aeb 1.8t pistons??

[b5boy]

Hi guys just wondering if anyone could tell me if the a4 b5 1.8t aeb pistons are forged i been told off people they are then others they not if anyone could tell me it would be much appreciated

 

[adamss24]

No factory fitted piston is forged, they are cast pistons. You need to go aftermarket if you want forged pistons...

 

[aragorn]

They are "sort of" forged.

Mahle call them forged, but they're most likely squeeze cast.

 

[Broken Byzan]

^^ what he said

Still good for around 450 BHP

 

[flatshifter]

They are "sort of" forged.

Mahle call them forged, but they're most likely squeeze cast.

^this and FYI with good tune they can handle 400hp at the wheels(480bhp?)