EMPI 1600cc "Plus" Mag Case Long Block Engine

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EMPI 1600cc "Plus" Mag Case Long Block

All EMPI Long Block Plus+ Engines are hand assembled in Southern California with ALL NEW ALL EMPI matched and approved components by VW racing legend Jack Sacchette. Available in three standard configurations for Type 1, or 2 applications. No core required, no long lead times-get your Classic VW back on the road today!

Every EMPI Long Block comes with a 12 month or 12K mile warranty.

EMPI Long Blocks are assembled with name brand components from AA Performance Products, AutoLinea, Elring, EMPI, OSVAT, Mahle, Manton, Silverline and Schadek

1600cc Long Blocks include new Motorav AS41Magnesium Alloy cases and AutoLinea dual port cylinder heads with Manley Stainless Steel valves, hardened seats and EMPI proprietary 3 angle valve job performed on a Rottler valve machine at EMPI in Anaheim, California.

All EMPI Long Blocks are palletized, shrink-wrapped, crated and ready to ship.  We'll let Rob tell you all about it!

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EMPI PART NUMBER 98-0490-B

ENGINE CASE- AS41, Standard Magnesium Alloy Case

CRANKSHAFT- Forged, Counter Weighted, Direct Drilled, 69mm

RODS- OE Specification

CAMSHAFT- Stock Cam, .334" Lift, 250º Duration

LIFTERS- Precision Ground and Heat Treated, 28mm

FLYWHEEL- Lightened, 8 Dowel Pin, 200mm

GLAND NUT- Chromoly, Heavy Duty

MAIN BEARINGS- Standard, Steel Center

ROD BEARINGS- Standard

CAM BEARINGS- Standard Thrust

OIL PUMP- Schadek, 26mm with Cover

HEAD STUDS- Chromoly, 8mm with Nuts

PISTONS & CYLINDERS- OE Specification, 85.5mm Diameter

PUSHROD TUBES- Stainless Steel Windage Style

HEADS- AutoLinea Dual Port Cylinder Head, EMPI Spec, Includes: OSVAT O.E. Style 35.55mm Intake and 32mm Exhaust Valves, with 3 Angle Valve Job Completed on Precision Rottler Seat & Guide Machine at EMPI Anaheim

PUSHRODS- Stock Length, Fully Assembled Hi-Performance Push Rods, 1.45mm (0.057") Wall Thickness

ROCKERS- High Performance, Stock 1.1:1 Ratio

VALVE COVER- Stainless Steel Stock Style w/ EMPI Logo

GASKETS- Elring Engine Gasket Set