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

EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set — 92mm × 82mm, 2180cc Thick-Wall Stroker (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.

Vehicle Fitment

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

Key Features & Benefits

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

Technical 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

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? 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).

Installation

• Machine-in set: the case must be cut for 92mm plus clearancing for the 82mm stroke, and the heads cut for 94mm to clear the thick-wall cylinders.

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