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Integrated Engineering Audi Volkswagen 2.0T B7 C6 MK2 MK5 Forged Drop-In Connecting Rods 144X20 (A4, A6, Jetta & Passat)

Name: Integrated Engineering Audi Volkswagen 2.0T B7 C6 MK2 MK5 Forged Drop-In Connecting Rods 144X20 (A4, A6, Jetta & Passat)
Brand: Integrated Engineering
SKU: IERHVC1-RD
Price: 425.15 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Description

Our forged drop-in rods upgrade the weak stock units without changing the factory pistons. Strengthen your VW/Audi EA113 FSI engine for a larger turbo or more boost and keep your engine running reliably.

Features

Drop-in rod 20mm tapered wrist pin for use with stock 20mm pistons only
Forged from vacuum drawn 2 piece 4340 chrome moly steel
Upgraded H beam design greatly increases strength and durability
Combination tested to 700HP on 4 cylinder engines
Includes IE Spec ARP 2000 rod bolts with "IE" stamp to ensure genuine product
Individual computer optimized design to match unique VW/Audi engine applications
Honed to exacting tolerances within 250 millionths of an inch
Optional forced pin oiling (rifle drilling) for long wrist pin life
Each connecting rod set is balanced to weights within +/- 1 gram
Dimensionally and magnaflux inspected to ensure extreme reliability
Multi-stage heat treated for dimensional stability and fatigue life

Overview

When increasing the power output of your EA113 2.0T FSI engine, internal parts begin to fail as they are pushed far beyond their original factory spec limits. Integrated Engineering Forged Connecting Rods are designed to replace the factory units and take the beating from today's high-output power modifications. Drive fast and reliably with IE performance rods, guaranteed to support 700HP!

Drop-In Rod

IE drop-in rods are designed to be used with the stock 20mm tapered wrist pin pistons in your engine. No modification or machine work is required, making for a faster and easier connecting rod upgrade. Most builds utilizing drop-in rods can be done with the block remaining in the vehicle. Perfect for engine builders looking to upgrade power beyond stock rod levels, but the power limits of the stock pistons have not been reached.

Technical Dimensions

Center To Center: 144mm
Wrist Pin Diameter: 21mm
Big End Journal Width: 24.90mm
Wrist Pin Style: Tapered Rod for Stock 20mm Pistons
Big End Journal Diameter: 50.60mm
Average Rod Weight (With Bolts): 522 Grams
Rod Bolt Dimensions: 3/8" X 1.5" UHL

Additional Features

H Beam Design

The H-beam design is the workhorse of our connecting rod product line. This design features strength, durability, stiffness, and rigidity. IE H-beam Connecting Rods are a great upgrade over weaker factory units.

Computer Optimized

All IE rods are designed specifically for the application using relevant cylinder pressure and other application-specific factors. We put our vast European engine knowledge to use when designing each application.

Rifle Drilling

Also referred to as Forced Pin Oiling (FPO), rifle drilling increases wrist pin longevity by providing additional lubrication. This upgrade is highly recommended for street-driven cars that see mileage put on them. Rifle drilling is sold separately on this application.

Honed In-House

Honing the connecting rod big end in-house on state of the art equipment ensures the tolerances are set correctly to ensure proper bearing operation. Lesser quality rods are often not honed with the same attention to detail.

Material Forged 4340

Made from strong and durable 2 piece 4340 forgings these rods will withstand almost everything you can throw at them.

IE/ARP Rod Bolts

All IE rods come standard with ARP 2000 rod bolts. The rod bolts included in every set of IE rods are stamped with the letters "IE" as a way to ensure you have a genuine set of IE rods.

Included ARP 2000 Rod Bolt Torque Specs

*The following torque spec is for the included ARP 2000 3/8" rod bolts using the included ARP assembly lubricant only. Do not follow this guide using ARP +625, other assembly lubricant, or alternative bolts.

Stretch Gauge

The preferred method of measuring bolt load is with a stretch bolt gauge. The included ARP 2000 bolts need to be tightened and measured to .006” of stretch using the included ARP assembly lubricant.

Torque Wrench

When using a high-quality torque wrench, first verify the torque wrench has not been dropped and is properly calibrated. A un-calibrated torque wrench can lead to under/over torque and rod bolt failure. Torque each rod bolt to a final torque of 50 ft/lbs. We recommend torquing the bolt, breaking it loose, and re-torquing the bolt 3 times per bolt. This ensures proper rod bolt stretch and that the rod cap is fully seated. Do not exceed 50 ft/lbs. This torque spec is based off the included ARP assembly lubricant.

Technical Details

Connecting rods are some of the highest stressed components in an engine and thus require extreme attention to detail to ensure proper operation and reliability. Integrated Engineering ensures the success of your next engine build by putting each set of connecting rods through a rigorous quality control process. For years Integrated Engineering H-beam Rods have been an integral part of delivering the power that the highest powered turbo setups and race engine demand.

Extra attention has been paid to even the smallest details such as the bearing tangs, wrist pin fit, and big end side clearance, providing a level of fit and finish not found anywhere else. Each and every set is finish machined and honed in-house for perfectly round and on size big-end bores, resulting in the industry's lowest failure rates. All rods in this series feature generous wrist pin oiling and optional rifle drilling. One of the hallmarks of a high quality connecting rod is its strength to weight ratio. In order to create this balance of strength and lightweight, our optimized H beam design is utilized and validated using modern CAD drafting and FEA analysis techniques. These techniques ensure the rod is as light and strong as possible, perfected for today's powerful and high rpm European applications.