EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | 77mm × 64mm, 36HP 1200cc (98-1945-B)

EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set — 77mm × 64mm, 36HP 1200cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1945-B)

EMPI's 77mm × 64mm piston and cylinder set (98-1945-B) is the original 36HP 1200cc set. It's a complete matched set of four for a VW Type 1 engine — pistons, cylinders, rings, wrist pins and clips, sized together.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 Air-Cooled: Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (Type 2)

Slip-in on a standard case machined for this bore — no special case work required, and it runs the stock crank. Not confirmed: Type 4 / 914 engines (different bore spacing and case).

Key Features & Benefits

• 36HP 1200cc: 77mm bore × 64mm stroke — the original air-cooled displacement
• Matched set of 4: pistons and cylinders sized together for consistent fit
• Complete top-end: includes rings, wrist pins, and clips
• Stock-crank compatible: runs the standard 64mm crank

Technical Specifications

• Bore: 77mm
• Stroke: 64mm
• Displacement: 1200cc (36HP)
• Quantity: set of 4 (pistons + cylinders)
• Includes: rings, wrist pins, clips
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 98-1945-B
• UPC: 707924433272

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this fit my air-cooled VW Type 1? Yes — once the case is machined for this bore where required.
• Do I need a stroker crank? No — it runs the stock crank.
• What's included? A complete set for one engine: 4 cylinders, 4 pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips.
• What's the part number? EMPI 98-1945-B (UPC 707924433272).

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