Cruiser Performance 1600cc Turnkey VW Engine

The Cruiser Performance 1600cc Turnkey is a turnkey engine from Automotive Remains LLC, built for air-cooled Volkswagen applications.

This 1600cc Cruiser Performance turnkey VW engine (85.5mm x 69mm bore/stroke) is built in-house from our Longblock program with a brand-new aluminum engine case, forged counterweighted crankshaft, new forged rods, and a performance street camshaft. New dual-port cylinder heads (performance valve job) pair with a new 85.5mm piston and cylinder set. Fitted with a single carburetor, HEI electronic distributor, and a complete performance exhaust system. Premium unleaded gasoline is recommended. Professionally assembled and tested before shipment. Backed by a 1-year warranty and built from 100% new parts (no rebuilt core). Suits Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 1, Dune Buggy, and Sand Rail applications. Contact us for full specification details.

Cruiser Performance 1600cc Turnkey Details

Volkswagen’s air-cooled flat-four engine powered the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus, and Type 3 for decades, and it remains one of the most widely serviced engine platforms in the classic car hobby today. A long block typically includes the engine case, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons and cylinders, and cylinder heads assembled as a complete unit, while a turnkey engine adds the components needed to run, such as the carburetor, ignition, and pulley.

Because these engines are mechanically simpler than modern water-cooled designs, many owners choose to replace a worn engine with a fresh Cruiser Performance 1600cc Turnkey rather than rebuild it piece by piece. If you’re not sure which configuration is right for your vehicle, contact Automotive Remains LLC and our team can help you compare options before you order.

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Automotive Remains LLC is based in Weeki Wachee, Florida, and specializes in air-cooled Volkswagen parts and engines. Contact us at info@automotiveremainsllc.com or call +1 760-879-0998 (Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm) with any questions about the Cruiser Performance 1600cc Turnkey before you order.