Mahle Forged Piston & Cylinder Set — 85.5mm × 69mm Stroke, 1600cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1985-B)

Mahle Forged Piston & Cylinder Set — 85.5mm × 69mm Stroke, 1600cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1985-B)Even a stock displacement 1600 benefits from forged pistons when it's going to see boost, nitrous, or hard track use, and this Mahle forged 85. 5mm 69mm set (98 1985 B) drops that strength into a standard bore Type 1. Features 85. 5mm bore 69mm stroke = 1600cc displacement Mahle forged pistons forged, not cast, for strength under heat, boost, and nitrous Complete set of 4: cylinders, pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips Runs the stock 69mm crank.

Even a stock-displacement 1600 benefits from forged pistons when it's going to see boost, nitrous, or hard track use, and this Mahle forged 85.5mm × 69mm set (98-1985-B) drops that strength into a standard-bore Type 1.

Features

• 85.5mm bore × 69mm stroke = 1600cc displacement
• Mahle forged pistons — forged, not cast, for strength under heat, boost, and nitrous
• Complete set of 4: cylinders, pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips
• Runs the stock 69mm crank.

Fitment

CONFIRMED: VW Type 1 air-cooled — Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (Type 2), Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback). Slip-in on a standard case machined for this bore — no special case work required. NOT CONFIRMED: Type 4 / 914 engines (different bore spacing and case).

Specifications

• Bore: 85.5mm | Stroke: 69mm | Displacement: 1600cc
• Piston: Mahle forged aluminum alloy
• Cylinder: cast iron
• Sold as: complete set of 4 (includes rings, pins, clips)
• Brand: Mahle | Part Number: 98-1985-B | UPC: 707924433852

Questions & Answers

Does this fit my air-cooled VW Type 1? Yes — Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (Type 2), and Type 3, with the case machined for this bore where required.

Are these forged or cast pistons? Forged — Mahle forged pistons, for high-output street, race, and off-road use.

Do I need a stroker crank? No — it runs the stock 69mm crank.

What's included? A complete set for one engine: 4 cylinders, 4 pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips.

What's the part number? Mahle 98-1985-B (UPC 707924433852).

Is Washburn's Metal an authorized dealer? Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals 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.