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JE Pistons 186238 Forged Dome Piston Set Bore Alloy - 3.268 2618 6-Cylinder

(1995-1999 Volkswagen Jetta; 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat; 1995-1999 Volkswagen Golf GTI/GTI VR6; 1992-1995 Volkswagen Corrado)

Part of: JE Pistons Forged Dome Piston Set Bore

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Part Number

186238
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$1,324.99

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Product Details

The JE Pistons 186238 is a professional-grade forged piston set engineered for extreme performance applications including forced induction, high compression, and nitrous oxide systems. Each set includes 6 matched pistons manufactured from 2618 aluminum alloy, providing superior tensile strength and durability under extreme cylinder pressures and temperatures.

Specifications:

  • Material: 2618 forged aluminum alloy
  • Bore Size: 3.268 inches
  • Compression Distance: 1.275 inches
  • Pin Diameter: 0.787 inches
  • Crown Style: Dome
  • Quantity: 6 pistons (matched set)
  • Recommended Ring Set: JG1006-3268

Performance Features:

  • Application-specific forgings ensure optimized, uniform crown thickness for consistent strength
  • Contact reduction groove minimizes frictional drag for improved efficiency
  • Accumulator groove increases top ring stability and sealing performance
  • CNC-machined side relief with lower support band provides additional skirt strength
  • Precision-honed pin bores for accurate fitment
  • Double pressure-fed pin oilers enhance lubrication
  • Wire locks included for secure pin retention
  • JE ProSeal piston rings included with each set

JE Pistons are specifically designed for professional racing and extreme performance builds where reliability under severe conditions is critical. The 2618 alloy construction offers superior strength for high boost, high compression, and nitrous applications compared to standard hypereutectic pistons.

Products specifications

Fits

1995-1999 Volkswagen Jetta; 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat; 1995-1999 Volkswagen Golf GTI/GTI VR6; 1992-1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Bore

83mm

Bore (in)

3.268 in.

Bore (mm)

83.000mm

C/D

32.39mm

Comp Ratio

10.0:1

Compression Distance (in)

1.275 in.

Dome CC

-5.1

Gram Weight

302

Notes

Suitable for nitrous. Full round skirt design.

Oversized

2mm

Piston Head Volume (cc)

+5.10cc

Piston Material

Forged aluminum

Piston Ring Thickness

1.0mm x 1.2mm x 2.8mm

Piston Style

Flat top, with four valve reliefs

Quantity

Sold individually.

Rod

164mm

Skirt Type

Full Round

Stroke

90.2mm

Wrist Pin Style

Press-fit or floating

Piston Pin Outside Diameter

0.787

Piston Pin Length

2.250

Product Market

Sport Compact

Second Compression Ring Thickness

0.048

Compression Height

1.275

Ringset Included

Yes

Category Hierarchy

Pistons>Piston Kits

Bore Diameter

83.00

Piston Material

2618

Piston Pin Wall Thickness

0.180

Forging Type

Round

Add-On

787-050-MW

Piston Pin Material

5115

Engine

2.8L VR6 12V

Industry

Automotive

Out of Stock Message

Call for Availability

Cylinder Head

VR6

Piston Avg Wt

306

Top Compression Ring Thickness

0.04

Piston Head Type

Dome

Oil Ring Thickness

0.111

Piston Volume

-5

Add-On

JG1001-3268

Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Add-On

787-2250-18-51C

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Piston Quantity

6

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