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OE MATCH Pistons and cylinders

JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminum, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pockets. This set comes with a 34.6mm Compression Height and the 24mm Pin. The slightly smaller compression height allows you to easily build small stroked engines 71 to 78mm with the Standard length rods that have the 24mm pins. It is a Slip in kit no machine work is needed.
Engine Type : Porsche 914, VW Type 4, Bus or Sandrail.
Engine size: 2000cc
Stroke: 71 to 78mm
Cylinders: Cast Iron
Pistons: Forged JE
Compression Height: 34.60mm
Pin: 24mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 cylinders, 4 pins and a set of rings
- 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. This set comes with a 30.08mm Compression Height with a 22mm Pin. The smaller compression height allows you to build large stroked engines 78 to 86mm using longer rods that have the 22mm pins. It is a Slip in kit no machine work is needed.
Engine Type : Porsche 914, VW Type 4, Bus or Sandrail.
Engine size: 2000cc
Stroke: 78 to 86mm
Cylinders: cast iron
Pistons: Forged JE
Compression Height: 30.08mm
Pin: 22mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 cylinders, 4 pins and a set of rings
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)

Engine Type : Porsche 914, VW Type 4, Bus or Sandrail.
Engine size: 2000cc
Stroke: 71 to 78mm
Cylinders: Cast iron
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminum alloy
Compression Height: 35.20mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 cylinders, 4 pins, and a set of rings
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore dependable engine performance with this OE Match Dished Piston Set, 93 x 66mm. Produced to OE-style specifications, this precision-engineered piston set is designed for compatible classic Porsche applications using the same engine platform where applicable. Manufactured from premium high-strength aluminium alloy, these dished pistons offer excellent durability, precise dimensional accuracy, and efficient heat dissipation for reliable long-term operation. The dished piston crown is engineered to provide the correct combustion chamber characteristics and compression ratio for compatible engine configurations, making this set ideal for standard engine rebuilds, maintenance, and restoration projects.
Fits:
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976) (Type 4)
Engine size: 1800cc
Stroke: For 66mm stroke crankshafts
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminium alloy
Compression Height: 42mm
Dish cc: 10cc
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 cylinders, 4 pins and a set of rings
The piston set converts combustion pressure into mechanical force by transferring energy through the connecting rods to the crankshaft. The dished piston design helps achieve the intended compression ratio while promoting smooth, efficient combustion and reducing the likelihood of detonation in compatible engine applications. Over time, pistons can become worn or damaged through heat, friction, lubrication failure, or prolonged engine use, leading to reduced compression, increased oil consumption, piston noise, and declining engine performance. Replacing worn pistons restores engine efficiency, reliability, and smooth operation.
What This Product Does:
- Converts combustion pressure into crankshaft rotation.
- Maintains the correct combustion chamber characteristics.
- Restores engine compression and combustion efficiency.
- Supports smooth piston movement within the cylinders.
- Provides reliable sealing when used with new piston rings.
- Improves engine performance and reduces oil consumption.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or heat-affected pistons.
- Provides an OE-style fit for straightforward engine rebuilding.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low engine compression.
- Excessive oil consumption.
- Blue exhaust smoke caused by oil burning.
- Piston slap or knocking noises.
- Loss of engine power or acceleration.
- Damaged piston crowns or cracked ring lands.
- Excessive cylinder blow-by.
- Damage identified during engine overhaul.
Why Replacement Matters:
- The pistons are among the most highly stressed components within the engine, converting combustion energy into mechanical power while maintaining compression and efficient combustion. The dished piston design is critical to achieving the correct compression ratio and combustion characteristics for the intended engine specification. Worn or damaged pistons can reduce engine performance, increase oil consumption, create excessive blow-by, and accelerate wear throughout the engine.
