EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | 85.5mm × 69mm 1600cc Premium (98-1969-B)

EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set — 85.5mm × 69mm Stroke, 1600cc Premium | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1969-B)

This is EMPI's premium-grade 1600cc set (98-1969-B) — the standard 85.5mm × 69mm rebuild kit built to tighter tolerances with thicker cylinder walls than the base set, for a rebuild that runs cooler and lasts longer.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.
• VW Super Beetle: All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.
• VW Bus (Type 2): All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.
• VW Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback): All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI's premium-grade set is built to tighter tolerances with thicker cylinder walls than the base set, for a rebuild that runs cooler and lasts longer.

Key Features & Benefits

• Displacement: 85.5mm bore × 69mm stroke = 1600cc displacement
• Premium grade: tighter tolerances and thicker cylinder walls than the base set
• Complete set of 4: cylinders, pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips
• Crank: Runs the stock 69mm crank

Technical Specifications

• Bore: 85.5mm
• Stroke: 69mm
• Displacement: 1600cc
• Piston: Cast aluminum alloy
• Cylinder: Cast iron
• Sold as: Complete set of 4 (includes rings, pins, clips)
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 98-1969-B
• UPC: 707924433500

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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? Standard cast pistons — the proven choice for street rebuilds and mild big-bore builds.
• 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? EMPI 98-1969-B (UPC 707924433500).

Installation

• Slip-in on a standard case machined for this bore — no special case work required.

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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.