{"product_id":"hastings-piston-ring-set-87mm-bore-2-2-5-chrome-vw-type-1-big-bore-1641cc-98-1237-b","title":"Hastings Ring Set — 87mm, 2×2×5 Chrome | VW Type 1 Big-Bore 1641cc (98-1237-B)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHastings piston ring set for 87 mm bore VW air-cooled engines. Chrome compression rings — Hastings' upgrade material for longer life, better wear resistance, and reduced break-in time compared to cast iron. Complete set for a 4-cylinder engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e87 mm bore — common big-bore step up from stock 85.5 mm (≈1641cc on stock 69 mm stroke)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with matching 87 mm pistons during a rebuild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRing Stack — read before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHastings rings are specified by their groove widths in millimeters, in the order top compression \/ second compression \/ oil control:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop compression:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond compression:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome compression rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the ring groove widths cut into your pistons match this stack before ordering. Mismatched ring stacks will not seat properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMPI Part #: 98-1237-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet covers 4 cylinders (one complete engine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hastings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHastings has been making piston rings in the United States since 1915. Their cast iron and chrome ring sets are a long-standing standard for air-cooled VW engine rebuilds — known for consistent quality and tight gap tolerances out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HASTINGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031548616819,"sku":"98-1237-B","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1236-B-scaled_9e23dcb1-8e76-4a23-820f-4250cf319b92.jpg?v=1779609503","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/hastings-piston-ring-set-87mm-bore-2-2-5-chrome-vw-type-1-big-bore-1641cc-98-1237-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}