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EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set — 92mm × 82mm Stroke, 2180cc Thick-Wall Stroker | VW Type 1 (98-1959-B)

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EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set — 92mm × 82mm Stroke, 2180cc Thick-Wall Stroker | VW Type 1 (98-1959-B)A 2180cc stroker needs cylinders that can take the heat and pressure, and this EMPI thick wall 92mm 82mm set (98 1959 B) adds extra wall material to the popular 2180 stroker combination for more strength and cooling. Features 92mm bore 82mm stroke = 2180cc displacement Thick wall cast iron cylinders extra strength and cooling over a standard set Complete set of 4: cylinders, pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips Pairs with an 82mm stroker crank.

A 2180cc stroker needs cylinders that can take the heat and pressure, and this EMPI thick-wall 92mm × 82mm set (98-1959-B) adds extra wall material to the popular 2180 stroker combination for more strength and cooling.

Features

  • 92mm bore × 82mm stroke = 2180cc displacement
  • Thick-wall cast-iron cylinders — extra strength and cooling over a standard set
  • Complete set of 4: cylinders, pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips
  • Pairs with an 82mm stroker crank.

Fitment

CONFIRMED: VW Type 1 air-cooled — Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (Type 2), Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback). Machining required: case cut for 92mm plus clearancing for the 82mm stroke, and heads cut for 94mm to clear the thick-wall cylinders. This is a machine-in set. NOT CONFIRMED: Type 4 / 914 engines (different bore spacing and case).

Specifications

  • Bore: 92mm | Stroke: 82mm | Displacement: 2180cc
  • Piston: hypereutectic aluminum alloy, high silicon
  • Cylinder: cast iron, thick-wall
  • Sold as: complete set of 4 (includes rings, pins, clips)
  • Brand: EMPI | Part Number: 98-1959-B | UPC: 707924433418

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? Hypereutectic cast pistons — high-silicon alloy for low expansion and long life.

Do I need a stroker crank? Yes — this is a stroker set; pair it with an 82mm stroker crank.

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

What's the part number? EMPI 98-1959-B (UPC 707924433418).

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.

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