- Replacing worn pistons with this OE Match Dished Piston Set restores engine compression, improves combustion efficiency, reduces oil consumption, and supports dependable engine performance. Manufactured as a direct replacement and produced to OE-style specifications, this OE Match Dished Piston Set, 93 x 66mm provides reliable fit, performance, and durability for classic Porsche engine maintenance, repairs, and restoration projects.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore engine performance or complete a high-quality engine rebuild with this OE Match Dished Piston Set, 94x71mm, reference VW9400T4P. Designed as a replacement or engine-building component, this piston set features a 94mm bore specification for use in compatible engine configurations with a 71mm stroke. The dished piston crown is designed to provide the required combustion chamber volume for the intended engine combination, helping achieve an appropriate compression ratio when used with correctly matched cylinders, cylinder heads, and engine components.
Fits: Porsche 914, Type 4
Engine size: 2000cc
Stroke: For 71mm stroke crankshafts
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminium alloy
Compression Height: 35.5mm
Dish cc: 10cc
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 cylinders, 4 pins and a set of rings
Pistons are among the most heavily loaded components inside an engine. During operation, they transfer combustion force through the connecting rods to the crankshaft while repeatedly travelling within the cylinders at high speed. Accurate piston dimensions, correct clearances, and dependable ring sealing are therefore essential for maintaining compression, controlling oil consumption, and achieving consistent engine performance.
What This Product Does:
- Forms a critical part of the engine's combustion chambers.
- Transfers combustion pressure to the connecting rods and crankshaft.
- Provides a 94mm piston specification for compatible cylinder configurations.
- Is intended for compatible 71mm-stroke engine combinations.
- Uses a dished crown to provide the required combustion chamber volume.
- Helps establish the engine's compression ratio when combined with the cylinder heads and deck height.
- Supports effective compression and combustion when correctly installed.
- Provides an OE-style solution for compatible engine rebuilds and restoration projects.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive oil consumption.
- Blue smoke from the exhaust.
- Loss of engine power or poor performance.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Piston slap, knocking, or abnormal internal engine noise.
- Damaged, cracked, scored, or excessively worn piston crowns or skirts.
- Worn or damaged piston ring grooves.
- Cylinder scoring or excessive piston-to-cylinder clearance.
- Poor sealing identified during compression or leak-down testing.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Pistons are fundamental to engine compression, combustion, and power production. Excessive piston wear, damaged ring lands, worn skirts, incorrect clearances, or physical damage can reduce cylinder sealing and allow combustion gases to escape into the crankcase. This can result in reduced performance, excessive oil consumption, increased emissions, blow-by, and further internal engine wear.
- Damaged or incorrectly specified pistons can also create serious mechanical problems. Incorrect clearances or compression geometry may lead to excessive noise, overheating, poor combustion, piston-to-valve contact, cylinder damage, or catastrophic engine failure.
- Replacing worn or unsuitable components with this OE Match Dished Piston Set, 94x71mm VW9400T4P provides the foundation for restoring correct compression, efficient combustion, and dependable engine performance when installed as part of a properly measured and assembled engine build.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore engine performance or support a high-quality engine rebuild with this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set, 90 x 66mm. Produced to OE-style specifications, this precision-engineered piston set is designed for compatible classic Porsche applications using the same engine platform where applicable. Manufactured from high-strength aluminium alloy, these flat top pistons provide excellent durability, efficient heat transfer, and precise dimensional accuracy, ensuring reliable performance and long service life. They are ideal for standard engine rebuilds, performance upgrades, and concours-quality restoration projects.
Fits:
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976) (Type 4)
Engine size: 1700cc
Stroke: For 66mm stroke crankshafts
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminium alloy
Compression Height: 42mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 pins and a set of rings.
The piston set converts combustion pressure into mechanical force by transferring energy through the connecting rods to the crankshaft. The flat top piston design promotes efficient combustion while maintaining the intended compression characteristics for compatible engine configurations. Over time, pistons can suffer from wear, scuffing, cracked ring lands, excessive carbon build-up, or heat damage, resulting in reduced engine performance, increased oil consumption, and loss of compression. Replacing worn pistons restores engine efficiency, smooth operation, and dependable reliability.
What This Product Does:
- Converts combustion pressure into crankshaft rotation.
