EMPI 1776cc Stock Engine Long Block Kit — Bubble Top Aluminum Case | VW (98-0486-B)

EMPI 1776cc Stock Engine Long Block Kit — Bubble Top Aluminum Case | VW (98-0486-B)Stepping up to 1776cc is the classic first big bore for a Beetle, and this kit has everything to build one. EMPI's 1776cc Stock Engine Kit (98 0486 B) is built around an EMPI HD bubble top aluminum case with all new EMPI components a meaningful bump in power and torque over a stock 1600 while keeping daily driver manners. You supply assembly and machine work. What's Included EMPI HD bubble top aluminum engine case 69mm direct drilled, 4 dowel

Stepping up to 1776cc is the classic first big-bore for a Beetle, and this kit has everything to build one. EMPI's 1776cc Stock Engine Kit (98-0486-B) is built around an EMPI HD bubble-top aluminum case with all-new EMPI components — a meaningful bump in power and torque over a stock 1600 while keeping daily-driver manners. 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 (90.5mm)
• 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: 1776cc | Case: EMPI HD bubble-top aluminum
• Crankshaft: 69mm, direct-drilled, 4-dowel
• Bore: 90.5mm | Heads: dual port, 35.55mm intake / 32mm exhaust
• Part Number: 98-0486-B | UPC: 707924559804 | COO: USA
• Shipping weight: 160 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? 1776cc on 90.5mm pistons.

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

Does it include everything? All long-block components, hardware, and gaskets — you add machine work and external parts.

What's the part number? EMPI 98-0486-B (UPC 707924559804).

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.