EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | 85.5mm × 69mm, 1600cc (98-1948-B)

EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set — 85.5mm × 69mm, 1600cc (98-1948-B)

EMPI's 85.5mm × 69mm piston and cylinder set (98-1948-B) is the standard stock-displacement rebuild set — 1600cc. A complete matched set of four for a VW Type 1 engine, with pistons, cylinders, rings, wrist pins and clips.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years
• VW Super Beetle: All years
• VW Bus (Type 2): All years
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years
• VW Type 3: All years

Note: Slip-in on a standard case machined for this bore — no special case work required. Not confirmed for Type 4 / 914 engines (different bore spacing and case).

Key Features & Benefits

• 85.5mm bore × 69mm stroke = 1600cc displacement
• Matched set of 4: pistons and cylinders sized together
• Complete top-end set: includes rings, wrist pins, and clips
• Runs the stock crank

Technical Specifications

• Bore: 85.5mm
• Stroke: 69mm
• Displacement: 1600cc
• Quantity: set of 4 (pistons + cylinders)
• Includes: rings, wrist pins, clips
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 98-1948-B
• UPC: 707924433302

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this fit my air-cooled VW Type 1? Yes — once the case is machined for this bore where required.
• Do I need a stroker crank? No — it runs the stock 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 98-1948-B (UPC 707924433302).

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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.