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JE Pistons 242881 Forged Piston Set Bore Alloy - 3.209 2618 4-Cylinder

(2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta; 2002-2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S; 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat; 2000-2006 Volkswagen Golf + 4 more models)

Part of: JE Pistons Forged Piston Set Bore Alloy

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Part Number

242881
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$899.99

Estimated ship date Wednesday, November 11

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Product Details

JE Pistons 242881 is a high-performance forged piston set engineered from 2618 aluminum alloy for extreme racing applications including professional competition, high boost turbocharged engines, and heavy nitrous oxide systems. This 4-piston set features a 3.209-inch bore diameter, inverted dome/dish crown design, 1.286-inch compression distance, and 0.787-inch wrist pin diameter.

Advanced Performance Features:

  • Application-specific forgings provide optimized, uniform crown thickness for heat management
  • Contact reduction groove minimizes frictional drag for increased power
  • Accumulator groove enhances top ring stability and sealing under extreme cylinder pressures
  • CNC-machined side relief with lower support band adds critical skirt strength
  • Precision-honed pin bores with double pressure-fed pin oilers ensure proper lubrication
  • Wire locks included for secure wrist pin retention

Each matched piston set includes JE ProSeal piston rings designed specifically for these pistons. The 2618 aluminum alloy construction offers superior tensile strength compared to standard 4032 alloy, making these pistons ideal for high-compression, forced induction, and power-adder applications where durability is critical.

Products specifications

Fits

2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta; 2002-2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S; 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat; 2000-2006 Volkswagen Golf; 1997-2006 Audi A4 Quattro Base; 2001-2002 Audi TT Quattro; 1997-2006 Audi A4; 2001-2006 Audi TT

Bore

81.5mm

C/D

32.66mm

Comp Ratio

9.25:1

Dome CC

-3.1

Gram Weight

303

Head CC

43

Oversized

0.5mm

Rod

144mm

Skirt Type

Full Round

Stroke

86.4mm

Compression Height

1.286

Add-On

787-050-MW

Piston Volume

-3.2

Add-On

JG1001-3209

Piston Material

2618

Product Market

Sport Compact

Second Compression Ring Thickness

0.048

Add-On

787-2250-18-51C

Piston Pin Wall Thickness

0.180

Piston Avg Wt

305

Top Compression Ring Thickness

0.04

Category Hierarchy

Pistons>Piston Kits

Piston Pin Material

5115

Industry

Automotive

Bore Diameter

81.50

Engine

1.8T 20V 20MM PIN

Oil Ring Thickness

0.111

Piston Pin Outside Diameter

0.787

Ringset Included

Yes

Piston Pin Length

2.250

Out of Stock Message

Call for Availability

Piston Head Type

Dish

Cylinder Head

1.8T APH

Forging Type

Round

Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Prop 65

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Piston Quantity

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