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

EMPI 1776cc Magnesium "Turn-Key" Engine (With Heat)

Part Number: 98-0504-B

Get your VW back on the road with the reliability and performance of a brand-new power plant. This 1776cc Turn-Key engine is built 100% with new, top-tier EMPI components and features the preferred AS41 Magnesium Case for authentic factory-style cooling and weight.

Every engine is fully dressed, professionally tuned, and dyno-tested at EMPI’s Anaheim facility, ensuring it arrives ready to install and fire up immediately.

Performance Engineered

• Magnesium Case Construction: Built on a new magnesium case for superior heat dissipation and original fitment.

• Proprietary Valve Work: Features High-Performance Stock Dual Port heads, upgraded with a custom 3-angle valve job by EMPI's master head builders.

• Modern Ignition: The included EMPI HEI Electronic Ignition Kit eliminates the hassle of points forever, providing a hotter spark and maintenance-free operation.

• Complete & Dressed: This isn't just a long block. It comes fully equipped with a 55-amp alternator, 37 PICT-3 carburetor, and all-new cooling sheet metal.

What’s Included

• New 55 Amp Alternator

• New EMPI 37 PICT-3 Carburetor Kit

• 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

Vehicle Fitment

This engine is a direct fit for most air-cooled VW applications utilizing a 12V flywheel:

• Beetle & Super Beetle

• Karmann Ghia

• Bus / Type 2 (Early configurations)

• The Thing (Type 181)

• Dune Buggies, Sand Rails, and Kit Cars

Warranty & Peace of Mind

• 12-Month / Unlimited Mileage Warranty

• Dyno-Verified: Every unit is tested and tuned before it leaves the shop to ensure peak performance out of the box.

Note: Just add your preferred exhaust system and clutch kit to match your specific vehicle application.