EMPI Super Vee Type 4 Stock Plus Heads — 94–96mm, 44/36mm SS Big Valves, Pair | VW Bus & Porsche 914 (98-5321-0)
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- Vendor EMPI
- SKU 98-5321-0
- Barcode 707924576610
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Fits
- 1972-1979|VW|Bus (Type 4 engine)
- 1968-1974|VW|Type 4
- All Years|Porsche|914
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EMPI Super Vee Type 4 Stock PLUS Cylinder Heads — 94-96mm Bore, 44/36mm Manley SS Big Valves, Pair (98-5321-0)
The Stock PLUS variant of the EMPI Super Vee Type 4 cylinder head runs the same proven European-sourced casting as the Stock version, but adds upgraded 44mm intake valves for better breathing on more aggressive Type 4 builds. Each head is stuffed with Manley valves, silicon bronze valve guides, hardened valve seats, heavy duty valve springs, and chromoly retainers.
All valve seat work is performed on EMPI's Rottler SG7MTS cylinder head machine at their Anaheim, CA shop. Whether you're rebuilding or hot-rodding your VW Type 2/4 or Porsche 914, these heads deliver the performance you're after. Sold as a matched pair.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Bus (Type 2 Bay Window, Type 4 engine): 1972–1979
- VW Type 4: 1968–1974
- Porsche 914: 1.7L, 1.8L, 2.0L
- Engine: 2.0L Type 4, 94–96mm bore
Why Choose EMPI?
EMPI machines and assembles every Super Vee head in-house at their Anaheim, CA facility on a Rottler SG7MTS cylinder head machine, pairing European-sourced premium castings with name-brand Manley valve gear and a performance 3-angle valve job.
Key Features & Benefits
- Upgraded breathing: 44mm intake valves for more aggressive Type 4 builds.
- Big Valve setup: 44mm intake / 36mm exhaust Manley stainless steel valves.
- Complete valvetrain: silicon bronze valve guides, hardened seats, heavy duty springs, chromoly retainers.
- Performance valve work: 3-angle valve job cut on a Rottler SG7MTS machine.
- Built in-house: machined and assembled at EMPI Anaheim, CA.
- Sold as a matched pair.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 98-5321-0
- Bore: 94–96mm (Type 4 / 2.0L casting)
- Valves: 44mm intake / 36mm exhaust Manley stainless steel
- Valve Guides: Silicon bronze
- Valve Seats: Hardened
- Valve Springs: Heavy duty
- Retainers: Chromoly
- Machine Work: Rottler SG7MTS, performance 3-angle valve job
- Sold As: Matched pair
- Required (sold separately): Lash Caps (P/N 00-4006-0) for all stainless steel valve applications
- Shipping Weight: 30 lbs (pair)
- Shipping Box: 20 x 12 x 9 in
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these sold individually or as a pair? They are sold as a matched pair.
- Do I need lash caps? Yes — Lash Caps (P/N 00-4006-0) are required for all stainless steel valve applications and are sold separately.
- What bore do these fit? They are for 94–96mm bore Type 4 / 2.0L engines.
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