EMPI 69mm Direct-Drilled Cast Crankshaft | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 | Stock Stroke (98-1510-B)

EMPI 69mm Direct-Drilled Cast Crankshaft — Air-Cooled VW Type 1, Stock Stroke (98-1510-B)

A dependable, budget-minded foundation for a stock-displacement rebuild: the EMPI 69mm direct-drilled cast crankshaft (part 98-1510-B) for VW Type 1 air-cooled engines. Stock 69mm stroke and bolt-in fitment for 1200–1600cc builds, with a four-dowel design for reliable flywheel indexing.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: Type 1 1200–1600cc
• VW Super Beetle: Type 1 1200–1600cc
• VW Bus: Type 1 1200–1600cc
• VW Karmann Ghia: Type 1 1200–1600cc
• VW Type 3: Type 1 1200–1600cc

Key Features & Benefits

• Stock stroke: 69mm stroke, correct for 1200–1600cc displacement.
• Bolt-in fitment: a direct replacement for a tired or out-of-spec original crank.
• Direct-drilled: cast crankshaft with direct-drilled oiling.
• Four-dowel design: for reliable flywheel indexing.

Technical Specifications

• Stroke: 69mm (stock)
• Construction: Cast, direct-drilled
• Flange: Four-dowel
• Displacement: 1200–1600cc builds
• Part Number: 98-1510-B

Frequently Asked Questions

• What displacement is this crank for? Stock 69mm stroke for 1200–1600cc Type 1 engines.
• Is it a bolt-in replacement? Yes — bolt-in fitment for stock 1200–1600cc builds.
• What's the part number? EMPI 98-1510-B.

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