- Restores engine compression and combustion efficiency.
- Supports smooth piston movement within the cylinders.
- Provides reliable sealing when used with new piston rings.
- Improves engine performance and reduces oil consumption.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or heat-affected pistons.
- Provides an OE-style fit for straightforward engine rebuilding.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low engine compression.
- Excessive oil consumption.
- Blue exhaust smoke caused by oil burning.
- Piston slap or knocking noises.
- Loss of engine power or performance.
- Damaged piston crowns or cracked ring lands.
- Excessive cylinder blow-by.
- Damage identified during engine overhaul.
Why Replacement Matters:
- The pistons are among the most heavily loaded components within the engine, converting combustion energy into usable mechanical power while maintaining compression and efficient combustion. Worn or damaged pistons can cause reduced engine performance, increased oil consumption, excessive blow-by, piston noise, and accelerated wear of other engine components.
- Replacing worn pistons with this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set restores engine compression, improves combustion efficiency, reduces oil consumption, and supports long-term engine reliability. Manufactured as a direct replacement and produced to OE-style specifications, this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set, 90 x 66mm provides reliable fit, performance, and durability for classic Porsche engine maintenance, repairs, performance upgrades, and restoration projects.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore engine performance or support a high-performance engine rebuild with this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set, 94 x 71mm. Produced to OE-style specifications, this precision-engineered piston set is designed for compatible classic Porsche applications using the same engine platform where applicable. Manufactured from high-strength aluminium alloy, these flat top pistons provide exceptional durability, excellent heat dissipation, and precise dimensional accuracy for reliable long-term performance. The larger 94mm piston diameter is ideal for increased-capacity engine builds, performance upgrades, complete engine rebuilds, and concours-quality restoration projects.
This is a new set of Type 4 2.0 liter 94mm flat top slipper skirt performance pistons. These are high compression European style pistons. Perfect for adding some compression to your performance rebuild, or for those in the European market.
Fits:
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976) (Type 4, Bus Or Sandrail)
Engine size: 2000cc
Stroke: 71 to 78
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminum alloy
Compression Height: 35.2mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 cylinders, 4 pins and a set of rings
The piston set converts combustion pressure into mechanical force by transferring energy through the connecting rods to the crankshaft. The flat top piston design promotes efficient combustion while maintaining the intended compression characteristics for compatible engine configurations. Over time, pistons can become worn, scuffed, cracked, or damaged by excessive heat, detonation, or lubrication failure, leading to reduced compression, increased oil consumption, piston noise, and poor engine performance. Replacing worn pistons restores engine efficiency, smooth operation, and dependable reliability.
What This Product Does:
- Converts combustion pressure into crankshaft rotation.
- Restores engine compression and combustion efficiency.
- Supports smooth piston movement within the cylinders.
- Provides reliable sealing when used with new piston rings.
- Improves engine performance and reduces oil consumption.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or heat-affected pistons.
- Provides an OE-style fit for straightforward engine rebuilding.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low engine compression.
- Excessive oil consumption.
- Blue exhaust smoke caused by oil burning.
- Piston slap or knocking noises.
- Loss of engine power or performance.
- Damaged piston crowns or cracked ring lands.
- Excessive cylinder blow-by.
- Damage identified during engine overhaul.
Why Replacement Matters:
- The pistons are among the most highly stressed components within the engine, converting combustion energy into mechanical power while maintaining compression and efficient combustion. Worn or damaged pistons can reduce engine performance, increase oil consumption, create excessive blow-by, and accelerate wear throughout the engine. Replacing pistons during a rebuild also helps ensure correct clearances and reliable long-term operation.
