EMPI Exclusive Long Block Interview with Jack Sacchette!

[@tomfaessler6072]

Mr Sacchette, thank you for building my new 1600 dual port long block. It replaced the original 50 year old motor the push around a super beetle for 346,000 miles. It was rebuilt a few times. New engine runs so quiet compared to the old it's a hard to believe.

[@EMPI_Inc]

thanks Tom! peas send a pic of your Beetle to [e-mail]

[@stephenport4768]

These look good can see the GTV Beetle in the corner that dress kit makes the engine look sweet

[@johnwerner7194]

What do you use to seal the cases together in your shop??

[@EMPI_Inc]

Jacks prefers ThreeBond Silicone Liquid Gasket, EMPI part number 00-5123-0

[@JamesBrown-126]

If I buy a long block and I'm not actually going to be putting it in my buggy for say like 6 months or however long it's going to take me to get the rest of the parts ( transmission etc. together ) does that warranty begin the moment I receive the long block or the moment I actually fire the engine up ?

[@Rick-i4u]

I'm gonna guess that starts the day of the purchase

[@JamesBrown-126]

@@Rick-i4u yet Jack mentioned it was prepared so that the engine could sit dormant for even a year before being started. Wouldn't that mean that the warranty had expired by then 😕

[@EMPI_Inc]

James, most customers are building out long blocks upon receiving the crate...if you have special circumstances talk with your EMPI dealer for support

[@JamesBrown-126]

@@EMPI_Inc then why did Jack say that it was prepped and could sit for up to a year

[@EMPI_Inc]

@@JamesBrown-126 James, if you intend to buy a Long Block and not install it immediately please notify the EMPI dealer you purchase from about your build schedule and your warranty will be intact

[@benboyle25]

Have you thought about offering with a oil filter already installed?

[@EMPI_Inc]

hi Ben, EMPI long blocks use a standard oil screen system

[@benboyle25]

@@EMPI_Inc what I'm saying is using a Empi filter pump

[@EMPI_Inc]

@@benboyle25 Schadek oil pumps are standard on EMPI long blocks, please see all of the specs here: empius.com/empi-long-block-engines/

[@timpindell8178]

Oh please, many smaller shops have been offering 12/x warranties. I appreciate someone continuing to provide parts, but let's not get carried away. 5k for a long block 1600 vs a kit? Hope Jack is making $$$$$ off of what is claimed as a DYI assemble kit.

[@JamesBrown-126]

@@timpindell8178 yes I agree everybody else I've seen also has 12 months or 12,000 mi on their warranties

[@EMPI_Inc]

thanks for your perspective Tim, you are missing a couple of important facts- EMPI Long Blocks are constructed from all new components, no used or recycled parts and EMPI keeps Long Blocks on the shelf for rapid delivery...when we launched Long Blocks it was common to wait an average of 3-6 months, also, not every local shop has someone with knowledge and experience that Jack has ....also please note the DIY engine kit EMPI offers is EXACTLY what Jack builds with

[@X_Studios]

The price is crazy on them engines

[@EMPI_Inc]

For an all new long block with a 12 month unlimited mileage warranty hand built by a VW racing legend?? #youusuallygetwhatyoupayfor

[@freakinschweeet]

Biggest is 1914cc? Would like to see 2110 or even bigger.

[@EMPI_Inc]

we will share with our Product Dev team

[@chrisbegger8684]

@@EMPI_Inc does the 1914 really have stock 35x32 heads and a stock camshaft in it, or is that a typo in the ads from your vendors?

[@EMPI_Inc]

@@chrisbegger8684 please see 1914 specs here empius.com/products/empi-1914cc-long-block-engine/

[@OwhyeeVdub]

Are the new Camshafts going to be an option for the build series?

[@EMPI_Inc]

@@OwhyeeVdub if you are referring to the next EMPI Engine Battle the answer is yes

[@Nvmann805]

How much these go for

[@EMPI_Inc]

please contact your local EMPI dealer for pricing and availability empius.com/dealer-locator/

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Contact your local empi dealer.

[@DuneBuggyWarehouse]

$5-6k for 1600-1914cc is pretty standard across dealers (us included) 👍

[@DarrenRoth-lf9jw]

Was I the only one hoping for an interview about Jack and engines, and not an EMPI defense video?

[@EMPI_Inc]

hi Darren, If you want to see and hear EMPI engines making big power and Jack in his natural dyno habitat please watch the hours of EMPI Engine Battle livestream here on EMPI KZbin

[@danawick9817]

its to bad i can buy a 350 chev crate motor for less money

[@EMPI_Inc]

lol tough to fit the 350 into a Type1....

[@danawick9817]

@@EMPI_Inc oh i get that but the cost of a basic or 1641 engine comparing other engines over cost hahaha the pully would be under my arm pit hahaha