EMPI 98-1950-B piston and cylinder set, 88mm x 69mm 1700cc, VW Type 1 air-cooled
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EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | 88mm × 69mm, 1700cc Slip-In (98-1950-B)

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Product details
  • Vendor EMPI
  • SKU 98-1950-B
  • Barcode 707924433326
  • Fits
    • All Years|VW|Beetle
    • All Years|VW|Super Beetle
    • All Years|VW|Bus
    • All Years|VW|Karmann Ghia
    • All Years|VW|Type 3

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EMPI Piston & Cylinder Set — 88mm × 69mm, 1700cc Slip-In (98-1950-B)

EMPI's 88mm × 69mm piston and cylinder set (98-1950-B) is a slip-in 1700 that adds displacement with no machine work. A complete matched set of four for a VW Type 1 engine, with pistons, cylinders, rings, wrist pins and clips.

Vehicle Fitment

  • VW Beetle: All years
  • VW Super Beetle: All years
  • VW Bus (Type 2): All years
  • VW Karmann Ghia: All years
  • VW Type 3: All years

Note: Slip-in on a standard case machined for this bore — no special case work required. Not confirmed for Type 4 / 914 engines (different bore spacing and case).

Key Features & Benefits

  • 88mm bore × 69mm stroke = 1700cc displacement
  • Matched set of 4: pistons and cylinders sized together
  • Complete top-end set: includes rings, wrist pins, and clips
  • Runs the stock crank

Technical Specifications

  • Bore: 88mm
  • Stroke: 69mm
  • Displacement: 1700cc
  • Quantity: set of 4 (pistons + cylinders)
  • Includes: rings, wrist pins, clips
  • Brand: EMPI
  • Part Number: 98-1950-B
  • UPC: 707924433326

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does this fit my air-cooled VW Type 1? Yes — once the case is machined for this bore where required.
  • Do I need a stroker crank? No — it runs the stock 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 98-1950-B (UPC 707924433326).

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WARNING: 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.