EMPI 78mm Counterweighted Stroker Crankshaft | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | VW Journals (00-8181-0)

EMPI 78mm Counterweighted Stroker Crankshaft — VW Journals (00-8181-0)

The EMPI 78mm counterweighted stroker crankshaft adds stroke to your VW Type 1 air-cooled engine, taking displacement up into the 2074–2180cc range. Ground on VW journals and fully counterweighted for smoother, lower-vibration operation.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1): All years
• VW Super Beetle: All years
• VW Bus (Type 2): All years
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years
• VW Type 3: All years

Note: Intended for 2074–2180cc stroker builds using VW journals.

Key Features & Benefits

• Counterweighted: reduces vibration and bearing load in higher-RPM stroker builds
• VW journals: uses standard VW rod and main journal sizing
• 78mm stroke: increases displacement into the 2074–2180cc range depending on bore

Technical Specifications

• Stroke: 78mm
• Journals: VW
• Counterweighted: Yes
• Displacement range: 2074–2180cc (bore dependent)
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 00-8181-0

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this crankshaft counterweighted? Yes — it is fully counterweighted to reduce vibration.
• What displacement does a 78mm stroke produce? Roughly 2074–2180cc depending on your cylinder bore.
• What journal sizing does it use? VW journals.

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