{"product_id":"empi-piston-cylinder-set-87mm-69mm-stroke-1641cc-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-1986-b","title":"EMPI Piston \u0026 Cylinder Set | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | 87mm × 69mm 1641cc (98-1986-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Piston \u0026amp; Cylinder Set — 87mm × 69mm Stroke, 1641cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1986-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1641cc is the classic slip-in big-bore for a Type 1, and this EMPI 87mm × 69mm set (98-1986-B) is the standard cast version — a simple, proven way to add displacement without machining the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback):\u003c\/b\u003e All years, air-cooled Type 1 engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis EMPI set uses quality cast pistons and cylinders for a proven, economical rebuild — a simple way to add displacement without machining the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/b\u003e 87mm bore × 69mm stroke = 1641cc displacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuality castings:\u003c\/b\u003e quality cast pistons and cylinders — a proven, economical rebuild set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete set of 4:\u003c\/b\u003e cylinders, pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrank:\u003c\/b\u003e Runs the stock 69mm crank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBore:\u003c\/b\u003e 87mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStroke:\u003c\/b\u003e 69mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/b\u003e 1641cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiston:\u003c\/b\u003e Cast aluminum alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCylinder:\u003c\/b\u003e Cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete set of 4 (includes rings, pins, clips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-1986-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924433869\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit my air-cooled VW Type 1?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (Type 2), and Type 3, with the case machined for this bore where required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these forged or cast pistons?\u003c\/b\u003e Standard cast pistons — the proven choice for street rebuilds and mild big-bore builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need a stroker crank?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it runs the stock 69mm crank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/b\u003e A complete set for one engine: 4 cylinders, 4 pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-1986-B (UPC 707924433869).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSlip-in on a standard case machined for this bore — no special case work required.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45118627709043,"sku":"98-1986-B","price":470.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1986-B-scaled.jpg?v=1782495660","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-piston-cylinder-set-87mm-69mm-stroke-1641cc-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-1986-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}