

Transform your aircooled VW engine with the Mahle Forged 90.5mm Barrel & Piston Kit, designed specifically for upgrading to 1776cc displacement. This kit bolts onto a modified Type-1 engine case paired with a standard 69mm crankshaft. For installation, the engine case and cylinder heads of your standard 1300-1600cc twin-port engine must be machined to fit. Engine cases and cylinder heads pre-cut for this upgrade are also available for a seamless setup.
Built for durability and performance, the forged pistons in this kit offer exceptional strength, with a denser grain structure that withstands greater loads than cast alternatives. Supplied by a trusted OEM manufacturer, this kit includes barrels, pistons, rings, gudgeon pins, and clips—everything needed to ensure your engine upgrade is built to last. Equip your VW with Mahle’s trusted quality and elevate your driving experience.
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 | AC198900 |
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Marque | Volkswagen |
Vehicle | Bug, Split Bus, Bay Bus, Karmann Ghia, Bug Convertible, Type 3 |
Diameter | 90.5 |
Engine Displacement | 1776 |
Brand | Mahle |
Quality | Top Quality |
Unit of sale | Kit |
Standard or Upgrade | Upgrade |
Supplier code | K70361 |
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 |