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TSI pistons in ABA 16V

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#1 ·
Happy New Year everyone...been reading a lot about ABA 16V motors and I was wondering if any one has used 2010+ TSI pistons (21 mm pins) in PL/KR/ABF motor build? I know the valve angles are different. Would the valve cut outs work? Is the TSI compression height too short? The bore and stroke is the same. I know JE/Wiseco and Wossner make the pistons but I really like the Mahle Power Packs in their own M142P alloy.
 
#5 ·
^^^THIS^^^is why I was asking the question. The Mahle Power Packs are affordable, tight tolerances, super square ring lands that are also anodized. Two things that I was mostly wondering is if the valve cut outs will work and the fact that they have higher comp ratio (9.3/1). Oh well, I ordered some Wossners and will be taking measurements and pictures side by side with the Mahles


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#8 ·
I have a few sets of used pistons from 1.8tsi engine(oil burner engine version, think ea888?), seems to have the same bore size, i could do some crude measurements with a vernier caliper next time i go to my storage place. And take some pictures if needed. I dont think the oil sqiurter clearence will be a issue, they have very short skirts from memory. Rods are also beefy in the right places, shame you cant use them on older engines.
 
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