Gervais Engine & Machining · Menifee, CA

Street and race proven,
Stock or high performance.

Bugs. Buses. Buggies. Replicas. If it's air-cooled, we build it.

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5.0 on Google
14 customer reviews
Built & tested in Menifee
Thoroughly tested before it leaves the shop
6-month / 6,000-mile warranty
On every engine, to the original owner
EMPI & CB Performance parts
7,700+ parts in the catalog, shipped nationwide
Built in Menifee

Turnkeys & longblocks, built to match your needs

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Stock replacementStock 1600 / 1641cc. Built with the highest-quality stock parts: premium case, machined crank and rods, new Engle cam, stock 34 PICT carb. Turnkey from$5,295 Stage IStage I 1776 – 2276cc. Around 100 hp (stock is 60) with great fuel economy: premium new case, machined crank and rods, Engle cam, Gemvw premium heads. Turnkey from$7,695 ChromolyChromoly 1776 – 2442cc. 120–175 hp zero-mile engines: new chromoly counterweighted crank, chromoly flywheel, head studs and pushrods, Gemvw premium heads. Longblock from$5,850
Not sure which build?

Tell us how you drive — daily driver, weekend dragster, sand rail, baja, or the ultimate restoration project — and we’ll spend the time to build the perfect engine to match your needs.

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Why people buy from Gemvw

Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.

Built and tested in our shop

Engines are built in our Menifee shop and thoroughly tested to ensure a trouble-free installation.

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6-month / 6,000-mile engine warranty

Covers defects in material and workmanship for the original owner; accessories carry a 30-day warranty.

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Ships nationwide

In-stock parts ship within 72 hours. Free shipping on parts orders over $100 in the lower 48; engines ship by freight.

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(951) 694-9595, Tue–Fri 9–5 Pacific. Rated 5.0 on Google by 14 customers.

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Transmissions

Rebuilt transmissions, built to match the engine

Stock replacement, Freeway Flyer, Pro Street and Pro Drag — rebuilt German gears, new synchros and the ring and pinion set up for how you drive. Build to order; choose swing axle or IRS and your year.

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Parts: Transmission Parts · Driveline · Steering · Suspension
Stock Replacement Transmission $3,050.00 Configure → Freeway Flyer Transmission $3,050.00 Configure → Pro Street Transmission (3.88 or 3.44 ring & pinion) $3,650.00 Configure → Pro Drag Transmission $9,550.00 Configure → Bus Freeway Flyer Transmission, Bay Window 1968–1976 (exchange) $5,650.00 Configure →
Parts catalog

Thousands of parts from EMPI & CB Performance

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Intake→Engine Parts→Exhaust→Transmission Parts→Brakes→Steering→Oil System→Electrical→Wheels & Tires→Interior→

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7,700+ partsEMPICB Performance
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Jeff Gervais with a finished engine on the test stand 5.0★ on Google
Meet the builder · Jeff Gervais · 40+ years on air-cooled VWs

We won’t just sell you the most expensive engine we can.

As one of Southern California’s premiere performance VW engine and parts suppliers, our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. Whether it’s a daily driver, weekend dragster, sand rail, baja, or the ultimate restoration project, we will spend the time to build the perfect engine to match your needs. Browse the site, choose one of our pre-configured builds, or give us a call.

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Google reviews

What customers say on Google

Rated 5.0 on Google · 14 reviews →

“Awesome experience. Bought a new motor and watched it run on a test stand. Clearly, they mostly do air-cooled motors and have everything to get one in top condition. Performance or daily driver.”

D. Powers
Google review · 2025

“Order a few parts from Jeff and his daughter. Even went through my order, checked and made sure I got the right things for what I was doing. Great people — definitely recommend to anyone looking for anything VW.”

Lamb
Google review · 2024

“Best VW air-cooled engine shop in So Cal. Motor, transmission and parts.”

Johnny C.
Google review · 2021

“Very good service and a very knowledgeable man in older VW vehicles.”

Mitchael S.
Google review · 2025

“Jeff gave me a great deal on a part. Awesome seeing what he is working on in the shop.”

Rudy R.
Google review · 2025

“Jeff is super nice, knowledgeable and wonderfully helpful. He’s got the best attitude.”

Chris G.
Google review · 2024
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Customer builds

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