- Replacing worn pistons with this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set restores engine compression, improves combustion efficiency, reduces oil consumption, and supports dependable engine performance. Manufactured as a direct replacement and produced to OE-style specifications, this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set, 94 x 71mm provides reliable fit, performance, and durability for classic Porsche engine maintenance, performance upgrades, repairs, and restoration projects.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore engine performance or build a high-capacity air-cooled engine with this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set, 96 x 66mm. Produced to OE-style specifications, this precision-engineered piston set is designed for compatible classic Porsche applications using the same engine platform where applicable. Manufactured from premium high-strength aluminium alloy, these flat top pistons provide outstanding durability, excellent heat dissipation, and precise dimensional accuracy for dependable performance under demanding operating conditions. The larger 96mm piston diameter makes this set ideal for increased-displacement engine builds, performance upgrades, complete engine rebuilds, and restoration projects.
Fits:
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976) (Type 4, Bus Or Sandrail)
Stroke: For 66mm Crankshaft
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminum alloy
Compression Height: 41.3mm
Set includes: 4 pistons,4 pins and a set of rings.
The piston set converts combustion pressure into rotational force by transferring energy through the connecting rods to the crankshaft. The flat top piston design promotes efficient combustion and consistent compression characteristics while supporting reliable engine operation. Over time, pistons can become worn through heat, friction, detonation, or lubrication issues, resulting in piston slap, damaged ring lands, excessive oil consumption, reduced compression, and declining engine performance. Replacing worn pistons restores engine efficiency and ensures smooth, reliable operation.
What This Product Does:
- Converts combustion pressure into crankshaft rotation.
- Restores engine compression and combustion efficiency.
- Supports smooth piston movement within the cylinders.
- Provides reliable sealing when used with new piston rings.
- Improves engine performance and reduces oil consumption.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or heat-affected pistons.
- Provides an OE-style fit for straightforward engine rebuilding.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low engine compression.
- Excessive oil consumption.
- Blue exhaust smoke caused by oil burning.
- Piston slap or knocking noises.
- Loss of engine power or acceleration.
- Damaged piston crowns or cracked ring lands.
- Excessive cylinder blow-by.
- Damage identified during engine overhaul.
Why Replacement Matters:
- The pistons are essential components that convert combustion energy into usable mechanical power while maintaining compression and efficient combustion. Worn or damaged pistons reduce engine performance, increase oil consumption, create excessive blow-by, and accelerate wear throughout the engine. Replacing the pistons during an engine rebuild helps restore correct operating clearances and ensures dependable long-term performance.
- Replacing worn pistons with this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set restores compression, improves combustion efficiency, reduces oil consumption, and supports reliable engine performance. Manufactured as a direct replacement and produced to OE-style specifications, this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set, 96 x 66mm provides reliable fit, performance, and durability for classic Porsche engine maintenance, performance upgrades, repairs, and restoration projects.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Restore engine performance or build a high-capacity air-cooled engine with this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set, 96 x 71mm. Produced to OE-style specifications, this precision-engineered piston set is designed for compatible classic Porsche applications using the same engine platform where applicable. Manufactured from premium high-strength aluminium alloy, these flat top pistons offer excellent durability, superior heat dissipation, and precise dimensional accuracy for dependable long-term performance. The larger 96mm piston diameter combined with the 71mm configuration makes this piston set ideal for increased-displacement engine builds, performance upgrades, complete engine rebuilds, and concours-quality restoration projects.
Fits:
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976) (Type 4, Bus Or Sandrail)
Engine size: 2000cc
Stroke: For use with 71mm to 78mm Crankshafts
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminium alloy
Compression Height: 35.50mm
Pin: 24mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 pins and a set of rings
The piston set converts combustion pressure into rotational force by transferring energy through the connecting rods to the crankshaft. The flat top piston design promotes efficient combustion while maintaining the intended compression ratio for compatible engine builds, ensuring smooth power delivery and reliable engine operation. Over time, pistons can suffer from wear caused by excessive heat, friction, detonation, or inadequate lubrication, resulting in piston slap, cracked ring lands, excessive oil consumption, reduced compression, and declining engine performance. Replacing worn pistons restores engine efficiency, reliability, and smooth operation.
What This Product Does:
- Converts combustion pressure into crankshaft rotation.
- Restores engine compression and combustion efficiency.
- Supports smooth piston movement within the cylinders.
