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OE Match
OE Match for Porsche
OE Match is a brand that provides a wide range of Porsche components, from gaskets to suspension hardware, engine parts, and interior trim. Over 6,700 individual part numbers, and over 11,800 OE cross-references catalogued, and are constantly developing new lines.OE Match has over 100 new products currently in the engineering phase, which will be quality-controlled and added to their catalog. The mission is to keep all Porsche vehicles on the road by offering a vast selection of parts that can address various problems across different Porsche generations
A Quick Look at OE Match
OE Match information on this page is based on details supplied by the manufacturer or distributor, plus any OE references provided with the parts.
Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche
Where OE Match is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side/position, and connector type where relevant.
- Often chosen when owners want OE-equivalent quality with sensible running costs, especially for routine service and wear items.
- Typical reasons to replace include restoring reliability, addressing age-related wear, or refreshing multiple components during larger repair work.
- Common defects from incorrect application include noise, premature wear, leaks, or fitment quirks if the wrong variant is selected or fitted with old seals/hardware.
- Watch for symptoms such as unusual noises, early wear, or repeat failures after recent work, which can indicate mismatched parts or supporting items left worn.
- Always cross-check OEM part numbers, read model-year notes, and verify compatibility before ordering.
- For safety-critical components, confirm specification and fitment carefully and have installation checked by a competent technician.
Browse by Category
If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded.
Brakes — Brake components are renewed to restore stopping performance, address wear or upgrade a Porsche for fast road or track use. Common symptoms include vibration under braking, longer stopping distances, squealing, pulling to one side, warning lights and visible wear to discs and pads.
Brake Pad Wear Sensors — Brake pad wear sensors are replaced when pads are renewed or when warning lights indicate a broken or worn sensor. Symptoms include brake wear warnings even with new pads, damaged sensor cables, or broken clips around the caliper area.
Engine Electrical — Engine electrical parts are changed when there are starting, charging, ignition, or sensor-related faults that affect drivability and reliability, such as intermittent no-start, misfires, rough idle, poor charging, warning lights or heat-soak failures.
Service Parts — Service parts are replaced as routine maintenance to keep the engine and systems reliable, efficient, and protected, often resolving hard starting, rough idle, poor fuel economy and warning lights caused by clogged filters or worn ignition components.
Service Kits — Service kits bundle key service components to simplify maintenance and set the car back to a known baseline, especially useful when catching up on overdue servicing or dealing with general sluggish running, inconsistent idle and reduced performance.
- For brake parts, confirm whether items are OE-equivalent replacements or performance upgrades and check if new fitting kits and sensors are required.
- On service items and kits, match the kit to your exact Porsche model, engine and year, and review what is included so you can add any extra “while you are there” parts.
Explore OE Match at Design911
View the current OE Match range for Porsche at Design911, then filter by model and category to narrow down to the right parts.
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references 00891181R and 00891182R. Designed for compatible engine applications, these piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and form the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 911 2.0L
Ring Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0
Number of CYL's: 6
This is the replacement ring set for Retro Performance 81mm (00891181PJE) and 82.5mm (00891182PJE) Kits.
Piston rings perform several critical functions within an internal combustion engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also help transfer heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, seized, or sticking piston rings.
- Provides an OE-style replacement for compatible engine rebuilds.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings discovered during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When compression rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can also accelerate wear of the pistons, cylinder walls, and other internal engine components.
- Correct ring selection and installation are particularly important during an engine rebuild. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient ring end gaps, worn piston grooves, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent the new rings from sealing correctly. Insufficient ring end clearance may cause the ring ends to contact as operating temperatures increase, potentially resulting in ring breakage, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with the correct OE Match Piston Ring Set – 00891181R or 00891182R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
0089118
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with these OE Match Hastings 86mm Piston Rings, reference 0081186RJE. Designed for compatible 86mm piston and cylinder applications, this piston ring set provides a high-quality replacement solution for engine rebuilding, restoration, and performance applications where dependable sealing is essential.
Fits: Porsche 356 / 912
Ring Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0
Number of CYL's: 4
This is the replacement ring set for Retro Performance (0081186PJE), (0081186CJE), (0081186AJE), (0081186BJE) and (0081186JEP) Kits.
Hastings piston rings are designed to provide an effective sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall. The compression rings help contain the pressure generated during combustion, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes past the piston into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also assist with transferring heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Is designed for compatible 86mm piston applications.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When compression rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can also accelerate wear of the pistons, cylinder walls, and other internal engine components.
