16v pistons. were to buy?

Post by **t53a** » Mar Thu 01, 2007 12:32 am

well we have decided to bore out the 1.8 16v for the rabbit, so the search for some new pistons has began. I've looked in a few placed but cant find them for the 1.8. we are lookin to go .40 over. maybe more. who knows.

any ideas?

Post by **Rennwagen1** » Mar Thu 01, 2007 8:41 am

Techtonics has them. $650.00!! ouch! That is why I have not ordered yet...

http://www.techtonicstuning.com/showpar ... um=107.819

Post by **t53a** » Mar Thu 01, 2007 10:32 pm

ouch! who else makes 16v pistons?

Or does anyone happen to have a PL or 9A bottom end?

Post by **Rennwagen1** » Mar Fri 02, 2007 1:59 pm

I am sure JE and also Weisco makes them, but not any cheaper.....

http://www.jepistons.com/cat/je/sport/vw/16v.shtml

http://www.wiseco.com/PDFs/Catalogs/SC07/Volkswagen.pdf

Post by **t53a** » Mar Tue 06, 2007 6:10 pm

ok.... does anyone have some semi low milage 2.0 pistons? Jamie at Advanced said i should look for use 2.0 pistons and just bore out the 1.8

Post by **Rennwagen1** » Mar Tue 13, 2007 8:23 pm

littlewhitebeast wrote:ok.... does anyone have some semi low milage 2.0 pistons? Jamie at Advanced said i should look for use 2.0 pistons and just bore out the 1.8

Yup, you can do that, or you can start searching for some cheap piston sets. You can find them out there. My buddy in Seattle found some for $85.00!! Brand new 2.0 16V pistons, rings, pins and clips in the set and less than $100!! Just start searching.......

Post by **PoorHouse** » Mar Fri 16, 2007 9:58 am

I got a set of JE 83.5 pistons w/rings and pins from DRS for $615.

On a related note, they are also building my motor. Found a core down there to use, so my 2.0 short block is available, also have a complete gasket kit I got from TT.

Post by **Rennwagen1** » Mar Fri 16, 2007 12:58 pm

PoorHouse wrote: so my 2.0 short block is available.

2.0 16V Short block?? Are there rotating parts in it, or is it just the block? I am specifically looking for pistons and 92.8mm crankshaft. If this is the case, LMK, I want it. Dibs!

Post by **PoorHouse** » Mar Fri 16, 2007 2:50 pm

Includes rotating assembly.

All the external stuff has been removed, block was cleaned and painted. Didn't touch the internals.

The only pisser is a broken waterpump bolt. It left a couple threads sticking out though.

One other note: I cleaned up the pistons with the softest scuff pad. The first one I got a little aggressive with and rolled the edge of one of the valve relief cut outs. Shouldn't be an issue, but want to disclose everything.

Post by **Rennwagen1** » Mar Fri 16, 2007 4:18 pm

What are you looking to get for it? And what color did you paint it? (cause this is really going to make or break the deal.....

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To the best of your knowledge, this one has a 92.8MM crankshaft in it?