{"product_id":"hastings-piston-ring-set-85-5mm-bore-2-2-5-chrome-vw-type-1-1600cc-98-1236-b","title":"Hastings Piston Ring Set | VW Type 1 1600cc | 85.5mm 2×2×5 Chrome (98-1236-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHastings Piston Ring Set — 85.5mm Bore, 2×2×5 Chrome | VW Type 1 1600cc Stock Bore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHastings piston ring set for \u003cb\u003e85.5 mm bore\u003c\/b\u003e VW air-cooled engines. \u003cb\u003eChrome\u003c\/b\u003e compression rings — Hastings' upgrade material for longer life, better wear resistance, and reduced break-in time compared to cast iron. Complete set for a 4-cylinder engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 (Beetle):\u003c\/b\u003e stock 1600cc, 85.5 mm bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e stock 1600cc, 85.5 mm bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 (Bus):\u003c\/b\u003e 85.5 mm bore application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 85.5 mm bore application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most common stock displacement bore for air-cooled VWs from 1970 onward. Pair with matching 85.5 mm pistons during a rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Hastings?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHastings 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChrome compression rings:\u003c\/b\u003e longer life, better wear resistance, and reduced break-in time compared to cast iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete engine set:\u003c\/b\u003e covers all four cylinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTight gap tolerances:\u003c\/b\u003e consistent quality out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-1236-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBore:\u003c\/b\u003e 85.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome compression rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Set covers 4 cylinders (one complete engine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRing Stack — read before ordering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHastings rings are specified by their groove widths in millimeters, in the order top compression \/ second compression \/ oil control:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop compression:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecond compression:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOil control:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome compression rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the ring groove widths cut into your pistons match this stack before ordering. Mismatched ring stacks will not seat properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat engine size does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e The 85.5 mm bore is the stock 1600cc VW Type 1 displacement — the most common stock bore for air-cooled VWs from 1970 onward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy chrome instead of cast iron?\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome rings offer longer life, better wear resistance, and reduced break-in time compared to cast iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I confirm it fits my pistons?\u003c\/b\u003e Match the groove widths cut into your pistons to the 2×2×5 ring stack (2 mm \/ 2 mm \/ 5 mm) before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hastings\"\u003eHastings\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HASTINGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031548485747,"sku":"98-1236-B","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1236-B-scaled.jpg?v=1779609473","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/hastings-piston-ring-set-85-5mm-bore-2-2-5-chrome-vw-type-1-1600cc-98-1236-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}