Wössner Forged Pistons – EA888 Gen 3 (21 mm Pin) – 82.5 mm / 83.0 mm

Wössner Forged Pistons for EA888 Gen 3 engines (Golf R, S3, Cupra, GTI etc.) — engineered for high-boost and high-power applications.

These pistons are one of the most popular and proven upgrades for forged EA888 builds, offering excellent strength, low weight, and reliable performance under extreme conditions.

Available Sizes

82.50 mm (Standard Bore)

83.00 mm (Oversize – +0.5 mm)

Perfect for engines needing a light rebore or fresh cylinder finish.

Included in the Kit

4 × Wössner Forged Pistons

4 × 21 mm Wrist Pins

Wrist Pin Circlips

Wössner Piston Ring Set (matched to piston size)

Key Features

Forged 4032 alloy – high strength with excellent heat stability

21 mm wrist pin – correct fitment for EA888 Gen 3 rods

Low-friction skirt coating for reduced wear and better cold operation

Balanced lightweight design for smoother high-RPM operation

Ideal for 500–700+ bhp forged engine builds

Designed to resist detonation, ring land cracking, and heat soak — common issues on high-power EA888 setups

Compatibility

Suitable for EA888 Gen 3 engines found in:

• VW Golf R MK7/7.5

• Audi S3 8V/8V.5

• Audi TTS

• Cupra 280/290/300/310

• Skoda vRS

• All MQB EA888 Gen 3 2.0 TSI variants

Machine Shop Notes

• 82.5 mm pistons are drop-in for standard bore engines (Check piston-to-wall clearance)

• 83.0 mm pistons require a rebore and hone

• Always check piston-to-wall clearance to Wössner spec