ICON VW pistons

[VWporscheGT3]

Hi guys,

I've been working on this for a while , but I am happy to finally announce that we now have some new options for performance VW pistons. I work for United Engine and Machine who makes ICON, KB, Silvo-lite and Dualoy pistons and I am pretty passionate about our hobby and have found myself in a unique spot to try and offer a Forged Piston to others that I would use myself.

IC10069 - 94mm "A" Comp height
IC10070 - 94mm "B" Comp height
IC10071 - 92mm "A" Comp height
IC10072 - 92mm "B" Comp height

quick glance features
-Forged 4032 Alloy, Higher silicon content allows tighter piston to wall clearance than a 2618 forging. piston slap is greatly reduced on cold startups.
-Anodized Crown and first ring groove to prevent ring micro welding and abrasion protection with an added benefit of acting like a thermal barrier
-1.5, 1.5, 4.0mm ring pack. We wanted to use a ring pack that would stand up to boosted applications but also be easily sourced should the customer want to go with a total seal ring down the line.
- Full round design provides strength where it counts giving rigidity to the skirt where it is needed.
-Double broach and forced pin oilers, keeping that pin lubricated is critical in a floating pin application.
-M42 skirt coating protects against dry starts giving abrasion protection on engine start.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Thanks guys.
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[Glenn]

Looks nice, glad we have what looks like a quality product.

We need more things like this.
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[Brian_e]

Very cool!

Are you including piston pins with them?

I will take a set of the 94B's.

You hit the major sizes, but what about a 94C height? I have been hoping for a more affordable 94c to make the 86mm crank and 5.7" rod engines super easy and stock width.
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[VWporscheGT3]

Brian,
These will be sold in kits only. Pistons, Pins, Locks (ROUND WIRE) and Rings. I want to offer "C's" in the near future for both bores, I want to do 90.5's also its going to be a matter of getting these out there to justify the additional sizes and compression heights.

Shoot me a line through PM and I can give you pricing. Or you Can reach me directly at UEM 1-800-648-7970, Just ask for Trevor.
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[DerrickfromNC1]

What are the choices other than AA for purchasing 92tw barrels to match up to these ICON pistons?

Thanks

[modok]

AWESOME
That to me looks like a VERY good piston

[bugguy1967]

I like the width in-between the bosses, but that top land is awfully thick and the piston looks heavy. The latter hurts more than it helps. We need more ~350g bare pistons to help reduce crank flex.
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[modok]

If it's too thick you can trim some off, far easier than welding it back on.
The pin looks short, that will help save weight. Can't please everybody.

Looks like a cummins B piston back there too

[Ebel]

A cheaper piston isn’t going to have .010” ramping to remove material. It increases machine time by multiples. You can’t get a cheap piston made correctly that’s got everything done. . I imagine they are made from an existing forging or I’d never consider having new tooling made just for vws. I’d never consider it. Be happy someone is. The amount of time and money it takes to produce a new forged, machined part isn’t cheap.

[Clatter]

YEAH!!

Great to see top quality stuff coming out.
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[Dan Ruddock]

Are the pins offset? Seeing the arrow on top makes me think yes they are offset. How much they weigh would be nice to know also. Great to see someone is doing a 4032 piston. I am interested in a set for the Berg GBF crank carrillo rod 2387cc engine I am collecting parts for. Already have crank, rods and 94mm revmaster long cylinders.

Dan

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[c77owen]

How do these compare in price and make up to the Wiseco offerings? I certainly like what I see and look forward to getting my hands on some.

[Clatter]

When you say the pin locks are ‘round wire’..?
Those are like stock?
Snap rings like type 4s have - A.k.a. Tru-arc?

Spiro-locks hold tight,
But my growling when trying to remove them scares my dog…!
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[jimmyhoffa]

The Mahle Motorsport forged coated pistons use the same/similar round wire locks and I quite like them. Those pistons are 2618, and they are set up in my engine with .0048" clearance. They are audible at idle when cold. Nothing scary, but you can definitely hear it. (I'm set up on the loose end even though I'm N/A because it's an off-road car that bounces through water and such and is generally a candidate for thermal shock situations.)

I probably speak for a few people when I say the 4032 availability in 92mm and 94mm sizes is a welcome addition for hi-po street builds. Likely this will be my choice when my 1835 mexi efi engine gets boosted. I remember ACTIVELY looking for a 4032 offering for my last build and then saying "Huh. Oh well. 2618 it is!"

I give you the coveted dual thumbs up award for innovation and quality in VW aftermarket. 👍👍

On those Mahles in my engine I ran a soft 280 grit Sunnen rigid hone for size and then flipped the hone through the cylinder the other way to knock the Rp down on the finish. I have KILLER ring seal. Any different tips for your ring package in cast iron barrels?
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[dubman67]

Nice. I ordered a set of Icon pistons 92mm for a 22R Toyota .25 over. Had a set of AA thick wall 92 cylinders bored out. Toyota pistons have a 29.64mm pin height. With an 84mm crank and 5.5 connecting rod, it makes a damn near stock width motor.
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[maui]

Yes a C piston will be good. I running a 90mm x94mm and 5.88 rods and a C would be good

[Dan Ruddock]

Bought a set 94b's from Trevor.