EMPI Stock 1914cc Long Block PLUS Engine — Big Bore, AS41 Magnesium Case | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 (98-0494-B)

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Product details
  • Vendor EMPI
  • SKU 98-0494-B
  • Fits
    • All Years|VW|Beetle
    • All Years|VW|Bus
    • All Years|VW|Karmann Ghia
    • All Years|VW|Thing
    • All Years|VW|Type 3

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EMPI Stock 1914cc Long Block PLUS Engine — Big Bore, AS41 Magnesium Case (Air-Cooled VW Type 1)

The EMPI 1914cc Long Block PLUS with magnesium AS41 case is a fully assembled, all-new big-bore long block. The 1914cc (94mm × 69mm) is a favorite street performance displacement, and the PLUS build pairs it with the stronger magnesium case for high-output street and mild competition use.

Vehicle Fitment

  • VW Beetle: air-cooled Type 1, 1914cc big-bore displacement
  • VW Bus (Type 1 engine), Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing: air-cooled Type 1, plus buggy/sandrail applications

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI builds this long block entirely from all-new, matched components on a stronger magnesium AS41 case — a favorite big-bore displacement configured for high-output street and mild competition use.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Big-bore power: 1914cc (94mm) is a favorite street performance displacement
  • Magnesium AS41 case: the PLUS build pairs 1914 displacement with the stronger magnesium case
  • Street and mild competition: configured for high-output street and mild competition use
  • Dual-port heads: standard dual-port cylinder heads

Technical Specifications

  • EMPI Part #: 98-0494-B
  • Displacement: 1914cc big bore (94mm)
  • Case: Magnesium AS41
  • Cylinder heads: Dual-port
  • Sold as: Long block (short block + heads, no external accessories)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is included? A long block only — short block plus heads. Add your own external accessories.
  • What is the bore? 1914cc uses a 94mm big bore.
  • What case does it use? A magnesium AS41 case.

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WARNING: 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.