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It fits Porsche 356; C, SC, 1963-66 & Porsche 912; 1965 and Up with the 3 piece case. The Cylinders are Biral with CP Forged pistons with 30° Angle.
CP Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminium, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pocket, CP kits come with wirelock pin clips for extreme RPM. Biral Liners are a cast iron sleeve with aluminium fins, making them lighter and dissipate heat better . This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Biral.
Pistons: CP 2618 Forged
Dome Height: .155
Compression: 9.5:1
Piston Angle: 30°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and wire locks with tool.
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0081186PCP
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

It fits Porsche 356; C, SC, 1963-66 & Porsche 912; 1965 and Up with the 3 piece case. The Cylinders are Biral with JE Forged pistons with 30° Angle.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminium, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pocket, Biral Liners are a cast iron sleeve with aluminium fins, making them lighter and dissipate heat better. This is a High Compression kit 11.5:1 more commonly used in race-cars . This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Biral.
Pistons: JE 2618 Forged
Dome Height: .295
Compression: 11.5:1
Piston Angle: 30°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081182PJE
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

It fits Porsche 356; C, SC, 1963-66 & Porsche 912; 1965 and Up with the 3 piece case. The Cylinders are Biral with JE Forged pistons with 30° Angle.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminium, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pocket, Biral Liners are a cast iron sleeve with aluminium fins, making them lighter and dissipate heat better. This is a High Compression kit 11.5:1 more commonly used in race-cars . This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Biral.
Pistons: JE 2618 Forged
Dome Height: .295
Compression: 11.5:1
Piston Angle: 30°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081183PJE
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

It fits Porsche 356; C, SC, 1963-66 & Porsche 912; 1965 and Up with the 3 piece case. The Cylinders are Biral with JE Forged pistons with 30° Angle.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminium, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pocket, Biral Liners are a cast iron sleeve with aluminium fins, making them lighter and dissipate heat better. This is a High Compression kit 9.5:1 more commonly used in race-cars . This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Biral.
Pistons: JE 2618 Forged
Dome Height: .295
Compression: 9.5:1
Piston Angle: 30°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081183CJE
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

It fits Porsche 356; C, SC, 1963-66 & Porsche 912; 1965 and Up with the 3 piece case. The Cylinders are Cast Iron with JE Forged pistons with 30° Angle.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminum, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pocket. This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Cast Iron
Pistons: JE 2618 Forged
Dome Height: .155
Compression: 9.5:1
Piston Angle: 30°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081186CJE
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

It fits Porsche 356; A and B, Super 90, 1955-63 with the 3 piece Case. The Cylinders are Cast Iron with JE Forged pistons with 22° Angle.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminum, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pocket. This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Cast Iron
Pistons: JE 2618 Forged
Dome Height: .155
Compression: 9.5:1
Piston Angle: 22°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081186AJE
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- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63

It fits Porsche 356; C, SC, 1963-66 & Porsche 912; 1965 and Up with the 3 piece Case. The Cylinders are Biral with Graphite Coated Hypereutectic pistons with the 30° Angle, valve pockets, and the 22mm Pin. Biral Liners are a cast iron sleeve with aluminum fins, making them lighter and dissipate heat better. This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Biral.
Pistons: Hypereutectic
Dome CC: 17
Compression: 9.2:1
Piston Angle: 30°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081186PB
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

It fits Porsche 356; A and B, Super 90, 1955-63 with the 3 piece Case. The Cylinders are Biral with Graphite Coated Hypereutectic pistons with the 22° Angle, valve pockets, and the 22mm Pin. This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Biral
Pistons: Hypereutectic
Dome CC: 17
Compression: 9.2:1
Piston Angle: 22°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081186PE
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- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63

It fits Porsche 356; C, SC, 1963-66 & Porsche 912; 1965 and Up with the 3 piece Case. The Cylinders are cast iron with Graphite Coated Hypereutectic pistons with the 30° Angle, valve pockets, and the 22mm Pin. This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Cast Iron.
Pistons: Hypereutectic
Dome CC: 17
Compression: 9.2:1
Piston Angle: 30°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081186PS
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

It fits Porsche 356; A and B, Super 90, 1955-63 with the 3 piece Case. The Cylinders are Cast Iron with Graphite Coated Hypereutectic pistons with the 22° Angle, valve pockets, and the 22mm Pin. This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Cast Iron
Pistons: Hypereutectic
Dome CC: 17
Compression: 9.2:1
Piston Angle: 22°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081186PA
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- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63

It fits Porsche 356; A and B, Super 90, 1955-63 with the 3 piece Case. The Cylinders are Biral with JE Forged pistons with 22° Angle.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminium, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pocket, Biral Liners are a cast iron sleeve with aluminium fins, making them lighter and dissipate heat better . This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Biral.
Pistons: JE 2618 Forged
Dome Height: .155
Compression: 9.5:1
Piston Angle: 22°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081186BJE
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- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63

