Forged Connecting Rods VW & Audi 144X21 | MK6/B8 2.0T EA888 Gen 1 & 2 With Aftermarket Pistons | Integrated Engineering

Overview

Forged from vacuum-drawn 2-piece 4340 chrome-moly steel, H-beam design, computer-optimized

Details

• Center-to-center: 144mm; wrist pin diameter: 21mm (non-tapered); big end journal 50.60mm dia x 21.90mm width
• Average rod weight with bolts: 548 grams; rod bolt 3/8" x 1.5" UHL
• Honed to tolerances within 250 millionths of an inch; sets balanced within +/-1 gram
• Dimensionally and magnaflux inspected; multi-stage heat treatment for fatigue life; in-house finishing/honing
• Combination tested to 700HP on 4 cylinder engines
• Fits MK6/B8 2.0T EA888 Gen 1 & 2 engines only; requires 21mm tapered wrist pin FACTORY pistons
• Not compatible with aftermarket pistons (despite title mentioning aftermarket, spec text says factory pistons required - noted for review)
• Max recommended RPM: 8500 with ARP 2000 bolts
• Includes IE-spec ARP 2000 rod bolts stamped IE; rod bearings sold separately; ready-to-install condition

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