- Provides reliable sealing when used with new piston rings.
- Improves engine performance and reduces oil consumption.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or heat-affected pistons.
- Provides an OE-style fit for straightforward engine rebuilding.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low engine compression.
- Excessive oil consumption.
- Blue exhaust smoke caused by oil burning.
- Piston slap or knocking noises.
- Loss of engine power or acceleration.
- Damaged piston crowns or cracked ring lands.
- Excessive cylinder blow-by.
- Damage identified during engine overhaul.
Why Replacement Matters:
- The pistons are among the most heavily loaded components within the engine, converting combustion energy into mechanical power while maintaining compression and efficient combustion. Worn or damaged pistons reduce engine performance, increase oil consumption, create excessive blow-by, and accelerate wear throughout the engine. Replacing pistons during an engine rebuild restores correct operating clearances and supports reliable long-term performance.
- Replacing worn pistons with this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set restores engine compression, improves combustion efficiency, reduces oil consumption, and delivers dependable engine performance. Manufactured as a direct replacement and produced to OE-style specifications, this OE Match Flat Top Piston Set, 96 x 71mm provides reliable fit, performance, and durability for classic Porsche engine maintenance, performance upgrades, repairs, and restoration projects.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Build, rebuild, or upgrade a compatible engine with this OE Match Forged JE 2.0 Piston Set with 22mm Pin, available under references VW103T4SPJE, VW104T4SPJE, and VW105T4SPJE. Featuring high-quality JE forged pistons and a 22mm wrist/gudgeon pin specification, these piston sets are designed for compatible 2.0 engine configurations where increased strength, accurate dimensions, and dependable performance are required.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminium, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pockets. This set comes with a 34.6mm Compression Height and the 24mm Pin. The slightly smaller compression height allows you to easily build small stroked engines 71 to 78mm with the Standard length rods that have the 24mm pins giving you the option to Build 2.3L and bigger Engines.
Engine Type : Porsche 914, VW Type 4, Bus or Sandrail.
Stroke: 71 to 78mm
Pistons: Forged JE
Compression Height: 34.60mm
Pin: 24mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 pins, 4 clips and a set of rings
Forged pistons are manufactured from high-strength aluminium alloy using a forging process that creates a dense and durable structure. This makes them particularly suitable for performance-oriented engines, upgraded builds, and applications subjected to increased combustion pressures, temperatures, and engine speeds. During operation, each piston contains combustion pressure within the cylinder and transfers that force through the 22mm piston pin and connecting rod to the crankshaft.
What This Product Does:
- Forms a critical part of the engine's combustion chambers.
- Contains combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Transfers combustion force to the connecting rods and crankshaft.
- Features a 22mm piston pin specification for compatible connecting rods.
- Uses forged JE construction for increased strength and durability.
- Helps maintain effective cylinder compression when correctly installed.
- Supports efficient combustion and consistent engine performance.
- Provides a strong foundation for performance and rebuilt 2.0 engine configurations.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or unsuitable existing pistons.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue smoke from the exhaust.
- Reduced engine power or poor performance.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Piston slap, knocking, or abnormal internal engine noise.
- Scored or excessively worn piston skirts.
- Cracked, burnt, or otherwise damaged piston crowns.
- Worn, cracked, or broken piston ring lands.
- Excessive wear around the piston pin bore.
- Cylinder wall scoring or abnormal bore wear.
- Poor compression or leak-down test results.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Pistons are among the most highly stressed components within an engine and are fundamental to compression, combustion, and power production. Worn piston skirts, damaged ring lands, cracked crowns, excessive pin-bore wear, or incorrect clearances can compromise cylinder sealing and piston stability. This can result in reduced power, excessive oil consumption, increased blow-by, abnormal engine noise, and accelerated wear of the cylinders and other internal components.
- Correct piston and pin compatibility is particularly important in a performance engine build. The 22mm piston pin must be correctly matched to the connecting rod and associated components. Incorrect dimensions, machining, compression geometry, or assembly clearances can lead to excessive wear, piston seizure, piston-to-valve contact, cylinder damage, or severe engine failure.
