As the leader in forged racing pistons, JE Pistons has applied over 75 years of experience to its wide range of premium forged pistons for European, import and sport compact applications. Engineered, forged and machined 100% in the USA, JE Pistons are designed for each specific engine and racing application to provide the ultimate combination of durability and performance. From drift track to drag strip, JE Pistons performance is proven in victory lane time and time again. Equip your engine with the best in forged pistons.
Specifications:
| Description_ASM |
Volkswagen 1.8L KR/PL |
| Description_DEF |
Engine Piston Kit |
| Description_EXT |
JE, VW, 1.8L KR/PL 16V, 3.189 in. Bore, 8.50:1, Inverted Dome/Dish, 4 Cyl. Piston Kit |
| Description_DES |
Piston Set, 2618, Inv Dome/Dish, 3.189 Bore, 1.291 CD, 0.787 Pin, Set of 4. |
| Description_FAB |
- Forged in the USA using 2618 aluminum, yielding high tensile strength needed for high-demand performance applications
- Designed specifically for each engine and use application to provide optimized performance durability
- Proprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) forging design minimizes friction and power loss with reduced skirt width and saves additional weight with a shorter wrist pin
- Skirt coating (depending on application) reduces friction and wear on piston skirts and cylinder walls while simultaneously reducing operating noise
- Accumulator groove (depending on application) helps reduce pressure from combustion gases, reducing ring fluttering and improving ring seal for consistent power
- Includes high-quality wrist pins, locks, and JE Pro Seal premium piston rings
- Made 100% in the USA
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| Description_INV |
JE Pistons, Piston Kit |
| Description_MKT |
As the leader in forged racing pistons, JE Pistons has applied over 75 years of experience to its wide range of premium forged pistons for European, import and sport compact applications. Engineered, forged and machined 100% in the USA, JE Pistons are designed for each specific engine and racing application to provide the ultimate combination of durability and performance. From drift track to drag strip, JE Pistons? performance is proven in victory lane time and time again. Equip your engine with the best in forged pistons. |
| Description_SHO |
Piston Kit |
| Description_TLE |
Volkswagen KR/PL 1.8L 16V, 81.00 Bore, Dish, Set of 4 |
| Second Compression Ring Thickness |
0.0480 |
| Add-On |
787-2250-18-51C |
| Out of Stock Message |
Call for Availability |
| Cylinder Head |
KR/PL |
| Piston Volume |
-7.60 |
| Industry |
Automotive |
| Add-On |
JG1001-3189 |
| Add-On |
787-050-MW |
| Piston Material |
2618 |
| Product Type |
Engine Piston Kit |
| Ring Set Included |
Yes |
| Prop 65 (C, R or CR) |
CR |
| Title - Web |
JE Pistons Volkswagen 1.8L KR/PL 16V Piston Kit - 81.00 mm Bore - 1.291 in. CH, -7.60 CC |
| Prop 65 Yes/No |
Yes |
| Engine |
1.8L KR/PL 16V |
| Make - Web |
Volkswagen |
| Wrist Pin Material |
5115 Low Carbon Steel, Case Hardened |
| Forging Type |
FSR |
| Piston Series |
JE Pistons |
| Piston Pin Material |
5115 |
| Top Compression Ring Thickness |
0.0400 |
| Compression Height |
1.291 |
| Category Hierarchy |
Auto>JE Pistons>Piston Kits>European |
| Product Market |
European |
| Piston Quantity |
4 |
| Engine Type |
ICE |
| Piston Head Type |
Dish |
| Piston Average Weight |
280 |
| Make |
VOLKSWAGEN |
| Oil Ring Thickness |
0.111 |
| Piston Pin Wall Thickness |
0.180 |
| Ringset Included |
Yes |
| Piston Pin Length |
2.250 |
| Title |
JE Pistons - Volkswagen, 1.8L KR/PL 16V, 81.00 mm Bore, Piston Kit |
| Wrist Pin Wall Thickness |
0.180 |
| Wrist Pin Length |
2.250 |
| Prop 65 - Short Label |
Prop 65 Warning Label.JPG |
| Engine - Web |
1.8L KR/PL 16V |
| Piston Pin Outside Diameter |
0.787 |
| Bore Diameter |
81.00 |
| Wrist Pin Outer Diameter |
0.787 |
| Length |
5.0000 |
| Width |
9.0000 |
| Height |
5.0000 |
| Weight |
7.0000 |
