

Upgrade your aircooled VW engine effortlessly with the Mahle 87mm Forged Barrel & Piston Kit. Designed to fit a standard 1300-1600cc Type-1 engine case and crankshaft, this kit boosts displacement to 1641cc with a simple bolt-on installation—no machining needed. Ideal for performance enthusiasts and classic VW restorers alike, it delivers enhanced power and reliability.
Forged pistons in this kit provide exceptional strength, thanks to a tighter grain structure that withstands higher loads compared to cast alternatives. This not only ensures longevity but also makes them perfect for high-performance builds. Complete with piston rings, gudgeon pins, clips, barrels, and pistons, this all-in-one kit offers unmatched quality from an OEM-grade manufacturer known for precision and reliability.
This product, and the activities for which this product is intended (including operation, servicing and maintenance of a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle) can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov
This product is intended for use as originally designed and should not be modified for alternative purposes. Please ensure it is installed by a qualified professional. Fitting instructions are typically not included with the product. Contacts
Also known as | AC198870F |
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Marque | Volkswagen |
Vehicle | Bug, Split Bus, Bay Bus, Karmann Ghia, Bug Convertible, Type 3 |
Diameter | 87 |
Engine Displacement | 1641 |
Brand | Mahle |
Quality | Top Quality |
Unit of sale | Kit |
Standard or Upgrade | Standard |
Supplier code | K70220 |
Weight | 1.00 |
Beetle | 1960-1979 |
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T2 Bus | 1968-1979 |
Split Bus | 1960-1967 |
Karmann Ghia | 1960-1974 |
Beetle Cabrio | 1960-1979 |
Type 3 | 1962-1973 |