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EMPI 1776cc Magnesium Turn-Key Engine with Heat — Air-Cooled VW (98-0504-B)

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Description

EMPI 1776cc Magnesium Turn-Key Engine with Heat — Air-Cooled VW (98-0504-B)The 1776cc on a magnesium case is the enthusiast's favorite turn key a real displacement bump over a stock 1600 with authentic factory style cooling and weight. EMPI's 1776cc Magnesium Turn Key (98 0504 B) is built 100% with new EMPI components, fully dressed, professionally tuned, and dyno tested at EMPI Anaheim so it arrives ready to install and fire up. Add your exhaust and clutch. 12 month unlimited mileage warranty. Features 100% new no core

The 1776cc on a magnesium case is the enthusiast's favorite turn-key — a real displacement bump over a stock 1600 with authentic factory-style cooling and weight. EMPI's 1776cc Magnesium Turn-Key (98-0504-B) is built 100% with new EMPI components, fully dressed, professionally tuned, and dyno-tested at EMPI Anaheim so it arrives ready to install and fire up. Add your exhaust and clutch. 12-month/unlimited-mileage warranty.

Features

  • 100% new — no core required, dyno-tested and tuned at EMPI Anaheim
  • 1776cc displacement on AS41 magnesium case for factory-style cooling
  • High-Performance Stock Dual Port heads with custom 3-angle valve job by EMPI's head builders
  • EMPI HEI electronic ignition — no points, hotter spark, maintenance-free
  • New 55-amp alternator and new EMPI 37 PICT-3 carburetor kit
  • 12-volt 200mm flywheel
  • New cooling sheet metal and PennGrade 1 break-in oil included
  • 12-month / unlimited-mileage warranty

What's Included

  • New 55 Amp alternator
  • New EMPI 37 PICT-3 carburetor kit
  • New electronic ignition kit with high-output coil
  • Upgraded performance dual-port heads (3-angle valve job)
  • 12-volt 200mm flywheel
  • New engine tin / sheet metal
  • PennGrade 1 break-in oil

Specifications

  • Displacement: 1776cc | Case: AS41 magnesium
  • Heads: High-Performance Stock Dual Port, 3-angle valve job
  • Ignition: EMPI HEI | Carb: 37 PICT-3 kit | Alternator: 55 amp
  • Flywheel: 12V 200mm
  • Part Number: 98-0504-B | UPC: 707924582826 | COO: USA
  • Shipping weight: 280 lb (palletized, crated) — special freight applies

Fitment

CONFIRMED: Most VW Type 1 and Type 2 applications using a 12-volt 200mm flywheel — Beetle & Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, early Bus/Type 2, the Thing (Type 181), dune buggies, sand rails, and kit cars. You supply the exhaust and clutch. NOT CONFIRMED: 6-volt / 6-dowel setups without conversion, Type 4 engines.

Questions & Answers

Is this a complete, running engine? Yes — 100% new, dyno-tested and tuned, ready to install. Add exhaust and clutch.

What displacement? 1776cc.

Mag or aluminum case? AS41 magnesium, for factory-style cooling and weight.

Does it come with heat? This is the "with heat" configuration — set up for heater boxes.

Is there a warranty? Yes — 12 months / unlimited mileage.

What's the part number? EMPI 98-0504-B (UPC 707924582826).

Are you an authorized dealer? Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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