- Correct sizing and compatibility are particularly important when installing replacement rings. The 86mm specification must match the intended pistons and cylinder bores, while ring thickness and groove dimensions must also be correct for the piston design. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient end gaps, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent proper sealing and potentially cause premature wear or engine damage.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with these OE Match Hastings 86mm Piston Rings 0081186RJE helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
0081186RJE
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with these OE Match 86mm Piston Rings, reference 0081186R. Designed for compatible 86mm piston and cylinder applications, this piston ring set provides a high-quality replacement solution for worn, damaged, broken, or sticking rings during engine rebuilding, restoration, or repair.
Fits: Porsche 356/912
Ring Size: 2.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 x 5.0
Number of CYL's: 4
This is a replacement set for Retro Performance (0081186PS) and (0081186PB) Kits.
Piston rings sit within precisely machined grooves around each piston and create the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall. The compression rings help contain the pressure generated during combustion, while the oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls. The rings also assist with transferring heat away from the piston into the cylinder wall.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Is designed for compatible 86mm piston applications.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When compression rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can result in reduced compression, loss of engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may cause increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor piston ring sealing can also accelerate wear of the pistons, cylinder walls, and other internal engine components.
- Correct sizing is particularly important when replacing piston rings. The 86mm specification must be correctly matched to the intended pistons and cylinder bores. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient end gaps, worn piston grooves, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent new rings from sealing correctly and may result in premature wear or engine damage.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with these OE Match 86mm Piston Rings 0081186R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine operation when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
0081186R
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references 0081182R and 0081183R. Designed for compatible engine applications, these piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and create the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 356
Ring Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0
Number of CYL's: 4
This is the replacement ring set for Retro Performance 82.5mm (0081182PJE), (0081182JEP) and 83.5mm (0081183PJE), (008 11 83JEP) kits.
Piston rings perform several critical functions within an internal combustion engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also help transfer heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
- Provides an OE-style replacement for compatible engine rebuilds.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings discovered during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. Worn, damaged, or sticking compression rings allow combustion gases to escape past the pistons into the crankcase, potentially causing reduced compression, decreased engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil into the combustion chambers. This can result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can also accelerate wear of the pistons, cylinder walls, and other internal engine components.
- Correct ring selection and installation are particularly important during an engine rebuild. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient ring end gaps, worn piston grooves, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent new rings from sealing correctly. Insufficient end clearance may cause the ring ends to contact as operating temperatures increase, potentially resulting in broken rings, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
008118
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Hastings 80mm Piston Ring Set, reference 0081180R. Designed for compatible 80mm piston and cylinder applications, this ring set provides a high-quality replacement for worn, damaged, or sticking piston rings and is suitable for engine rebuild, restoration, and repair applications.
Fits: Porsche 356 Pre A
Ring size: 3.0 x 3.0 x 5.0
Number of CYL's: 4
Hastings piston rings are designed to provide effective sealing between the piston and cylinder wall. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. Piston rings also assist with transferring heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Is designed for compatible 80mm piston applications.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder sealing required for efficient compression and combustion. As rings wear, become damaged, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can result in reduced compression, loss of engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can also allow excessive lubricating oil into the combustion chambers, resulting in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor piston ring sealing can contribute to accelerated wear of the pistons, cylinders, and other internal engine components.
- Correct sizing and installation are especially important when fitting replacement rings. The 80mm specification must be correctly matched to the intended pistons and cylinder bores. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient end gaps, worn piston grooves, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent the new rings from sealing correctly and may lead to premature wear or engine damage.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Hastings 80mm Piston Ring Set 0081180R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
0081180R
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 356 1950-55
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW103T4RH. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit into precisely machined grooves around each piston and create the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 914
Ring size: 1/16 x 1/16 x 3/16
Number of CYL's: 4
Engine size: 2366
This is a replacement ring Set for Retro Performance (VW103T4S71) and (VW103T4S71P) kits.
Piston rings perform several essential functions within the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also assist with transferring heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can also accelerate wear of the pistons, cylinders, and other internal engine components.
- Correct ring selection and installation are particularly important during an engine rebuild. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient ring end gaps, worn piston grooves, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent the rings from sealing correctly. Insufficient ring end clearance can cause the ends to contact as the engine reaches operating temperature, potentially resulting in broken rings, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Piston Ring Set VW103T4RH helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW9600T4S71R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and form the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 914 1.7 / 1.8L Big Bore
Ring size: 1/16 x 1/16 x 3/16
Number of CYL's: 4
This is a replacement ring Set for Retro Performance (VW9600T4S71) and (VW9600T4S71P) Kits.