It fits Porsche 356; C, SC, 1963-66 & Porsche 912; 1965 and Up with the 3 piece case. The Cylinders are Biral with JE Forged pistons with 30° Angle.
JE Forgings are made from 2618 Aluminium, They have a 0 offset with extra material under the top for the valve pocket, Biral Liners are a cast iron sleeve with aluminium fins, making them lighter and dissipate heat better . This kit requires no machine work, when installing in factory Porsche case & heads.
Engine size: 1600cc
Stroke: 74mm
Cylinders: Biral.
Pistons: JE 2618 Forged
Dome Height: .155
Compression: 9.5:1
Piston Angle: 30°
Kit includes: 4 Cylinders, 4 Pistons, A set of Piston Rings, and 4 wrist pins and clips.
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0081186PJE
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

Fits:
Porsche 356
Porsche 912
Cylinders: Cast Iron.
Kit included: 4 Cylinders
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0081186SL
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

Fits:
Porsche 356
Porsche 912
Cylinders: Biral
Kit included: 4 Cylinders
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0081183BL
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

Fits:
Porsche 356
Porsche 912
Cylinders: Biral.
Kit included: 4 Cylinders
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0081186BL
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65

Fits:
Porsche 356
Porsche 912
Cylinders: Biral
Kit included: 4 Cylinders
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0081182BL
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- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
OE Match Replacement Engine Pistons – Precision Fit and Reliability for Porsche Engines
The pistons are the driving force behind every Porsche engine, converting combustion pressure into the rotational energy that powers your car. Over time, heat, friction, and high RPM operation can cause wear and damage, leading to reduced efficiency and performance. Replacing worn pistons with OE Match precision-engineered components restores your engine’s original responsiveness, balance, and compression integrity.
At Design911, we offer a comprehensive range of OE Match replacement pistons crafted to the same dimensions, materials, and performance standards as original components. Each piston is precision-machined from high-strength aluminium alloy, providing excellent heat dissipation, reduced friction, and reliable operation in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines.
These high-quality pistons deliver the perfect balance of performance, longevity, and affordability — making them ideal for rebuilds, restorations, or preventative maintenance.
What Do OE Match Engine Pistons Do?
Pistons are the heart of your engine’s combustion cycle, compressing the air-fuel mixture and transferring the resulting explosion’s energy through the connecting rods to the crankshaft.
Core Functions:
- Convert
combustion energy into motion, powering the crankshaft.
- Maintain
consistent compression for efficient combustion.
- Seal
the combustion chamber, preventing oil contamination or pressure loss.
- Contribute to power delivery, fuel economy, and engine smoothness.
A set of well-balanced pistons ensures smooth performance, optimal efficiency, and reduced wear across your Porsche’s engine.
Why Do Pistons Fail?
Even the most robust pistons degrade over time due to the extreme stresses inside a high-performance engine. Heat, contamination, and poor lubrication are the primary culprits behind piston wear and failure.
Common Causes of Piston Failure Include:
- Scuffing
and scoring from oil starvation or contaminated lubrication.
- Cracking
or pitting caused by detonation or overheating.
- Worn
piston rings leading to oil consumption and compression loss.
- Carbon
build-up, reducing sealing efficiency and combustion quality.
- Incorrect clearances during rebuilds or installation.
Replacing worn pistons ensures your Porsche’s engine maintains proper compression, smooth power delivery, and long-term reliability.
Why Replace with OE Match Pistons?
Choosing OE Match replacement pistons guarantees consistent fit, performance, and longevity while maintaining the authentic driving feel of your Porsche. These components are designed for direct installation without modification and are ideal for daily-driven, performance, or restoration projects.
Key Benefits:
- Restores original engine compression and performance.
- Ensures
perfect fitment with no modifications required.
- Reduces oil consumption and improves fuel efficiency.
- Crafted
from heat-treated aluminium alloy for strength and lightness.
- Ideal for rebuilds and long-term engine maintenance.
- Delivers smooth, quiet operation and precise tolerances for reliability.
Whether rebuilding a classic 911 or refreshing a modern Cayman, these pistons deliver precision-engineered performance with manufacturer-level accuracy.
Highlights:
- High-quality
OE Match replacement pistons for Porsche engines.
- Precision-machined for perfect tolerances and fitment.
- Manufactured from high-strength aluminium alloy.
- Restores engine compression, efficiency, and smooth performance.
- Compatible with both classic air-cooled and modern water-cooled models.
- Ideal for professional rebuilds, tuning, and restorations.