Hastings Piston Ring Set | VW Type 1 1300cc | 77mm 2×2×4 Cast Iron (98-1227-B)
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Hastings Piston Ring Set — 77mm Bore, 2×2×4 Cast Iron | VW Type 1 1300cc
Hastings piston ring set for 77 mm bore VW air-cooled engines. Cast iron compression rings — Hastings' standard street-quality material. Complete set for a 4-cylinder engine.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Type 1 (Beetle): stock 1300cc, 77 mm bore
- VW Karmann Ghia: stock 1300cc, 77 mm bore
- VW Type 2 (Bus): 77 mm bore application
Pair with matching 77 mm pistons during a rebuild.
Why Choose Hastings?
Hastings 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.
Key Features & Benefits
- Cast iron compression rings: Hastings' standard street-quality material.
- Complete engine set: covers all four cylinders.
- Tight gap tolerances: consistent quality out of the box.
Technical Specifications
- EMPI Part #: 98-1227-B
- Bore: 77 mm
- Material: Cast iron compression rings
- Sold as: Set covers 4 cylinders (one complete engine)
Ring Stack — read before ordering
Hastings rings are specified by their groove widths in millimeters, in the order top compression / second compression / oil control:
- Top compression: 2 mm
- Second compression: 2 mm
- Oil control: 4 mm
- Material: Cast iron compression rings
Confirm the ring groove widths cut into your pistons match this stack before ordering. Mismatched ring stacks will not seat properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What engine size does this fit? The 77 mm bore is the stock 1300cc VW Type 1 displacement (Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus).
- Is this a complete set for one engine? Yes — the set covers all four cylinders of one complete engine.
- How do I confirm it fits my pistons? Match the groove widths cut into your pistons to the 2×2×4 ring stack (2 mm / 2 mm / 4 mm) before ordering.
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