Piston rings perform several essential functions within the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also assist with transferring heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can also allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can contribute to accelerated wear of the pistons, cylinders, and other internal engine components.
- Correct ring selection and installation are particularly important during an engine rebuild. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive or insufficient ring end gaps, worn piston grooves, or an unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent the rings from sealing correctly. Insufficient clearances may also cause the ring ends to contact as the engine reaches operating temperature, potentially resulting in broken rings, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Piston Ring Set VW9600T4S71R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references VW103T4R and VW104T4R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, these piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and form the critical sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 914 2.0L
Ring size: 1/16 x 1/16 x 3/16
Number of CYL's: 4
This is a replacement ring Set for the 103x71mm Retro Performance pistons.
Piston rings perform several essential functions inside the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, minimising the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also help transfer heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This reduces cylinder sealing and can lead to lower compression, reduced engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can also accelerate wear of the pistons, cylinders, and other internal engine components.
- Correct ring selection and installation are particularly important during an engine rebuild. Incorrect ring dimensions, excessive end gaps, insufficient end gaps, worn piston grooves, or unsuitable cylinder surface finish can prevent the rings from sealing correctly. In severe cases, incorrect clearances can lead to ring breakage, piston damage, or cylinder scoring.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with the correct OE Match Piston Ring Set – VW103T4R or VW104T4R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW9600T4S66R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and create the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits:Porsche 914 1.7 / 1.8L Big Bore
Ring size: 1/16 x 1/16 x 3/16
Number of CYL's: 4
This is a replacement ring Set for Retro Performance (VW9600T4S66) and (VW9600T4S66P) Kits.
Piston rings perform several critical functions within the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also assist with transferring heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can also allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can contribute to accelerated wear of the pistons, cylinders, and other internal engine components.
- Correct installation is particularly important when fitting new piston rings. Incorrect ring end gaps, damaged piston grooves, unsuitable cylinder surface finish, or installing new rings into excessively worn cylinders can prevent proper bedding and sealing, resulting in continued compression problems, excessive oil consumption, or premature ring wear.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Piston Ring Set VW9600T4S66R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, available under references VW9400T4R and VW9500T4R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, these piston rings fit into the machined grooves around each piston and create the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits: Porsche 914 2.0L
Number of CYL's: 4
Piston rings perform several critical functions inside the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston and cylinder operation. The rings also help transfer heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive oil from entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings found during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder bore or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This can reduce compression, decrease engine performance, and increase crankcase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can also allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can contribute to further piston and cylinder wear.
- Correct installation is particularly important when fitting new piston rings. Incorrect ring end gaps, worn piston grooves, unsuitable cylinder surface finish, or fitting new rings into excessively worn cylinders can prevent proper bedding and sealing, resulting in continued compression problems, oil consumption, or premature ring wear.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with the correct OE Match Piston Ring Set – VW9400T4R or VW9500T4R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW9300T4R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit into precisely machined grooves around each piston and create the essential sealing interface between the piston and cylinder wall.
Fits:Porsche 914 1.8L
Ring size: 2.0 x 2.0 x 5.0
Number of CYL's: 4
Piston rings perform several critical functions inside the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, minimising the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for smooth piston movement. The rings also assist with transferring heat from the piston into the cylinder wall.
What This Product Does:
- Creates an effective seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Helps minimise excessive engine blow-by.
- Controls the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Carbon deposits within the combustion chambers.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Oil contamination within the combustion chambers.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings discovered during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the cylinder seal required for efficient compression and combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This reduces cylinder sealing and can contribute to lower compression, reduced engine performance, and excessive blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can allow excessive lubricating oil to enter the combustion chambers. This may result in increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can also contribute to accelerated piston and cylinder wear.
- Correct installation is particularly important when fitting new piston rings. Incorrect ring end gaps, damaged piston grooves, unsuitable cylinder surface finish, or fitting new rings into excessively worn cylinders can prevent the rings from bedding and sealing correctly, potentially resulting in premature wear or continued compression and oil-control problems.
- Replacing worn or damaged components with this OE Match Piston Ring Set VW9300T4R helps restore cylinder sealing, compression, oil control, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a correctly measured and prepared engine rebuild.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore effective cylinder sealing, compression, and oil control during an engine rebuild with this OE Match Piston Ring Set, reference VW9000T4R. Designed for compatible VW engine applications, the piston rings fit around the pistons and form a critical sealing interface between each piston and the cylinder wall.
Fits:Porsche 914 1.7L
Ring size: 2.0 x 2.0 x 5.0.
