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NUTSFORBUSES
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Who would've thought so many guys doing this stuff! Here's another source for parts, especially hard to find CARB PARTS:<https://www.piercemanifolds.com/40_44_IDF_insulating_spacer_99005_115_p/99005.115.htm>
pierce always has what I need, even impossible stuff
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| Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:36 am Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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toxicavenger70
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| Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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At the 00:23 mark it says the parts are approved by Jack Sacchette. Jbugs has mentioned, "engines are built and assembled by VW racing legend Jack Sacchette". Two totally different meanings in my opinion. |
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Erik G
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| Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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they sure do. I'm not really a fan of JBugs but I went and looked
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The EMPI 1914cc VW long block engine is designed for reliable performance on the street and comes backed by a 12-month/12,000 limited warranty. These engines are built and assembled by VW racing legend Jack Sacchette in Southern California. This engine is designed to give you a power and performance upgrade with unrivaled reliability. This EMPI long block engine is perfect if you have a weekend cruiser where you want it to get up and go, but you don't need anything crazy or over-the-top. These engines are NOT designed for the drag stip or off-road use.
This 1914cc engine uses a brand new, AutoLinea "Bubble Top" HD aluminum case and EMPI High Performance cylinder heads with S/S valves, chromoly retainers and EMPI proprietary 3 angle valve job performed on a Rottler valve machine at EMPI's facility in Anaheim, California.
In addition to the brand new case and heads, these engines also use brand-new components from the best suppliers in the air-cooled VW industry including AA Performance Products, AutoLinea, Elring, EMPI, OSVAT, Mahle, Manton, Silverline and Schadek.
All EMPI Long Blocks are crated on a pallet, shrink-wrapped and ready to ship directly from EMPI. They arrive via truck-freight and delivery includes residential lift-gate service if necessary.
Can only be shipped to the lower 48 States.
Included Components
Engine Case - AutoLinea-EMPI. H.D. “Bubble Top” Engine Case
Crankshaft - Direct Drilled, 69mm Stroke
Rods - OE Specification
Camshaft - Stock Cam with Flat Gear, .334" Lift, 250º Duration
Lifters - Precision Ground and Heat Treated, 28mm
Flywheel - Stock Style, 4 Dowel Pin, 200mm
Gland Nut - Chromoly, Heavy Duty
Main Bearings - Standard, Steel Center
Rod Bearings - Standard
Cam Bearings - Standard Thrust
Oil Pump - Schadek, 21mm with Cover
Head Studs - Chromoly, 8mm with Nuts
Pistons & Cylinders - OE Specification, 94mm Diameter
Pushrod Tubes - Stock Style
Heads - EMPI High-Performance Dual Port Cylinder Head, 94mm Bore, 35.5 Intake x 32mm Exhaust S/S Valves, Single Hi-Rev Valve Springs, Chromoly Retainers, 3 Angle Valve Job Completed on Precision Rottler Seat & Guide Machine at EMPI Anaheim
Pushrods - Manton 11.500" OAL x 3/8" Diameter x .035" Wall thickness
Rockers - High Performance, Stock 1.1:1 Ratio
Valve Covers - Stock Steel Style, Black
Gaskets - Elring Engine Gasket Set
Additional Features
Reliable, Street-able Performance
12-month/12,000 Mile Limited Warranty
100% Brand New Components
Ships for Free and Comes Palletized, Shrink-wrapped, and Crated
Get Your VW On the Road Quickly with Unrivaled Reliability and Performance
Perfect for EMPI Dual 40 HPMX Carburetor Kit
THE ENGINE DOES NOT COME WITH OIL |
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toxicavenger70
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| Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:23 am Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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| Erik G wrote: |
| I'm not really a fan of JBugs but I went and looked |
Me either. More than once they have set me up for failure. |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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It’s hard to believe one guy is building all the engines they plan on selling. Imagine the backlog, so the “approved” part is more like it.
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toxicavenger70
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| Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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| Braukuche wrote: |
| It’s hard to believe one guy is building all the engines they plan on selling. Imagine the backlog, so the “approved” part is more like it. |
I bet it is just marketing speak from Jbugs. |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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| toxicavenger70 wrote: |
| Braukuche wrote: |
| It’s hard to believe one guy is building all the engines they plan on selling. Imagine the backlog, so the “approved” part is more like it. |
I bet it is just marketing speak from Jbugs. |
Either that or EMPI has this Jack guy chained to a bench working 24/7 to meet demand,
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visibleink
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| Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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I remember when the mexican long blocks were available and I thought too expensive back in the day but I think they were like $1600 bucks?!
So many local engine builders and machine shops are closing these days - to be able to just order a brand new longblock one without a long lead time is a great option!
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| Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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| visibleink wrote: |
I remember when the mexican long blocks were available and I thought too expensive back in the day but I think they were like $1600 bucks?!
So many local engine builders and machine shops are closing these days - to be able to just order a brand new longblock one without a long lead time is a great option! |
I still have my Mexico 1600DP, with Brazil heads, that I bought in '89 for $795, it was a completely brand new longblock, from Buggy House in Hayward California.
Refreshed in 2011, and still going strong in 2023, at maybe 35K miles:
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NewBugger74
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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I was thinking about purchasing this longblock to get a little more power and speed. Specifically the 1914cc, it would be my daily. Think its a good idea? Or should I maybe try and go for a more reviewed and reputable longblock.
(I was going to put it in my bug, I know this isn't the bug forum, but was hoping to get some answers. My dad owns a '60, 23 window! I'm half a splitty haha)
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boxer74
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| Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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Anybody used these?
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69 Herbie
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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| I have run the 1776 motor for just over a year. Perfect for my needs. Its a show car and cruiser, not a daily driver. Motor has just over 1,000 miles. I noticed a very small oil drip around the jug for # 3 cylinder, especially if the front end of the car is up in the air. Anyone have any experience with this / possible causes?? Any info is much appreciated. |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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| I noticed a very small oil drip around the jug for # 3 cylinder, especially if the front end of the car is up in the air. Anyone have any experience with this / possible causes?? |
Any possibility that it's coming from further above, like from the oil cooler, and just migrating down?
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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| #3 has that deep stud arrangement. Which stud is the leak nearest? |
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Glenn
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Has anyone tried the new EMPI engine Built by Jack? |
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| 69 Herbie wrote: |
| I noticed a very small oil drip around the jug for # 3 cylinder, especially if the front end of the car is up in the air. Anyone have any experience with this / possible causes?? |
Any possibility that it's coming from further above, like from the oil cooler, and just migrating down? |
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