Mahle Forged Piston & Cylinder Set — 92mm × 69mm Stroke, 1835cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1992-B)

Mahle Forged Piston & Cylinder Set — 92mm × 69mm Stroke, 1835cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1992-B)1835cc is the classic Type 1 displacement bump, and this Mahle forged 92mm 69mm set (98 1992 B) is the forged piston build of it a square, high revving 1835 that shrugs off the heat that cracks cast pistons. Features 92mm bore 69mm stroke = 1835cc displacement Mahle forged pistons forged, not cast, for strength under heat, boost, and nitrous Extra thick cylinder walls for added strength and cooling surface Complete set of 4: cylinders, forged pistons,

1835cc is the classic Type 1 displacement bump, and this Mahle forged 92mm × 69mm set (98-1992-B) is the forged-piston build of it — a square, high-revving 1835 that shrugs off the heat that cracks cast pistons.

Features

• 92mm bore × 69mm stroke = 1835cc displacement
• Mahle forged pistons — forged, not cast, for strength under heat, boost, and nitrous
• Extra-thick cylinder walls for added strength and cooling surface
• Complete set of 4: cylinders, forged pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips
• Runs the stock 69mm crank.

Fitment

CONFIRMED: VW Type 1 air-cooled — Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (Type 2), Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback). Machining required: case must be cut for 92mm. Heads typically need 94mm-style spigot bore — confirm with your machinist. For best results, use Teflon/poly piston-pin retainer buttons. NOT CONFIRMED: Type 4 / 914 engines (different bore spacing and case).

Specifications

• Bore: 92mm | Stroke: 69mm | Displacement: 1835cc
• Piston: Mahle forged aluminum alloy
• Cylinder: cast iron, extra-thick wall
• Sold as: complete set of 4 (includes rings, pins, clips)
• Brand: Mahle (distributed by EMPI) | Part Number: 98-1992-B

Questions & Answers

Does this fit my air-cooled VW Type 1? Yes — it fits Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus (Type 2), and Type 3 engines once the case (and heads, where required) are machined for this bore.

Are these forged or cast pistons? Forged — Mahle forged pistons, built for high-output street, race, and off-road use.

Do I need a stroker crank? No — it runs the stock 69mm crank.

What's included? A complete set for one engine: 4 cylinders, 4 forged pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips.

What's the part number? 98-1992-B.

Is Washburn's Metal an authorized dealer? Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.

Prop 65 Warning

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.