10/28/2026
🇺🇸 WEST COAST CORE 🇺🇸
PREMIUM AIR-COOLED VW ENGINES
BUILT TO ORDER • HOT-RUN TESTED • BUILT IN CALIFORNIA!
🔧 FROM STOCK 1600cc ENGINES TO POWERFUL 2275cc STROKERS!
Looking for a dependable replacement engine or more horsepower for your VW Bug, Bus, Ghia, dune buggy, or sand rail?
At West Coast Core, we specialize in building quality air-cooled Volkswagen engines for your driving needs.
✅ Built to order — minimum 3-week build time
✅ Complete engines hot-run tested with camshaft break-in
✅ 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects
✅ Stock, performance, and stroker engines
✅ Nationwide freight shipping available
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🔵 STOCK & RESTORATION ENGINES
Perfect for daily driving, restorations, and dependable VW cruising.
ENGINE SIZE| LONG BLOCK| COMPLETE
1600cc — 69 × 85.5mm| $2,650| $3,850
1641cc — 69 × 87mm| $2,695| $3,950
ENGINE BUILD INCLUDES:
✔ Rebuilt German magnesium case with case savers
✔ Reground 69mm crankshaft and rebuilt I-beam rods
✔ New main, rod, and cam bearings
✔ New pistons and cylinders with Grant rings
✔ New stock dual-port cylinder heads
✔ Stock flywheel and chromoly gland nut
✔ 30mm oil pump
COMPLETE ENGINES ALSO INCLUDE:
34 PICT carburetor, 009 distributor, spark plugs and wires, fuel pump, alternator, belt, pulleys, doghouse fan shroud, and dual-port cylinder tins.
SOLD EXCHANGE — ADDITIONAL $600.00 CORE CHARGE.
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🔴 PERFORMANCE STREET ENGINES
More horsepower, stronger acceleration, and improved pulling power!
ENGINE SIZE| LONG BLOCK| COMPLETE
1776cc — 69 × 90.5mm| $2,995| $4,750
1835cc — 69 × 92mm| $2,995| $4,750
1915cc — 69 × 94mm| $3,095| $4,850
ENGINE BUILD INCLUDES:
✔ Rebuilt German magnesium case with case savers
✔ Reground 69mm 8-dowel crankshaft
✔ Rebuilt I-beam rods and new bearings
✔ Lightened 8-dowel flywheel and chromoly gland nut
✔ W100 or W110 performance camshaft
✔ New pistons and cylinders with Grant rings
✔ New 40 × 35.5 performance cylinder heads
✔ Heavy-duty valve springs and chromoly retainers
✔ Solid-shaft rocker assemblies and 30mm oil pump
COMPLETE ENGINE CARBURETOR OPTIONS:
✔ Dual 34 EPC carburetors
✔ Dual 40K Kadron-style carburetors
✔ Single 40 HPMX carburetor
Complete engines also include ignition components, fuel pump, alternator, belt, pulleys, doghouse fan shroud, and dual-port cylinder tins.
🔥 SOLD EXCHANGE — ADDITIONAL $600.00 CORE CHARGE.
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🟠 HIGH-PERFORMANCE STROKER ENGINES
BRAND-NEW MAGNESIUM ENGINE CASES!
🔥 MORE DISPLACEMENT • MORE TORQUE • MORE POWER!
ALL LISTED STROKER SIZES — SAME BASE PRICE!
💰 LONG BLOCK: $5,025
💰 COMPLETE ENGINE: $7,625
AVAILABLE STROKER ENGINE SIZES
Engine Displacement| Crankshaft Stroke| Piston Bore
1904cc| 74mm| 90.5mm
1968cc| 74mm| 92mm
2054cc| 74mm| 94mm
2110cc| 82mm| 90.5mm
2165cc| 78mm| 94mm
2180cc| 82mm| 92mm
2275cc| 82mm| 94mm
ENGINE BUILD INCLUDES:
✔ Brand-new magnesium stroker engine case
✔ Brand-new 8-dowel chromoly crankshaft
✔ Brand-new I-beam connecting rods
✔ New main, rod, and double-thrust cam bearings
✔ Lightened 8-dowel flywheel and chromoly gland nut
✔ W100 or W110 performance camshaft
✔ New pistons and cylinders with Grant rings
✔ New 40 × 35.5 performance cylinder heads
✔ Heavy-duty valve springs and chromoly retainers
✔ Solid-shaft rocker assemblies and 30mm oil pump
COMPLETE ENGINE CARBURETOR OPTIONS:
✔ 1904cc / 1968cc — Single 38 EGAS
✔ 2054cc through 2275cc — Dual 40K or single 40 HPMX
Complete engines also include ignition components, fuel pump, alternator, belt, pulleys, doghouse fan shroud, and dual-port cylinder tins.