- Replacing worn or unsuitable components with the correct OE Match Forged JE 2.0 Piston Set with 22mm Pin – VW103T4SPJE, VW104T4SPJE, or VW105T4SPJE provides a durable foundation for restoring compression and achieving dependable engine performance. The forged JE construction offers increased strength for compatible performance and engine rebuild applications when correctly selected, measured, machined, and assembled.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Build, rebuild, or upgrade a compatible engine with this OE Match Forged JE 2.0 Piston Set with 24mm Pin. Featuring high-quality JE forged pistons with a 24mm wrist/gudgeon pin specification, these piston sets are designed for compatible 2.0 VW-based engine configurations where increased strength, durability, and dependable performance are required.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminium, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pockets. This set comes with a 34.6mm Compression Height and the 24mm Pin. The slightly smaller compression height allows you to easily build small stroked engines 71 to 78mm with the Standard length rods that have the 24mm pins giving you the option to Build 2.3L and bigger Engines.
Engine Type : Porsche 914, VW Type 4, Bus or Sandrail.
Stroke: 71 to 78mm
Pistons: Forged JE
Compression Height: 34.60mm
Pin: 24mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 pins, 4 clips and a set of rings
Forged pistons are manufactured from high-strength aluminium alloy using a forging process that produces a dense and durable structure. This construction makes them particularly suitable for performance-oriented engines, upgraded builds, and applications subjected to increased combustion pressures, temperatures, and engine speeds. During operation, each piston contains combustion pressure within the cylinder and transfers this force through the 24mm piston pin and connecting rod to the crankshaft.
What This Product Does:
- Forms a critical part of the engine's combustion chambers.
- Contains combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Transfers combustion force through the connecting rods to the crankshaft.
- Features a 24mm piston pin specification for compatible connecting rods.
- Uses forged JE construction for increased strength and durability.
- Helps maintain effective cylinder compression when correctly installed.
- Supports efficient combustion and consistent engine performance.
- Provides a strong foundation for performance and rebuilt 2.0 engine configurations.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or unsuitable existing pistons.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue smoke from the exhaust.
- Reduced engine power or poor performance.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Piston slap, knocking, or abnormal internal engine noises.
- Scoring or excessive wear on the piston skirts.
- Cracked, burnt, or otherwise damaged piston crowns.
- Worn, cracked, or broken piston ring lands.
- Excessive wear around the piston pin bore.
- Cylinder wall scoring or abnormal bore wear.
- Poor results during compression or leak-down testing.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Pistons are among the most highly stressed components within an engine and are fundamental to compression, combustion, and power production. Worn piston skirts, damaged ring lands, cracked crowns, excessive pin-bore wear, or incorrect clearances can compromise cylinder sealing and piston stability. This may result in reduced power, excessive oil consumption, increased blow-by, abnormal engine noise, and accelerated wear of the cylinders and other internal components.
- Correct piston and pin compatibility is particularly important in a performance engine build. The 24mm piston pin must be correctly matched to the connecting rods and associated components. Incorrect dimensions, machining, compression geometry, or assembly clearances can cause excessive wear, piston seizure, piston-to-valve contact, cylinder damage, or severe engine failure.
- Replacing worn or unsuitable components with the correct OE Match Forged JE 2.0 Piston Set with 24mm Pin – VW103T4PJE, VW104T4PJE, or VW105T4PJE provides a durable foundation for restoring compression and achieving dependable engine performance. The forged JE construction offers increased strength for compatible performance and engine rebuild applications when correctly selected, measured, machined, and assembled.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Build, rebuild, or upgrade a compatible engine with this OE Match Forged JE 2.0 Piston Set, available under references VW9600T4PSJE and VW9800T4PJE. Featuring high-quality JE forged pistons, these sets are designed for compatible 2.0 engine configurations where increased piston strength, accurate dimensions, and dependable performance are required.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminum, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pockets. This set comes with a 30.08mm Compression Height with a 22mm Pin. The smaller compression height allows you to build large stroked engines 78 to 86mm using longer rods that have the 22mm pins.
