{"product_id":"empi-stock-1776cc-long-block-plus-engine-as41-magnesium-case-air-cooled-vw-type-1-98-0492-b","title":"EMPI Stock 1776cc Long Block PLUS Engine — AS41 Magnesium Case | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 (98-0492-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Stock 1776cc Long Block PLUS Engine — AS41 Magnesium Case (Air-Cooled VW Type 1)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eEMPI 1776cc Long Block PLUS\u003c\/b\u003e with magnesium AS41 case is a fully assembled, all-new long block. The \u003cb\u003e1776cc (90.5mm × 69mm)\u003c\/b\u003e is the classic first big-bore step up from stock 1600, delivering more torque and power while remaining a reliable street engine. The \u003cb\u003ePLUS\u003c\/b\u003e build pairs the popular 1776 displacement with the magnesium case.\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, 1776cc big-bore 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 on a stronger \u003cb\u003emagnesium AS41 case\u003c\/b\u003e — the popular first big-bore upgrade that stays reliable for the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic first big bore:\u003c\/b\u003e 1776cc (90.5mm) adds torque and power over stock 1600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMagnesium AS41 case:\u003c\/b\u003e the PLUS build pairs 1776 displacement with the magnesium case\u003c\/li\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\u003eDual-port heads:\u003c\/b\u003e standard dual-port cylinder heads\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 98-0492-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/b\u003e 1776cc big bore (90.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase:\u003c\/b\u003e Magnesium AS41\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 external accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the bore?\u003c\/b\u003e 1776cc uses a 90.5mm big bore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat case does it use?\u003c\/b\u003e A magnesium AS41 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: 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":45061088444531,"sku":"98-0492-B","price":6700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-0490-B-copy-scaled.jpg?v=1780381437","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-stock-1776cc-long-block-plus-engine-as41-magnesium-case-air-cooled-vw-type-1-98-0492-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}