do Auq engine leon cupras run forged pistons

[dsj20v]

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

 

[RobDon]

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)

 

[underpressure]

Every Mahle pistons with a "P" in the bottom are forded.

 

[1975jcbg]

AUQ, AMK and BAM are forged

 

[underpressure]

Every 1.8T piston is forged.
The 209 and 224hp engine have the better pistons rings and the lower compression.