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Description
The ultimate in VW & Audi Connecting Rod Strength from IE, these 144X22 Tuscan I-beam Connecting Rods for your 2.0T TSI (EA888 Gen 1, 2, 3) engine when used with aftermarket pistons, will provide incredible strength against extreme performance builds in a lightweight package.
Tuscan connecting rods represent the leading edge of technology for bottom end strength, reliability, and light-weight engineering staff utilizes the most modern technology to optimize these rods to a level never before seen at the enthusiast level. Give your engine a reliably strong connecting rod set that is rated for engines up to 1000BHP!
Features:
- UNIQUE I-BEAM DESIGN OFFERS INCREDIBLE BENDING AND TORSIONAL STIFFNESS
- INCLUDES IE SPEC ARP 2000 ROD BOLTS WITH "IE" STAMP TO ENSURE A GENUINE PRODUCT
- APPLICATION SPECIFIC DESIGN OPTIMIZED FOR THE MK7/MQB PLATFORM
- INDUSTRY LEADING CONNECTING ROD STRENGTH TO WEIGHT RATIO
- HONED TO EXACTING TOLERANCES WITHIN 250 MILLIONTHS OF AN INCH
- FORCED PIN OILING (RIFLE DRILLING) PROVIDES LONG WRIST PIN LONGEVITY
- EACH CONNECTING ROD SET IS BALANCED TO WEIGHTS WITHIN +/- 1 GRAM
- FORGED FROM VACUUM DRAWN 2 PIECE 4340 CHROME MOLY STEEL
- DIMENSIONALLY AND MAGNAFLUX INSPECTED FOR EXTREME RELIABILITY
- COMBINATION TESTED TO OVER 1000BHP ON 4 CYLINDER ENGINES
- MULTI-STAGE HEAT TREATED FOR DIMENSIONAL STABILITY AND FATIGUE LIFE
COMPATIBLE PISTONS
IE's Tuscan connecting rods require to be installed with 22mm non-tapered wrist pin aftermarket pistons.
- IE Spec Mahle Forged Pistons - 82.5mm bore with 9.5:1 CR: IE Part Number MAH-PVN1
- IE Spec Mahle Forged Pistons - 83mm over-bore with 9.5:1 CR: IE Part Number MAH-PVN2
COMPATIBLE ROD BEARINGS
IE's Tuscan Connecting Rods have machined for rod bearings equipped with bearing tangs. This increases bearing strength and a much-reduced chance of bearing failure and spin.
- Mahle Motorsport performance rod bearings - IE Part Number: MAH-VC1027
- Calico/ACL performance coated rod bearings - IE Part Number: CAL-4B1606H
- OE replacement rod bearings - IE Part Number: OEM-18T-RBSET
What's Included:
- Integrated Engineering Forged Connecting Rods
Vehicle Fitment
Model  +  |
Drivetrain  |
|---|---|
| 80A Q5 2.0T I4 | |
| 8P A3 2.0T I4 | + |
| 8R Q5 2.0T I4 | + |
| 8S TT 2.0T I4 [MQB] | |
| 8S TTS 2.0T I4 [MQB] | |
| 8U Q3 2.0T I4 | + |
| 8V A3 2.0T I4 [MQB] | |
| 8V S3 2.0T I4 [MQB] | |
| B8 A4 2.0T I4 | + |
| B8 A5 2.0T I4 | + |
| MK5 GTI 2.0T I4 | |
| MK6 GTI 2.0T I4 | |
| MK6 R 2.0T I4 | |
| MK7 GTI 2.0T I4 [MQB] | |
| MK7 R 2.0T I4 [MQB] |
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