The VW Turnkey crate engines listed below are complete assemblies with all accessories except heater boxes, exhaust systems and clutch kits which are available separately.
All Turnkeys come with choice of single or dual HPMX Empi Carburtors. No Fuel Injection.
| Year | Model | Engine Size | Price | Core Charge | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-1978 | Bus, Campers Complete Turnkeys Hydraulic Lifters | 2000 cc | 5199.00 | NA | JCS 425 TK |
| 1979 | Bus Camper Square Port Complete Turnkeys Hydraulic Lifters | 2000cc | 5199.00 | NA | JCS 426 TK |
| 1980-1983 | Vanagon Hydraulic Lifters | 2000 cc | 5199.00 | NA | JCS 430 TK |
| 1983-1985 | Water Cooled Vanagon | 1900 cc | 5399.00 | NA | JCS 470 TK |
| 1985 up | Water Cooled Vanagon | 2100 cc | 5399.00 | NA | JCS 471 TK |
1600 VW Engine Turnkey
$2824.00 Plus $475.00 Refundable Core Charge
JCS Premium Quality Stock Replacement Dual Port Air Cooled Engine
Initially produced by Volkswagen for the Beetle (Type I) in 1971 the 1600 cc Dual Port VW engine is the most dependable and economical replacement VW engine available today. With the introduction of the dual intake port cylinder head, improved carburetor, oiling and cooling designs, there was a significant increase in performance and reliability over previous models. This version, with few changes, would power the Beetle thru the end of its German production in 1979 and and then in Mexico until as recently as 2003. JCS incorporates all these design feature improvements in all our Turnkeys to insure you receive the most reliable, economical and maintenance free VW engine possible.
This VW engine is covered by our 12 month limited warranty.
Highly recommended for those who are looking for a reliable, economical and low maintenance daily driver.
Also see our 1641, a mild performance upgrade version that adds a touch of performance boost while maintaining the reliability, ease of maintenance and samewarranty as the 1600cc.