 96mm mahles?, is there such a thing as 96mm "big bore" mahles |
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| earlyaircooled |
 Mar 15 2011, 10:26 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 1-September 08 From: Portland OR Member No.: 9,492 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I was at my local import parts store the other day and asked them about Mahle pistons and cylinders for a 2.0, 914 . They said that they can get 96mm, "big bore" Mahles. I have never heard of these, is there such a thing? If so are they good? what is the compression ratio?
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| underthetire |
Mar 15 2011, 10:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(earlyaircooled @ Mar 15 2011, 09:26 AM)  I was at my local import parts store the other day and asked them about Mahle pistons and cylinders for a 2.0, 914 . They said that they can get 96mm, "big bore" Mahles. I have never heard of these, is there such a thing? If so are they good? what is the compression ratio? Mahle=good. Compression ratio depends on bus pistons or flat tops. And heads, deck height, etc.. |
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| earlyaircooled |
Mar 15 2011, 10:56 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 1-September 08 From: Portland OR Member No.: 9,492 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(underthetire @ Mar 15 2011, 09:52 AM) QUOTE(earlyaircooled @ Mar 15 2011, 09:26 AM) I was at my local import parts store the other day and asked them about Mahle pistons and cylinders for a 2.0, 914 . They said that they can get 96mm, "big bore" Mahles. I have never heard of these, is there such a thing? If so are they good? what is the compression ratio? Mahle=good. Compression ratio depends on bus pistons or flat tops. And heads, deck height, etc.. I know Mahles = good I'm just surprised to learn that Mahle made a "big bore" 96mm. If that is the case and the price is very reasonable by the way, why are guys using AA pistons or having cylinders bored and using Keith Black pistons when they can get Mahles. Also I've searched this forum and I cant find info and I've never seen 96mm Mahles mentioned. |
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 15 2011, 04:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,897 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Never seen or heard of big bore Mahles in the last 25 yrs. If they are that plentiful and cost effective everybody would have been all over them.
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| DanT |
Mar 15 2011, 05:47 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
you can have Mahle Cylinders bored out to 96mm and use an aftermarket piston such as JE or KB but I have never heard of a Mahle 96mm piston.
As stated, everyone would be using them if they were available. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Jake Raby |
Mar 15 2011, 06:15 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Nope..
Even if they were they wouldn't be for long.. Mahle is no longer concerned with aircooled P/C kits. |
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| sean_v8_914 |
Mar 16 2011, 07:57 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
Jake: what do you think of the old NPRs? they look to be built like Panzer pistons, heavy, flat top. I just found a set in a box, new with NPR rings too
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