Number of CYL's: 4
Piston rings perform several essential functions inside the engine. The compression rings help contain combustion pressure above the piston, reducing the amount of combustion gas that escapes into the crankcase. The oil-control rings regulate the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls, removing excess oil while retaining sufficient lubrication for piston and cylinder operation. The rings also help transfer heat from the pistons into the cylinder walls.
What This Product Does:
- Creates a seal between the pistons and cylinder walls.
- Helps retain combustion pressure within the cylinders.
- Supports strong and consistent engine compression.
- Reduces combustion gas leakage into the crankcase.
- Controls the amount of lubricating oil remaining on the cylinder walls.
- Helps prevent excessive engine oil entering the combustion chambers.
- Assists with transferring piston heat into the cylinder walls.
- Supports efficient combustion and dependable engine performance.
- Replaces worn, damaged, broken, or sticking piston rings.
- Provides an OE-style replacement for compatible engine rebuilds.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue or blue-grey smoke from the exhaust.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Reduced engine power or poor acceleration.
- Increased exhaust emissions.
- Oil-fouled spark plugs.
- Difficulty maintaining consistent engine performance.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
- Carbon deposits caused by excessive oil entering the combustion chamber.
- Broken, worn, seized, or damaged rings discovered during engine disassembly.
- Excessive cylinder or piston ring-groove wear.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Piston rings are essential for maintaining the seal required for efficient engine combustion. When the rings become worn, damaged, stuck, or lose their tension, combustion gases can escape past the pistons into the crankcase. This loss of sealing can reduce cylinder compression, decrease engine performance, and increase blow-by.
- Worn oil-control rings can also allow excessive lubricating oil into the combustion chambers. This may lead to increased oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, spark plug fouling, carbon deposits, and increased emissions. Continued operation with poor ring sealing can contribute to further cylinder and piston wear.
- Correct installation is particularly important when replacing piston rings. Incorrect ring end gaps, damaged ring grooves, unsuitable cylinder surface finish, or installation into excessively worn cylinders can prevent new rings from sealing correctly and may cause premature failure.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)

JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminum, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pockets.
Fits: Porsche 911S 2.2L / 2.4L
Engine size: 2.2/2.4L
Stroke: 66/70.4mm
Pistons: JE 2618 Forged
Kit includes: 6 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 6 wrist pins and clips.
OPTIONS:
1. 84mm - High compression
The Compression ratios are 10.1:1 with the 66mm crank and 10.6:1 with the 70.4mm.
2. 86mm - Low compression
The Compression ratios are 9.2:1 with the 66mm crank and 9.5:1 with the 70.4mm.
3. 86mm - High compression
The Compression ratios are 10.5:1 with the 66mm crank and 11.2:1 with the 70.4mm.
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0089118
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- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
Cast Piston Set – 84mm & 86mm
Rebuild or upgrade your classic Porsche 911S engine with
this OE Match Cast Piston Set, available in 84mm and 86mm bore sizes with a
choice of compression specifications.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L LWB (F)
Manufactured from hypereutectic material, these pistons feature graphite coated skirts to help reduce friction and wear. Integrated valve pockets provide the required valve clearance, while 22mm wrist pins complete the piston assembly.
Designed for Porsche 911S 2.2 and 2.4-litre engine configurations using 66mm or 70.4mm crankshaft strokes, these piston sets offer several compression options to suit different engine builds.
Piston & Compression Options
84mm – Low Compression8.5:1 compression with 66mm crank
9.1:1 compression with 70.4mm crank
84mm – High Compression
9.1:1 compression with 66mm crank
9.7:1 compression with 70.4mm crank
86mm – High Compression
9.5:1 compression with 66mm crank
10.7:1 compression with 70.4mm crank
Why Choose Hypereutectic Pistons?
Hypereutectic pistons provide excellent dimensional stability, durability and controlled thermal expansion, making them well suited to classic Porsche engine rebuilds.
Benefits include:
- Durable hypereutectic construction
- Graphite coated skirts to reduce friction
- Integrated valve pockets
- 22mm wrist pins
- Low and high compression options
- 84mm and 86mm bore options
- Suitable for 2.2 and 2.4-litre engine builds
Kit Includes
- 6 pistons
- Complete set of piston rings
- 6 x 22mm wrist pins
- Wrist pin clips
Porsche 911S 2.2 / 2.4 Engine Rebuild Pistons
Choosing the correct piston specification is essential when rebuilding a classic Porsche 911S engine. Bore size, crankshaft stroke and compression ratio directly influence engine capacity and performance.
These OE Match piston sets provide 84mm low and high compression options alongside an 86mm high compression version, allowing the piston specification to be matched to compatible 66mm or 70.4mm crankshaft engine builds.
