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To get desired capacity, you must have sufficient concrete thickness in adition to embedment.


If pile is hollow, probably you won't get enough thickness.  That will reduce your pullout/shear capacity a lot......


3/4''dia with 3'' emb in a hollow concrete unit is really not good practice.


In this case, the best way is using samll diameter epoxy bolts.  Another option is using shot pins.


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