IE Forged Drop-In Connecting Rods 144X19 Volkswagen | Audi 1996-2015

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Fits 1.8T 20V 06A with Stock Pistons
• Drop-in rod 19 mm tapered wrist pin for use with stock 19mm pistons only
• Forged from vacuum drawn 2 pieces 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 a 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 VW & Audi 20V 1.8T 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!

TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS

• Center to Center: 144mm
• Wrist Pin Diameter: 19mm
• Big End Journal Width: 24.90mm
• Wrist Pin Style: Non-tapered
• Big End Journal Diameter: 50.60mm
• Average Rod Weight (with Bolts): 546 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 lubricants, 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.

PISTON FITMENT

Audi A4 1996-2001 (B5 - B5.5) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Audi A4 2002-2005 (B6) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Audi A6 1998-2004 (C5) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Audi A6 Allroad 1998-2004 (C5) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Audi TT 2000-2006 (MK1 - 8N) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Audi A3 1996-2003 (MK1 - 8L) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Audi S3 1996-2003 (MK1 - 8L) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Volkswagen Golf 1999-2005 (MK4) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Volkswagen GTI 1999-2005 (MK4) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Volkswagen Jetta & Jetta GLI 1999-2005 (MK4) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

Volkswagen Beetle 1998-2011 (1C - 9C - 1Y) 06A 1.8T 20V engines

ENGINE CODES: AMB, ARX, ARY, AUM, AUQ, AWM, AWP, AWW, BJX

FITS STOCK PISTONS WITH 19MM TAPERED WRIST PINS ONLY

VEHICLE FITMENT

• Audi A4 1996-2008
• Audi A6 1998-2011
• Audi TT 2000-2015
• Audi TTS 2008-2015
• Audi A3 1996-2003
• Audi A3 2006-2013
• Audi S3 1996-2003
• Audi S3 2006-2013
• Volswagen Golf 1993-2005
• Volswagen GTI 1999-2009
• Volswagen Golf R 2012
• Volswagen Corrado 1988-1995
• Volkswagen Jetta 1993-1999
• Volkswagen Jetta & Jetta GLI 1999-2010
• Volkswagen Beetle 1998-2011
• Volkswagen Passat 1998-2010
• Volkswagen EOS 2006-2015