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0089118
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- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
JE Forged 86mm Piston Set
Upgrade or rebuild your classic Porsche engine with this OE
Match JE Forged 86mm Piston Set, designed for Porsche 356C and SC models from
1963–66 and Porsche 912 models from 1965 onwards with the 3-piece engine case.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Manufactured from JE 2618 forged aluminium, these performance pistons provide excellent strength and durability for demanding engine builds. They feature a 30° piston angle, zero offset and additional material beneath the piston crown for the valve pocket.
Designed for a 1600cc engine with a 74mm stroke, the pistons feature a .155 dome height and 9.5:1 compression ratio, making them ideal for compatible Porsche 356 and 912 engine rebuilds and performance applications.
Why Choose JE 2618 Forged Pistons?
JE forged pistons use 2618 aluminium alloy for excellent strength under demanding engine conditions. Forged construction makes them an excellent choice for performance upgrades and high-quality engine rebuilds.
Benefits include:
- JE 2618 forged aluminium construction
- High strength and durability
- 30° piston angle
- Zero piston offset
- Extra material beneath the crown for the valve pocket
- Suitable for performance and restoration engine builds
Key Specifications
- Piston diameter: 86mm
- Engine size: 1600cc
- Stroke: 74mm
- Pistons: JE 2618 forged
- Dome height: .155
- Compression ratio: 9.5:1
- Piston angle: 30°
- Zero offset
- Extra material under piston crown for valve pocket
Kit Includes
- 4 JE forged pistons
- Complete set of piston rings
- 4 wrist pins
- Wrist pin clips
Porsche 356C / SC & 912 Forged Pistons and Engine Rebuild Components
Correct piston specification is essential when rebuilding or upgrading a Porsche 356C, 356 SC or early Porsche 912 engine. Piston diameter, stroke, compression ratio and crown angle must be correctly matched to achieve dependable performance.
The OE Match 0081186JEP combines an 86mm piston diameter with JE 2618 forged construction, a 74mm stroke specification, 30° piston angle and 9.5:1 compression ratio, providing a strong solution for compatible classic Porsche engine builds.
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0081186JEP
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
Forged 86mm Piston Set
Upgrade or rebuild your Porsche 356 engine with this OE Match JE Forged 86mm Piston Set, designed for Porsche 356A and 356B applications.
Manufactured from JE 2618 forged aluminium, these
performance pistons offer excellent strength and durability for demanding
engine builds. They feature a 22° piston angle, zero offset and additional
material beneath the piston crown to accommodate the valve pocket.
Fits:
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
Designed for a 1600cc engine with a 74mm stroke, the pistons feature a .155 dome height and 9.5:1 compression ratio, making them an excellent choice for compatible Porsche 356 performance and engine rebuild applications.
Why Choose JE 2618 Forged Pistons?
JE forged pistons are manufactured from 2618 aluminium alloy, a material widely used for high-performance piston applications due to its strength and resistance to demanding operating conditions.
Benefits include:
- JE 2618 forged aluminium construction
- High strength and durability
- 22° piston angle
- Zero piston offset
- Extra material beneath the crown for the valve pocket
- Suitable for performance and engine rebuild applications
When Should Pistons Be Replaced?
Piston replacement should be considered when:
- Compression is below specification
- Pistons or ring grooves are worn
- Piston crowns or skirts are damaged
- Increased engine performance is required
- The engine is undergoing a complete rebuild
Correctly specified forged pistons provide a strong foundation for a reliable performance engine build.
Key Specifications
- Piston diameter: 86mm
- Suitable for Porsche 356A / 356B
- Engine size: 1600cc
- Stroke: 74mm
- Pistons: JE 2618 forged
- Dome height: .155
- Compression ratio: 9.5:1
- Piston angle: 22°
- Zero offset
- Extra material under piston top for valve pocket
Kit Includes
- 4 JE forged pistons
- Complete set of piston rings
- 4 wrist pins
- Wrist pin clips
Porsche 356A / 356B Forged Pistons & Engine Rebuild Components
Choosing the correct pistons is essential when rebuilding or upgrading a Porsche 356 engine. Forged construction provides additional strength for demanding applications, while piston diameter, stroke, crown profile and compression ratio must be correctly matched to the engine specification.
The OE Match 0081186JEAP combines an 86mm bore with JE 2618 forged construction, a 22° piston angle, zero offset and 9.5:1 compression ratio, providing a high-quality solution for compatible Porsche 356A and 356B engine builds.
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0081186JEAP
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- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63