EMPI 1914cc Stock Engine Long Block Kit — Bubble Top Aluminum Case | VW (98-0488-B)

EMPI 1914cc Stock Engine Long Block Kit — Bubble Top Aluminum Case | VW (98-0488-B)1914cc is the sweet spot for a strong street motor noticeably more grunt than a 1776 while still bolting into a stock chassis. EMPI's 1914cc Stock Engine Kit (98 0488 B) gives you everything to build one, on an EMPI HD bubble top aluminum case with all new EMPI components. You supply assembly and machine work. What's Included EMPI HD bubble top aluminum engine case 69mm direct drilled, 4 dowel crankshaft Forged stock connecting rods Stock camshaft and

1914cc is the sweet spot for a strong street motor — noticeably more grunt than a 1776 while still bolting into a stock chassis. EMPI's 1914cc Stock Engine Kit (98-0488-B) gives you everything to build one, on an EMPI HD bubble-top aluminum case with all-new EMPI components. You supply assembly and machine work.

What's Included

• EMPI HD bubble-top aluminum engine case
• 69mm direct-drilled, 4-dowel crankshaft
• Forged stock connecting rods
• Stock camshaft and lifters
• Chromoly pushrods
• HD solid-shaft 1.1:1 rockers with swivel-foot adjusters
• 26mm Schadek oil pump
• Chromoly 8mm head studs and chromoly gland nut
• Silverline main bearings, single-thrust cam bearings, rod bearings
• Piston & cylinder set (94mm)
• Dual-port cylinder heads, 35.55mm intake / 32mm exhaust valves
• Valve covers, pushrod tubes
• Elring gasket kit and main seal, plus all hardware and gaskets

Specifications

• Displacement: 1914cc | Case: EMPI HD bubble-top aluminum
• Crankshaft: 69mm, direct-drilled, 4-dowel
• Bore: 94mm | Heads: dual port, 35.55mm intake / 32mm exhaust
• Part Number: 98-0488-B | UPC: 707924559811 | COO: USA
• Shipping weight: 167.6 lb — special freight may apply

Important

This is an unassembled kit — assembly and machine work are not included. Aluminum cases must use a steel hub pulley or an aluminum bolt-in sand-seal pulley kit. Component selection may vary based on worldwide availability.

Fitment

CONFIRMED: VW Type 1 and Type 2 builds — Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia — using a 4-dowel 200mm flywheel. NOT CONFIRMED: Type 4 engines.

Questions & Answers

Is this an assembled engine? No — it's a complete build-your-own kit.

What displacement and bore? 1914cc on 94mm pistons.

What case does it use? EMPI HD bubble-top aluminum, which requires a steel hub or sand-seal pulley.

How does it compare to the 1776 kit? Same architecture with 94mm pistons for more displacement and torque.

What's the part number? EMPI 98-0488-B (UPC 707924559811).

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.