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JE Pistons VW 2.8LITER VR6 KIT Set of 6 Pistons

SKU: JEP186238

Engine Piston Kit

JE Piston Sets -6 Cyl...

JE Pistons VW 2.8LITER VR6 KIT Set of 6 Pistons

SKU: JEP186238

Engine Piston Kit

JE Piston Sets -6 Cyl...

A$2,393.98
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Description

Sport Compact, Import and European forged pistons from JE Pistons are the result of over 75 years of industry leading experience extended to our range of premium forged pistons for Volkswagen VR6 Engines. JE Pistons are designed for each specific engine and racing application to provide the ultimate combination of durability and performance. From drift track to drag strip, JE Pistons’ performance is proven in victory lane time and time again. Equipped with the following custom level features

Product Overview

JE Pistons are specifically engineered for extreme applications up to, and including, professional competition. In this environment, higher compression ratios, extreme boost levels and heavy nitrous usage necessitate the higher tensile strength 2618 aluminum alloy found in every JE Piston. *Application Specific Forgings for an Optimized, Uniform Crown Thickness *Contact Reduction Groove to Minimize Frictional Drag *Accumulator Groove for Increased Top Ring Stability and Sealing *CNC-Machined Side Relief with Lower Support Band for Additional Skirt Strength *Honed Pin Bores, Double Pressure Fed Pin Oilers and Wire Locks Included *JE ProSeal Piston Rings are included with your JE Pistons JE Pistons are sold as matched sets. *Custom Applications are also Available


Features and Benefits

  • Forged in the USA using 2618 aluminum, yielding high tensile strength needed for high-demand performance applicationsDesigned specifically for each engine and use application to provide optimized performance durabilityProprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) forging design minimizes friction and power loss with reduced skirt width and saves additional weight with a shorter wrist pinSkirt coating (depending on application) reduces friction and wear on piston skirts and cylinder walls while simultaneously reducing operating noiseAccumulator groove (depending on application) helps reduce pressure from combustion gases, reducing ring fluttering and improving ring seal for consistent powerIncludes high-quality wrist pins, locks, and JE Pro Seal premium piston ringsMade 100% in the USA

Product Details

Add-On:787-050-MW
Bore Diameter - Web:83.00 MM
Bore Diameter:83.00
Bore:83mm
C/D:32.39mm
Category Hierarchy:Auto>JE Pistons>Piston Kits>European
Comp Ratio:10.0:1
Compression Height:1.275
Cylinder Head:VR6
Description:JE Pistons; Set of 6 Pistons; Recommended RingSet: JG1006-3268
Dome CC:-5.1
Engine - Web:2.8L VR6 12V
Engine Type:ICE
Engine:2.8L VR6 12V
Forging Type:Round
Gram Weight:302
Head CC:-
Industry:Automotive
Make - Web:Volkswagen
Make:Volkswagen
Oil Ring Thickness:0.111
Out of Stock Message:Please Allow Approximately 3 Weeks or Less for Shipping
Oversized:2mm
Part Number:jep186238
Piston Average Weight:306
Piston Head Type:Dome
Piston Material:2618
Piston Quantity:6
Piston Series:JE Pistons
Piston Volume:-5.00
Product Market:European
Product Type:Engine Piston Kit
Prop 65 (C, R or CR):CR
Prop 65 - Short Label:Prop 65 Warning Label.JPG
Prop 65 Yes/No:Yes
Ring Set Included:Yes
Rod:164mm
Second Compression Ring Thickness:0.0480
Skirt Type:Full Round
Stroke:90.2mm
Title - Web:JE Pistons Volkswagen 2.8L VR6 12V Piston Kit - 83.00 mm Bore - 1.275 in. CH, -5.00 CC
Title:JE Pistons - Volkswagen, 2.8L VR6 12V, 83.00 mm Bore, Piston Kit
Top Compression Ring Thickness:0.0400
Wrist Pin Length:2.250
Wrist Pin Material:5115 Low Carbon Steel, Case Hardened
Wrist Pin Outer Diameter:0.787
Wrist Pin Wall Thickness:0.180

