NOS Mahle 2.2 nickasil OR.....

[Cliff]

Which is the better alternative old school NOS Mahle, Or the new Mahle motor sport nickasil 2.2s??

[Frank Beck]

Cliff,

Hard to beat original Mahle's. Easy 100k miles before noticeable wear.
Haven't seen many miles yet on new version but they certainly are pretty.


Same price? I would go with tried and true.

[66S]

Im pretty sure the new ones are made in China like everything else it seems. I have an nos German set, if interested PM me.

[Chuck Miller]

Here's a question on this for the experts... Man, I might have ask this before....

I have heard (and seen one set) that all new Mahle (vintage as well) piston sets come now with the newer/later spec thinner 'slipper type' rings... Like 1mm+ thick instead of the period 2mm+ size. When I did my 2.7 rebuild back in '03 Andial was still selling the old wider/thicker ring piston sets.... even on the 9.5 and 10.5 - 90mm RS performance sets.

Is this true? ... Do all new Mahle sets now come with the thinner rings... ?

If it's true, then that would be a difference for the original poster.... not much granted, but different.

I hear the clearances are set the same, with possibly less friction with the thinner/newer set....

Thanks,
Chuck

[Richy]

Mahle sets are not made in China at this time ; Mahle reps will come unglued with this accusation . Original Nickasils certainly seemed to wear better than original birals ; but I know there are people with more experience than me about this .

[66S]

Im happy to hear that.