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JE Pistons Volkswagen 1.8T 20V Piston Kit - 81.00 mm Bore - 1.286 in. CH, -8.00 CC Set of 4
$899.99

JE Pistons Volkswagen 1.8T 20V Piston Kit - 81.00 mm Bore

Looking to boost your Volkswagen's performance? The JE Pistons Volkswagen 1.8T 20V Piston Kit is here to take your engine to the next level. Designed specifically for the 1.8T engine, this piston kit features an 81.00 mm bore and a compression height of 1.286 inches, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts seeking reliability and power.

Why Choose JE Pistons?

With over 75 years of experience, JE Pistons has established itself as a leader in forged racing pistons. Each piston is engineered, forged, and machined right here in the USA, ensuring top-notch quality and performance. Whether you're hitting the drift track or the drag strip, JE Pistons have proven their worth time and again, consistently finding success in victory lane.

Key Features

  • Premium Material: Crafted from 2618 aluminum, these pistons offer high tensile strength, perfect for high-performance applications.
  • Optimized Design: Each piston is tailored for specific engine applications, ensuring durability and performance are maximized.
  • Forged Side Relief (FSR) Technology: This unique design reduces friction and power loss, thanks to a minimized skirt width and lighter wrist pin.
  • Skirt Coating: Depending on the application, this coating reduces friction and wear, while also lowering operating noise.
  • Accumulator Groove: Helps manage combustion gas pressure, enhancing ring seal and reducing flutter for consistent power delivery.
  • Complete Kit: Comes with high-quality wrist pins, locks, and JE Pro Seal premium piston rings for a comprehensive upgrade.
  • Made in the USA: You can trust the quality with 100% of the manufacturing done in the USA.

Specifications

  • Piston Series: JE Pistons
  • Cylinder Head: 1.8T APH
  • Bore Diameter: 81.00 mm
  • Piston Head Type: Dish
  • Compression Height: 1.286 inch
  • Piston Volume: -8.00 cc
  • Piston Material: 2618
  • Piston Quantity: Set of 4
  • Forging Type: Round
  • Piston Average Weight: 304 g
  • Ring Set Included: Yes
  • Top Compression Ring Thickness: 0.0400 inch
  • Second Compression Ring Thickness: 0.0480 inch
  • Oil Ring Thickness: 0.111 inch
  • Wrist Pin Outer Diameter: 0.787 inch
  • Wrist Pin Length: 2.250 inch
  • Wrist Pin Wall Thickness: 0.180 inch
  • Engine Detail: 1.8T 20V 20 mm Pin
  • Sold As: Set of 4

Customer Feedback

Users have praised the JE Pistons 242909 for its remarkable performance and durability. Many have noted significant improvements in engine responsiveness and overall power. Customers appreciate the high-quality materials and the precision engineering that goes into each piston, making it a trusted choice for both daily drivers and racing applications.

Upgrade your Volkswagen 1.8T engine with the JE Pistons Piston Kit and experience the difference in performance and reliability!

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Who is JE Pistons?

JE Pistons is an aftermarket company that specializes in manufacturing high performance forged pistons for various automobiles. They have been in the automotive industry for more than 70 years and has consistently provided quality parts for their customers. Today, they are the go-to brand of many professional race teams, engine builders, and enthusiasts who prefer that have the need for speed.

Choice of Champions

JE Pistons is actively participating in motorsport racing. Engine builders from different racing disciplines have used their products. Some of these races include NASCAR Racing, NHRA, ALMS, AMA, and Supercross. This experience has allowed them to gather vital data that helps them create products that are superior compared to others.

Advanced Manufacturing Facility

It has maintained its status as the leading company in its field due to its continued research and development to find unique materials and develop new piston designs with advanced technology. They use state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC machines to produce precision cuts and allows them to achieve parts with very tight tolerances. JE Pistons also uses a Finite Element Analysis and a digital three-dimensional piston crown machining process that allows them to create products that are in the league of its own.

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If you are in search of quality pistons that would provide you with total performance, then JE Pistons is the right brand for you. Designed for enthusiasts who want to have the best, you can be sure that JE Pistons is a brand that you could trust. To know more about JE Pistons, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that would fit your specific needs.

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