Application Summary

Volkswagen 2.8L VR6 12V 92-99

Part Type

Engine Piston Kit

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-14 05:53:24

Features

  • Accumulator Groove: A specialty groove between the top and second ring provides added volume for blow-by gases. This helps reduce pressure between the rings, improving top ring seal and minimizing ring flutter at high cylinder pressures.
  • Contact Reduction: Reduce the amount of contact area against the cylinder wall when the piston "Rocks over". Contact reduction also serves to disrupt the flame travel into the crevice area causing a reduction in detonation.
  • Designed specifically for Volkswagen VR6 Engines. To provide optimized performance durability
  • Double Pin Oilers: Deliver twice the amount of oil to the wrist pin as compared to the standard single pin oiler.
  • Forged in the USA using 2618 aluminum, yielding tensile strength and minimal thermal expansion
  • Includes high-quality wrist pins, locks, and JE Pro Seal premium piston rings
  • Made 100% in the USA
  • Pin Fit: The pin bore is precision honed to attain an exact pin clearance. Clearances typically range from .0003 to .0010 between the wrist pin and pin bore.
  • Proprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) forging design minimizes friction and power loss with reduced skirt width and saves additional weight with a shorter wrist pin
  • Skirt Coat: Skirt Coat reduces friction and wear on piston skirts and cylinder walls while simultaneously reducing operating noise

Specifications

Add-On:
787-050-MW
Bore Diameter - Web:
83.00 MM
Bore Diameter:
83.00
Bore:
83mm
C/D:
32.39mm
Category Hierarchy:
Auto>JE Pistons>Piston Kits>European
Comp Ratio:
10.0:1
Compression Height:
1.275
Cylinder Head:
VR6
Description:
JE Pistons; Set of 6 Pistons; Recommended RingSet: JG1006-3268
Dome CC:
-5.1
Engine - Web:
2.8L VR6 12V
Engine Type:
ICE
Engine:
2.8L VR6 12V
Forging Type:
Round
Gram Weight:
302
Head CC:
-
Industry:
Automotive
Make - Web:
Volkswagen
Make:
Volkswagen
Oil Ring Thickness:
0.111
Out of Stock Message:
Please Allow Approximately 3 Weeks or Less for Shipping
Oversized:
2mm
Part Number:
jep186238
Piston Average Weight:
306
Piston Head Type:
Dome
Piston Material:
2618
Piston Quantity:
6
Piston Series:
JE Pistons
Piston Volume:
-5.00
Product Market:
European
Product Type:
Engine Piston Kit
Prop 65 (C, R or CR):
CR
Prop 65 - Short Label:
Prop 65 Warning Label.JPG
Prop 65 Yes/No:
Yes
Ring Set Included:
Yes
Rod:
164mm
Second Compression Ring Thickness:
0.0480
Skirt Type:
Full Round
Stroke:
90.2mm
Title - Web:
JE Pistons Volkswagen 2.8L VR6 12V Piston Kit - 83.00 mm Bore - 1.275 in. CH, -5.00 CC
Title:
JE Pistons - Volkswagen, 2.8L VR6 12V, 83.00 mm Bore, Piston Kit
Top Compression Ring Thickness:
0.0400
Wrist Pin Length:
2.250
Wrist Pin Material:
5115 Low Carbon Steel, Case Hardened
Wrist Pin Outer Diameter:
0.787
Wrist Pin Wall Thickness:
0.180

Reference Information

Brand Name/s JE Pistons
StreetFX SKU jep186238
SFX Item ID 4359113
Supplier Item Code 4359113
Manufacturer SKU 186238
Manufacturer UPC N/A
Alternative References 2.8LITER, VR6

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Volkswagen 2.8L VR6 12V 92-99

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