do Auq engine leon cupras run forged pistons

dsj20v

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Dec 6, 2007
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hampshire
As above cheers, always believed they didn't and they were same as aum along with 19mm wrist pins , cheers
 

RobDon

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Yes AUQ pistons are forged Mahle. Here is a quote from Mahle themselves:


Many thanks for your enquiry for MAHLE pistons.

The standard production pistons used in the VAG AUQ engine manufactured by MAHLE are forged, not cast.

Kind Regards

Paul Grosvenor
MAHLE Aftermarket Ltd.
National Sales Manager (Engine Components)
 
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