknowns of a used core or mismatched rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully assembled:\u003c\/b\u003e complete long block, ready to finish with your external accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-new components:\u003c\/b\u003e built from all-EMPI matched parts, no core required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-port heads:\u003c\/b\u003e standard dual-port cylinder heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock displacement:\u003c\/b\u003e 1600cc for a dependable stock-spec rebuild\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 98-0480-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/b\u003e 1600cc stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCylinder heads:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual-port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Long block (short block + heads, no external accessories)\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 is included?\u003c\/b\u003e A long block only — short block plus heads. Add your own carb, exhaust, tin, and ignition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this new or rebuilt?\u003c\/b\u003e All-new, built from all-EMPI matched components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat case does it use?\u003c\/b\u003e A standard aluminum case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e catalog, more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, and parts for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: Aluminum cases must use a steel hub pulley or an aluminum bolt-in sand-seal pulley kit. Actual component selection may vary based on worldwide availability.\u003c\/em\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","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45061088346227,"sku":"98-0480-B","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-0480-B-1-scaled.jpg?v=1780381401","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-stock-1600cc-long-block-engine-aluminum-case-air-cooled-vw-type-1-98-0480-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}