Engine Type : Porsche 914, VW Type 4, Bus or Sandrail.
Engine size: 2000cc
Stroke: 78 to 86mm
Pistons: Forged JE
Compression Height: 30.08mm
Pin: 22mm
Set includes: 4 pistons, 4 cylinders, 4 pins and a set of rings
Forged pistons are produced from high-strength aluminium alloy under pressure, creating a dense and durable structure capable of handling demanding operating conditions. This makes them particularly suitable for performance-oriented engines, upgraded builds, and applications exposed to increased combustion pressures and temperatures. During engine operation, the pistons contain combustion pressure within the cylinders and transfer that force through the connecting rods to the crankshaft, making their condition and dimensional accuracy critical to engine performance.
What This Product Does:
- Forms a critical part of the engine's combustion chambers.
- Contains combustion pressure within the cylinders.
- Transfers combustion force through the connecting rods to the crankshaft.
- Uses forged JE construction for increased strength and durability.
- Helps maintain effective cylinder compression when correctly installed.
- Supports efficient combustion and consistent engine performance.
- Provides a strong foundation for performance and rebuilt engine configurations.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or unsuitable existing pistons.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive engine oil consumption.
- Blue smoke from the exhaust.
- Reduced engine power or poor performance.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Piston slap, knocking, or abnormal internal engine noise.
- Scoring or excessive wear on the piston skirts.
- Cracked, burnt, or otherwise damaged piston crowns.
- Worn, cracked, or broken piston ring lands.
- Cylinder wall scoring or abnormal bore wear.
- Excessive piston-to-cylinder clearance.
- Poor results during compression or leak-down testing.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Pistons are fundamental to engine compression, combustion, and power production. Excessive skirt wear, damaged ring lands, cracked crowns, incorrect clearances, or other piston defects can compromise cylinder sealing and allow combustion gases to escape into the crankcase. This can cause reduced power, excessive oil consumption, increased blow-by, poor combustion, and accelerated wear of cylinders and other internal engine components.
- Correct piston selection is particularly important when building a modified or performance engine. Using an unsuitable piston specification or incorrect machining and assembly clearances can result in excessive mechanical noise, poor compression, overheating, piston seizure, piston-to-valve contact, cylinder damage, or potentially catastrophic engine failure.
- Replacing worn or unsuitable components with the correct OE Match Forged JE 2.0 Piston Set – VW9600T4PSJE or VW9800T4PJE provides a durable foundation for restoring compression and achieving dependable engine performance. The forged JE construction provides increased strength for compatible performance and engine rebuild applications when correctly selected, measured, machined, and assembled.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Build or restore a high-performance engine with this OE Match Forged JE 96mm Piston Set for 2.0 applications, reference VW9600T4PJE. Featuring forged JE pistons, this set is designed for compatible engine configurations requiring a 96mm piston diameter, offering a strong and durable solution for engine rebuilds and performance-oriented builds.
Engine Type : Porsche 914, VW Type 4, Bus or Sandrail.
Engine size: 2000cc
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminum, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pockets. This set comes with a 34.6mm Compression Height and the 24mm Pin. The slightly smaller compression height allows you to easily build small stroked engines 71 to 78mm with the Standard length rods that have the 24mm pins.
Stroke: 71 to 78mm
Pistons: Forged JE
Compression Height: 34.60mm
Pin: 24mm
Set includes: 4 cylinders, 4 pins and a set of rings
Forged pistons are manufactured using a process that produces a dense and highly durable structure, making them particularly well suited to engines exposed to increased combustion pressures, higher operating loads, and performance use. During operation, the pistons contain combustion pressure within the cylinders and transfer that force through the connecting rods to the crankshaft. Accurate piston dimensions, ring sealing, and running clearances are therefore essential for maintaining compression, controlling oil consumption, and achieving reliable engine performance.
