The Cruiser Performance 1776cc Turnkey is a turnkey engine from Automotive Remains LLC, built for air-cooled Volkswagen applications.
This 1776cc Cruiser Performance turnkey VW engine (90.5mm x 69mm bore/stroke) is built in-house from our Longblock program with a brand-new aluminum universal engine case, forged counterweighted 69mm crankshaft, and new forged rods. New dual-port heads with a performance valve job pair with a new 90.5mm piston and cylinder set, new matched lifters, and a performance street camshaft. Fitted with a single carburetor, high-flow reusable air filter, HEI electronic distributor, a complete doghouse cooling system with engine tin, and a complete performance exhaust system. Premium unleaded gasoline is recommended. Professionally assembled and tested before shipment. Professionally assembled, cam broken in, and tuned before shipment. Contact us for full specification details.
Cruiser Performance 1776cc 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 1776cc 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 1776cc Turnkey before you order.
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