{"product_id":"empi-82mm-4340-counterweighted-stroker-crankshaft-vw-journals-2276cc-build-00-8182-0","title":"EMPI 82mm 4340 Counterweighted Stroker Crankshaft — VW Journals | 2276cc Build (00-8182-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're chasing real displacement out of a Type 1 case, the stroke is where it starts. This is EMPI's 82mm 4340 counter-weighted crankshaft (00-8182-0) on standard VW journals — the backbone of a 2276cc build when you pair it with 94mm cylinders. Forged 4340 steel, counterweighted for balance at the RPM a stroker actually sees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged 4340 chromoly-grade steel — the material you want for high-output, hard-use motors, not a cast replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e82mm stroke — combines with 94mm pistons for 2276cc, the most popular air-cooled stroker displacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounter-weighted for smoother high-RPM operation and reduced bearing load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard VW rod and main journals — runs standard-size bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires case clearancing for the rod and counterweight swing (see Fitment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a build component, not a bolt-in.\u003c\/strong\u003e An 82mm crank swings a larger arc than stock and \u003cstrong\u003erequires case clearancing\u003c\/strong\u003e at the cam tunnel, lifter bores, and case webbing, plus a matching 94mm cylinder bore. Confirmed for Type 1 cases being built to 2276cc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONFIRMED: VW Type 1 Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Bus (T1\/T2), Thing\/181, Buggy, Baja — engine cases machined for 82mm stroke. NOT CONFIRMED: stock un-clearanced cases, Type 4 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStroke: 82mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: forged 4340 steel, counterweighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournals: standard VW (rod and main)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 00-8182-0 | UPC: 707924330717\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 23.9 lb | Boxed: 17 x 7 x 7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit a stock 1600 case?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not without machine work — an 82mm stroker crank requires case clearancing for the rod and counterweight swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat displacement does it make?\u003c\/strong\u003e Paired with 94mm pistons and cylinders it builds a 2276cc engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bearings does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard-size VW rod and main bearings, since the journals are standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI 00-8182-0 (UPC 707924330717).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard ground; no hazmat restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"EMPI 82mm 4340 Counterweighted Stroker Crankshaft, VW Journals (00-8182-0)\",\"sku\":\"00-8182-0\",\"gtin12\":\"707924330717\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EMPI\"},\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"575.05\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"}}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116348104819,"sku":"00-8182-0","price":575.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-8182-0.jpg?v=1781843984","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-82mm-4340-counterweighted-stroker-crankshaft-vw-journals-2276cc-build-00-8182-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}