Posted by: Speedster Mike Nov 22 2011, 11:10 AM
Guys,...This is for a whole set !...I know the pics show only one cylinder and piston. I just did'nt see the need to remove every part out of the box. This Kit has 4 new 96m Flat top pistons, cylinders, Piston wrist pins , retaining clips and ring set. I'll have to check....the rings may be Hastings brand...I'm not sure.
Mike
Posted by: silver74insocal Nov 25 2011, 10:24 PM
hello there!! what stroke are these bad boys?
Posted by: 7275914911 Nov 26 2011, 07:57 AM
Since it is 1.7/1.8 IIRC it is a 66 stroke.
Posted by: Speedster Mike Nov 26 2011, 12:16 PM
QUOTE(7275914911 @ Nov 26 2011, 05:57 AM)
Since it is 1.7/1.8 IIRC it is a 66 stroke.
That's correct! .....These will fit the 1.7 or 1.8 engine Type IV engine with the stock 66m crank and stock rods. These are easy drop in (Slipper skirt) with no machine work to be done for the 1.7 and 1.8 block. No machine work for the 1.8 or 2.0 heads. However the 1.7 heads will have to be milled (opened up) to fit the bigger cylinders if they have not already been opened up previously. Which is not really a big deal...a good machine shop familier with air cooled VW or Porsche engines can do that for you.
Posted by: Speedster Mike Nov 28 2011, 10:39 AM
QUOTE(Speedster Mike @ Nov 26 2011, 10:16 AM)
QUOTE(7275914911 @ Nov 26 2011, 05:57 AM)
Since it is 1.7/1.8 IIRC it is a 66 stroke.
That's correct! .....These will fit the 1.7 or 1.8 engine Type IV engine with the stock 66m crank and stock rods. These are easy drop in (Slipper skirt) with no machine work to be done for the 1.7 and 1.8 block. No machine work for the 1.8 or 2.0 heads. However the 1.7 heads will have to be milled (opened up) to fit the bigger cylinders if they have not already been opened up previously. Which is not really a big deal...a good machine shop familier with air cooled VW or Porsche engines can do that for you.
Started out asking $279.00 for these...these are a fair deal at $249.00!
Posted by: 914werke Nov 28 2011, 11:39 AM
QUOTE(Speedster Mike @ Nov 28 2011, 08:39 AM)
Started out asking $279.00 for these...these are a fair deal at $249.00!
Umm.. actually that's about retail -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Porsche-96mm-Big-Bore-Piston-Cylinder-Kit-914-Bus-/180753030254?hash=item2a15b85c6e&item=180753030254&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_1225wt_847
Posted by: Speedster Mike Nov 28 2011, 10:55 PM
I gave $289.00 for this set plus shipping about 8 months ago on e-bay . I thought it was a fair price then!......They may be less exspensive somewhere else now ...I don't know...Like I said...they are a fair price. They are not Keith Blacks...they cost at least $499.00...and JEs are about $600.00 to $800.00.... If you find these (AAs) cheaper ...buy them!....it's a cheap fix....and they will do just fine...if your not going to do heavy autocrossing or racing....If your going to do that ...then spend some big money! Anyway...I've got another 1.8 block I can make into a strong 1911cc motor and sell it or put it in a old bug or replica Speedster. If someone else can use them ....I'll sell them...whatever is OK. It's all good.
thanks, Speedster Mike
Posted by: Speedster Mike Nov 29 2011, 11:51 AM
QUOTE(Speedster Mike @ Nov 28 2011, 08:55 PM)
I gave $289.00 for this set plus shipping about 8 months ago on e-bay . I thought it was a fair price then!......They may be less exspensive somewhere else now ...I don't know...Like I said...they are a fair price. They are not Keith Blacks...they cost at least $499.00...and JEs are about $600.00 to $800.00.... If you find these (AAs) cheaper ...buy them!....it's a cheap fix....and they will do just fine...if your not going to do heavy autocrossing or racing....If your going to do that ...then spend some big money! Anyway...I've got another 1.8 block I can make into a strong 1911cc motor and sell it or put it in a old bug or replica Speedster. If someone else can use them ....I'll sell them...whatever is OK. It's all good.
thanks, Speedster Mike
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As of today...11/ 29/ 2011 From AA Performance, Their on line web store has this Piston, cylinder set on sale for $349.95 + shipping!.........I think the $249.00 + shipping that I am asking for mine is a great Value and a real bargin!
Posted by: BajaXJ92 Nov 29 2011, 12:41 PM
QUOTE(Speedster Mike @ Nov 29 2011, 12:51 PM)
As of today...11/ 29/ 2011 From AA Performance, Their on line web store has this Piston, cylinder set on sale for $349.95 + shipping!.........I think the $249.00 + shipping that I am asking for mine is a great Value and a real bargin!
I agree, Mike, it is a good deal.
I just sold my brand new set w/ the 71mm stroke for $250. Yours are priced appropriately. Good luck!
Posted by: Speedster Mike Dec 3 2011, 10:37 AM
QUOTE(BajaXJ92 @ Nov 29 2011, 10:41 AM)
QUOTE(Speedster Mike @ Nov 29 2011, 12:51 PM)
As of today...11/ 29/ 2011 From AA Performance, Their on line web store has this Piston, cylinder set on sale for $349.95 + shipping!.........I think the $249.00 + shipping that I am asking for mine is a great Value and a real bargin!
I agree, Mike, it is a good deal.
I just sold my brand new set w/ the 71mm stroke for $250. Yours are priced appropriately. Good luck!
Posted by: vitis Dec 31 2011, 09:05 AM
QUOTE(Speedster Mike @ Dec 30 2011, 10:47 PM)
Still available!
Mike,
Just seeing your thread. I'm interested. Please PM me and get me your address.
Milt McPherson