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Description
EMPI GTV-2 L7 CNC Ported Heads — 90.5/92mm, 44/37.5mm SS Valves, Pair | VW Type 1 (98-1554-B)The L7 port is part of EMPI's high end racing head lineup a flow profile built for serious horsepower per displacement on high RPM Type 1 engines, carrying forward much of what DRD Racing Heads offered. EMPI's GTV 2 L7 CNC heads (98 1554 B) are machined for 90. 5 92mm bore with 4437. 5mm stainless valves and competition dual springs. Sold as a matched pair. Features 90. 5mm 92mm bore, GTV 2 dual port casting L7 CNC port profile 5 axis CNC mill 44mm
The L7 port is part of EMPI's high-end racing head lineup — a flow profile built for serious horsepower-per-displacement on high-RPM Type 1 engines, carrying forward much of what DRD Racing Heads offered. EMPI's GTV-2 L7 CNC heads (98-1554-B) are machined for 90.5/92mm bore with 44×37.5mm stainless valves and competition dual springs. Sold as a matched pair.
Features
- 90.5mm / 92mm bore, GTV-2 dual port casting
- L7 CNC port profile — 5-axis CNC mill
- 44mm intake / 37.5mm exhaust stainless steel valves
- Competition dual valve springs
- Chromoly retainers and hardened keepers
- Bronze valve guides
- Custom-fit gaskets included
- 12mm 3/4" reach spark plug holes
- Rocker, exhaust, and intake studs included
- Hi-Performance 3-angle valve job
- Sold as a matched pair
Specifications
- Valves: 44mm intake / 37.5mm exhaust, stainless
- Springs: competition dual | Port: L7 CNC
- Spark plugs: 12mm 3/4" reach
- Part Number: 98-1554-B | UPC: 707924472219
- Shipping weight: 27.4 lb (pair) | Boxed: 18 x 12 x 9 in
Important
Lash caps (P/N 00-4006-0) are required for all stainless steel valve applications — sold separately. 12mm long-reach spark plugs must be used in place of stock Bosch plugs. Verify rocker arm geometry and check for coil bind with dual springs.
Fitment
CONFIRMED: VW Type 1 dual-port racing builds running 90.5mm or 92mm bore with high-lift / high-RPM cams — 1776cc, 1835cc, 1914cc. Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing. NOT CONFIRMED: stock 85.5mm or 94mm bore, single-port engines, Type 4 engines.
Questions & Answers
What's the L7 port for? High-end racing flow optimized for horsepower-per-displacement on high-RPM engines.
What bore are these for? 90.5mm and 92mm pistons (1776-1914cc).
Do I need lash caps? Yes — required with stainless valves, sold separately (00-4006-0).
Sold each or as a pair? Matched pair.
What's the part number? EMPI 98-1554-B (UPC 707924472219).
Are you an authorized dealer? Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.
Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.
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