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When I removed the oversize pistons from the PG block thought that the bottom skirt had came in contact with the oil squirters but looking closer looks like they may have been ground at the JE before delivery. They are all ground the same and seems at the same angle as well
I stroked mine out to 2.1L in 2012 using ALH (TDI) crank. It's the best upgrade I've done to the car outside of a BT. I never heard of a stroked engine running hotter than stock. My coolant temp is always at stock 190 F.
Here's an update for anyone that might find this useful in the future. I ended up sticking with the 1.8 crank and my JE forged 7.4cc 9A pistons in my PL block. I decked a massive .115" from the block resulting in a deck clearance of -.011" (pistons stick out a bit). This should give a CR of 8.65:1 with these 7.4cc pistons, ABA head gasket, and my 47cc combustion chambers.
JE are the best pistons on the market hands down. I know from personal experience. The OEM rods rifeled and ARP bolts will hold 400whp so no need to upgrade for your NA but Pistons are a must for a quality build.
i'm running a t3/t4 50 trim @ 20psi, 034 management, je pistons, eurospec rods, blah blah blah..... stock head, 260/256 cam = 263whp, 280wtq on a two hour dyno tune, room for improvement with more tunning and more fuel capability. Very reliable after you work out the kinks... fun to drive..... even at 200whp
id go with JE pistons, tend to be a little cheaper then the wisecos.
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