What This Product Does:
- Forms a critical part of the engine's combustion chambers.
- Contains combustion pressure within each cylinder.
- Transfers combustion force through the connecting rods to the crankshaft.
- Provides a 96mm piston specification for compatible engine builds.
- Uses forged JE piston construction for increased strength and durability.
- Supports effective compression and combustion when correctly installed.
- Provides a foundation for performance-oriented and rebuilt engine configurations.
- Helps restore engine performance when replacing worn or damaged pistons.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Low or uneven cylinder compression.
- Excessive oil consumption.
- Blue smoke from the exhaust.
- Reduced engine power or poor performance.
- Excessive crankcase pressure or blow-by.
- Piston slap, knocking, or other abnormal internal engine noises.
- Scoring or excessive wear on the piston skirts.
- Cracked or damaged piston crowns.
- Worn or broken piston ring lands.
- Cylinder wall scoring.
- Excessive piston-to-cylinder clearance.
- Poor results during compression or leak-down testing.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Pistons are among the most highly stressed components within an engine and are fundamental to compression, combustion, and power production. Worn piston skirts, damaged ring lands, excessive clearances, or cracked piston crowns can reduce cylinder sealing and allow combustion gases to escape into the crankcase. The result can be reduced power, excessive oil consumption, increased blow-by, poor combustion, and accelerated internal engine wear.
- In performance applications, correct piston selection and installation are especially important. Incorrect piston-to-cylinder clearance, compression ratio, ring gaps, or piston-to-valve clearance can result in excessive noise, poor performance, overheating, cylinder damage, or severe mechanical engine failure.
- Replacing worn or unsuitable components with this OE Match Forged JE 96mm 2.0 Piston Set VW9600T4PJE provides a strong foundation for restoring compression and building dependable engine performance. The forged JE construction offers increased strength for compatible performance-oriented engine configurations when correctly measured, machined, and assembled.
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Porsche OE Match Pistons & Cylinders - Factory-Spec Engine Rebuild Solutions
OE MATCH Pistons and Cylinders are precision-engineered engine components designed to meet or exceed original Porsche factory specifications. These matched piston and cylinder sets restore correct engine tolerances, compression, and oil control—making them ideal for engine rebuilds where reliability, longevity, and OEM-level performance are the priority.
Available from Design911, OE MATCH piston and cylinder kits provide a cost-effective, high-quality alternative to original equipment parts, ensuring dependable performance for road-driven, high-mileage, and lightly tuned Porsche engines.
What Do OE MATCH Pistons & Cylinders Do?
Pistons and cylinders form the heart of the combustion process, converting fuel energy into mechanical power.
Core Functions:
- Seal combustion pressure within the cylinder.
- Maintain correct compression ratios.
- Control oil consumption and lubrication.
- Guide piston movement with precise clearances.
- Support smooth, efficient engine operation.
Correctly matched pistons and cylinders are essential for engine performance and durability.
Why Do Pistons & Cylinders Fail?
Over time, pistons and cylinders wear due to heat, friction,
and combustion forces. Common failure causes include:
- Cylinder bore wear or scoring.
- Piston skirt wear from high mileage.
- Oil starvation or contamination.
- Overheating causing piston expansion or seizure.
- Loss of compression due to worn rings or bores.
These issues can lead to oil consumption, power loss, poor starting, and eventual engine failure.
Why Upgrade to OE MATCH Pistons & Cylinders?
OE MATCH piston and cylinder kits are designed to restore factory performance and reliability.
Upgrade Benefits:
- Manufactured to OEM specifications and tolerances.
- Matched sets ensure correct clearances and sealing.
- Improved oil control and compression.
- Ideal for engine rebuilds and preventative maintenance.
- Cost-effective alternative to genuine OE parts.
Upgrading restores engine efficiency and reliability without altering factory characteristics.
Highlights
- Porsche OE MATCH pistons and cylinder kits
- Factory-spec performance and reliability
- Precision-matched components for rebuilds
- Improved compression and oil control
- Ideal for road and high-mileage engines