🔥 SOLD OUTRIGHT — NO CORE REQUIRED!
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⚙️ AVAILABLE ENGINE UPGRADES
UPGRADE| ADDITIONAL COST
Full-flow oil system| $125
W120/W125 cam with dual valve springs| $150
1.25 rockers & chromoly pushrods| $150
Pat Downs big-cap distributor kit| $245
Serpentine belt kit — Red, Blue, Black| $225
Crankcase breather kit| $125
Stock or performance clutch kit| $245
Sand-seal pulley kit| $125
Bolt-on valve covers| $65
75-amp alternator upgrade| $55
90-amp alternator upgrade| $90
125-amp alternator upgrade| $150
Performance upgrades must be compatible with the selected engine combination.
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🛠️ LONG BLOCK VS. COMPLETE ENGINE
LONG BLOCK: Assembled engine with internal components, pistons, cylinders, cylinder heads, and valve train. Ideal for customers using their existing external engine accessories.
COMPLETE ENGINE: Includes the long block plus the specified carburetion, ignition components, fuel pump, alternator, belt, pulleys, doghouse fan shroud, and dual-port cylinder tins.
⚠️ IMPORTANT — COMPLETE ENGINE EXCLUSIONS
ALL COMPLETE ENGINES ARE SOLD LESS:
❌ Exhaust system
❌ Clutch assembly
❌ Ignition coil
❌ All surrounding engine tins and sheet metal, except the included doghouse fan shroud and dual-port cylinder tins.
ALL OTHER ENGINE TINS AND EXCLUDED COMPONENTS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY.
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🔄 ENGINE CORE EXCHANGE POLICY
ALL 1600cc, 1641cc, 1776cc, 1835cc, AND 1915cc ENGINES ARE SOLD EXCHANGE WITH AN ADDITIONAL $600.00 CORE CHARGE.
The $600.00 core charge is added to the advertised engine price and is refundable only after the returned core passes inspection.
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
✔ German AS41 magnesium engine case
✔ Dual-relief engine case
✔ Dual-port engine configuration
✔ 100% complete — nothing missing
✔ 100% rebuildable after complete teardown and inspection
CORE REFUNDS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.
All returned cores are disassembled and inspected by West Coast Core. Missing, damaged, or non-rebuildable components may result in a reduced or denied refund.
CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING COSTS, including shipping their purchased engine, shipping a core to us for evaluation, and return shipping if they want a rejected core returned.
All shipping charges are nonrefundable. Contact us before sending a core.
ALL STROKER ENGINES ARE SOLD OUTRIGHT — NO CORE CHARGE REQUIRED!
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📦 SHIPPING, WARRANTY & ORDER INFORMATION
🚚 Nationwide freight shipping starts at $350, depending on destination ZIP code.
📦 Crating and insurance: $150
📍 Freight delivered to an available local terminal for customer pickup.
🛡️ 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects, subject to written warranty terms.
🔧 Built to order — minimum 3 weeks. Actual build times may vary with parts availability and workload.
🎨 Black or chrome engine tin options available, subject to availability and applicable pricing.
💳 Applicable sales tax, shipping, core charges, and upgrades are additional.
ALL SALES FINAL. Customer acknowledgement of build specifications, warranty, lead time, and sales terms required before ordering.
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🇺🇸 WEST COAST CORE
AIR-COOLED VW ENGINE SPECIALISTS
📍 2361 10th St West, Rosamond, CA 93560
📞 661-466-8072
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed for lunch: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
🚗 READY TO ORDER YOUR VW ENGINE?
CALL US, COMMENT BELOW, OR SEND US A FACEBOOK MESSAGE!
Tell us your Volkswagen year and model, desired engine size, long block or complete engine, and shipping ZIP code.
We'll help you choose the right engine combination and provide a quote!
🇺🇸 WEST COAST CORE 🇺🇸
BUILT TO ORDER • HOT-RUN TESTED • BUILT WITH PRIDE IN CALIFORNIA!
